What gives me JOY? Coaching for English Grammar, Impactful Writing, Public Speaking, Powerful Communications, Educational and Professional Goals, Being a Leader, Self-Advocacy, Success, and Overcoming Adversity.

What’s my story? I am fueled by my lifelong practice, appreciation, and respect for the power of language and storytelling.

I believe skillful communication comes from an integrated practice of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

I support my clients, learners, and mentees with personalized curricula and skills-based programs with intentional practice activities (like a writing practice.)

What’s my approach? I create authentic, nurturing, interactive experiences that motivate my young and adult learners to choose to lean in, challenge themselves, practice skills and expand/refine their competencies and their world views as they evolve as communicators, presenters, leaders, and creators.

What’s been my path? My professional experiences in journalism, publishing, advertising, group facilitation, and communication training include being a writer, editor, teacher, presentation coach, mentor, and advocate (and cheerleader) for developing authentic confidence and self-awareness in skills development with understanding and mastery.

10,000 hours of 1:1 in the last 5 years: I’ve enjoyed working with adult ESL learners and managers from China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, Poland, the Ukraine, Mexico, and Mauritania from enterprise organizations (Meta, Stripe, Google, MongoDB, Gilead, Influx, Integrate, Duracell, Indeed, Kinross, Automattic, Yipit, DataDogs, etc.) on communication and leadership skills that contribute to their confidence, achievements, promotions, and thought leadership.

I hold a Bachelors in English, also studied International Relations, and presently working on a Masters in Education for English Language Arts in Secondary Schools. I am also trained in Professional Coaching and as a Certified Sparketype Advisor.

I look forward to coaching you for confidence, clarity, and meaningful communications in all life and work scenarios.