I am a dedicated educator with over two decades of experience helping students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. With 22 years of teaching high school English, I’ve had the privilege of guiding students through some of the most important academic milestones of their high school careers—whether preparing for Regents exams, refining research projects, or crafting college essays that open doors to their future.
Credentials & Experience
- NYS 7–12 ELA Certification
- 22 years of high school English instruction (primarily 11th and 12th grade)
- English Department Coordinator (2008–2018)
- Advisor for the School Newspaper & Literary Magazine (2019–present)
Areas of Expertise
- 11th Grade ELA Regents Preparation – Building confidence and mastery of exam skills
- AP Language & Composition – Developing advanced analytical and rhetorical writing
- Advanced Research Mentorship – Supporting students who have competed in STS Regeneron, LISEF, and NYSEF
- College-Level English – Dual enrollment instruction through Long Island University
- College Application Support – Guiding students through the Common Application, including:
- Demographics & academic resume
- College essay writing & revision
- Supplemental essays tailored to each school