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Carla earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Texas and has accumulated over a decade of teaching and tutoring experience, boasting several thousand success stories and counting. Her passion for teaching is rooted in her desire to support individuals and help them realize their dreams, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in the learning process. For Carla, elevating students, nurturing a lifelong love of learning, fostering a growth mindset, and instilling the confidence that achievement brings are all illuminating aspects of being an educator.

Specializing in English Language Arts (ELAR) and writing, Carla's commitment to student success is evident in her unwavering dedication. She believes that being a cheerleader for students requires energy and an unwavering desire to help others improve, even in challenging circumstances.

As a certified teacher with both classroom and online teaching experience, Carla’s teaching methods stand out. Fun is a serious component of her tutoring philosophy. She believes in removing strict rules and pressure from the learning process, allowing learners to enjoy and retain knowledge. Celebrating her learners' milestones, driven by hard work and surpassing their goals, brings her immense joy. Witnessing their confident strides into the next phase of their academic journey fulfills her, and she infinitely believes in the promise of every individual she supports.

Carla excels at surpassing students' expectations and accelerating their progress beyond traditional timelines. Her methodology is grounded in data-driven techniques, scientifically validated methods, and best practices. Understanding the impact of emotion on learning, she adopts a lively and engaging teaching approach, transforming lessons into enjoyable games, embracing mistakes with laughter, and sustaining a dynamic learning atmosphere. Confronting challenges head-on, Carla employs innovative solutions, providing words of wisdom and encouragement during difficulties, simplifying intricate concepts, and addressing mental barriers. Her classroom experience has sharpened her ability to keenly observe struggling learners, while her one-on-one interactions have equipped her with valuable insights into what it takes to keep students motivated. 

In her free time, Carla enjoys reconnecting with nature. She lives near the beach with her husband and dog, where they enjoy camping, fishing, dolphin watching, and taking pictures of the animals they encounter. She and her husband also volunteer with the National Park Service at the Padre Island National Seashore as part of a rescue and nesting program for the critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle.

Pamela has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a PhD from Stanford University, where she served in admissions as an Application Reader. In this role, Pamela made admissions decisions and was part of a 40-person committee. This experience gave Pamela a profound understanding of institutional priorities, class balance, and the nuanced factors influencing admission decisions. Professionally, Pamela is an Admissions Interviewer at Stanford University School of Medicine.

As a first-generation international student, Pamela understands the challenges applicants face without access to resources. This personal history fuels her passion for ensuring that aspiring students are well-informed about the expectations of college admissions officers, recognizing the often opaque nature of the process.

With a background deeply rooted in education and academia, Pamela has witnessed the transformative power of learning throughout her professional life. She strategically emphasizes the importance of working hard and smart, instilling a holistic approach to the application process in her students. She navigates the complexities of the admissions process, acknowledging that merit is not the sole determinant. 

Pamela's impressive track record speaks volumes, as applicants she has coached have gained admission to prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Duke, Penn, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, UCLA, Berkeley, Emory, Vanderbilt, and many others.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Pamela leads an active lifestyle immersed in nature, residing in the woods and engaging in hiking, rock climbing, running, and various outdoor pursuits. Complementing her coaching role, she dedicates time to teaching in prisons and volunteering as a Search and Rescue aid.

Prior to attending the University of California, Berkeley, to obtain his Bachelor of Arts, Sebastian completed his Associate of Arts from Mt. San Antonio College. Before attending Berkeley, Sebastian served as a head counselor for Eduexplora, where he mentored over 150 students from Latin American countries. During his time at Berkeley, Sebastian was an Undergraduate Research Apprentice and Undergraduate Student Admissions Advisor, where he guided prospective and current applicants through the undergraduate admissions process.

As a low-income student who navigated the complexities of the application process with limited resources, Sebastian developed a deep passion for admissions counseling. Despite these obstacles, he received crucial guidance from a few mentors who believed in his potential and helped him gain admission to college. This experience instilled in him a profound determination to pay forward the transformative impact that mentorship and support can have on student success. Sebastian's passion for admissions counseling is rooted in his desire to level the playing field for students from underprivileged backgrounds. He firmly believes that every student deserves access to the resources and support necessary to pursue higher education.

As a coach, Sebastian is outgoing, empathetic, and driven by the genuine desire to see every student succeed. He maintains a warm and approachable demeanor, creating a comfortable space where students feel valued, respected, understood, and supported. He openly shares personal stories that students can relate to, emphasizing that challenges and setbacks are part of the journey to success. 

Sebastian believes that effective teaching begins with active listening, understanding the individual needs and learning styles of each student, and tailoring his approach accordingly. He also believes in the power of constructive criticism, which he always delivers with empathy and respect. By helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses, he enables them to take proactive steps toward their personal and academic growth. Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, he also encourages his students to critically evaluate their own progress, fostering a deeper understanding of their capabilities and potential. 

Outside of coaching, Sebastian enjoys going to the gym, reading books, and playing FIFA. He is currently also learning Portuguese, which takes up a lot of his free time!