Hi – I’m Nate! I’m a graduate of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education (Master’s in Education Policy & Statistics) and Cornell University (B.A. in Government & Philosophy), with a deep passion for teaching and educational equity. My journey in education began early – at 17, I was elected by over 57,000 voters to the Montgomery County Board of Education, where I helped shape policy and advocate for students.
Since then, I’ve worked across local and higher education systems, including at the State University of New York under Chancellor and former U.S. Secretary of Education John King. I’ve co-signed amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, written op-eds for The Washington Post, and received the National Action Network Youth Award alongside President Joe Biden for my work in civic engagement.
As a tutor, I bring both rigor and experience to my sessions, helping students strengthen their confidence and mastery in reading, writing, literature, U.S. history/government, statistics, and SAT/ACT verbal prep. My teaching experience spans elementary through high school, including as an Ignite Fellow with Teach For America.
Outside of tutoring, I love biking, creative writing, and exploring Ethiopian culture through jazz and home-brewed honey wine.
College:
Education: Cornell University
Undergrad Major: B.A. Government and Philosophy
Other Degrees/Minors: Masters in Education and Statistics (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
High School:
Awards & Honors: National Youth Award from the National Action Network (with Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg, and MLK III), US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awardee and Keynote Speaker, African American Youth Award from the Montgomery County (MD) Council
Interests & Activities: Elected member of the Montgomery County Schools Board of Education (by 86,000 voters), Columnist for the Bethesda Magazine and routine contributor for the Washington Post, Intern (youngest) for Congressman Jamie Raskin, Founder of a five-thousand student advocacy group, etc.
AP Exams: 5 US Government, 4 Calculus
SAT Subject Tests: 760 English
Other:
Other Awards: Cornell Tradition Fellow (Full scholarship to attend Cornell and recognition for service), Humanities Scholar, CEO Award from Strategic Education (For-Profit Education Company – full ride sponsorship for my Masters in Education at Harvard)
Other Interests & Activities: At Cornell, I was involved in: Teach for America as a Tutor for 6th graders in Washington, DC, Kappa Alpha Pi Professional Pre-Law Fraternity E-Board, Local and National BlackGen Capital E-Board. At Harvard, I was a Research Assistant for the Center for Education Policy.
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