I currently teach English and Environmental Studies at Stanford University. I hold a PhD in English and an MFA in Creative Writing, and have over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring writing for high school and college students. I have supported my college essay students with applications to the following schools (to name a few): Binghamton, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, Williams College, Hunter College, Baruch, and NYU.
I write short stories, plays and poetry and regularly volunteer in local mutual aid networks.
College:
Education: University of California, Los Angeles
Undergrad Major: English
Other Degrees/Minors: MFA in Creative Writing (New York University), Master of Philosophy in English; Ph.D. in English (The City University of New York)
High School:
Interests & Activities: Theater, Soccer, Debate
AP Exams: 5 AP European History, 5 AP US History, 5 AP English, 5 AP Language and Literature, 5 AP Psychology, 4 AP Statistics
SAT Subject Tests: 800 Writing
Other:
Other Awards: Ina Coolbrith Poetry Prize, Futures Initiative Research Grant, Jane Marcus Dissertation Award
Other Interests & Activities: In my current role at Stanford University, I coordinate lecture series, poetry readings, film screenings and other interdisciplinary events.
I am also at work on several academic articles and a full length manuscript, currently under contract with UC Press.
Location: Other
