Prior to my current role in EdTech sales, I worked in K-12 education for nine years as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator.

I am passionate about working with middle and high school students as they develop a deeper sense of self, curiosity about the world around them, and an understanding of their learning styles. I am dedicated to supporting students’ growth as writers and critical thinkers, ensuring they possess college-ready mindsets and strategies to plan and execute high-quality, authentic writing assignments. I teach students how to write various genres, such as literary analysis, expository nonfiction, and creative personal narratives. I also support students through the high school and college application processes.

My approach to writing instruction is grounded in educational research that indicates students benefit from modeling, scaffolding, and explicit instruction in the writing process (planning, outlining drafting, revising, etc). I guide students through a goal-setting and reflection process to promote metacognition. I approach reading and writing instruction from a critical pedagogical framework, encouraging students to critique authorial choices, problematize inequalities and power disparities, and draw connections to contemporary issues that directly affect them.

I have extensive experience supporting students with learning differences, and sessions are tailored to meet students’ needs. I collaborate with families to outline realistic goals for our work together.

Originally from New Orleans, I am currently based in San Jose and conduct sessions virtually via zoom.