Meet Your Tutor

With over seven years of experience in virtual tutoring, I've had the opportunity to work with students across the country, helping them improve their grades, build confidence, and discover what they're truly capable of achieving.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Eastern New Mexico University and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology from the University of Florida. Outside of academics, I’m a Certified Nutrition Coach, I run a farm animal sanctuary, Diego’s Friends Farm, and I'm also a classically trained clarinetist, having had the privilege of performing throughout the United States.

How Flutterby Began

After years of tutoring students, friends, and family, and plenty of encouragement to turn my passion for education into something bigger, Flutterby Academic Coaching & Tutoring was born!

At Flutterby, I offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring across a wide range of subjects. While improving grades and academic performance is certainly important, my biggest goal is to help students develop confidence in themselves and their abilities.

I want every student to walk away knowing that they are intelligent, capable, and able to tackle challenging things, even when those things don't come easily at first.

Why My Approach Is Different

I firmly believe that there is no single right way to learn. Every student processes information differently, and what works wonderfully for one student may not work for another. This is especially important for students with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or other learning differences.

And this philosophy comes from personal experience.

Despite eventually pursuing advanced degrees in science, math wasn't always easy for me. I struggled with certain concepts throughout school and know firsthand how frustrating and discouraging it can feel when something just isn't clicking.

It wasn't until college that a professor approached calculus in a completely different way and helped me recognize some gaps in my understanding of algebra. Suddenly, concepts that had confused me for years started falling into place. I began making connections between topics that had previously seemed unrelated, and, to my surprise, I discovered that I genuinely loved math!

I had wonderful teachers throughout high school, but it took someone presenting the material from a different perspective for everything to finally make sense.

That experience completely changed the way I think about education.

Teaching Students, Not Just Subjects

My own experience with dyscalculia has given me a unique appreciation for the challenges students can face, even when they're working incredibly hard. It has also helped shape the way I teach.

Rather than expecting every student to adapt to one teaching style, I adapt my teaching to the student.

Sometimes that means breaking a complicated concept into smaller, more manageable pieces. Other times, it means finding a completely new way to explain something, connecting it to real-world examples, or revisiting foundational skills that may have been overlooked.

I work with students of varying ages, backgrounds, and academic abilities, and I particularly enjoy helping those who have started to believe they're simply "not good" at a subject.

While math and science are among my favorite subjects to teach, I also enjoy working with students in medical sciences, history, writing, and other academic areas.

Ultimately, my goal is about more than helping students pass their next exam. I want them to develop the skills, confidence, and independence to approach future challenges with the belief that they can succeed.

Because sometimes, all it takes is someone showing you that you can do whatever you set your mind to.