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Life Coach - Personal Growth, College Planning
Shirley S.

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Hourly Rate: $60

About Shirley


Bio

Educational Background
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a focus on product development. My academic and professional background has given me a strong foundation in strategic thinking, project planning, and creative problem-solving—skills I bring into every tutoring session.

Teaching & Coaching Experience
My teaching experience is diverse and people-centered. I have volunteered as an education docent at a local aquarium, where I engaged learners of all ages through...

Educational Background
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a focus on product development. My academic and professional background has given me a strong foundation in strategic thinking, project planning, and creative problem-solving—skills I bring into every tutoring session.

Teaching & Coaching Experience
My teaching experience is diverse and people-centered. I have volunteered as an education docent at a local aquarium, where I engaged learners of all ages through interactive, curiosity-driven instruction. I also served as an assistant coach for a local Special Olympics chapter, working closely with athletes with intellectual disabilities. This experience strengthened my ability to adapt my communication style to create supportive, individualized learning environments.

In addition, I have years of informal but highly impactful teaching experience as a parent. While managing a product development consulting career, I have guided my children throughout their academic journeys, develop creative thinking, and navigate the college application process. I worked closely with my older child on developing a compelling portfolio, which contributed to his acceptance into the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. My younger child is a valedictorian with wide areas of interests and will be attending UC Berkeley this fall. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong understanding of college application timelines, expectations, and how to help students present their unique strengths effectively.

Approach & Philosophy
I specialize in coaching students and young adults in life planning, personal growth, and project management. My approach is strengths-based: I focus on what each student does well and build from there. I emphasize steady, incremental improvement—believing that even small daily progress compounds into meaningful long-term success. My goal is to help students gain clarity, confidence, and practical skills they can carry into every stage of their academic and personal lives.


Additional Languages

Wu Chinese
Yue Chinese (Cantonese)

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