Tallulah L.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
London School of Economics and Political Science: MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change
2025 – 2026
Grinnell College: Double Major in Economics and Biology with Honours
2018 - 2022
GPA in Biology: 3.89
GPA in Economics: 4.00
Piedmont High School
2014 - 2016
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
SAT
740/800 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (99th percentile)
760/800 in Math (99th percentile)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Love Learning Tutors
Common Entrance: Economics, Maths, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Spanish, General Math and Science
GCSE: Economics, Maths, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Spanish
A-Level: Economics, Maths, Biology, Environmental Science
Bachelor’s: Economics, Biology, Environmental Science
Economics Tutor at Grinnell College
March 2020 - May 2022
Tutored students in a variety of economics classes, mostly helping them with the math required in economics.
Advised students and helped them advocate for themselves through the Student Club for Diversity and Inclusion in Economics.
Preschool Teacher
October 2019 - May 2022
Worked as a preschool teacher for over two years
Taught the kids to read and write, played with them, fed them lunch, and took them on field trips
Outdoor Educator and Wilderness First Responder at NOLS
July 2021 - August 2021
Trained in outdoor education and leadership skills at a leading outdoor education school
Certified in Wilderness First Response, First Aid, and CPR, and as a Leave No Trace Master Educator
Translator and English Teacher in Oaxaca, Mexico
June 2019 - August 2019
Taught English to servers in a sustainable restaurant
Translated website and marketing documents from Spanish into English
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Outside of academics, I love to dance, run, backpack, and draw. I also love doing martial arts (mostly Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo) and crafts like sewing and knitting! I moved here last fall from San Francisco, so I've also been really enjoying exploring London and the UK recently. I’m conversational in Spanish, and I like to practice by watching TV in Spanish.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Climate and Energy Technician at Sierra Business Council
August 2022 - August 2024
Co-authored an economic analysis of a seven-county region for the California Jobs First programme
Conducted a literature review on economic and environmental factors of five California counties for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CED)
Used Excel to analyse facility energy usage and recommend strategies for four government agencies
Facilitated energy efficiency audits and retrofits for five government agencies and six small businesses
Wrote and curated two recurring newsletters on climate policy and energy efficiency
Managed the Truckee branch of the California Green Business Network
Consulted with 43 local businesses to facilitate the implementation of practices to be green-certified
Mentored Advanced Project Researcher at Grinnell College
June 2021 – May 2022
Authored an 80-page academic paper using game theory to examine causes of deforestation and conflict over resources in the Amazon rainforest
Conducted a comprehensive literature review on deforestation in the Amazon
Created seven original game theory models to describe drivers of deforestation, predict outcomes, and search for solutions
Awarded the Gilbert DeBartolo ‘69 Memorial Prize in Economics for this research
Presented research at two conferences
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A great teacher can completely change how a student feels about a subject. What I became most passionate about in my own studies often had as much to do with the teachers I had as the material itself, and that's what drew me to tutoring: the chance to help students get excited about learning by connecting it to the real world and showing them why it matters. I also believe tutoring plays an important role in pushing back on the idea that success comes down to natural ability. When students decide they "just aren't good at" a subject, they stop investing in the study skills and persistence that actually drive progress, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that does real damage. I know this firsthand. I wasn't a strong student in primary school, but I was fortunate that my parents and teachers didn't write me off—they believed I could do well if I chose to. Because of that, I didn't write myself off either, and when I became more interested in school, I trusted that hard work would pay off, and it did. I bring that same belief to every student I tutor; with the right support, encouragement, and habits, they can thrive in subjects they once thought weren't for them.