I first started in education through seven years of individual tutoring and test-prep group instruction. I then became state certified in Math and Science secondary education, and taught middle- and high-school classrooms for another four years before deciding to open my own tutoring service.
As an educator, I recognized how stress and anxiety are major obstacles for students across ages and backgrounds, especially in math. My strength is my calm but firm presence while utilizing mindfulness techniques and my background in psychology to guide students through these obstacles towards independent, productive struggle and ultimately greater confidence.
I am based in Mount Airy and work with families across Northwest Philadelphia.