I am in my 15th year of teaching high school English, with a primary focus on American Literature, though I have taught students across grades 9–12. I am trained in both AP English Language and AP English Literature and have multiple years of experience teaching AP Language. I hold a Master’s degree in Literature and a Bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in teaching. My classroom experience has given me the opportunity to work with students at a wide range of ability levels,...
I am in my 15th year of teaching high school English, with a primary focus on American Literature, though I have taught students across grades 9–12. I am trained in both AP English Language and AP English Literature and have multiple years of experience teaching AP Language. I hold a Master’s degree in Literature and a Bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in teaching. My classroom experience has given me the opportunity to work with students at a wide range of ability levels, from students who need additional support with foundational reading and writing skills to advanced students preparing for college-level coursework.
Writing instruction is one of my strongest areas. I have extensive experience teaching the research and writing process in English III, including developing a thesis, conducting and evaluating research, organizing an argument, integrating and citing sources, and revising effectively. Through AP Language, I also have extensive experience teaching rhetorical analysis, argumentation, synthesis, close reading, and evidence-based writing. I can help students not only improve an individual essay but also understand why particular writing strategies work. I also have experience working with students receiving special education services in co-taught classrooms and am comfortable adapting instruction and breaking complex skills into manageable steps.
I believe students are most successful when they are given clear instruction, appropriate resources, meaningful feedback, and the opportunity to practice. My goal as a tutor is to meet students where they are, identify the specific skills holding them back, and give them practical strategies they can use independently. Whether a student needs help understanding literature, organizing an essay, strengthening an argument, completing a research paper, or tackling advanced AP-level reading and writing, I want them to leave tutoring with both a stronger piece of work and a better understanding of how to approach the next assignment.
