Essay Tutor
About
I am an award-winning former magazine editor and current journalist who has experience tutoring students with ADHD and with helping to craft college essays. I am patient, student-focused and hopeful that anyone I work with can find a method that makes writing less laborious and more rewarding.
I enjoy seeing people reach the end of a project knowing it taught them to struggle less with future assignments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to meet, learn the goals of the student and set a time frame for a helping them. My method is simple. I teach sentence structure, tips for smart research and a method for organizing a topic and formulating an outline so that the piece will nearly write itself. You can do this!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My work as a journalist for Forbes, Glamour, The New York Times, The Boston Globe and a book of essays about children with learning differences has made me a passionate, inclusive writer who does not waste time or energy on subjects that are not interesting to readers. I know how to take even boring topics and find a point of entry or interest with students.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I offer 15-30 minute free intros to meet and learn about you. My fees vary depending on travel/Zoom from $55 on up. I prefer to create packages of 3 to 6 sessions depending on your goals.
How did you get started teaching?
I taught my son who has learning differences and have mentored/edited a dozen or more young journalists.
What types of students have you worked with?
I am new to formal tutoring, having been a mentor for years.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I helped to edit several cover letters and assist students just out of college to cradt their pitch to future employers with confudence.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be prepared to let go of what people say you must doand learn how you do your best work.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about why you are stuck. When you lack clarity about an assignment, don't be shy. Carefully review the assignment and highlight parts you don't understand to review with your teacher.