Growing up in a household of educators, my commitment to academics began at an early age. I earned a scholarship to play Division I volleyball at the University of Georgia and graduated Cum Laude, earning a B.S. in Mathematics Education as well as a single subject teaching credential. I then followed my passion for education and became a high school math teacher at Mission Hills High School in Southern California where I was fortunate to work with a diverse student body and serve on committees focused on curriculum alignment, assessment, and state testing. During this time I also served as the head coach for the boys & girls varsity volleyball teams at Mission Hills, which helped me reconnect with the student-athlete community and take the next step in my career.

In 2012 I became a Learning Specialist in the UCLA Athletic Department, working closely with student-athletes by providing intensive academic skill building and ensuring access to resources. Through weekly one-on-one sessions with student-athletes, I became attuned to the their need for structure and organizational strategies to keep them on track while balancing the competing demands of their academic and athletic commitments. I was promoted to Football Academic Coordinator in 2015, which gave me the opportunity to concentrate on the 120 football student-athletes and their unique goals and challenges. In this role I was responsible for coordinating the academic operations of the football program, providing guidance in course and major selection, monitoring the academic progress and NCAA eligibility of each football student-athlete, and collaborating with my academic support team to develop and implement individualized academic support plans. With demanding practice schedules and ambitious academic plans, I guided student-athletes towards techniques that would help them structure their time and keep them on track to graduate from one of the most rigorous and prestigious universities in the world. 

In addition, I have spent the past 18 years as a private tutor and academic coach for students ranging from 4th to 12th grade. Working closely with students and families, I have been a consistent resource and provided support in a variety of areas. Through all of my work experience, I have developed strategies to help students succeed, reach their goals, and build confidence along the way. I have experience working with disability identification and have witnessed many of my students overcome learning obstacles and academic challenges with tailored guidance and support.