About Hayley

I graduated from Harvard University in 2012 with a degree in Philosophy, and have been a professional theater critic and journalist in NYC for over 10 years. I earned a Master's in Adolescent English Education at Hunter College, and spent the 2020-21 school year leading a learning pod of five 2nd grade public school students in Brooklyn. I am also a violinist with 30 years of experience who plays in various orchestras around New York City. I'm currently studying with Broadway pit musicians Melissa Tong and Katie Kresek, Tony-winning orchestrator and Concert Master at Moulin Rouge! I love teaching kids of all ages and abilities and excel at mixing fun with discipline. My background in theater and philosophy has shaped my teaching style into one that always incorporates empathy and prioritizes foundational understanding. My goal is to help students realize they understand more than they think they do.