I am a dedicated educator with over a decade of college-level teaching experience, specializing in standardized testing, composition, rhetoric, literature, and interdisciplinary humanities. My teaching philosophy rests on the belief that writing is not only a practical skill but also a tool for inquiry, expression, and empowerment. Whether working with first-year students in developmental writing, multilingual learners, or advanced undergraduates, I strive to create a classroom where every...
I am a dedicated educator with over a decade of college-level teaching experience, specializing in standardized testing, composition, rhetoric, literature, and interdisciplinary humanities. My teaching philosophy rests on the belief that writing is not only a practical skill but also a tool for inquiry, expression, and empowerment. Whether working with first-year students in developmental writing, multilingual learners, or advanced undergraduates, I strive to create a classroom where every student feels respected, challenged, and supported.
I bring to tutoring the same values that guide my teaching: service, excellence, respect, accountability, and empathy. Service means meeting students where they are, listening carefully to their goals, and helping them build the skills and confidence to reach them. Excellence and accountability shape my feedback—I provide clear, specific, and actionable guidance while holding myself responsible for student growth. Respect and empathy ensure students feel their voices matter and their ideas are treated with care.
My background includes dual doctorates from the University of Chicago, where I trained in Comparative Literature and Religion & Visual Culture, and teaching appointments at the University of Tennessee, New York University, and Baruch College (CUNY). Students and faculty consistently describe me as approachable, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in student success.
In addition to college writing and humanities instruction, I offer tailored SAT and ACT tutoring focused on critical reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based reasoning. I help students strengthen essay structure, research skills, and rhetorical awareness while making the writing process more engaging and less intimidating—supporting them as they grow into confident, independent thinkers.
