About Genesis

Hi, I'm a Chicago native (Lane Tech grad!) with a passion for working with kids and helping them grow. I'm a licensed Illinois teacher (PEL) with 5 years of classroom experience teaching 9th-12th grade English, and I'm currently halfway through my master's in secondary ELA education. I also hold a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My love of working with children started early. I was a summer camp counselor with the Chicago Park District at Holstein Park for three summers and later worked in pre-K at Francis W. Parker, which gave me experience with kids of all ages. I bring patience, creativity, and a love of reading and storytelling to everything I do, and I'm happy to help with homework, writing, and enrichment. Outside of work, you'll find me on a walk, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with family and friends. I'm also a movie lover, a Bravo fan, and a proud cat mom to my sweet Scottish fold, Archie. I'd love to meet your family!