I have 30+ years of teaching experience at five highly ranked independent schools. I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College, and I have also earned Master of Arts in Teaching English from Smith College. I have tutored English and writing for many years and feel comfortable working with both High School and Middle School aged students. I have particularly strong experience working with high school seniors on their college application essays, as I have about 15 years of experience...
I have 30+ years of teaching experience at five highly ranked independent schools. I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College, and I have also earned Master of Arts in Teaching English from Smith College. I have tutored English and writing for many years and feel comfortable working with both High School and Middle School aged students. I have particularly strong experience working with high school seniors on their college application essays, as I have about 15 years of experience as a college counselor. Currently, I am the Director of College Guidance at a Boston-area independent school, where I also teach English.
I am also an avid chess player, and I compete regularly at USCF tournaments throughout the year. My rating is 1700+. Some notable accomplishments: I won 1st place at the 2016 Winchester Chess Club Championship Tournament, 1st place at the Fall 2016 tournament at M.I.T., and 2nd place at the Winter M.I.T. tournament. At the 2026 World Open, I played nine games and only lost once. I also have experience teaching chess to students, as I have been the faculty supervisor of the chess club at two independent schools.
