Melissa Lucía Sarmiento

Melissa Lucía Sarmiento is a teacher, writer, and education consultant who combines rigorous academic training with hands-on classroom experience to help students navigate college applications and strengthen their writing skills. After earning her bachelor of history degree from Cornell University—with minors in German and Latin American studies—she taught English in Tokyo through the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. She later completed her Master of Arts in Teaching at Brown University, deepening her commitment to student-centered education.

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As a classroom educator, Melissa has taught US history, modern and ancient history at the high school level, and designed original curricula in geography and world religions for middle school students. She has also advised school newspapers and founded a writing center at her current school in Miami, reflecting her dedication to building student confidence and skill in written communication. Known for bringing energy and passion to her lessons, she helps students discover genuine engagement with their learning.?

Melissa has extensive experience as an applications essay consultant and writing tutor, guiding students through successful applications to highly competitive undergraduate and graduate programs, including Cornell, Columbia, Harvard, UC Berkeley, the University of Chicago, Wesleyan, and Mount Holyoke. Her multilingual background and international experience provide her with nuanced perspectives on the challenges students face, particularly those applying from diverse cultural contexts. As a former alumni interviewer of Arts and Sciences for Cornell College, she understands the admissions process from multiple vantage points and offers insight at every stage.

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