Alexa earned her BA from Brown University and has assisted over 1600 students who have been accepted into institutions such as Stanford University, Georgetown University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. She has served as a University of Southern California college adviser at Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA, for two years. In this role, she has assisted and mentored students on the college application process, including completing college applications, financial aid applications, scholarship applications, resumes, and more.
Alexa's personal journey through the college admissions process was not without its challenges. She relied on a strong support system of family, friends, and educators, but often found the available resources to be disjointed or out of date. This experience ignited her passion for creating greater access to the nitty-gritty details of the admissions process. Her goal is to empower students with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate this important milestone in their lives.
Alexa's coaching style is characterized by openness and encouragement. She fosters self-motivation in students, viewing her presence as a reminder of their commitment to their aspirations. While she encourages autonomy, Alexa is not hesitant to address any shortcomings in meeting deadlines, fostering open communication to optimize the quality of work produced together. Her flexible approach accommodates students of varying confidence levels and familiarity with the application process.
Central to Alexa's methodology is her goal-oriented approach, emphasizing the significance of the larger academic journey and the rewards of perseverance. She effectively motivates students by highlighting the unique opportunities awaiting them. She encourages exploration through resources like "A Day in the Life of a College Student" to deepen their engagement with the process. Alexa prioritizes understanding and building upon each student's strengths and knowledge, creating a supportive and enriching environment. While she infuses her interactions with warmth and humor, she remains serious and direct when needed. Building meaningful connections with students is fundamental to her approach, ensuring a personalized and effective college application experience.
Outside of academia, Alexa finds joy in nature, whether it's reading outdoors or feeling the grass beneath her feet. She cherishes time spent with loved ones, engaging in board games, or sharing meals together. She has also recently discovered a new love for old arcade games, especially Galaga!
Audrey earned her Bachelor's degrees in English and Politics from Dominican University of California, followed by a Master's degree in English from Claremont Graduate University. She later pursued her JD at the New York University School of Law. With four years of tutoring experience, Audrey has guided around 250 students toward academic success.
Audrey gets immense satisfaction from watching students gain confidence in themselves and their potential. She specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring as well as English, reading, and writing-related courses at all levels, including AP and IB.
As a tutor, Audrey is positive and supportive, always celebrating student success and empowering them to feel confident and capable. She prioritizes understanding students on a personal level, tailoring her approach to their individual needs and preferences. She maintains a holistic view of their identity and encourages them to bring their authentic selves to each session. She also engages in meaningful conversations with students about their aspirations, including college choices, academic interests, and future plans. Audrey then adopts these goals as her own and always keeps them at the forefront of her tutoring sessions.
One of Audrey’s greatest strengths as a tutor is her ability to make challenging concepts enjoyable and relatable. When tackling reading challenges, she chooses practice passages aligned with students’ interests, facilitating better engagement. Likewise, for writing challenges, she seeks connections between their essays and personal experiences.
In her free time, Audrey enjoys baking, crocheting, painting, and spending time with her cat Daisy. She is an avid reader across every genre, but her favorites are historical fiction and fantasy. She has also been in six amateur musical theater productions!
Ben completed his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and has extensive experience as an online educator and college counselor. He has helped over 50 students get into their dream colleges, including prestigious institutions like Rice University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Virginia. Ben has also served as a tutor for over seven years, working with over 1000 students. He loves forming connections with students and watching them learn, blossom, and succeed within the duration of their relationship.
Ben’s passion for coaching is deeply rooted in his ability to build strong relationships with his students and help them achieve their educational goals over time. He aims to create a supportive environment where each student feels empowered and able to excel.
As a coach, Ben is reliable, firm, approachable, and easy to talk to. He avoids "talking down" to students and instead meets them at their level, taking the time to learn about their interests and personalities. This personalized approach is integrated into their mutual goal-setting, fostering deeper connections and leading to greater success.
Ben likes to read, play video games, go hiking, travel, and learn new languages in his free time. A fun fact about Ben is that he knows five languages: English, French, Japanese, Persian, and Russian!
Foundation Learning’s physics tutors have extensive tutoring experience or hold physics/science-related degrees. Our tutors are knowledgeable, friendly, and confident.
Yes, Foundation Learning aims to make it easy for parents to check their child’s progress using our progress tracker. This tracker shows you precisely what your child is working on and allows you to see tutor comments and feedback after sessions.
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