Biography

From middle school, high school, to college, I had opportunities to peer tutor students in a variety of classes. I found that I very much enjoyed helping others to learn new skills and to excel in their academics. After studying psychology at UC Davis, I knew I wanted to continue my career journey in a capacity where I could help others develop their skills and passions. Tutoring K-8 students particularly piqued my interest because I believe that these early years in school ultimately set the foundation of later academic experiences. I strive to work with my students to build a solid foundation from which they can continue to grow and succeed, even after our time working together.

In addition to focusing on my students’ academic skills, I aim to develop a warm, supportive environment for them to healthily frame their relationship to failure, ensuring them that mistakes are expected and part of the learning process. Through 1-on-1 individualized work with each student, my goal is to build their trust in themselves and their abilities, so that they can confidently apply what they have learned in our sessions to the classroom and beyond. I aspire to be a source of support for my students in their academic journeys, so I encourage students to ask questions and reach out for help if they are struggling.

Outside of AJ, you can often find me reading, learning piano, taking walks and practicing photography at local parks, and trying new foods with friends and family.