Hi! My name is Ms. Ashley and I love the beauty of words and firmly believe that stories have the power to change the world. I love stories, writing, and sharing that love with others. Especially kids and teenagers! As the oldest of seven siblings and a former homeschooler, I'm passionate about helping kids learn at their own pace and tailoring materials and lessons to fit their strengths and interests. 

I have a bachelors degree in English, with minors in ASL and history. In addition to tutoring, I have been teaching middle and high school composition and literature classes at a private school for 4 years where I have had the opportunity to expand and rewrite portions of the curriculum to make it more engaging and accessible. While I enjoy teaching ancient literature and research papers to high schoolers, I absolutely love teaching beginning literary analysis, literary devices, and essay writing to middle schoolers. Who doesn't like when you can connect elements in books to your favorite Disney movies or writing your very first essay on your favorite character? Learning to write should be fun and easy and I look forward to being able to help your child!

When I'm not teaching or writing, I love spending time with my family, playing with my goldendoodle puppy, reading, or watching football.