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Advanced Psychology-Trained Tutor for Executive Function Support
Dannielle W.

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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University and am currently completing a PhD in Psychology. This academic background gives me a strong foundation in how attention, memory, motivation, and stress affect learning and allows me to help students understand how they learn best and to build practical strategies for reading, writing, studying, and staying organized, especially when tasks feel overwhelming or high-stakes.

I have over six years of teaching and...

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University and am currently completing a PhD in Psychology. This academic background gives me a strong foundation in how attention, memory, motivation, and stress affect learning and allows me to help students understand how they learn best and to build practical strategies for reading, writing, studying, and staying organized, especially when tasks feel overwhelming or high-stakes.

I have over six years of teaching and tutoring experience working with middle school students, high schoolers, college students, and adult learners. I have taught psychology courses at both the undergraduate and master’s levels and have provided extensive one-on-one academic support through my university writing center. In these roles, I’ve helped students strengthen essays, research papers and personal statements through outlining, revising, and careful proofreading. I’ve also served on admissions and evaluation committees, giving me a clear sense of what strong, effective academic work looks like from a reviewer’s perspective.

My tutoring style is structured, supportive, and warm. I focus on breaking big goals into manageable steps, building realistic study routines, and helping students develop systems they can actually maintain. I emphasize executive function skills such as planning, time management, task initiation, and follow-through, while integrating mindfulness-based strategies to support focus, reduce anxiety, and improve confidence. Whether working with a younger student or an adult learner, my goal is to help students feel capable, organized, and increasingly independent in their learning.

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Education

Brown University
Cognitive Neuro
University of Washington
Graduate Coursework

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ACT English

ACT English

I am a high-scoring ACT tutor with a perfect SAT Verbal score and formal training in SAT and ACT preparation through Kaplan. I help students understand not just what the test is asking, but how to think through questions efficiently and confidently under time pressure. My approach emphasizes strategy, pattern recognition, vocabulary-in-context, and anxiety reduction so students can perform at their true ability level. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed by standardized tests or who have strong skills but struggle with test-day execution.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am a high-scoring ACT tutor with a perfect SAT Verbal score and formal training in SAT and ACT preparation through Kaplan. I help students understand not just what the test is asking, but how to think through questions efficiently and confidently under time pressure. My approach emphasizes strategy, pattern recognition, vocabulary-in-context, and anxiety reduction so students can perform at their true ability level. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed by standardized tests or who have strong skills but struggle with test-day execution.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I am a high-scoring ACT tutor with specialized expertise in preparing for the ACT Science section. My undergraduate degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and doctoral training in Psychology give me the tools needed to help students understand one of the most challenging portions of the test. Moreover, I can help students understand not just what the test is asking, but how to think through questions efficiently and confidently under time pressure. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed by standardized tests or who have strong skills but struggle with test-day execution.
African American Studies

African American Studies

I served as Instructor of Record for an undergraduate university course on African American Families, exploring Black family life through historical, cultural, and developmental frameworks. My broader teaching and research interests include racial socialization, intergenerational resilience, and culturally responsive practice. I support students in critically engaging with texts, theory, and contemporary social issues.
Career Development

Career Development

I support students and emerging professionals in clarifying goals, preparing application materials, and navigating significant transitions. My experience includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, facilitating professional development conversations, and presenting on graduate school pathways. I bring a psychology-informed lens to identity, motivation, and decision-making in career planning. My approach balances practicality with strengths and values alignment.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have experience supporting students through college exploration, application writing, and admissions preparation processes. As a Brown University alumna interviewer, I conducted evaluative and informational interviews for prospective applicants. I also mentored students navigating higher education pathways through outreach and recruitment initiatives with my graduate program. My guidance integrates insight into admissions expectations with holistic student storytelling.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am an experienced elementary math tutor who specializes in helping young learners build strong, confident foundations in numbers and problem-solving. I focus on making math make sense using developmentally appropriate strategies including visuals and real-life examples. My approach emphasizes flexible thinking so students don’t just memorize procedures but truly come to understand how math works. I work especially well with students who feel frustrated, anxious, or “behind” in math to help them rebuild confidence while strengthening their skills.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I am an elementary science tutor who loves helping students explore how the world works through creative and hands-on learning strategies. I support students in understanding core topics in life science, earth science, and physical science by connecting lessons to everyday experiences and student interests. My approach emphasizes observation and learning to asking helpful questions so students develop both a solid knowledge base and a genuine excitement for science. I work especially well with students who need help staying engaged, organizing their thinking, or building confidence.
English

English

I am an elementary English tutor who helps students build strong communication skills across writing, vocabulary, and language use. My approach draws on psychology and learning science to make lessons engaging and confidence-building while still be structured and productive. I work especially well with students who feel unsure about English topics or who need extra support.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I support English language learners in building confidence across speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. My work is informed by ongoing training toward my TOEFL certification through Arizona State University, alongside my broader background in psychology and learning science. I tailor lessons to each learner’s goals whether that means academic success, workplace communication, or everyday conversational comfort. My approach balances cultural sensitivity and fun alongside practical language use so learners feel empowered to use their English skills in real-world settings.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have extensive experience supporting writers across academic essays, research papers, and personal narratives. As a Graduate Writing Tutor at a teaching University's Psychology Writing Center, I provided individualized feedback on organization, clarity, and APA style. I use this expertise and experience in my work with students at all stages: from brainstorming to final revision. My approach aims to build both technical writing skill and overall writer confidence in your unique voice.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I specialize in executive function coaching for students and adults who struggle with organization, time management, task initiation, follow-through, and overwhelm. My background in cognitive neuroscience and doctoral coursework in psychology help me translate an understanding of how attention, memory, motivation, and stress impact diverse brains into practical systems students can realistically maintain. I help learners build custom routines, strategies, and workflows that fit their lives rather than relying on rigid or one-size-fits-all methods. My approach is skills-focused, collaborative, and mindfulness-informed, with an emphasis on increasing independence, confidence, and long-term success.
Grammar

Grammar

I specialize in helping students of all ages master the building blocks of language through clear, supportive grammar instruction. I break concepts down into simple, memorable rules while using proven strategies to make learning stick. My approach focuses on application to empower students to use grammar confidently in their writing and schoolwork. I work especially well with learners who feel overwhelmed by rules and memorization or who love writing but need support improving clarity and accuracy.
GRE

GRE

I am a high-scoring GRE tutor with a perfect SAT Verbal score and formal training in SAT and ACT preparation through Kaplan. I help students understand not just what the test is asking, but how to think through questions efficiently and confidently under time pressure. My approach emphasizes strategy, pattern recognition, vocabulary-in-context, and anxiety reduction so students can perform at their true ability level. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed by standardized tests or who have strong skills but struggle with test-day execution.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I prepare applicants for interviews across graduate school, academic, and professional contexts. I bring intensive experience in graduate admissions at the master’s level, where I supported applicant evaluation and selection processes. I have also participated in the organization and evaluation of faculty hiring at the doctoral level, offering insight into how candidates are assessed by search committees. My coaching helps clients refine their personal storytelling, anticipate questions, and consistently communicate their strengths with confidence.
Literature

Literature

I am a literature tutor who supports readers of all ages in deepening their understanding and appreciation of written works. I’m well read and genuinely love literature, with a strong familiarity with many of the classic novels, plays, and stories students encounter throughout their school curricula. I help learners explore themes, symbolism, character development, and historical context. My approach makes literature feel accessible, whether a student is preparing for exams, writing essays, or simply trying to connect more deeply with what they're reading.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

I have a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, with research training in developmental psychology. My post baccalaureate experience spans infant neuroimaging research and studies examining stress, regulation, and developmental outcomes. As a tutor, I help students understand complex neural systems through clear, applied explanations that bridge biology and behavior. My teaching can support learners across coursework mastery and research literacy.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I support applicants in crafting compelling personal statements for college, graduate school, and professional programs. I have directly reviewed and evaluated statements for students applying to undergraduate majors and master’s programs. At the doctoral level, I've reviewed statements to offer feedback to admissions decision-makers. I have also worked on projects mean to revamp evaluation rubrics used to assess applicant writing and fit and so I am especially attuned to what makes a statement effective. Overall, I guide writers in developing authentic narratives that best align their experiences and goals with program values.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I offer expert proofreading support informed by extensive experience in a university writing center and reviewing student work in admissions and evaluation settings. I help students refine clarity, organization, tone, and grammar while preserving their authentic voice. My feedback goes beyond surface-level edits to address flow, argument strength, and reader impact. This perspective allows me to help writers submit polished work that meets high academic and professional standards.
Psychology

Psychology

I am currently completing a PhD in Psychology, with completed coursework focused on clinical and developmental psychology. I have extensive experience teaching and supporting students at both the undergraduate and master’s levels. I have taught, co-taught, and served as a teaching assistant across multiple psychology courses, giving me a strong grasp of core concepts and how students commonly struggle with them. I help students break down complex theories, connect research to real-world examples, and prepare effectively for exams and written assignments. My goal is to make psychology feel understandable, engaging, and manageable rather than intimidating.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I bring extensive experience presenting lectures, conference talks, and invited workshops across academic and community settings. I have taught university courses, facilitated panels, and delivered research presentations to diverse audiences. I help speakers strengthen delivery, organization, and audience engagement while reducing performance anxiety.
Reading

Reading

I support readers of all ages in building fluency, comprehension, and confidence through personalized, psychology-informed instruction. I work with younger students on developing foundational skills as well as with older learners seeking to strengthen reading for work, higher education, or personal enrichment. Whether the goal is academic success or a more enjoyable personal reading life, I help learners become capable and confident readers.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I am a high-scoring SAT tutor with a perfect SAT Verbal score and formal training in SAT and ACT preparation through Kaplan. I help students understand not just what the test is asking, but how to think through questions efficiently and confidently under time pressure. My approach emphasizes strategy, pattern recognition, vocabulary-in-context, and anxiety reduction so students can perform at their true ability level. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed by standardized tests or who have strong skills but struggle with test-day execution.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I am an SAT Writing tutor with formal training in SAT and ACT preparation through Kaplan and a strong background in standardized test strategy. I help students strengthen grammar and editing skills while also learning how to approach passages efficiently under time pressure. My approach emphasizes pattern recognition, rule application, and test-day confidence so students can maximize their scores. I work especially well with students who are strong writers but struggle with timed editing, as well as those who feel overwhelmed by standardized testing in general.
Spelling

Spelling

I help young learners build strong spelling skills through phonics, word patterns, and memory-building strategies that make spelling feel manageable and maybe even fun! I teach students how sounds, syllables, and spelling rules work together using games and repetition so students can confidently transfer spelling skills into their writing and schoolwork. I work especially well with students who feel frustrated by spelling tests or who need extra support developing confidence with new vocabulary.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I help students develop effective study habits by combining executive function support with personalized learning strategies. Together, we build skills like time management, organization, task initiation, and test preparation while considering each learner’s unique strengths and learning preferences. My psychology-informed approach supports learners of all ages in finding systems that truly work for them. I work especially well with students who feel overwhelmed, struggle with follow-through, or want to become more independent and confident in their academic routines.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I support undergraduate and graduate students through the thesis writing process, from proposal development to final draft preparation. My own doctoral training includes extensive research design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. I help students organize large projects, synthesize literature, and maintain momentum across writing stages. My mentorship combines technical guidance with support at the level project management.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I support elementary students in expanding their vocabulary through engaging and age-appropriate strategies including reading, conversation, storytelling, and context clues. My approach emphasizes curiosity, play, and real-world application so students understand not just definitions but how to use words naturally. I work especially well with learners who want to strengthen reading comprehension, writing expression, and help language growth feel exciting rather than overwhelming.
Writing

Writing

I am an experienced writing coach who supports students at every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to revising and final edits. I have worked with a wide range of writing types, including academic essays, research papers, and personal statements for competitive programs. My coaching style is structured and encouraging, helping students clarify their ideas, strengthen their arguments, and gain confidence as writers. I focus on building transferable skills so students feel more independent with future writing tasks.
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Knowledgably and supportive

Danielle is an amazing tutor. She is extremely supportive and highly knowledgeable. She collaborates and provides helpful guidance and suggestions. I'd highly recommend her.

Eli, 10 lessons with Dannielle

Excellent Tutor

Dannielle is very knowledgeable and patient with my daughter. She does an awesome job in keeping her on track.

Beverley, 7 lessons with Dannielle
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