Emma W.
Emma graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Psychology and Gender and Health. During her time at Michigan, Emma worked with D1 student-athletes as a tutor and mentor, focused on the humanities and development of healthy study habits. After graduating, she worked for 2 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) Dyslexia Center. In her role, she worked closely with families and students with a variety of learning differences to conduct standard academic assessments, gather neurological data, and foster a positive relationship with their unique brains. The Dyslexia Center’s goal is to not only classify the myriad types of dyslexia, but also to immediately translate this research into changing students’ lives. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy at Boston University.
Given her passion for learning and background in psychology, she takes a collaborative approach to meet students at their ability level. Through her work with diverse learners, Emma learned that academic success comes from confidence in one’s self and the belief that one can achieve their goals.
As an occupational therapist in training, Emma strongly believes that all students are capable of academic success with the right tools, strategies and beliefs in themselves. She specializes in executive function coaching, homework and study strategies, biology, anatomy, and writing.
In her free time, Emma enjoys being outside, especially while biking or running. She also enjoys baking and cooking and is always on the hunt for a great chocolate chip cookie.