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Admissions Essay Expert + Executive Functioning Specialist
Alyse B.

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My focus + passion is providing personalized intervention to students: college admissions essay editing + strategy for undergraduates, transfer students and graduate school applicants , executive functioning assessment + coaching to students in grades 7- college + academic writing tutoring. I am a certified teacher with 16 years experience, a PhD Degree, post graduate training (an CAGS) and thousands of hours of specialized training as well as reviewing more than 30,000 admissions essays as...

My focus + passion is providing personalized intervention to students: college admissions essay editing + strategy for undergraduates, transfer students and graduate school applicants , executive functioning assessment + coaching to students in grades 7- college + academic writing tutoring. I am a certified teacher with 16 years experience, a PhD Degree, post graduate training (an CAGS) and thousands of hours of specialized training as well as reviewing more than 30,000 admissions essays as a reviewer, evaluator , + supervisor for Ivy League, highly competitive schools including those using the Common APP and the University of California application.

I recognize that all students learn in unique ways. As such, my approach is one that adapts to a student's needs & preferences. I believe that students must feel comfortable in order to learn. I strive to create rapport and an environment conducive to learning. I encourage students to ask questions and use examples to illustrate concepts.

I have worked with students of all ages & abilities for more than 18 years. Presently, I am working with students in grades 7- college.
I have also taught English, ELA, Spanish and history for students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12, and university classes during my years of teaching at public and private institutions.

Currently, I divide my time between suburban Boston where I work as full time tutor and educational consultant. I also teach classes at the university level for teachers. I spend my summers in Vermont. I enjoy learning new things and meeting new people, reading voraciously, traveling, drinking coffee, baking, and playing with my small rescue dog named Annie.

I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your academic goals.

I look forward to working with you.
Dr. Alyse

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Education

Clark University
Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Masters
Boston University
Other
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ADHD

ADHD

I have a Ph.D. in Higher Education, a M.Ed. in Education, a M.S. in Counseling + a CAGS in Executive Functioning + Social Emotional Learning. I am a professor and the senior academic director of student supports at a university. I have worked with thousands of students during my 18 years of professional work. I have taught at the high school and college level. I am well versed in evidence-based interventions to support neurodiverse learners. My specialty is supporting adolescents + adults through academic crisis, emerging adulthood and the transition to college. My approach uses empathy, accountability, skills building, and problem solving.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I am an expert in the college admissions process. My model is comprehensive; interviewing, brainstorming, drafting, revising + polishing. I have worked with thousands of students. Previously, I was an application reviewer at multiple highly competitive universities. I am well qualified to consult on both CommonAPP essays + the University of California PIQ. I routinely work with transfer + graduate students. I have an excellent track record of curating a profile that is memorable + impactful. I have specialized training in advising students who have extenuating circumstances or factors that may influence admissions decisions. I am also available to assist with letters of continuing interest (LOCI,) resumes, activity lists, scholarship applications etc.
English

English

Certified ESL and English teacher Instructor of ESL
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

MA, Spanish Instructor, college courses
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have a Ph.D. I have taught writing skills for high school and college students for 17 years. I have reviewed more than 20,000 essays. I am the former director of a program that provides college applicants with personalized support. I am an expert in the art and science of creating admissions essays. My specialty is brainstorming/ editing/ revising and the strategy of topic choice. I have taught thousands of students how to write compelling memorable essays for the Common APP , the University of California (UC) specific personal insight questions (PIQ,) personal statements for undergraduate and graduate students, supplemental essays, appeals letters, parent statements, letters or continuing interest and communicating extenuating circumstances to admissions representatives. I work with students applying for private school admissions as well. I am qualified to assist applicants prepare for individual and panel interviews and write resumes. Previously, I worked as an admissions essay evaluator at an Ivy League institution, a top 20 university, and the most selective University of California institution. This work experiences allows me to demystify this process for students and families. My process involves open communication, focused interviews, meticulous critique + the ability to motivate applicants. I have taught academic writing at the high school and college level since 2008. I understand the techniques of effective essay writing and holistic application evaluation. I am able to streamline + simplify complex overwhelming processes.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I have 17 years experience in higher education. I have a PhD in higher education and a certificate of advanced graduate studies in executive functioning. I have completed thousands of hours of professional development on strategies for supporting students with skills building.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I am an expert in the art and science of writing personal statements. It is a process that involves astute listening and asking questions to delve and clarify. My style is comprehensive and interactive. I have worked with thousands of students during my career in higher education, I have taught college-level writing classes and reviewed over 4,000 personal statements. Beyond teaching writing, I have worked as a personal statement reviewer + scorer for multiple highly competitive universities. This has given me invaluable insight into how personal statements are evaluated and scored, and what really matters. I am well qualified to consult on the personal statement for undergraduates, transfer applicants, and international students using either the CommonAPP or the University of California PIQ. I give careful consideration to which prompts should be utilized when there are supplemental options. I routinely work with graduate students as well. As a PhD, I have survived the doctoral personal statements process. I am able to help you prepare personal statements for research proposals or funding sources as well. I have excellent results: writing personal statements that are comprehensive, but also memorable + impactful. I have specialized training in advising students who have extenuating circumstances or factors that may influence admissions decisions. I am also available to assist with letters of continuing interest (LOCI), waitlist appeals, financial aid appeals, resumes, activity lists, scholarship applications etc.
Phonics

Phonics

Master's Degree Certified ELA teacher Certified literacy specialist 16 years experience Evaluated thousands of children online.
Reading

Reading

Reading Specialist Certified teacher 15 years experience Professional training in many methods of reading intervention for students who struggle like the Wilson method and the OG method.
Spanish

Spanish

Master's Degree in Spanish. Teach Spanish at college level 15+ years experience.
American History
Government & Politics
Grammar
Proofreading
Spelling
SSAT
Study Skills
TOEFL
Vocabulary
Writing
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