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- School is tricky, and there is no universal pathway to success. I started
  Carpenter Tutoring for those seeking a little help finding their way.
- I received my B.A. from The College of William and Mary in 2018 and received
  my M.Ed. from W&M in 2020. As an undergraduate, I worked and was trained as a
  tutor at W&M's peer tutoring center, the Tribe TutorZone. During this period,
  I conducted over 150 one-on-one appointments with W&M students in 26
  different content areas. I earned lifetime Advanced Tutor Certification, the
  highest level W&M can grant, through the College Reading and Learning
  Association, and I was trained as a time management consultant. I took on
  leadership roles within the TutorZone until I was working alongside its
  director. As a graduate student, I became one of the Graduate Assistants
  helping oversee the TutorZone as well as an academic coach to students with
  high need for academic support.
- I loved getting to work with the Tribe TutorZone tutors, but I realized that
  I missed being the tutor. There's just nothing like watching the light bulb
  of understanding go off or seeing students who had struggled with material
  master it! With that realization, I decided to dedicate my life to my passion
  -- helping students of all ages learn, succeed, and believe in themselves.
- My instructional approach focuses on meeting students where they are and
  supporting them through any hesitations or discomforts from which academic
  difficulties may arise. Whether your student only has to brush up on a few
  concepts or is resistant to completing coursework, I will come to each
  session with patience, understanding, and just the right amount of
  discipline. I truly believe that excellent educational relationships begin
  with mutual respect, and I work to build meaningful relationships with all of
  my clients.
- Thank you for considering Carpenter Tutoring.