Hi there, I’m Elsie

Elsie was born in Accra, Ghana and relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of eleven. Growing up, her parents emphasized the importance of remaining disciplined academically and to always aim high. Keeping her values close, she graduated from middle school with many academic awards. Her success continued in high school, where she graduated as the class valedictorian from Olympic High School. Graciously, she was provided a plethora of scholarships which made her transition to college easy. ​ Elsie attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (go spartans), where she left a mark on her campus. She balanced her coursework with varying on-campus organizations. From dancing on an all-girls African dance team, presiding over her campus chapter of Sigma Alpha Lambda, to sharing her faith with her campus community as a campus ministry leader, simply, she was motivated to serve others. However, Elsie also suffered some setbacks during her undergraduate studies but remained focused on her academic pursuits. ​ At the opportune time, Elsie completed her master's degree from Case Western Reserve University. Her attitude towards service and teaching led her into the role of a teaching assistant in her second year of the program. She aimed to inspire and motivate as many first-year students as possible, which she was able to do. Elsie currently has over four years of teaching experience and many more years as a student; thus, she understands the challenges students face. This is one of the many reasons she started her tutoring service. Elsie hopes to inspire learners to believe in themselves and to enjoy the highs and lows that accompany the learning process.  ​ YES! Elsie believes anyone can succeed when provided the right tools.