Hi! My name is Dani, and I'm an incoming freshman at Duke University, where I plan to pursue an individualized degree focused on inequality, human rights, and social change. I've always loved helping others learn, especially in debate, public speaking, and writing. My tutoring approach is patient, encouraging, and personalized. I aim to help students build confidence while developing the skills they need to succeed, whether they're preparing for a tournament, improving an essay, or becoming a...
Hi! My name is Dani, and I'm an incoming freshman at Duke University, where I plan to pursue an individualized degree focused on inequality, human rights, and social change. I've always loved helping others learn, especially in debate, public speaking, and writing. My tutoring approach is patient, encouraging, and personalized. I aim to help students build confidence while developing the skills they need to succeed, whether they're preparing for a tournament, improving an essay, or becoming a stronger speaker. My goal is not only to help students achieve immediate results but also to equip them with communication and critical thinking skills that will serve them well in the classroom and beyond.
My experience comes from both competing and mentoring others. I was the 2026 West Virginia Speech and Debate Association State Champion in Congressional Debate, State Runner-up in both Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Informative Speaking, Top Speaker in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and ranked first in West Virginia across all of my events. As captain of my school's speech and debate team, I coached teammates to success at the state tournament, including a quarterfinalist in extemporaneous debate, a semifinalist in impromptu speaking, and a finalist in poetry. Beyond debate, I earned a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition Exam, scored a 750 on the SAT Reading and Writing section, and was admitted to Duke University, which had a less than 4% regular decision acceptance rate when I was admitted. Whether you're looking to improve your public speaking, sharpen your writing, or gain confidence in debate, I'm excited to help you reach your goals and celebrate your progress along the way.
Ultimately, I believe every student has the potential to succeed with the right guidance, and I look forward to helping each student develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to reach both their academic and personal goals.
