Siran

US College Counselling, SAT, English, Essay Writing

A Harvard graduate who built and led Uber’s customer support organisation, Siran brings humour and energy to US admissions, essay writing and skills like presentations and Excel.

Siran

Siran grew up moving every few years, attending private academies in Singapore and then the US public school system. She graduated from Harvard University in Women and Gender Studies, and went on to a Master’s at the London School of Economics.

At Harvard, Siran tutored in and led an organisation offering free English as a Second Language classes through the Phillips Brooks House Association. She then worked in tech in the US, including more than three years building and leading the customer support organisation at Uber, where she coached her direct reports in leadership, analysis and management. She knows the US system well, including AP and college entrance exams, and particularly enjoys guiding students through admissions and personal essays.

Siran loves learning and aims to pass that joy on, often with a dose of humour. Beyond the material itself, she helps students build the drive to succeed, learn how to learn and find their own reasons for studying, with skills that carry over well beyond a single subject.

Areas of Expertise

  • US college counselling and personal essays
  • SAT and SSAT
  • English and History
  • Essay writing and editing
  • Presentation skills and Excel
  • Interview practice

Positions Held

  • Customer Support Lead – Uber
  • ESL Tutor and Programme Leader – Phillips Brooks House Association, Harvard

Qualifications

  • MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship – London School of Economics
  • BA Women and Gender Studies – Harvard University