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I’m a speech-language pathologist, educator, and higher education leader with 15+ years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and academic administration; 3+ years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral...

I’m a speech-language pathologist, educator, and higher education leader with 15+ years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and academic administration; 3+ years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning, health & education policy, org leadership, and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and motor learning courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful. I've also taught professional integration, reflective practice, and career development with an emphasis on storytelling, comm strategy, leadership presence, and navigating major career pivots.

My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship, supporting adult learners in college admissions prep, through entry level clinical degree programs, and during significant career pivots.

My approach is student-centered and conversational. I focus on helping learners understand WHY a concept matters, not just how to memorize it, and I use visuals, spaced repetition, storytelling, and case-based examples to make challenging material more approachable. I believe learning is easiest when you feel supported and guided by someone who genuinely enjoys the subject. Whether you’re trying to make sense of A&P, needing study skill support, or help mapping out a new career direction, I’ll meet you where you are and help you build confidence step-by-step. My goal is always to make the complex feel clear, manageable, and meaningful.

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Education

New Mexico State University
Communication Sciences and Disorders
New Mexico State University
Masters
Northwestern University
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Accent Reduction

Accent Reduction

I’m a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with 15+ years of clinical experience specializing in voice, speech production, and communication performance, including accent modification and gender-expansive voice work. My training includes advanced knowledge of speech anatomy and physiology, phonetics, motor learning, auditory-perceptual training, and individualized communication coaching. I help clients strengthen clarity, intelligibility, and communicative confidence by targeting speech sound production, rhythm, intonation, resonance, and other features that influence how speech is perceived. My approach is personalized, evidence-based, and centered on helping individuals communicate in ways that feel effective, authentic, and aligned with their goals, whether in professional, academic, or social settings.
ADHD

ADHD

I’m a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with 15+ years of clinical experience, along with 4+ years teaching and supporting graduate students at Northwestern University. I hold a clinical doctorate (SLPD) and specialize in cognitive functioning, including attention, memory, executive functioning, and the science of teaching and learning. Throughout my career, I have designed individualized, evidence-based supports for both youth and adult learners with ADHD and other executive skill differences. My work focuses on helping individuals build internal and compensatory strategies that strengthen task initiation, organization, working memory, planning, prioritization, cognitive flexibility, self-monitoring, and follow-through. Together, we build systems, routines, and strategies that feel realistic and sustainable, not overwhelming or rigid, enhancing self-confidence and supporting independent application of skills across academic, vocational, and everyday life settings. Neurotypical systems, including many academic environments, often create conditions in which neurodivergent learners (those with ADHD) feel othered, rushed, or misaligned with expectations. In doing so, these settings can inaccurately reflect a learner’s intelligence and potential, mistaking differences in executive functioning for deficits. Over time, and without the right support, this can contribute to behavioral challenges, a diminished sense of self-efficacy, and patterns of underachievement. I enjoy supporting ADHD learners of all ages better understand how their brains operate and use that insight to their advantage. I take a collaborative, no-judgment approach, focusing on helping individuals transform their cognitive strengths into adaptable tools they can apply confidently across settings.
Anatomy

Anatomy

I have 15+ years experience in clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist, higher education graduate program administrator and adjunct faculty instructor; 4 years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, motor learning, and professional development courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, 1:1 tutoring & exam prep, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship. I enjoy supporting adult learners in college admissions, resume/interview prep, and Praxis prep (100% pass rate in our program).
Biology

Biology

I have 15+ years experience in clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist, higher education graduate program administrator and adjunct faculty instructor; 4 years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, 1:1 tutoring & exam prep, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship. I enjoy supporting adult learners in college admissions, resume/interview prep, and Praxis prep (100% pass rate in our program). I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, motor learning, and professional development courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful.
Career Development

Career Development

I’m a speech-language pathologist, educator, and higher education leader with 15+ years of f experience in clinical practice, teaching, and higher education administration; 3+ years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS (2009) and MA (2011) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University, followed by my clinical doctorate (SLPD, 2022) at Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching and learning, health and education policy, organizational leadership, and advanced research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate (2022) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught graduate courses in professional integration, reflective practice, and career development with an emphasis on storytelling, communication strategy, leadership presence, and navigating major career pivots. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online courses, seminars for practicing medical professionals, national and international conference presentations, and one-on-one coaching with candidates applying to grad school and grad students preparing for the Praxis. I’ve supported adult learners at every stage—from students building foundational scientific knowledge to seasoned clinicians transitioning into executive leadership or higher education roles.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I’m a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with 15+ years of clinical experience, along with 4+ years teaching and supporting graduate students at Northwestern University. I hold a clinical doctorate (SLPD) and specialize in cognitive functioning, including attention, memory, executive functioning, and the science of teaching and learning. Throughout my career, I have designed individualized, evidence-based supports for both youth and adult learners with executive skill differences. My work focuses on helping individuals build internal and compensatory strategies that strengthen task initiation, organization, working memory, planning, prioritization, cognitive flexibility, self-monitoring, and follow-through. Together, we build systems, routines, and strategies that feel realistic and sustainable, not overwhelming or rigid, enhancing self-confidence and supporting independent application of skills across academic, vocational, and everyday life settings. Neurotypical systems, including many academic environments, often create conditions in which neurodivergent learners feel othered, rushed, or misaligned with expectations. In doing so, these settings can inaccurately reflect a learner’s intelligence and potential, mistaking differences in executive functioning for deficits. Over time, and without the right support, this can contribute to behavioral challenges, a diminished sense of self-efficacy, and patterns of underachievement. I enjoy helping neurodivergent learners of all ages better understand how their brains operate and use that insight to their advantage. I take a collaborative, no-judgment approach, focusing on helping individuals transform their cognitive strengths into adaptable tools they can apply confidently across settings.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I bring extensive experience in professional leadership, higher education admissions, graduate program administration, teaching, and professional communication coaching. In my role at Northwestern University, I led end-to-end admissions strategy and processes, including application review, admissions committee training, applicant interviewing, and admissions decision-making. My approach to interview preparation goes beyond rehearsing answers. I help individuals strengthen executive presence, organize their thinking under pressure, improve clarity and storytelling, anticipate common questions, and communicate with greater confidence and authenticity. I especially enjoy helping candidates articulate their “why,” connect their experiences to future goals, and present themselves in a way that feels polished and natural without sounding rehearsed.
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365

I have strong working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft OneNote, and related productivity tools. I use Microsoft 365 extensively for data organization, analysis, writing, presentation development, workflow management, and cross-team collaboration. I enjoy helping learners build practical, real-world competency with these tools so they can work more efficiently, communicate more professionally, and create systems that support success across academic and workplace settings.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I’m a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist (15+ years of clinical experience) turned higher education administrator and teacher (4+ years teaching and managing graduate program operations at Northwestern University). I hold a clinical doctorate (SLPD) and specialize in teaching and learning science and cognitive function, including attention, memory, and executive functioning. In addition to my clinical and teaching background, I regularly use Excel for data organization, coding, and data analysis, and I support students in developing confidence with formulas, functions, and structured problem-solving. I focus on helping learners understand the logic behind Excel, not just the steps, so they can apply those skills independently. I’ve designed individualized, evidence-based supports for both youth and adult learners with congenital and acquired cognitive challenges, as well as learners seeking higher-level academic support. My approach is practical, personalized, and grounded in how each individual learns best, helping clients build skills they can use in real life. I enjoy supporting learners of all ages in making sense of how their brains operate and using that insight to their advantage. Together, we build systems, routines, and strategies that feel realistic and sustainable, not overwhelming or rigid. I take a collaborative, no-judgment approach and focus on helping individuals develop adaptable tools that can be applied across settings.
Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

I have strong working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft OneNote, and related productivity tools. I use Microsoft 365 extensively for data organization, analysis, writing, presentation development, workflow management, and cross-team collaboration. I enjoy helping learners build practical, real-world competency with these tools so they can work more efficiently, communicate more professionally, and create systems that support success across academic and workplace settings.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

I have 15+ years experience in clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist, higher education administrator and adjunct faculty instructor. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and motor learning courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship, supporting adult learners in college admissions prep, through entry level clinical degree programs, and during significant career pivots.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

My background includes graduate-level teaching, higher education admissions leadership, program administration, and extensive experience supporting academic and professional communication. At Northwestern University, I led key components of graduate admissions strategy and operations, including applicant communications, application review processes, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and admissions decision support for highly competitive programs. This work gave me a deep understanding of what makes an application stand out and how written materials shape first impressions. I specialize in helping writers move beyond simply listing accomplishments. Strong personal statements should communicate motivation, insight, resilience, intellectual curiosity, and future direction in a way that feels authentic, compelling, and memorable. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify their story, identify the experiences that shaped their perspective, strengthen structure and language, and craft essays that feel polished while remaining distinctly their own voice.
Physiology

Physiology

I have 15+ years experience in clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist, higher education graduate program administrator and adjunct faculty instructor; 4 years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, motor learning, and professional development courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, 1:1 tutoring & exam prep, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship. I enjoy supporting adult learners in college admissions, resume/interview prep, and Praxis prep (100% pass rate in our program).
Praxis

Praxis

I have 15+ years experience in clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist, higher education program administrator and adjunct faculty instructor; 3+ years of experience overseeing graduate admissions for three top-ranked programs at Northwestern University. I earned my BS ('09) and MA ('11) in Comm Sciences & Disorders from New Mexico State University and a clinical doctorate (SLPD, '22) from Northwestern University. My doctoral work focused on the scientific and behavioral foundations of teaching & learning and adv research methods. I also hold a Higher Education Teaching Certificate ('22) from Harvard’s Bok Center. I've taught anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and motor learning courses in ways that feel intuitive, applied, and genuinely useful. My teaching experience spans large graduate lecture courses with 60+ students, asynchronous online grad courses, professional seminars, national and international conference presentations, and 1:1 medical training mentorship, supporting adult learners in college admissions & Praxis prep (100% pass rate in our program).
Study Skills

Study Skills

I’m a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist with 15+ years of clinical experience, along with 4+ years teaching and supporting graduate students at Northwestern University. I hold a clinical doctorate (SLPD) and specialize teaching and learning science and cognitive function, including attention, memory, and executive functioning. I’ve designed individualized, evidence-based supports for both youth and adult learners with congenital and acquired cognitive challenges as well as advanced-level students. My approach is practical, personalized, and grounded in how each individual learns best, helping clients build skills they can use in real life. I enjoy supporting learners of all ages in helping them make sense of how their brains operates and by using that insight to their advantage. Together, we build systems, routines, and strategies that feel realistic and sustainable, not overwhelming or rigid. I take a collaborative, no-judgment approach and focus on helping individuals build adaptable tools that can be applied across settings.
ACT Reading
Elementary Science
GRE
Handwriting
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Spelling
TOEFL
Vocabulary
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