Student Development & Academic Coaching
📚 Summer Instruction for Serious Students
One-on-One and Small Group Sessions (Max 4 Students)
Flexible Scheduling | Customized Plans | Measurable Growth
Summer is the ideal time to build lasting skills without the pressure of the school year. Whether your student is applying to a private school, preparing for the SSAT, or simply needs to improve reading and writing habits, this program offers targeted instruction designed to meet your child’s goals.
Each student begins with a brief diagnostic or planning session to ensure that instruction is purposeful, personalized, and effective from day one.
🔹 SSAT & Private School Admissions Prep
Full coverage of all SSAT sections: Verbal, Reading, Quantitative, and Writing
Vocabulary and reading strategies that strengthen test performance
Essay development for all four SAO prompts
Feedback from an experienced boarding school teacher who understands the admissions process
🔹 Reading & Writing Instruction
Direct support for students at all levels — from reluctant readers to advanced writers
Vocabulary building through active reading
Sentence structure, grammar, and paragraph development
Structured writing practice that leads to lasting fluency
🔹 Music Lessons
Guitar (electric or acoustic), bass, drums, piano, and music production
Focus on creative growth, improvisation, and ensemble skills
Great for students applying to schools that value musical ability
Sessions are available in person (Thompson / Putnam area) or online, with flexible evening and weekend scheduling. One-on-one instruction is standard, but small group pods (up to four students) can be arranged by request.
This is not a generic summer program. It’s focused, high-impact instruction tailored to your child’s goals.
👉 Contact me today to reserve your spot.
Coaching (School Year)
📖 Humanities Coaching | 📝 Reading & Writing Support for Any Subject | 🌎 For Domestic & International Students
Strong reading and writing skills are the foundation of academic success, but many students struggle to get the individualized feedback they need. As a humanities coach, I provide tailored support for any class that requires reading, writing, or analytical thinking. Whether it’s English, history, philosophy, or a research-based elective, I help students refine their ideas, structure their arguments, and engage critically with texts.
Close reading & annotation strategies for complex texts.
Essay development, research skills, and argumentation.
Assistance with structured writing for assignments, projects, and assessments.
📌 For domestic students and international learners alike, this coaching ensures that academic work is meaningful, not just another assignment.
Application Coaching (September-December)
🎯 Comprehensive Application Support | 🏫 From Essays to Recommendations | 📑 Strategic, High-Impact Guidance
The independent school application process can be overwhelming, but expert guidance ensures that students present their strongest possible application. From written responses and parent statements to teacher recommendations and graded writing samples, I provide structured, results-driven coaching to ensure every component of the application is polished and compelling.
Essay development – Crafting authentic, high-impact personal statements.
Parent & student written responses – Clear, thoughtful answers that stand out.
Managing deadlines & materials – Keeping everything organized and on time.
Graded writing sample coaching – Selecting and refining strong writing submissions.
📌 Make sure your child’s application reflects their full potential.