Hello and thank you for your interest in our programs! I'm Tina, the founder of YaleCoach.com and your personal mentor. I hold a Master of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors from Yale University. I entered Yale as a transfer student in a highly competitive pool of over 1,000 applicants, from which only 25 were accepted, placing me in the top 3% of all candidates. 

Acceptance in such a selective process furnished me with the tools to guide others on the challenging path to competitive universities and careers. My customized programs are designed to spark each student's creativity while precisely mapping out a winning admissions strategy. I take great pride in guiding the process from start to finish, openly communicating when students or parents have questions. Customization and personal attention are at the forefront of my programs.

In addition, I have served as a resume and cover letter writer, and as the official editor for the MBA program at Nyack College from 2008 until 2022. In this role, I successfully edited more than 1,200 business proposals, theses and dissertations. 

My credentials extend to teaching, as I have more than 15 years' experience as a college-level composition instructor and writing tutor. I have taught writing at Bergen Community College, Felician College, and Montclair State University, all located in the New York City Metropolitan Area.  

An award-winning writer and the recipient of the Beacon Prize in World Literature, I have also been honored with the Excellence in Language Arts Award and the designation of Centennial Scholar. My work has been published extensively online and in print in magazines such as Destinations and Vero's Voice. 

When I'm not working with students, I enjoy reading and writing books, gardening, practicing yoga and exploring parks and trails with my dogs.