Sarah Shireen
Academic Coach
Fun Facts:
- Grew up in Chicago, Memphis, Philadelphia, New Haven, Parkersburg, Houston and Boston
- Favorite place to visit is Greece
- Favorite animal is an octopus
- Quote I live by "You must be the best judge of your own happiness." - Jane Austen
- Enjoys playing chess
- Favorite food is knafeh
Meticulous, Determined, Reliable
Hi! I’m Sarah! I am an Academic Coach for Staying Ahead of the Game. I have a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Wellesley College. I have had several years of experience working with students including as Director of STEMKit (a science organization within Wellesley College and Wellesley Centers for Women) and an intern with “The Exploratory,” I taught STEM subjects and led labs for elementary and middle school students in Nsawam, Ghana. I love helping students gain command over their own academic path and trajectory. A student’s confidence is their greatest asset, as it is their fuel for academic perseverance. Building that self-confidence in the classroom is my primary objective with each of my students. I always remind my students that academic excellence is not a character trait a handful of people are born with; it is a habit one must diligently work to build. It is a habit that ANYONE can build.
