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Writer, teacher, editor, human.

I am an English teacher, writer, and editor based in Hamden, Connecticut, USA.

I currently teach English and advise the newspaper at Hopkins School in New Haven. Previously, I was a New York City Department of Education Model Teacher and a member of the inaugural cohort of the DOE’s Integrated Co-Teaching Lab. In 2016, I completed the selective Leaders in Education Apprenticeship Program.

I studied English Writing (Nonfiction) under Lee Gutkind at the University of Pittsburgh (magna cum laude) and later earned an M.A. in Adolescent Education (English) from Hunter College.

We are all human, and we want to live our best lives and thrive. As an English tutor and writing coach, my pedagogy is student- and writer-focused: I meet learners and writers where they are, engaging their interests and ideas to chart a path toward new realms of discovery and mutual understanding.

Services

College Essays

With over ten years of experience helping students craft compelling college essays, I can guide you in honing your ideas and putting your best foot forward as a college applicant.

Test Prep

I have extensive experience preparing students for exams, including the New York State English Regents—where I helped raise the pass rate from 52% to 86% at a previous school—as well as the SAT, ACT, and AP English Literature and Language exams

English Tutoring

Whether you need help with grammar, essays, or understanding a class text, I can guide you on what to do and how to do it.

Writing Coach

With years of experience in writing and editing, I’ll help you find the right words and express your ideas clearly and effectively. Paragraphs, essays, articles, manuscripts—you name it. I’m here to help you write with structure, precision, and impact.