Dorothy T
Academic Coach
Fun Facts:
- I grew up in Southern California
- My favorite animal is a bear
- I love playing, watching, and following tennis
- My favorite food is pasta
- One of my favorite travel experiences was visiting Ubud, Bali
- Quote to live by: "One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore." - André Gide
Thoughtful, Driven, Encouraging
Hi! I’m Dorothy! I’m an Academic Coach with Staying Ahead of the Game LLC. I earned my B.A. in Economics from UCLA and my M.A. in Teaching from UC Irvine. Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across many areas of education, from private tutoring and homeschooling to leading both self-contained and departmentalized classrooms.
I chose SAOTG because it blends academic support with the practical life skills students truly need like goal setting, time management, and the ability to navigate challenges with confidence. What I love most about coaching is creating an environment where students feel safe to be curious, try new things, and take risks. Watching students grow into confident, capable, lifelong learners is incredibly fulfilling.