...I’m also open to individual requests for homeschoolers or independent studies. A note on writing ability and neurodiversity:
Writing is not an innate human skill—it is learned through practice, and for many, many people, the practice of writing is arduous and stressful. A large part of my job is to make writing less painful, in the moment and longterm, for students of all abilities. (read more)
...My primary area of expertise lies in admissions and interview counseling. Having successfully been through multiple admissions processes, most recently for medical school, I am deeply familiar with the intricacies of writing and presenting an application, and in the ways in which students can ei... (read more)
...I am a former middle and high school Spanish with 6 years of classroom experience and 9 years of tutoring experience. I earned a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 and a Master's in Library and Information Science in 2021. As a student, I spent 6 months living in Spain. (read more)
...I worked as an editor for several years, so I'm ready to help with any writing or comprehension challenges you're facing! I scored a 520 on the MCAT with a 132 on the tricky CARS section. I know that CARS can be frustrating and especially hard to study for, but with patience and consistency, I think everyone can improve their reading comprehension and ace that section. (read more)
...My recent experience teaching my son (4.5 currently) how to read has ignited a passion for the process. I currently use a mixture of Abeka's Handbook for Reading as well as some of my own tactics, which are firmly rooted in phonics-based learning. Starting with understanding and mastering letter sounds, we move to short vowel sounds followed by consonants. (read more)