I earned a BA in Drama from Kenyon College and an MFA in Playwriting from University of Texas-Austin. I have 12+ experience in teaching and tutoring K-12 and college students. My plays have been produced professionally in Portland, Austin and New York. For the past two years, I served as the Resident Playwright at The Flea Theater in NYC. Outside of traditional teaching and tutoring, I have also taught courses in Playwriting, Acting, Directing, Public Speaking, Debate, Improvisation and...
I earned a BA in Drama from Kenyon College and an MFA in Playwriting from University of Texas-Austin. I have 12+ experience in teaching and tutoring K-12 and college students. My plays have been produced professionally in Portland, Austin and New York. For the past two years, I served as the Resident Playwright at The Flea Theater in NYC. Outside of traditional teaching and tutoring, I have also taught courses in Playwriting, Acting, Directing, Public Speaking, Debate, Improvisation and Screenwriting to students of all ages.
In Portland, I have worked as a Teaching Artist with several leading Arts Education organizations including: Literary Arts, The Red Door Project, Playwrite Inc. and Oregon Children’s Theater. As a tutor, I have worked with many different companies in both Portland and New York City, including: Tutor Doctor, Concerning Learning, Aristotle Circle and Lexicon Academics. My passion is helping students find their voice through personal and academic essay writing.
12+ year of experience with various tutoring companies.
MFA in Playwriting and BA in Drama, a wealth of experience in all areas of theater including: Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Improv, Design, etc.
Coach of Lincoln High School Mock Trial Team (3 years, Oregon State Championship winner in 2018)
Experience with test prep (SAT, SSAT, ISEE)
Can tutor Reading, Writing, Math, Science, History, Public Speaking, Study Skills, Long-term Project Planning
I know what it is like to struggle with certain subjects in school and I can't wait to help guide you through any and all of your academic challenges. I care deeply about my students and always put them in the best possible position to succeed.
