Building Confidence, Skills, and Success—One Student at a Time

Samiha R.

I’m Samiha, an educator and tutor with a passion for helping learners of all ages achieve their academic and personal goals. Growing up attending international schools, I gained first-hand experience with IB and AP programs, which sparked my love for learning and shaped my understanding of diverse educational systems. Over the years, I’ve worked with students navigating community colleges, public universities, private universities giving me a broad perspective on academic pathways and the challenges learners face. I earned my BA in Public Health and Anthropology with a specialization in leadership from Agnes Scott College, and a Master’s in Development Practice from Emory University.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I supported elementary school students in virtual learning environments, helping them stay engaged, confident, and on track despite the challenges of remote education. I am very comfortable in virtual spaces and have developed strategies to make online learning interactive, meaningful, and supportive for young learners. I am a certified health educator and have worked extensively with youth aged 12–17, teaching critical topics while fostering a safe and approachable learning environment. These experiences have strengthened my ability to connect with students of all ages and backgrounds and tailor my teaching to meet their unique needs. For more than five years, I have worked with immigrants and refugees as a Youth Readiness Coach supporting out of school youth to complete their high school diploma. I provide one-on-one coaching, small group sessions. My approach is always personalized and student-centered, focusing on each learner’s goals, strengths, and unique voice. I help students improve academically, gain confidence, develop independent learning skills, and tell their story effectively.