Since I graduated college in 2018, I've had the privilege of working with high school juniors and seniors on completing their college applications. Working with high schoolers to embrace their inner creative voices to present their authentic selves to colleges has solidified my philosophy regarding teaching and tutoring: it's about authenticity. With a balanced approached to creative and academic writing, students hone-in their unique voices and build confidence and motivation to succeed. Whether through creative prose or poetry, I want to adapt myself to a student's personal way of learning to ensure their optimal success.