Education has been a lifelong passion of mine. I had my first classroom "job" as a fourth-grade student, helping a Sunday school teacher with the "little kids." This position quite literally grew with me, continuing until I graduated high school. Working at the on-campus day care center while studying as an undergraduate at Brandeis University solidified my decision to pursue a teaching degree. After receiving my Master of Arts in teaching from Tufts University, I worked as a full-time public school kindergarten teacher in Chelsea and Littleton, MA, until my first child was born. 

After several years being at home with my “classroom” of two (three if you count my husband), I decided to return to education as a profession. In other words, when my youngest was of age to start school, I was ready to go back to school as well. Over a period of ten years, I held part-time positions as a first-grade Sunday school teacher, a substitute in the North Andover Public Elementary Schools, and as Lead Teacher for a grant-based enrichment program in the Lawrence Public Schools. Throughout all my various teaching positions, my goal was to adapt my curriculum as necessary in order to provide access to all types of learners. While I felt successful doing so in the classroom itself, I knew I could be even more effective working with students on an individual basis. 

This was the impetus to launch my own private tutoring business. Providing students with the appropriate support and confidence they need to succeed in areas in which they struggle is uniquely rewarding for me. As I was working with the students in their homes, I was also in the position to provide support to parents so that their child’s success could continue beyond my scheduled sessions. As a result, I often found myself serving as an informal consultant and/or advocate, another aspect of my work that I found particularly meaningful. The next natural progression for me was to obtain my certification as an educational advocate. To serve children and families in need as they have navigated academic difficulties, the intricate process of evaluations, eligibility requirements, and the development of IEP's (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 plans has truly been the fulfillment of my passion for education.