About
⚡Joelle Santiago is a 5/5 star rated College Essay Coach, Tutor, and Application Mentor
⚡ She is a Fulbright Scholar, adjunct faculty member at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, tutor, and education consultant who graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University, Cum Laude. She has 4 years of tutoring experience teaching the following subjects:
⚡ ACT English, ACT Essay, ACT Reading, ACT Writing
AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP World History, SAT Reasoning Essay SAT Reasoning Evidence based Reading and Writing, College Essay Writing.
⚡Joelle scored a 5 on the following AP Exams: English Lang, Lit and Comp, Spanish, APUSH, Psychology.
⚡ At Barnard College of Columbia University, named 14 times by the Fulbright Program a Top Producing Institution, Joelle volunteers as a Fulbright Applicant Consultant, helping undergraduate students put their best foot forward in international scholarship competitions. Joelle has also prepared students for the John Locke Essay Competition. She is a passionate educator and mentor. As an educator, Joelle prioritizes student well-being, goal-setting, rigor, and fun.
⚡Her Fulbright Scholarship led her to Paris, France, where she continued her French studies and created a film with a group of dancers who have Parkinson's Disease.
⚡ Passionate about educational access for all, she created and directed a volunteer tutoring system for NYC families affected by COVID-19 Pandemic shutdown.
⚡ Joelle is passionate about disability inclusion and LGBTQ rights.
⚡ Languages: Joelle is a native English speaker, speaks and reads French at an intermediate working proficiency, and is learning Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have tutored privately for 3 years, sharing my love for writing, reading, editing, and language with others. I hold a Bachelors from Barnard College of Columbia University, Cum Laude, and I am currently a Fulbright Finalist (2023). I am the director of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Summer Program, and an adjunct faculty member. I created and taught a dance history course for the program.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lessons begin at $20/hr.
How did you get started teaching?
I have studied with master teachers at Barnard College, Columbia University, and the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, although I have been teaching dance classes to young students since I was 13!
What types of students have you worked with?
My expertise is in the following areas: coaching and editing for undergraduate students and Master's candidates, college essay prep, and college prep. In the three years that I have tutored, I've had the privledge of working with students of many different abilities and learning backgrounds. I have worked with English Language Learning students from Haiti, NYC public and charter school students who were studying for science classes, and students with specialized needs who needed extra support in writing.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for educators with professional experience, who are goal-oriented, and are always seeking to improve their skillset.