I have been a high school English Language Arts and Multilingual teacher for over 5 years, and am dedicated to helping students find their voice both in writing and in their real-world advocacy. I graduated summa cum laude from Gettysburg College with a degree in English and Philosophy and a minor in Spanish. During my time at Gettysburg, I worked in the Writing Center, was on the Equestrian Team, and Mock Trial Team. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Cuba, where I was enrolled at the University of Havana, which both broadened my cultural knowledge and Spanish language knowledge. I also wrote honors theses for both English and Philosophy, focusing on Aristotelian notions of friendships in Shakespeare’s works and triaging/rationing care during the COVID-19 pandemic to individuals with disabilities.
After Gettysburg, I did Teach For America in Providence, RI, where I completed my Master’s in Education and Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am now back in my home state of Maine, where I continue to work as an English teacher.
My favorite part of being a teacher/tutor is being able to work with students and see their motivations and what they care about, and how they learn best. I love being able to find a strategy that works for an individual student, and tailor my instruction to match. Being able to see the lightbulb moment when something clicks with a student, especially after difficulty or struggle is what motivates me, and what I am always working toward. I firmly believe that all students have the potential for success, and we can work together to make that happen–whatever success looks like for each student.