Fun Facts

I love bugs, rodents, and reptiles! I used to perform scientific studies with rats and during my free time I love to draw, listen to music, scavenge for mushrooms and berries, and sew my own clothing!

About Me

I am a 3rd year PhD student at American University where I study clinical psychology. In particular I study substance use disorders and minority health with an emphasis on sexual and racial minorities, harm reduction, and community health benefits. I ultimately hope to work as a clinical psychologist with prison populations, help effect sensible drug policy, and plan to advocate on behalf of disenfranchised and overly policed populations.

Experience

I have years of teaching experience in a range of settings from education/virginia/washington-dc">special education classes at an elementary school level, to advanced behavioral neuroscience instruction for college undergraduates. Additionally, I am an author of several peer reviewed publications and have experience helping individuals prepare personal statements for medical and graduate school applications.

Approach

I love working closely with students to help harness their potential as writers, students, and informed consumers of academic material. I am very patient, friendly, and flexible with working with different types of learners. I appreciate that we each have different mind sets, weaknesses, and strengths and that tutoring is not one size fits all.