Fun Facts
As a Colorado native, I love the outdoors, hiking, and adventuring in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Travelling is my greatest passion, and food, architecture, and history are my favorite things to explore when I am in a new city or country. A bit of a nerd, I believe that when I can't travel some of the greatest adventures
About Me
I am a recent graduate of Colorado Christian University where I received a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Mass Media & Journalism & double minors in Political Science & Philosophy. I graduated as Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA & studied abroad at the University of Oxford where I received an award for excellence in academic research during my term. I was on the Dean's List with a full-ride scholarship & inducted into 3 academic honors societies, & I was president of the debate team.
Experience
In college, I worked as a teacher's assistant in English, and I coached high school and college students in speech & debate. I also have experience coaching high school basketball. All of these experiences have given me diverse understanding of learning styles & subjects. I was selected to serve as a secondary education English teacher in Europe with the Peace Corps, but an unexpected health challenge kept me in the U.S. instead where I hope to continue working in education.
Approach
I take a highly relational approach, striving to get to know each individual's needs, learning style, struggles, & passions. As someone who has experienced different types of schooling--including homeschool & private school--I realize needs & situations are unique. It is my responsibility to help students discover their strengths & tap into them for successful performance in course material & testing. I am always open to suggestions from students/parents on how I can adapt to best meet needs.
Colorado Christian University
Communication
Communication Tutoring
My degree is in Communication, & I have worked at both the national & local levels in the field, as well as having freelanced in a variety of contexts including public relations, marketing, newspaper & television writing, social media, & business. I have extensive public speaking experience both on- and off-camera, & I was a multiple-time national champion & an All-American nominee for speech & debate in college. I aced every communication course I took, including Small Group Communication, Advanced Persuasion, Intro to Mass Media, Persuasion, Cross-Cultural Communication, Argumentation & Debate, Intro to Public Relations, Public Speaking, Communication Theory & Research, Interpersonal Communication, etc.
English Tutoring
I worked as a teaching assistant for English in college, & I aced every college English course I took, including Advanced English. My university Writing Lab offered me a position to coach college research & writing, which I would have accepted had I not been travelling so frequently with my college debate team.
Graduate Level Writing Tutoring
The study abroad program I did at the University of Oxford was at the graduate level during my undergraduate degree, and while there, I was awarded honors for excellence in my academic performance in writing, research, & presentation to top Oxford professors. Thus, while I do not have my graduate degree yet, I am qualified to write & research at an advanced level required at the graduate level.
Philosophy Tutoring
I have a minor in philosophy, and though most of my course work focused on ethics, I have a decent undergraduate level of understanding of the other spheres of philosophical study. I have read many of the original sources that shaped Western philosophy, & I have also explored more niche areas in the field, such as the foundations of feminist epistemology.
Political Science Tutoring
I have a minor in political science, and part of obtaining this included studying political theory at the University of Oxford. I aced every one of my political science courses, including Classical Political Philosophy, Political Parties & Elections, American Foreign Policy & International Relations, American Public Policy, Statesmanship, etc. I also understand the practical sides of politics and have been personally invested in them in a very purple state: Colorado.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
From dense academic reading like the philosophy of Kant to lighter fictional reading like the works of George Orwell, I have a strong capacity to understand varied writing styles and comprehend what authors from many backgrounds are trying to say. This skill served me well, and I aced every literature, English, & philosophy class in college where reading comprehension was essential.
Religion Tutoring
My BA comes from a private Christian university where part of the educational requirement was regular study of religion. My degree includes an emphasis in Biblical studies, and I have studied all of the major religions in the world, as well as some lesser known ones. I aced every college course dealing with religion, including Christian Moral Reasoning & Christian Theology at the University of Oxford, the History of Christian Political Thought, Ethical Issues, Worldviews, Early Christian Literature, Cultural Anthropology, the History & Literature of Ancient Israel, etc. Many of the courses I took were either honors level or in a seminar style where I had close engagement with doctoral-level professors.
Study Skills Tutoring
While in college I became used to juggling many different responsibilities, including part-time employment, internships, competing & leading my university’s nationally ranked debate team, working as a teaching assistant, joining reading groups, & maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I regularly took 18-credit course loads in addition to these other activities, & I graduated as Valedictorian of my class. These experiences gave me a strong understanding of the necessary skills needed for studying effectively & efficiently, & I learned research tricks, testing tips, & ways to study that make the most of a university education.
Writing Tutoring
I worked as a teaching assistant for English in college, & I aced every college English course I took, including Advanced English. My university Writing Lab offered me a position to coach college research & writing, which I would have accepted had I not been travelling so frequently with my college debate team. I also have experience writing for businesses, public relations & marketing, social media & blog content, & newspaper & television. I have a versatile & advanced writing ability both professionally & academically.
Writing Advance Tutoring
I worked as a teaching assistant for English in college, & I aced every college English course I took, including Advanced English. My university Writing Lab offered me a position to coach college research & writing, which I would have accepted had I not been travelling so frequently with my college debate team. I also have experience writing for businesses, public relations & marketing, social media & blog content, & newspaper & television. I have a versatile & advanced writing ability both professionally & academically.
AP English Tutoring
I worked as a teaching assistant for the English department in college. My university Writing Lab offered me a position to coach college research & writing, which I would have accepted had I not been travelling so frequently with my college debate team. I was Valedictorian of both my high school & university & have aced every English course I've ever taken. I also scored a 35 on the ACT in English. My experience in English has had practical application, as well, writing for businesses, public relations & marketing, social media & blog content, & newspaper & television. I have a versatile & advanced writing ability both professionally & academically.
Government Tutoring
I have a minor in political science, and part of obtaining this minor included studying political theory at the University of Oxford. I aced every one of my political science & economics courses, including Classical Political Philosophy, Political Parties & Elections, American Foreign Policy & International Relations, American Public Policy, Political Economy, Statesmanship, etc. I also understand the practical sides of government and have been personally invested in them in a very purple state: Colorado.
Homework Coach Tutoring
While in college I became used to juggling many different responsibilities, including part-time employment, internships, competing & leading my university’s nationally ranked debate team, working as a teaching assistant, joining reading groups, & maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I regularly took 18-credit course loads in addition to these other activities, & I graduated as Valedictorian of my class in both high school & college. These experiences gave me a strong understanding of the necessary skills needed for studying effectively & efficiently, & I learned research tricks, testing tips, & ways to study that make the most of your education.
SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring
I worked as a teaching assistant for the English department in college. My university Writing Lab offered me a position to coach college research & writing, which I would have accepted had I not been travelling so frequently with my college debate team. I was Valedictorian of both my high school & university & have aced every English course I've ever taken. I also scored a 35 on the ACT in English & ranked very highly on both the SAT & PSAT in verbal & written skills, as well. My experience in English has had practical application, writing for businesses, public relations & marketing, social media & blog content, & newspaper & television. I have a versatile & advanced writing ability both professionally & academically.
Social Studies Tutoring
I have worked with young kids much of my life, & my BA is a cross-disciplinary degree with study in the humanities. In both high school & college, I aced all the courses I took in the social studies field, and this knowledge is transferable. I hope to simplify the content so younger minds can grasp it.
ACT English Tutoring
I scored a 35 on the English section of the ACT, & I have aced every English course I ever took in high school & college alike. I understand what the test is looking for & hope to help high school students learn to read & take this section of the test effectively.
ACT Reading Tutoring
I scored in the upper 30’s on the Reading section of the ACT, & I have aced every English course I ever took in high school & college alike. I have strong experience in both high school & college reading dense, complex work with intense vocabulary or phrasing, & I understand what it takes to be successful on this section of the test.
PSAT Tutoring
I was just points away from being a National Merit Scholar based on my PSAT score. The work I put in to take the PSAT with excellence carried over to when I took the ACT & SAT....eventually, I graduated from college without debt because my academic excellence in high school set me up for college scholarships, & I received a full ride. I understand the work required to perform successfully on this test.
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