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College Essays, Writing & Spanish | Davidson Grad, Ex-Teacher
Mattie B.

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I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College in 2025 with majors in Hispanic Studies and Gender Studies, where I received my department’s award for excellence in Hispanic Studies. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and I can support students in writing, application essays, and Spanish-language coursework and conversation. Writing has been at the center of my academic and professional life, from a research-based senior thesis to professional and community communications, and I...

I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College in 2025 with majors in Hispanic Studies and Gender Studies, where I received my department’s award for excellence in Hispanic Studies. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and I can support students in writing, application essays, and Spanish-language coursework and conversation. Writing has been at the center of my academic and professional life, from a research-based senior thesis to professional and community communications, and I love helping other people find and sharpen their own voice on the page.

After college I spent a year teaching high school in Charlotte, where I worked closely with students and their families both in the classroom and one on one. A great deal of that work was individualized: helping students organize their ideas, develop a draft through revision, and build the confidence to say what they actually mean. I also collaborated regularly with families and supported students through the kinds of high-stakes writing that can feel overwhelming, which is much of what the college application process asks of a teenager.


Education

Davidson College
Hispanic Studies
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Career Development

Career Development

I've navigated my own significant career transition, moving from a first-year teaching role into new fields including applied behavior analysis, while balancing bridge income through gig work and retail. This has given me firsthand insight into how to network effectively, evaluate different career paths, and make strategic moves even when the path isn't linear. I've built professional connections across education, consulting, and nonprofit sectors, and I know how to help clients identify transferable skills and translate them into a compelling narrative for a new field. Whether you're exploring a career change, preparing for interviews, or figuring out your next step, I can help you build a clear, actionable plan.
College Counseling

College Counseling

As a Davidson College graduate (magna cum laude) and recipient of the Terry Scholarship, a full cost of attendance merit award, I've been through the college admissions process at a highly competitive level and know what stands out. My experience as a first-year teacher with Teach For America gave me insight into how students from a range of backgrounds approach applications, deadlines, and decision-making under pressure. I help students build a realistic college list, organize their application timeline, and connect their personal statement, activities, and academic record into a cohesive application. As a fully bilingual English/Spanish speaker, I'm also able to support families navigating this process in Spanish.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in Hispanic Studies and Gender Studies, and I was awarded the Terry Scholarship, a full cost of attendance merit scholarship, based in part on my own personal statement and application. I bring firsthand experience with what makes an essay stand out, along with practical coaching experience from my time as a first-year teacher with Teach For America. I've helped students brainstorm, draft, and revise essays that authentically capture their voice while meeting admissions expectations. As a fully bilingual English/Spanish speaker, I'm also equipped to support English language learners navigating this process. I focus on helping students find the story only they can tell, then sharpening it into a clear, compelling narrative.
Spanish

Spanish

I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with proficiency built through both academic study and lived experience. I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in Hispanic Studies, and was awarded the Terry Scholarship, a full cost of attendance merit scholarship, in recognition of my academic achievement. This gave me a strong foundation in the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. I've used my Spanish professionally, including while teaching students from diverse linguistic backgrounds as a first-year teacher. I enjoy helping learners build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish, whether they're starting from scratch or looking to sharpen existing skills.
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