Background
I’m originally from New Jersey and currently live in Durham, North Carolina, while studying at Duke. My academic interests sit between literature, economics, public life, and education. I’m especially interested in how reading and writing shape the way people understand history, argument, character, and responsibility.
At Duke, my coursework has led me toward questions that cross the humanities and social sciences. In English, I’m drawn to close reading, criticism, narrative form, and the moral imagination of literature. In Economics, I’m interested in how institutions, incentives, policy, and behavior shape public outcomes.
Tutoring
I also tutor students in reading, writing, English, economics, mathematics, study skills, standardized test preparation, and college application essays. My tutoring work is shaped by the same habits that guide my academic work: clarity, patience, close attention, and a respect for the student’s own thinking. My goal is to help students become more confident and more precise in how they read, write, solve problems, and explain their ideas.
Outside the Classroom
Outside of class, I follow Duke sports, ski when I can, read frequently, watch movies, travel, and look for good sushi.
Where to go from here
For a fuller academic and professional summary, see my resume. For tutoring, the tutoring page includes subjects, rates, policies, and contact information.