Meet Your Tutor
15+ years helping students in Connecticut, San Diego, and nationwide turn “I can’t” into “I get it.”
From Calculus Class to Confidence Builder
It all started in high school, when a friend asked me to help her understand calculus. Something clicked, not just for her, but for me. Watching that moment of understanding light up someone’s face became addictive.
I went on to earn my Bachelor’s in Neuroscience and Physiology from UC San Diego, then a Master’s in Neurobiology there, focused on how people learn and perform under pressure. For 15+ years, I’ve refined an approach that goes far beyond homework help, working with high schoolers from Fairfield County Connecticut to La Jolla San Diego and nationwide.
My mission is simple: I don’t just teach subjects. I teach students how to learn, so they build real confidence that lasts long after our sessions end.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s in Neuroscience and Physiology, UC San Diego
Master Degree in Neurobiology, UC San Diego
15+ years of private tutoring experience
Supplemental Instruction Leader, 5+ years
Teaching Assistant and Peer Mentor
You’re Not Just Paying for Homework Help
Most tutoring is reactive: help with tonight’s assignment, repeat next week. I do something different. I teach students how to learn so they build real confidence and eventually don’t need a tutor anymore.
What Working With Me Looks Like
During Every Session
Foundational Overviews
Every topic begins with a clear overview of the fundamentals so gaps are filled before moving forward. This gives students a mental roadmap for new information to stick.
Personalized Online Notebook
Each student receives a color-coded online notebook documenting everything we cover. It becomes a growing, personalized study guide that students and parents can revisit anytime.
Think-Alouds
I model my thinking while solving problems so students learn the process, not just the answer.
Teach-It-Back Method
Students explain concepts back to me so we can identify exactly where understanding is solid or breaking down.
What Students Walk Away With
Genuine Confidence
Students believe in their ability because they’ve earned it
Independent Learning
Skills and strategies they carry into every subject
Better Grades
Improved performance that reflects true understanding
Reduced Parent Stress
Watch your student take ownership of their learning
Ready to Help Your Student Thrive?
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation about your student and how I can help.