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Amberlynn A.

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I am a licensed attorney, legal writing coach, and academic writing instructor specializing in law school support, bar exam preparation, and analytical writing. I earned my J.D. after attending Lehigh University and have years of experience helping students and professionals strengthen their legal analysis, writing skills, and communication. My background includes family and civil law practice, law school instruction support, college application coaching, ESL writing, and structured writing...

I am a licensed attorney, legal writing coach, and academic writing instructor specializing in law school support, bar exam preparation, and analytical writing. I earned my J.D. after attending Lehigh University and have years of experience helping students and professionals strengthen their legal analysis, writing skills, and communication. My background includes family and civil law practice, law school instruction support, college application coaching, ESL writing, and structured writing development for students with diverse learning needs.

I help law students and bar exam candidates develop the skills needed to succeed in law school and beyond, including issue spotting, IRAC/CREAC organization, legal analysis, essay writing, performance test strategies, and learning how to “think like a lawyer.” Having personally completed law school and bar preparation, I understand the challenges students face when transitioning from general academic writing to the structured reasoning and precision required in legal writing.

I also work with college applicants, graduate students, ESL learners, and students with learning differences. My Orton-Gillingham-informed training through Levy Learning Center shapes my approach with students who struggle with writing, organization, or confidence. My teaching style is structured, practical, and supportive: I do not write for my students — I teach them how to become stronger writers and thinkers.

Whether preparing for a law school exam, bar essay, personal statement, academic paper, or professional writing project, my goal is to help students understand the logic behind effective writing, communicate clearly, and build skills they can use long after our sessions end.

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Education

Lehigh University
Global Studies
St Thomas University School of Law
J.D.

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ACT English

ACT English

I have extensive experience teaching reading comprehension, grammar, editing, and analytical writing skills that directly align with the ACT English section. As a licensed attorney and legal writing instructor, I regularly analyze complex texts, identify errors in structure and language, and teach students how to approach passages strategically. I help students improve grammar rules, sentence structure, rhetorical skills, and test-taking strategies to increase accuracy and confidence.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

J.D., Academic writing coach with a 760 SAT verbal score. Trained in Orton-Gillingham and MaxScholar reading methodologies at Levy Learning Center. Experienced working with high school students on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and test preparation. Strong Latin and language background directly applicable to ACT-level reading and vocabulary. Avid reader across genres, including literary fiction, legal, academic, and nonfiction.
ADHD

ADHD

My Orton-Gillingham informed training through Levy Learning Center and my extensive experience working with diverse learners gives me a practical, structured foundation for supporting students with ADHD in academic reading and writing tasks. I understand that ADHD affects not just attention but executive function, working memory, task initiation, and organization. These directly impact writing and reading performance in ways that generic tutoring approaches fail to address. I work with middle school and high school students with ADHD on written expression, reading comprehension, essay organization, and the executive function scaffolding that helps them translate their ideas onto the page effectively. My approach is structured, flexible, and built around each student's specific profile. As a lifelong learner with ADHD myself, I am patient, non-judgmental, and focused on building genuine skill alongside confidence.
American History

American History

My Global Studies degree at Lehigh University included substantial American history coursework examined through political, cultural, and social justice frameworks, complemented by deep legal training in constitutional law, civil rights history, and the historical development of American legal and governmental institutions. As a licensed attorney I have worked directly with constitutional principles and civil rights frameworks in practice, giving me an applied, practitioner's understanding of American history that goes beyond textbook coverage. I coach students in AP United States History, introductory American history, constitutional history, and civil rights history at the high school and undergraduate level, with particular strength connecting historical events to contemporary legal and political developments. My approach emphasizes historical thinking, primary source analysis, and strong academic essay writing in the discipline. I address each student's individual needs and adjust accordingly. I also assist with study skills and am well-versed in effective memory retention methods
Anthropology

Anthropology

Anthropology was central to my Global Studies degree at Lehigh University, where coursework in cultural anthropology intersected directly with my studies in Religious Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, building a strong interdisciplinary foundation in how culture, identity, and social structure shape human experience across communities and legal systems. My legal training extended this foundation into applied contexts, particularly in my work with Pacific Islander and COFA communities in Hawaii family law, where anthropological thinking about kinship, community, and cultural identity was practically relevant. I coach students in introductory and intermediate cultural anthropology, ethnographic analysis, and academic writing in the social sciences at the high school and undergraduate level. My background gives me particular depth in the anthropology of religion, gender, law, and indigenous and Pacific cultures.
Bar Exam

Bar Exam

I passed the Hawaii Bar Exam on my first attempt while working part-time, one of the most demanding bar preparation contexts possible, giving me direct, practical insight into the study strategies, time management systems, and mental discipline that first-time bar passage requires under real pressure. The Hawaii Bar Exam is functionally identical to UBE states with the addition of professional responsibility questions, meaning my preparation experience and coaching apply directly to bar takers across all UBE jurisdictions including New York, Colorado, Missouri, and others. I am fluent in both Barbri and Themis preparation systems. I can meet students where they are regardless of which platform they are using and help them use it more strategically and efficiently. I coach bar examinees on MBE reasoning and strategy, essay issue spotting and IRAC structure, performance test approach, professional responsibility, and the comprehensive study skills and scheduling systems that make the difference between first-time passers and repeat takers.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

My academic background includes formal Religious Studies coursework at Lehigh University, where I studied biblical texts, theology, and religious history in an academic context alongside my broader Global Studies degree. This is complemented by my own lifelong Christian faith and personal Bible study practice, giving me both the academic grounding to discuss scripture, historical context, and textual analysis, and the lived experience to connect study to personal application. I enjoy helping students engage deeply with scripture — whether that means working through a specific book, preparing for a Bible study group, or exploring theological questions — in a way that's thoughtful, respectful, and rooted in both careful reading and genuine faith.
Career Development

Career Development

I've worked with high school and college students navigating career direction, combining structured diagnostic tools with practical, individualized guidance. I'm a trained facilitator of the LOGOs personality assessment, which I use with students to help clarify strengths, work styles, and potential career paths before building out a concrete roadmap. As a practicing attorney who has also mentored students through major decision points, I bring a results-oriented approach — we don't just talk about possibilities, we identify clear next steps, whether that's choosing a major, preparing for internship or job applications, or mapping out a longer-term plan. My goal is always a session that ends with the student knowing exactly what to do next.
Classics

Classics

B.A. Global Studies with a religion minor focused on mystical and comparative traditions, Lehigh University. Latin language background with applied knowledge of Greco-Roman texts, mythology, and philosophical traditions. Avid reader across ancient and classical literature. Comfortable supporting students in Latin translation, classical history, and humanities coursework.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Academic writing coach and J.D. with extensive experience coaching law students and academic writers through structure, voice, and revision. Experienced working with fiction and worldbuilding clients on story architecture, narrative consistency, and written clarity. Strong reader across genres, I bring the same editorial precision to creative work that I apply to legal and academic documents.
Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

J.D., U.S.-licensed attorney (Hawaii Bar), with law school coursework and professional background encompassing criminal procedure, constitutional law, and the U.S. legal system. Four years active litigation experience in Hawaii courts. Experienced supporting undergraduate and pre-law students with criminal justice coursework, legal writing, and case analysis.
Debate

Debate

J.D. and former litigation attorney with four years of courtroom advocacy experience. Strong background in argument construction, evidence evaluation, logical reasoning, and rebuttal. 760 SAT verbal. Experienced coaching legal writing students in persuasive argumentation and structured reasoning under pressure.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

My Orton-Gillingham informed training through Levy Learning Center gives me a research-backed, structured literacy foundation specifically designed for students with dyslexia, the explicit, systematic, multisensory approach that the International Dyslexia Association identifies as most effective for dyslexic learners. I work with students with dyslexia on phonics, decoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and written expression — addressing both the foundational skills and the higher-level academic reading and writing demands that dyslexic students face as they progress through school. I focus primarily on middle school students with dyslexia navigating increasingly complex academic reading and writing requirements, bringing patience, structure, and genuine understanding of how dyslexic minds process language. My goal is always to build real skill and real confidence, not workarounds.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

My academic path from Lehigh University through law school required consistent engagement with quantitative reasoning, logical sequencing, and structured problem-solving, the foundational skills that underpin elementary mathematics. I tutor elementary math with particular strength in supporting students who struggle with number sense, word problems, and mathematical reasoning, using explicit, scaffolded instruction informed by my Orton-Gillingham training at Levy Learning Center. I work with elementary-age students through adult learners building foundational math skills, including ESL students and students with learning differences who need a patient, structured approach. My focus is always on building genuine understanding rather than rote memorization.
English

English

I hold a J.D. and a degree from Lehigh University, where rigorous analytical writing and command of the English language were foundational to my academic and professional training. I have taught English language skills to diverse learners including ESL students, first-generation college students, and students with learning differences, adapting my instruction to meet each student's specific needs and goals. My coaching covers grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, academic tone, and written expression across middle school, high school, and college levels. I am Orton-Gillingham informed through Levy Learning Center, which shapes my structured, explicit approach to English language instruction for students who need a different entry point.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have extensive experience coaching ESL learners in academic and professional English, with a focus on sentence structure, paragraph organization, academic tone, and written clarity. My background as a licensed attorney and Lehigh University graduate gives me a precise command of English language mechanics that I translate into practical, structured instruction for non-native speakers at every level. I work with international students, adult professionals, and academic ESL learners navigating university writing expectations in English for the first time. My approach is patient, explicit, and results-focused, built around helping ESL students write with confidence and credibility in academic and professional settings.
European History

European History

My Global Studies degree included substantial coursework in European history and politics as part of its International Relations and History concentration, examining major periods from early modern Europe through the 20th century, including the political, social, and economic forces that shaped the continent. My semester studying abroad at the University of Auckland further broadened my perspective on European colonial history and its lasting global impact. I coach students in European history at the high school and undergraduate level, with particular strength in essay writing, primary source analysis, and connecting historical events to their broader political and social throughlines — the same analytical skills I rely on daily as an attorney.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

Academic writing coach with direct experience supporting fiction writers on narrative structure, worldbuilding consistency, and editorial revision. Avid reader across genres with an editorial eye trained through legal writing and law review editing. Former Executive Editor, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. I approach fiction the same way I approach legal documents: structure first, then language.
GED

GED

As a licensed attorney and Lehigh University graduate, I have deep expertise in the reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, extended response writing, and language arts skills that the GED measures across its core sections. I can assist with all subjects including study skills. I focus specifically on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts and Extended Response sections, helping students build the reading stamina, argument analysis, and written communication skills needed to pass with confidence. I have worked with adult learners returning to education after significant gaps, including ESL learners and students with learning differences, who need a structured, non-judgmental approach to GED preparation. My coaching is practical and targeted. I focus on exactly what the test requires and build skills efficiently from where you are right now.
Geography

Geography

Geography was a foundational component of my Global Studies degree at Lehigh University, where I studied human, cultural, and political geography within a broader interdisciplinary framework connecting place, identity, power, and social structure across global contexts. My legal and human rights work extended this foundation into applied settings, particularly in Pacific Island communities and international governance contexts where geography, sovereignty, and political borders carry real legal and human consequences. I coach students in introductory and intermediate human geography, political geography, cultural geography, and AP Human Geography at the high school level, with particular strength in connecting geographic concepts to current global events and social justice frameworks. My approach emphasizes critical geographic thinking alongside strong academic writing in the discipline. I also am well-cersed in study skills training and effective memory retention methods.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

My legal training and practice gave me direct, applied expertise in constitutional law, governmental structure, administrative process, and political systems at the local, state, federal, and international level. I hold a J.D. and have worked in governance analysis and human rights consultation across domestic, and international policy contexts, giving me a practitioner's understanding of how governments actually function beyond what textbooks describe. I coach students in AP Government and Politics, introductory political science, constitutional law fundamentals, comparative government, and civics at the high school and undergraduate level. My approach connects abstract governmental concepts to real legal and political events, making the material concrete, relevant, and genuinely interesting. I adjust to students' specific needs and I am also well-versed in study skills training and effective memory retention methods.
Grammar

Grammar

Grammatical precision is a professional requirement in both legal practice and academic writing. My career as a licensed attorney and my academic training at Lehigh University demanded an exceptionally high standard of written accuracy that I now teach directly to students at every level. I coach grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, mechanics, and written clarity for high school students, college writers, ESL learners, and adult professionals who need to produce polished, error-free written work. My Orton-Gillingham informed background gives me particular strength in teaching grammar explicitly and systematically to students with learning differences or ESL writers who need structured language instruction rather than intuition-based correction. My approach goes beyond fixing errors. I help students understand the logic of English grammar so they internalize rules and apply them independently. I adjust to students' specific needs and I am also well-versed in study skills training and effective memory retention methods.
High School Placement Test

High School Placement Test

Academic writing coach with a 760 SAT verbal score and targeted experience preparing middle school students for high school placement exams. Strong Latin and Spanish root word background, directly applicable to vocabulary sections. Trained in MaxScholar reading comprehension methodology. Diagnostic-based approach: assess gaps first, then build a targeted prep plan.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I bring a structured, curriculum-design mindset to homeschool support, informed by my Orton-Gillingham informed training and MaxScholar reading program experience, both of which are built around individualized, step-by-step instruction. I work with homeschool families across reading, writing, history, and test prep, adapting pacing and methodology to each student's specific learning style rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. I'm comfortable both supplementing an existing homeschool curriculum and helping design structured lesson sequences from scratch, with clear progress benchmarks so parents can track growth over time.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I help students and young professionals prepare for interviews across academic, legal, and general professional contexts, drawing on my own experience navigating law school admissions, judicial clerkship interviews, and legal hiring processes, as well as my work coaching law school applicants. My approach includes mock interviews with real-time feedback, structured response frameworks (including techniques like STAR for behavioral questions), and help translating a student's experience into clear, confident answers. I focus on building genuine comfort and preparedness rather than scripted answers, so students walk in ready to handle unexpected questions as well as the ones they anticipated.
Law

Law

I am a licensed attorney with a J.D. from St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, Florida). I have nearly a decade of legal practice experience spanning family law, human rights, and international governance, giving me direct, practical expertise in the legal concepts, frameworks, and analytical skills that undergraduate legal studies and pre-law coursework demand. I coach students in introduction to law, legal reasoning, constitutional law fundamentals, family law, international law, and human rights law at the high school and undergraduate level, as well as pre-law students preparing for the academic rigor of law school. My teaching approach emphasizes legal analysis — how to read a statute, brief a case, construct a legal argument, and think through problems the way lawyers do. I bring real courtroom and legal practice experience into every session, making abstract legal concepts concrete and applicable.
Legal Writing

Legal Writing

I am a licensed attorney and former Executive Editor of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review at St. Thomas University School of Law, where I developed editorial and legal writing expertise at the highest academic standard, reviewing, editing, and producing scholarly legal writing across international human rights, comparative law, and intercultural legal frameworks. My nearly decade of legal practice spans family law litigation, human rights consultation, and international governance work, giving me direct, applied experience in the full range of legal writing from courtroom motions and briefs to legal memoranda and scholarly articles. I coach pre-law undergraduates, law students, and legal professionals in IRAC structure, case briefing, persuasive brief writing, legal memorandum drafting, and law review writing and citation standards. My editorial background gives me a particular ability to elevate legal writing from competent to genuinely compelling.
Literature

Literature

My interdisciplinary education at Lehigh University immersed me in literature across multiple traditions, examined through Global Studies, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies frameworks that trained me to read texts critically across cultural, historical, political, and identity-based contexts. My legal training deepened this analytical foundation significantly, requiring precise close reading and rigorous written argumentation in response to complex texts, skills that translate directly into strong literary analysis at every academic level. I coach students in literary analysis, close reading, essay writing about literature, AP Literature and Composition, and world and comparative literature at the high school and undergraduate level, with particular depth in postcolonial literature, literature at the intersection of gender and identity, world religious literary traditions, and the literature of law and justice. My approach develops both analytical thinking and strong academic writing in response to literary texts, the two skills literature courses most demand and most students most struggle with.
Machine Learning/ AI

Machine Learning/ AI

J.D. and writing coach with extensive applied experience using AI tools in professional and academic contexts, including prompt engineering, output evaluation, and integrating AI into research and writing workflows. Certified in Generative AI (chatGPT, Gemini, Claude). Able to support students in understanding AI concepts, written communication in technical fields, and academic coursework at the introductory and intermediate level.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

J.D., licensed attorney, and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word Expert certified. Extensive use of Microsoft Word for legal document production including Table of Authorities (TOA), Table of Contents, cross-references, section breaks, field codes, and large-document formatting. Experience troubleshooting TOA "no entries" errors, TA field code corruption, and multi-section document compilation issues in professional legal settings. Also experienced applying advanced Word functionality to academic and research-based projects including dissertation formatting, systematic literature reviews, and long-form scholarly documents. Comfortable working across document types and complexity levels.
Philosophy

Philosophy

My academic foundation at Lehigh University included substantial philosophy coursework embedded within my Religious Studies minor and Global Studies major, covering ethics, philosophy of religion, contemporary philosophical thought, and critical reasoning frameworks including transhumanism and post-secular theory. Law school deepened this foundation significantly — legal reasoning is applied philosophy, requiring rigorous logical argumentation, ethical analysis, and the ability to construct and dismantle competing positions under pressure. I coach students in introductory and intermediate philosophy, ethics, logic, philosophy of religion, and philosophical essay writing at the high school and undergraduate level. My interdisciplinary background across law, religion, anthropology, and gender studies gives me particular strength in applied ethics, social philosophy, and the philosophy of identity and justice.
Phonics

Phonics

My Orton-Gillingham informed training through Levy Learning Center gives me a structured, systematic foundation in phonics instruction — the explicit, sequential teaching of sound-symbol relationships that research consistently identifies as the most effective approach to foundational reading development. I work with early readers, struggling readers, and students with learning differences including dyslexia who need explicit phonics instruction delivered patiently and without judgment. My coaching covers phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, phonics patterns, and the foundational reading skills that support fluency and comprehension development over time. I work primarily with elementary and middle school students, and I bring the same structured, scaffolded approach to every session that characterizes evidence-based literacy instruction for diverse learners.
Political Science

Political Science

J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law. Religion minor, Lehigh University, with coursework in comparative politics, Jewish history and culture, and world religions. Presented on Jewish spirituality and gender through a university women's center and Jewish center collaboration. Academic background spans political theory, international human rights law, and comparative legal systems. Served as Executive Editor of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, with editorial focus on geopolitics, sovereignty, and minority rights across jurisdictions. Civil law clerkships in immigration. Four years active litigation practice. Available for political science, political history, comparative religion, and related subjects at the undergraduate and adult learner level.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My legal training and academic background at Lehigh University required an exceptionally high standard of written precision: drafting and reviewing legal documents, briefs, and academic papers where a single error in language or logic carries real consequences. I provide proofreading coaching and support for students and professionals across academic papers, application essays, professional documents, and creative writing — covering grammar, mechanics, syntax, clarity, consistency, and tone. I work with ESL writers, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals who need a second set of highly trained eyes on high-stakes written work. My approach goes beyond surface correction. I help writers understand the patterns behind their errors so they improve independently over time.
PSAT

PSAT

J.D., U.S.-licensed attorney and academic writing coach with a 760 SAT verbal score. Experienced coaching high school students on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and evidence-based writing. Strong Latin and language background directly applicable to PSAT vocabulary and reading sections. Familiar with PSAT test structure, question types, and scoring. Focus on diagnostic-based, targeted preparation rather than generic test review.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

J.D. and former litigation attorney with four years of courtroom advocacy in Hawaii state and family courts. Trained in oral argument, client communication, and professional presentation under pressure. I coach speakers on structure, delivery, pacing, and audience awareness: the same fundamentals required for trial work, moot court, and competitive public speaking.
Reading

Reading

I scored 760 on the SAT Critical Reading section and hold a degree from Lehigh University, where close reading of complex academic texts across multiple disciplines was central to my education in Global Studies, Religious Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. My legal training further sharpened my ability to read analytically — identifying argument structure, evaluating evidence, and extracting meaning from dense, technical material. I coach students in reading comprehension, critical analysis, and close reading skills across middle school, high school, and standardized test preparation contexts. My approach connects reading directly to writing, helping students not just understand texts but respond to them with clarity and confidence.
Religion

Religion

I minored in Religious Studies at Lehigh University, where my coursework covered the major world religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism, alongside contemporary religious thought, Shamanism, and emerging frameworks including transhumanism and post-secular philosophy. My interdisciplinary training in Global Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies gave me a comparative, critical lens for examining how religion intersects with culture, identity, power, and social structure across historical and contemporary contexts. I coach students in world religions coursework, philosophy of religion, comparative religion analysis, and academic essay writing in religious studies at the high school and undergraduate level. My approach is academically rigorous, inclusive, and deeply respectful of diverse belief systems and lived religious experience.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I scored 760 on the SAT Critical Reading section, 720 on SAT Writing section, and hold a degree from Lehigh University and a J.D. These are academic credentials that required mastery of precisely the grammar, usage, rhetoric, and analytical writing skills the SAT Writing and Language section tests. I coach students in SAT Writing and Language preparation with a focus on grammar and mechanics, effective language use, rhetorical analysis, and the SAT Essay — translating the test's specific demands into concrete, learnable strategies students can apply consistently under timed conditions. My legal training gives me particular strength in teaching the logical, argument-based thinking that underpins strong SAT writing performance and distinguishes top scorers from average ones. I work with students at all preparation levels from initial diagnostic through final exam readiness.
Social Work

Social Work

J.D. with civil law clerkship experience in immigration contexts and four consecutive Pro Bono Service Awards through Kapolei Access to Justice. Background in intercultural human rights law (Certificate, St. Thomas University School of Law) and direct client work with vulnerable populations. Able to support Social Work students with academic writing, case analysis, policy coursework, and research papers.
Sociology

Sociology

My Global Studies degree at Lehigh University was inherently interdisciplinary, combining coursework in sociology, political science, and cultural studies to examine how social structures, institutions, and power dynamics shape human behavior and societal outcomes. My Women's and Gender Studies minor added further depth in social theory, examining gender, identity, and representation through a sociological lens. As a practicing attorney, I've also seen sociological concepts play out directly — family law and civil rights work are, in many ways, applied sociology, dealing with how social structures like family, class, and institutional power affect real people's lives. I help students build strong foundations in sociological theory and terminology while also developing the analytical writing skills needed to apply those concepts to case studies, research papers, and exam essays.
SSAT

SSAT

The SSAT's verbal, reading comprehension, and essay sections draw directly on the vocabulary depth, analytical reading skills, and written communication abilities that my education at Lehigh University and legal training at St. Thomas University School of Law developed at a high level. I coach students in SSAT verbal reasoning and vocabulary, reading comprehension, and the writing sample, focusing on the specific question types, timing strategies, and analytical skills that distinguish strong SSAT performers at the middle and upper level exams. I have worked with students from diverse academic backgrounds including ESL learners and students with learning differences preparing for independent and boarding school admissions, where strong SSAT verbal and writing performance is particularly critical. My approach is structured, strategic, and calibrated to each student's current level and target score range. Personally, I myself took and passed the SSAT (upper level) which enabled me to attend one of the most prestigious private school in Hawai'i ('Iolani School).
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

Academic writing coach and J.D. with direct experience guiding graduate and doctoral students through long-form academic writing, including dissertation proofreading and structural coaching. Former Executive Editor, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. Academic advisor experience at Lehigh University. I work with students at every stage, outline through final submission, with a focus on argument structure, source integration, and academic voice.
TOEFL

TOEFL

My extensive background in ESL academic writing instruction and high-stakes standardized test coaching gives me a strong foundation for supporting students preparing for the TOEFL Reading and Writing sections — the two areas where academic English proficiency most directly determines score outcomes. As a licensed attorney and Lehigh University graduate with professional-level Spanish and years of experience coaching ESL learners across academic and professional contexts, I understand both the linguistic demands of the TOEFL and the specific challenges non-native English speakers face when writing under timed, high-stakes conditions. I coach students in TOEFL Reading comprehension strategy, Integrated and Independent Writing task structure, academic English tone and precision, and the time management skills that separate strong TOEFL performers from average ones. My approach is structured, explicit, and calibrated to each student's current English proficiency level and target score range.
United States History

United States History

My Global Studies degree from Lehigh University included substantial American history coursework examined through political, cultural, and social justice lenses, and my J.D. added deep training in constitutional law, civil rights history, and the historical development of American legal and governmental institutions. As a licensed attorney, I've worked directly with constitutional principles and civil rights frameworks in practice, giving me a practitioner's understanding of American history that goes beyond textbook coverage. I coach students in AP US History, general American history, and constitutional/civil rights history at the high school and undergraduate level, with particular strength in connecting historical events to their contemporary legal and political throughlines, plus strong support for historical essay writing and primary source analysis.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I scored 100% on the Wyzant Vocabulary assessment and achieved a 760 on the SAT Critical Reading section, placing me in the top tier of vocabulary and reading comprehension instruction. My background as a licensed attorney and Lehigh University graduate required mastery of precise, high-level language. These are skills I now teach directly to students preparing for standardized tests, academic writing, and professional communication. I have worked with learners across all levels including ESL students building academic English vocabulary and high school students preparing for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. My approach connects vocabulary to context, usage, and writing, not rote memorization.
World History

World History

World history and global studies were the core of my undergraduate education at Lehigh University, where I examined historical development across civilizations through interdisciplinary lenses connecting politics, religion, culture, gender, and human rights across time and geography. My legal work in international human rights and Pacific Island governance extended this foundation into applied contemporary contexts, giving me a practitioner's understanding of how historical forces shape current legal and political realities around the world. I coach students in AP World History, introductory world history, and comparative civilizations at the high school and undergraduate level, with particular depth in Pacific and Asian history, colonial and postcolonial history, the history of human rights, and the intersection of religion and political power across world civilizations. My approach emphasizes historical thinking, source analysis, and strong analytical essay writing. I address each student's individual needs and adjust accordingly. I also assist with study skills and am well-versed in effective memory retention methods
Writing

Writing

I am a licensed attorney and Lehigh University graduate with extensive experience teaching writing as a structured, learnable skill across academic and professional contexts. My coaching covers essay structure, argument development, research paper organization, personal statement writing, and professional communication for students from middle school through adult learners. I have worked with ESL writers, first-generation college students, and students with learning differences using an Orton-Gillingham informed approach that makes writing instruction explicit, scaffolded, and accessible. My legal training gives me a distinct ability to teach clarity, precision, and persuasive structure. These skills transfer directly to every type of writing my students need to produce.
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Excellent First Class – We Signed Up for More!

Amberlynn is a fantastic English teacher! My son grade 9 has been taking her online classes twice a week and his spoken English / confidence has improved so much. She is patient, encouraging, and always well-prepared, and her lessons are [engaging and easy to follow. He actually looks forward to class every time! Highly recommend amberlyn to any parent looking for a reliable online English tutor.

Angeline, 18 lessons with Amberlynn

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Amber was great! Amber helped me with a lot of the terminology and different roles in the legal space. I had a bunch of questions that got answered very thoroughly and I walked away knowing far more than before she tutored me. I would definitely meet with her again.

Marcus, 1 lesson with Amberlynn

Outstanding Tutor!

Amberlynn did an outstanding job! She went beyond my expectations! I was struggling with how to write my MPT's for the Bar Exam. She told me what I was doing correctly and what I needed to work on in a manner that I could easily apply. She even gave me an Attack Outline to boot! I am looking forward to my next booking with her!

Terri, 2 lessons with Amberlynn

Excellent First Class – We Signed Up for More!

Miss Kimberly is an excellent teacher! After just one class, I could already see how patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging she is. She explained everything clearly, kept the lesson engaging, and made learning enjoyable. The class was well organized, and I felt it was very worthwhile. Because of such a positive first experience, I’ve decided to purchase more classes with her. I highly recommend Miss Kimberly to anyone looking for a supportive and effective teacher!

Angeline, 18 lessons with Amberlynn
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