Hey! I’m Ellyn…And I’m About to Be Your Student’s Favorite Tutor EVER!
Maybe that’s a little bit confident to say, but more than one student has said it to me and I’m so proud to say that I’ve had some of my students for several years… taking them from middle school to high school to college!
I’m a long-time tutor, former scientist, burnout and stress management expert (just click here), certified professional coach, and more. But, most importantly, I’m HERE for you and for your student(s)!
I’ve been working with undergraduates since 2010, and—#realtalk—I get the kinds of pressures the modern student is under. Not only that, but I know from personal experience what it’s like because those are the exact pressures I used to put on myself when I was in school…
I spent my high school years doing every activity I could—piano lessons, musical theater, choir, Varsity soccer, club soccer, not to mention a full roster of AP and college-level classes. I was the student who did it all and did it all “effortlessly”, but it was not without sacrifice.
Because I wasn’t the kid who, well, enjoyed her teen years. My teen years were so full of doing that I didn’t do a whole heck of a lot of living and I often wonder if that’s the best way.
I’m passionate about mentoring multi-passionate, high-achieving students who tend to be high-stress. One of my personal goals as
a tutor is to help these students navigate and overcome perfectionism, burnout, and fear of failure, which can cripple high-achieving students regarding standardized testing, academic achievement, and the college application process.
These students are juggling music, sports, their expectations, and those of others—just like I did— and the overwhelm can be debilitating. I want nothing more than to support them and elevate their ability to excel in all their passions and goals while minimizing stress and being teenagers. For more on my teaching experience and subject coverage, click here!
What I’m about
Helping Students Achieve Their Goals with Less Stress and More Confidence, so that they can Enjoy Being a Teenager AND be Better, More Balanced Professionals in their Future Careers!
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"Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think."
-Albert Einstein
Experience
Ellyn has been serving as a mentor, teacher, and tutor to undergraduates and high schoolers since 2007—6.5 years (since 2019) as a Premium tier tutor at one of the highest-tier, premiere tutoring companies in the United States. Ellyn also has 10 years of experience as a certified professional coach and stress management coach. She has also spent substantial time working as a life, health, and soccer coach with middle schoolers to graduate students and beyond, making her easily able to connect with and build rapport with her students.
Education
B.S. in Microbiology, Cum Laude with Honors, Washington State University (WSU)
B.S. in Genetics & Cell Biology, WSU
M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology, University of Michigan
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
If you have a student who is interested in going into science, not only can I advise and mentor them about what life as a scientist is like, but on lab life, publications, research, graduate programs, and more.
What I Teach…
Math:
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Algebra II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Trigonometry
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Writing & English
Writing (College-Level)
Middle & High School Writing
AP Literature & AP Language
Reading Comprehension
High School English
Middle School English
Science:
Middle School Science
Biology, including AP Biology, Biology (College-Level) & related, including Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, & Immunology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
Biomedical Science Research (College)
College-Related:
ACT (including the new computer-based exam)
SAT (including Digital)
PSAT/NMSQT
College Essay Writing
Other:
Executive functioning
Learning Differences - Transparently speaking, I do not hold specific certifications in teaching to learning differences, but I have experience teaching students with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia. I also have high-functioning ADHD myself.
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Tutoring & Mentorship Services
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Private Tutoring + Mentorship
Not just a tutoring package—get your student the mentorship they need as a high-achieving, high-performing student to succeed in school and in life without stressing themselves sick or into self-destruction!
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Virtual Office Hours
Not only can I provide email support, but I can also provide Sunday - Thursday office hours and email support for students to get their questions answered!
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The Resource Library
If you’ve got a self-motivated student who is looking to do some self-guided academic, ACT, SAT, or AP test studying, this is a great way to do it.