Owner of Mill Creek Academy, Joyce combines a deep love of language with degrees from UC Irvine and UC Berkeley, and has personally reviewed over 700 essays each admissions season.

About Me

Joyce Wong believes deeply in the power of language — "words are single units, but together they astound the mind, increase creativity, and bridge gaps" is the philosophy behind her work as an educator and Owner of Mill Creek Academy. Known for her energy and passion for literature, she earned a double BA in English and Psychology (with minors in Education and Linguistics) from UC Irvine, followed by a Master's in Education from UC Berkeley and an Administrative Credential from San Jose State.

Ms. Wong taught Honors and College Prep English at Mission San Jose High School for over a decade, where she also served as Peer Counseling teacher and multiple class advisor roles. She completed her College Admissions Counseling Certification from UCLA with academic distinction and now serves as a seasonal admissions reader for Northeastern University. She and her team review more than 700 college essay drafts each season, and Ms. Wong is a member of IECA, HECA, WACAC, and NACAC. She co-authored The Ultimate Summer Program Guide, available on Amazon, and was named 2003 NUMMI New Promising Teacher of the Year and a two-time recipient of San Jose State's Dorothy Wright Award. In her free time she writes children's books and spends time with her three daughters.

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