Overview

International Educator | IB Specialist | Literary Guide

With over 25 years of teaching experience across four countries, I specialize in helping students develop deep literary understanding, critical thinking skills, and confidence in their own voices. Whether you’re navigating the IB Diploma Programme, preparing extended essays, or simply looking to strengthen your reading and writing skills, I bring expertise, cultural awareness, and genuine care to every tutoring session.

My Tutoring Approach

Excellent teaching begins with listening. Every student brings unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives to their learning. My role is to meet you where you are, understand your goals, and create a supportive environment where you can take intellectual risks and grow.

Having taught students from over 60 nationalities in the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States, I understand how to make complex literary concepts accessible across cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I speak conversational Spanish and bring cultural competency to every interaction.

Stats Section

  • 25+ Years Teaching

  • 4 Countries

  • 10+ Years IB Examiner

  • 60+ Nationalities Taught

Areas of Expertise

IB Programme Support

  • Extended Essay guidance
  • Theory of Knowledge
  • Literature analysis (HL & SL)
  • Internal assessments

Reading & Writing

  • Literary analysis
  • Essay development
  • Research skills
  • Academic writing

World Literature

  • Global narratives
  • Cross-cultural texts
  • Contemporary voices
  • Diverse perspectives

Background & Credentials

Current Role: IB Diploma Programme Examiner (2014-Present), evaluating essays and extended research papers from students worldwide while maintaining rigorous assessment standards.

Recent Position: IB Diploma Programme Coordinator at Loveland High School (2020-2025), where I led equity initiatives, mentored teachers, supervised extended essays, and coordinated the Career-related Programme implementation.

International Experience: Deputy Head of English at Dubai International Academy, English Department Head at Bahrain Bayan School, and IB teacher positions in Ecuador—all bringing rich exposure to global educational contexts.

Education: MFA Candidate in Creative Nonfiction (University of Nebraska Omaha), MA in Educational Technology (Michigan State), MS in Curriculum & Instruction (University of Kansas), and a California Teaching Credential in Secondary English.

Beyond Academics

I’m also a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher with trauma-informed training, and I served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care. These experiences have deepened my commitment to student wellbeing and my understanding of how to create safe, supportive learning environments for all students.

Students practicing Yoga.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need support with IB coursework, essay writing, or literary analysis, I’d love to hear from you.