• English language and literature (middle school through AP and college-level coursework)
• Academic and creative writing
• Essay organization and revision
• Literary analysis and critical thinking
• U.S. and world history
• Study strategies and executive functioning
• College preparation and admissions planning
• Interview preparation and personal statement development

About Meg

The best education is about far more than earning good grades. It is about learning how to think, communicate, and discover who you are becoming.

For nearly 20 years, I have worked with students from elementary school through graduate school and beyond, helping them develop not only academic excellence, but also the confidence, curiosity, and independent thinking that lead to long-term success.

I hold a Master's degree in Language Acquisition and Teaching from Brigham Young University, and my background spans education, curriculum design, language acquisition research, school leadership, and college admissions advising. I've served as the principal of an international college prep school in Japan, developed educational programs and curriculum, and helped students earn admission to highly selective universities, including Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Duke, NYU, and many others.

My Areas of Expertise

I specialize in helping students master subjects that require clear thinking and strong communication. Rather than simply helping students complete assignments, I teach them how to analyze complex ideas, organize their thinking, and express themselves with clarity and confidence.

My Teaching Philosophy

Every student has unique strengths, interests, and ways of learning. My first priority is understanding the student sitting in front of me—not simply the curriculum.

Some students need structure and accountability. Others need confidence. Some need to learn how to study effectively for the first time, while others need help transforming exceptional ability into exceptional performance.

My role is to identify the obstacles standing between students and their goals, and then provide the guidance, tools, and encouragement they need to move forward independently.

I also work closely with families as necessary, helping students build ambitious academic pathways while ensuring those goals remain connected to the student's own interests, values, and long-term aspirations. I believe the strongest college applications are not manufactured—they grow naturally from a student who has been given the opportunity to discover and develop their genuine strengths.

Above all, I want my students to leave our work together with more than just stronger grades. I want them to understand themselves more deeply, think more clearly, and feel confident tackling challenges long after our lessons have ended.

Risk-Free Satisfaction Guarantee

If the trial lesson doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll gladly help you connect with another top-rated, highly qualified tutor—or issue a FULL refund.

Refund for Lesson Packages

You may cancel a lesson package with at least 24 hours' written notice before the next lesson. Completed lessons will be billed at the standard hourly rate, and the remaining balance will be refunded minus a 5% processing fee. The fee is waived if you keep the balance as credit on your TimeAfterSchool account for other lessons.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Standard Policy: Provide at least 24 hours' notice before the scheduled start time to cancel or reschedule a lesson free of charge. Cancellations or reschedules with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur the full lesson fee.

Grace Period for Packages: For each packages of 10 or more lessons, you are allowed one late cancellation or rescheduling (with less than 24 hours' notice) without penalty to accommodate unexpected situations. Any additional late cancellations or changes beyond this one-time exception will be charged in full.

Adult Supervision

All tutoring sessions for students under 18 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.