Rachel Burris is currently working as a data journalist for Rocket Homes and a reading, writing, and critical thinking tutor for kids aged 10 – 18. Prior to moving to Michigan, she worked as a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the New York City Department of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Bucknell University, a post-baccalaureate certificate in psychology from Columbia University and a master’s degree in English education from Teachers College, Columbia University.