Get to Know Emily, Academic Coach
Emily Schmid earned her Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Houston. She holds certifications in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 7-12, ESL education, and has completed extensive Gifted and Talented training. Emily’s greatest passions as an educator are creativity and connection, and she loves helping students discover new ways to approach challenges while building confidence in their abilities. She believes that strong relationships create the foundation for meaningful learning and growth.
Where Emily Makes an Impact
Emily’s teaching and tutoring experience spans both classroom instruction and individualized academic coaching. She began tutoring at her university’s writing center, where she not only supported students one-on-one but also created and presented tutoring resources at a regional writing center conference. Over the years, she has student taught 6th grade ELA, high school English II, and AP English Language and Composition, and has spent the past three years teaching 8th grade English Language Arts in Spring Branch Independent School District. Emily has also privately coached middle and high school students in SAT preparation, academic success strategies, and transitions from homeschool to public school. Her expertise includes English Language Arts, advanced and gifted coursework, ESL support, writing instruction, and test preparation.
Did You Know?
Emily has always been an enthusiastic reader, and her favorite book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. She even visited Alcott’s home in Massachusetts to learn more about the author she admires. One of her students taught her how to crochet through a club she sponsored, and she has been happily working on crochet projects ever since. When she is not reading or crafting, Emily enjoys spending time with her dog, exploring thrift stores, and getting outdoors whenever she can.