About Erika
I help students from New York City, across the country, and around the world achieve top scores on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, and ISEE, and develop mindsets and strategies to succeed in the classroom and in life.
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When I was in high school, I was s-t-r-e-s-s-e-d.
In college, I began examining my habits—the actions and the thoughts that I engaged with on a regular basis. Moreover, I began seeking out new habits and perspectives to improve my experience. Over time, I found that the new habits I developed not only helped me feel better, but also perform better. Unencumbered by stress, I could think and act more clearly and deliberately. When I began working with students on test prep, I saw that the traditional approach to test prep—teaching students formulas and techniques, conducting practice tests, and hoping for the best—is insufficient. In order to achieve maximum results, students must also directly address stress, anxiety, and attention issues. I created and developed a whole-person approach to test prep which enables students to feel energized, effective, and engaged. When students feel like their best selves, they get their best results. |
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I've included some other background information about me below. I look forward to getting to know you over a conversation. Please reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation or with any questions you have about the test prep process.
BACKGROUND:
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Education: BAs in English and Psychology, Georgetown University (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Top 1% of Graduating Class)
"Extra-Curriculars": Yoga, meditation, writing, attending theater, spending time with people who make the world a better place
Favorite Restaurants in NYC: Wild— amazing gluten-free pizza and pasta; Tavern on the Green—I went there for a milestone birthday, and through the windowed walls of the dining room we could see a fireworks display in Central Park!
Last Theater I Saw and Loved: Jason Robert Brown's musical Songs for a New World at City Center
Publications/Press: Acing It! A Mindful Guide to Maximum Results on Your College Admissions Test; The Huffington Post; American Jewish World (print)
Video: YouTube (or on my blog)
Education: BAs in English and Psychology, Georgetown University (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Top 1% of Graduating Class)
"Extra-Curriculars": Yoga, meditation, writing, attending theater, spending time with people who make the world a better place
Favorite Restaurants in NYC: Wild— amazing gluten-free pizza and pasta; Tavern on the Green—I went there for a milestone birthday, and through the windowed walls of the dining room we could see a fireworks display in Central Park!
Last Theater I Saw and Loved: Jason Robert Brown's musical Songs for a New World at City Center
Publications/Press: Acing It! A Mindful Guide to Maximum Results on Your College Admissions Test; The Huffington Post; American Jewish World (print)
Video: YouTube (or on my blog)