I was a semester shy of a bachelor’s degree in psychology when the wonderful world of kids & the choice to homeschool changed my plans. My intent was to pursue a master’s & become a counselor. My sons graduated with commendable GPAs & ACT scores (26 & 30). Both are currently in college.

After ‘retiring’ from homeschooling, I returned to college, but switched gears from psychology to pursue my love of writing. I graduated from MN State College Southeast’s Certificate of Creative program fall, 2023. I’m completing credits for my AA English Pathway degree & am transferring in fall 2024 to Southwest MN State University for my final three semesters. I’ll graduate after the fall 2025 semester with a bachelor’s in English, Creative Writing emphasis & minor in Psychology.

I’ve maintained a 4.0 since returning to school. I was invited to become a tutor & I’ve tutored in general academic support, writing, English, & editing for college students for six months. I served as an editor for the college paper, am a published poet, & have edited entries for multiple contests for elementary through high school students (poetry, fiction, & non-fiction entries).

I’ve volunteered with church youth programs for 30+ years & was the Child & Youth Ministries coordinator for two years. I work part-time for a youth mentoring agency & am a certified firearm safety instructor. I’m passionate about & committed to helping kids & youth reach their full potential. I was a tough grader with high expectations in our homeschool. I believe in encouraging kids to set their bar high; doing so with compassion, patience, & a little humor.

I’m available for a free [online] consultation (up to 15 min). My fee is $32 per hr. online, $40 per hr. in person if w/in a 35 mi radius of my location (unless student comes to me, then the $32 per hr. fee applies). Half price fee is charged for cancellations made less than four hours in advance (exceptions can apply & are determined on an individual basis).