Alexandra is a passionate educator who specializes in helping students uncover and tell their personal stories with clarity and confidence. With years of experience guiding students through the college admissions process, she is known for her ability to draw out the unique voices and lived experiences that shape each student’s journey.
As a first-generation college student, Alexandra understands the power of storytelling in opening doors to opportunity. Awarded a full-tuition Posse Foundation scholarship, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Hamilton College. While there, she served as a peer advisor, helping students craft standout resumes, write compelling cover letters, and navigate graduate school applications. She also led the Media Board, supporting student publications and fostering creative expression through different mediums across campus.
After graduating, Alexandra tutored students in SAT and ACT prep and specialized in helping students write thoughtful, authentic application essays. Whether guiding a student through the Common App personal statement or brainstorming supplemental essays, Alexandra’s strength lies in helping students connect with their values, experiences, and aspirations and translate them into narratives that resonate with admissions officers. She has worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds, including multilingual learners, first-generation applicants, and international students. Since high school, she has led workshops on FAFSA, scholarships, and financial aid, advocating for equitable access to higher education.
Alexandra’s approach is deeply student-centered: she listens closely, builds trust, and helps students tell their stories in a way that’s not only strategic — but true to who they are.
- Awarded full-tuition Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship.
- Published in Hamilton College Magazine's 2022 "Essays that Worked."
- Received competitive research grant through Hamilton College's Kirkland Endowment to undertake an in-depth exploration of the philosophy of identity through female literary writers, including Latinx, bilingual women.
- In her free time, you’ll often find her rollerblading, going for long walks, lifting weights, or unwinding with watercolor painting.
- Alex is passionate about discovering music across genres and eras — from groovy psychedelic Afro-funk and ’90s UK electronic rock to post-revolution Cuban timba.
- Alex loves caring for her two rescue cats, Lucki and Maki, along with her growing collection of nearly twenty houseplants.
