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A veteran tutor with over two decades of experience in the education industry, I provide middle and high schoolers with customized 1-on-1 online academic instruction, standardized test preparation, and college application essay coaching. Before Be Nimble, I worked for a number of test prep companies including Revolution Prep and Compass Prep. I’ve enabled hundreds of students to achieve grade and test score goals while sharpening their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills. I’ve also helped students gain acceptance to top-tier schools such as Stanford, Harvard, Brown, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Georgetown, USC, the University of Virginia, and the University of Michigan.
My patient and calm demeanor allows teens to quickly feel comfortable working with me. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space, encouraging them to ask questions and reach out at any time.
With a passion for storytelling and expertise in both academic and creative writing, I love coaching students with their personal statements. Together, we reflect upon core values and dig deep to discover the significant experiences that have shaped them into who they are today. This process empowers students to tell their stories in a specific, authentic way.
I also teach essential study habits and proper writing techniques, building students’ ability to analyze text and express ideas in a cohesive, cogent manner. Motivating teens to work more efficiently and become more excited about learning is a strong suit of mine.
I’ve worked with a number of students who struggle with self-doubt, teaching them tools to feel capable of handling whatever is thrown their way. As someone who was painfully shy growing up and struggled to even raise my hand in class, I am particularly positioned to help others overcome their fears, honor their voice, and trust their ability to tackle challenging material. Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, I always strive to foster a growth mindset in teens, emphasizing the values of effort, persistence, practice, and hard work in addition to end results.
I am genuinely interested in getting to know my students and am fully invested in their success. I support them at every stage of the journey.
I graduated from Stanford University with an MA and BA in English, and a minor in Psychology. During my junior year, I studied overseas at Oxford and rowed on a novice crew team, running through cow pastures at 5am as part of our morning routine. At Stanford, I wrote for The Stanford Daily, edited A Woman’s Guide to Stanford, and worked as an editorial assistant for the Stanford University Press.
I also studied at the Circle in the Square Theater School, a two-year conservatory program in New York, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, immersing myself in all things Shakespeare and deepening my love of language as a means of dynamic expression.
In addition to tutoring, I worked as an adjunct professor at Los Angeles Valley College, instructing students in the art and craft of essay composition.
Outside of teaching, I have a passion for storytelling and writing. I’ve written 14 blogs on HuffPost inspired by my own life experience with a focus on personal growth, infusing serious subject matter with a light and approachable tone. See writing samples.
While living in Los Angeles, I wrote and acted in a solo show called “Tall Girl” that debuted at The Groundlings. I then adapted the show into a short film that was chosen as an official selection at 15 film festivals, both at home and abroad.
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Session Details
All sessions are held on Zoom, a free video-conferencing platform. To download, please visit https://zoom.us/download. Students will need a functional webcam, speakers, and microphone. Use of headphones is encouraged to block out background noise.
Scheduling Policies
- Rescheduling and cancellations must take place at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled session, or the student will be billed for the session time.
- If a student sends notification that they will be late to their session, the session will begin when the student arrives but will still end at the original scheduled time.
- A student is considered a no-show if they do not show up to their session within 15 minutes of the scheduled session time and have not sent notification that they will be late. Students are billed for the amount of the session time.
Please remember that Be Nimble Tutoring is in the Eastern Time Zone when communicating a request for a cancellation/rescheduling to ensure it falls within the 24-hour window.
In case of sickness or emergency, please contact me as soon as possible, and I will do my best to accommodate. I aim to be as flexible as I can with my students so we can optimize our time together.
Testimonials
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I have so much gratitude for your help in preparing me for the ACT — the study skills we honed have served me far beyond that testing day.
- Tess W.
Jennifer believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.
- Alex K.
Jennifer was an incredible guide for both of my children during their college and medical school application processes. Her expertise, patience, and attention to detail helped them craft thoughtful, standout essays that truly reflected their strengths and passions. She has a unique ability to mentor and inspire, ensuring they stayed on track and confident every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better coach to shepherd them through this critical process!
— Camille A.
We are thrilled to have found Jennifer to help our son prepare for the SAT test. She was able to help him set a strategy in place to leverage his strengths and study in the areas where he needed coaching. She was very thorough in her approach, and the results speak for themselves; his score improved by 300 points. We have definitely told all of our friends about her!
- Anne-Laure K.
My daughters had the privilege of working with Jennifer in preparation for taking the SAT. Because of Jennifer, the SAT somehow became the smoothest part of the college admissions process, and in fact their SAT scores helped them get into USC, where they have been thriving. Jennifer is a serious, organized, and experienced professional yet always so pleasant and warm. My daughters were always excited to join her sessions. Jennifer’s guidance is truly exceptional, and she has been a blessing to our family.
- Badia Y.
I strongly recommend Jennifer's counseling for my son's application to the universities! She has been very helpful and insightful to help him to sort out his thinking and put it down into a convincing paper, digging deep into his background and experiences, and demonstrating his strengths. She also helped him to prepare for the SAT test and other tests. With her help, my son got accepted into his dream school in his dream major. We are so grateful for her help!
- Julie M.
Jennifer’s guidance was invaluable during my medical school application process. She has a unique ability to help clarify and refine complex ideas while maintaining my authentic voice. Her patience and kindness made the entire experience stress-free, and I felt fully supported throughout each step of the process. Jennifer’s expertise and encouraging presence were key to crafting a compelling personal statement.
- Sophia A.
Jennifer was instrumental in helping me achieve my educational goals. She helped me prepare for the ISEE, where I scored in the top 1%. I was admitted to a competitive private school. I trusted Jennifer, so I reached out to her again to prepare me for the English SAT. I scored a 750 on my first attempt. She increased my score from a 690 to 750 within a month. I’m very fortunate to be at an Ivy League university and forever grateful to Jennifer. After trying many tutors, I can confidently say Jennifer is the best of them all! Thank you, Jennifer!
- Andrew M.
We have known Jennifer for over a decade. She had tutored our son on the Reading portion of the SAT in high school, eventually helping him with his college essay applications. We were so thrilled with our son’s SAT and college acceptance results that we continued to use her services through my son’s medical school applications as well, with great results. She is very reliable, diligent, knowledgeable, and more importantly, easy to work with. We continue to highly recommend her services to other family and friends.
Mario I.
Working with Jennifer on my college application essays was a truly transformative experience. She helped me find and convey my story in a way that was clear, compelling, and reflective of who I am. Jennifer’s constructive feedback, paired with her patient and supportive approach, made the entire process not only manageable but enjoyable. I wouldn’t have been able to submit such polished essays without her guidance.
- Luke A.
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