Experience Summary
As the founder and managing director for BEF Education, I have transformed my passion for education into building an organization that focuses on empowering students to become self-directed individuals who are passionate about learning. My educational background includes a B.S. in Behavioral Psychology and a Master of Education in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am Licensed as an Educator through the Illinois State Board of Education, certified to teach students K-12 with an endorsement in School Counseling as well as licensed as a Professional Counselor, LPC. I hold certifications in crisis prevention intervention, reading & literacy instruction, and behavioral analysis.
Throughout my career I have supported students 1:1 as an executive function coach and academic tutor, trained professionals in the field of education on executive functioning and effective instruction for supporting diverse learners, provided behavioral therapy to individuals diagnosed with autism, served as an educational advocate for families navigating the special education system, developed and facilitated social emotional learning groups and workshops, and taught hundreds of classes focused on social emotional learning, study skills, and reading comprehension to students all over the world.
Teaching Style
My mission is to create a learning environment that empowers students to take an active role in their education and teaches them to become passionate about learning. I provide students with an opportunity to channel their inner creativity, apply critical thinking skills, and further develop a wide range of abilities through engaging and interactive lessons that teach students to become self-directed individuals who develop the confidence and passion to take an active role in their learning.
My Hobbies
Dance, Music, Hiking, and Hanging out with my sweet pup, Cody!
Other Comments
Outside of tutoring, I also offer over 30 self-paced courses focused on study skills, test prep, executive function, social emotional learning, essay writing, grammar and more. www.befeducation.org