Hello wonderful students. I'm Dr. Michelle! I graduated Magna Cum Laude at Georgetown with a BS in Psychology. I earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Princeton with a 4.0 average. For 10+ years, I've taught undergrad classes to college and community college students ages 17 to 55. I also tutored them one-on-one during my office hours. I was voted Most Inspiring Professor by students at UC Santa Cruz and consistently received high teaching evaluations.

Whether I'm in class or tutoring, I make hard material easy by applying it to the real world so students can relate to it and find it meaningful. I also present information with humor to put people at ease so they can take it in more effortlessly and enjoy learning. I examine topics from different angles to inspire critical thinking and review material before moving to the next lesson. I have a strong track record of empowering people to earn good grades, excel on national tests, and get into graduate school.

I coach professionals and college and high-school students in the following areas of Psychology: Introductory Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, Sensation and Perception, Creativity, Problem Solving, Learning and Memory, Physiological Psychology, Attention, Information Processing, Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Human Factors, AP Psychology, and College Applications.

Teaching Style:
I customize my tutoring to fit your learning style. I typically present an overview and then dive into details. I offer mnemonics to help you remember the content and tips to create compelling essays, papers, and presentations that align with your values.

Proofreading Services:
I also provide professional editing services. You can email your paper to me, and I'll give detailed comments, suggestions, and edits using Track Changes with Word documents.

Finding Your Strengths Services:
Using positive psychology, I'll coach you to find your top character strengths and use them to succeed at school and work.

I'd love to work with you!