It all started when I was a third grader and began teaching my younger cousin at family gatherings. I wanted to be just like my amazing teacher at school. In high school, I worked at an after-school program and helped kids with their homework. I always knew I wanted to work with kids and feel so fortunate that I get to call this my job!

After a few student teaching experiences, I received a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies and Psychology from Emory University. Then I went to NYU where I earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I moved back to the DC area and taught in public schools for 8 years in both general education and special education classrooms. Throughout my education and teaching journey, I had many tutoring jobs as well.

After all that time preparing for this one career, I hated having to teach exactly what a teacher’s manual told me to say. I felt like I was failing my students because there were 22 of them with such a wide range of abilities and learning styles. I was told I had to keep teaching whatever was next in the curriculum no matter how many kids did not understand the last concept, even if it was crucial to understanding the next. When I had my second child in 2018, I decided to take some time off to raise my two children.

In 2022, I decided to start my own tutoring business! I love what I do so much. I love working one-on-one with students so I can connect with them, learn their learning styles and needs, meet them where they are, and focus on the areas they are struggling with. If they don’t understand something, I try to find a different way to teach or explain it. I incorporate fun activities and take breaks as needed. I love working with students outside or wherever they learn best. Everyone is different. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses and that’s what makes us all special in our own way! I do my best to make sure my students know they are amazing.

Through practice, I develop their growth mindset. I remind them whenever I can of all the awesome things they have done because they kept trying. Over time we build up stamina, determination, and resilience. Some days we just need more breaks and that’s ok too. I’m very flexible in my approach. I’m open to feedback from students and parents. I can’t wait to learn about your child and build that amazing connection that helps them learn. I look forward to hearing from you!