Hi! I'm Julia, and I'm excited to help your student build both the skills and confidence they need for test day. I graduated from Stanford with a degree in Economics, and I scored 800 on SAT Reading, 740 on SAT Writing, 690 on SAT Math, and a 32 on the ACT, so I bring strong command of every section, whether your student needs full-test prep or focused help on one area.
My teaching experience spans both classroom and individualized settings. In high school, I volunteered for a year...
Hi! I'm Julia, and I'm excited to help your student build both the skills and confidence they need for test day. I graduated from Stanford with a degree in Economics, and I scored 800 on SAT Reading, 740 on SAT Writing, 690 on SAT Math, and a 32 on the ACT, so I bring strong command of every section, whether your student needs full-test prep or focused help on one area.
My teaching experience spans both classroom and individualized settings. In high school, I volunteered for a year teaching ESL in a classroom setting to adult learners, which taught me how to explain concepts clearly to students with a wide range of starting points and how to keep a group engaged even when the material is genuinely difficult. More recently, I spent a year volunteering at 826 Valencia, a youth literacy and writing organization, where I worked with students ranging from early elementary age through seniors in high school, usually tutoring two students together and occasionally one-on-one. That range taught me to adapt my approach significantly depending on a student's age and ability, something that's directly useful in SAT tutoring, since every student comes in with different strengths and gaps. I'm also a stand-up comedian and a therapist-in-training, both of which shape how I teach: comedy helps me keep sessions engaging even when material is dry, and my clinical training gives me real tools for easing the test anxiety that often gets in the way of a student's actual ability.
My approach starts with figuring out where a student truly stands, not just their score, but what's actually tripping them up, whether that's pacing, content gaps, or nerves under pressure. From there, I build a plan around their target score and timeline, mixing skill-building with realistic timed practice so test-day conditions feel familiar. I keep sessions structured but genuinely enjoyable, and I'm easy to reach between sessions and happy to adjust the plan based on what's working. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to get started!
