Juris Doctor; Master's, Public Administration; Bachelor's, Business

Susan V.

ADHD

I aim to show students that learning can be fun and interactive. For more than 15 years, I have taught multiple subjects to students from high school through graduate school. I have worked with more than 200 individuals who have ADHD and/or depression, as well as those who are undiagnosed with ADHD. I’ve also worked with people with dyslexia. Most recently, I have worked with students who struggle to maintain focus and to pass their classes. Most of these students have some type of ADHD or were simply disengaged from the subject.

Bar Exam

I took the California Bar Exam and have helped other students prepare. I mentor bar candidates for bar exams in California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and Michigan. I tutored the MBEs, UBE, and MEE (essays and performance tests), using your assigned bar-prep materials to reinforce rules, issue-spotting, and exam techniques.

Business

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and officially launched my first company in 1996, bootstrapping without outside investors. Since then I’ve led ventures in legal support, finance/credit consulting, real estate investment, and nonprofit services, and I understand corporate governance and compliance from the inside. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA)—which gives me practical insight into government programs, grants, and public–private partnerships—and a Juris Doctor (JD) covering the legal mechanics of business (contracts, entities, employment, regulatory compliance). Textbook theory is essential, but classes are most valuable when infused with practical, hands-on skills; I teach both for-profit and nonprofit topics and have mentored business owners and students for 20+ years to turn concepts into execution.

English

I am a professional writer and editor with a J.D. and an M.P.A., 30 years of experience drafting and refining high-level legal and business documents, and published works. I mentor students and professionals in clear, structured writing (from paragraphs to essays), grammar, reading comprehension, and study skills. I customize lesson plans for different learning styles and needs, including learners with attention challenges. As an immigrant who did not speak English until 9 years old, I bring ESL-friendly strategies and a lot of patience. I also have experience with ADHD and know how to work with this challenge as well.

Law

I hold a Juris Doctor (JD, 2025). I write professionally for attorneys (correspondence, briefs, motions, discovery, complex litigation), and I also publish across multiple mediums: a law school blog, law firm blog, articles for various business blogs and publications, and factual and creative work as a published author and public speaker (featured by Purdue Global Law School, Toastmaster Magazine, and others). I coach students to think and write like lawyers using IRAC/CRAC/CREAC/FIRAC structures (depending on their schools), rule statements, fact application, Bluebook citation, and court-ready documents. How sessions work: we review your coursework and drafts, diagnose issues, and revise live. For bar examinees, we will practice issue spotting and Performance Tests (PT/MPT).

Legal Writing

I survived the rigor of law school—holding a Juris Doctor (JD, 2025). I write professionally for attorneys (correspondence, briefs, motions, discovery, complex litigation), and I also publish across multiple mediums: a law school blog, law firm blog, articles for various business blogs and publications, and factual and creative work as a published author and public speaker (featured by Purdue Global Law School, Toastmaster Magazine, and others). I coach students to think and write like lawyers using IRAC/CRAC/CREAC/FIRAC structures (depending on their schools), rule statements, fact application, Bluebook citation, and court-ready documents. How sessions work: we review your coursework and drafts, diagnose issues, and revise live. For bar examinees, we will practice issue spotting and Performance Tests (PT/MPT).

Public Speaking

I am a seasoned emcee, public speaker, talk-show host, and on-camera talent with appearances on multiple shows, roles in film projects, and numerous red-carpet and purple-carpet events. I’ve been featured in Toastmaster Magazine and other publications. I’ve successfully coached pageant queens who went on to win titles, as well as people who aced interviews and founders who pitched their ideas and raised funds. I’ve led mastermind meetings, delivered keynotes, spoken at career days, and presented at empowerment events and retreats. I’m a trainer who makes complex topics easy for the audience. I turn real stage, acting, and presentation experience into practical coaching—message design and structure, storytelling, vocal variety, body language, stage presence, and on-camera/teleprompter skills. Sessions are customized to your goals: we can review your speaking style and script, rehearse with live feedback, refine slides, and prep for interviews, panels, or keynotes (including confident Q&A). If you have stage fright or fear of public speaking, I help you overcome it with practice, honest critique, and support, with practical steps to become a better speaker. This skill matters for business professionals, politicians, salespeople, and students—whether you’re pitching a business, interviewing for a job, auditioning for a role, or performing on stage. You’ll leave with a clear practice plan, targeted drills, and a repeatable framework for high-impact talks. I love the stage—and I’ll help you love it, too.