I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Southern Oregon University and an Associate of Arts in Child Development from Merced College. My educational background has given me a strong foundation in academic writing, literary analysis, research, creative writing, and working with students at different stages of their education.
During my undergraduate studies, I gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant for a college-level Bible as Literature course. In this role, I worked with...
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Southern Oregon University and an Associate of Arts in Child Development from Merced College. My educational background has given me a strong foundation in academic writing, literary analysis, research, creative writing, and working with students at different stages of their education.
During my undergraduate studies, I gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant for a college-level Bible as Literature course. In this role, I worked with undergraduate students and supported their understanding of course material, literary analysis, and academic expectations. This experience strengthened my ability to explain complex ideas in an approachable way and meet students where they are in their learning process.
I also have several years of experience working one-on-one with children through professional childcare and nannying. My background in Child Development has helped me understand that students have different learning styles, strengths, and needs. I approach teaching with patience and adaptability, and I aim to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing confidence in their abilities.
In addition to my teaching experience, I have professional experience as a writer for Southern Oregon University's English Program, where I wrote and edited articles, conducted interviews, and transformed information into engaging written pieces. I have also completed extensive undergraduate work in research, literary criticism, creative writing, and academic writing.
My tutoring approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. When working with writing students, I want to help them understand *why* a piece of writing is or is not working rather than simply correcting it for them. Whether we are brainstorming an essay, strengthening a thesis, analyzing literature, revising a draft, or working through grammar and organization, my goal is to help students develop skills they can confidently use on their own.
