My interest in education has been long standing since I was a young girl. No matter the subject area, I sought every opportunity to expand my knowledge and I wanted to help my peers do the same.

After graduating high school with high honors in my hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, I pursued my postsecondary education at the University of California, Los Angeles, where I earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Film, Television and Digital Media. While there, I studied several different disciplines of developmental and social psychology, including elective courses on emotions, adolescent development, and dynamic perspectives on parenting.

Outside of my coursework, I wrote for the Arts section of UCLA’s newspaper, the Daily Bruin, and was appointed the Arts editor my senior year. In my role, I managed the entire Arts section, which included mentoring assistant editors, writers, and interns and frequently communicating with my colleagues to ensure a collaborative workforce and to produce the best work possible.

During my time at UCLA, I was also a research and programming intern for the Center of Scholars and Storytellers, a non-profit organization that analyses the psychological effects of media on adolescent development. As a member of the Youth Engagement Team, I assisted our teenage volunteers with their research on gender representation in TV and assisted with research on teenagers’ perceptions of parent-teen relationships portrayed on TV.

I was also afforded the opportunity to intern and work full-time at People Magazine. With every story I wrote, I gained valuable insight about every topic under the sun, ultimately honing my ability to effectively communicate new information to those eager to know more.

As a private instructor at Day Prep, I strive to foster an empathetic and passionate learning environment through understanding the intricate tapestry of human development.