A Marin native, I began teaching English while living in Europe, where I taught non-native speakers at the Zurich Institute for Translation and gained a deep appreciation for the intersection of grammar, linguistics, and language acquisition. Upon returning to California, I earned my M.A. in English with an emphasis on Composition & Rhetoric and began teaching first-year college students in English as well as Service-Learning. I now have over 20 years of experience both teaching at the postsecondary level and tutoring teens to improve their critical thinking and writing abilities as they prepare for their futures in the classroom and careers.

Taking a holistic approach to education, I focus on each student's particular strengths and weaknesses, working to ensure long-lasting improvement in addition to short-term results. I also support students with writing-adjacent tasks such as close reading, study skills, and organization/time management. As a local resident and business owner, I am committed to the families I work with, often tutoring multiple siblings over several years, and I remain personally available for students throughout the college admissions process.

I discovered my love of tutoring during my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where I supervised the writing composition tutors at the UCLA Athletics Peer Learning Lab. After graduating with a major in English, I earned my Master’s Degree in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. I have 11 years of experience teaching English at the secondary level and 17 years of tutoring experience.

I believe literacy has the power to cultivate student voice and to provide access to greater career and educational opportunities. I am committed to providing a tailored experience to help each of my students develop lifelong literacy skills that lead to success in their current classes and in their future educational endeavors.

Originally born and raised in New York City, I graduated from New York University with a major in English Literature. I worked in film production for several years, moved to Los Angeles, and eventually found my way to Marin. When I began searching for a more meaningful career, my passion for literature guided me directly towards the classroom.

I found my calling as an educator, where I teach what I truly love and help students develop the communication skills that are essential to navigating our very complex world. I find working with teens immensely rewarding, as they are at that very captivating age where they begin to dance along the periphery of adulthood. What could be more fascinating!

B.A. English Literature - New York University

Californian Teaching Credential - Dominican University