Fun Facts

I adore chickens (one day I will raise them), yoga, vegetarian cuisine, knitting and classic literature. In my productive spare time I write poetry and short stories. In my non-productive spare time I watch RuPaul's Drag Race. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York but I am a nature lover at heart, preferring to spend my time among the trees and mountains.

About Me

I am a graduate of The New School in New York City. I got my BA in Liberal Arts with a focus of Literature and Sociology. I graduated with institutional honors. In August 2014, I moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania to get my Masters in Social Work.

Experience

During college I volunteered philadelphia">tutoring 1st-3rd graders in reading. In addition, I interned in a preschool classroom where I worked specifically with a child diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. I have babysat for numerous families with children of all ages, often providing after school homework help. In my education at The New School, I rigorously studied grammar, literature, and creative writing. I have the knowledge to help my students become better writers, regardless of age.

Approach

The key to learning is to feel safe and comfortable, especially if the subject matter is difficult. Throughout school, I always struggled in math. It wasn't until I got a math philadelphia">tutor in high school that I began to enjoy learning it. While I will never excel in math, my philadelphia">tutor helped me pass my classes and appreciate the subject. It is my goal to foster confidence in my students. Once students feel secure, learning is fun!