Award Winning Academic Tutoring & Test Prep

Writing is thought made visible, and in extension, shaping writing also helps shape thought. This is why I think learning to write effectively is the most important skill for all students; it is crucial for all fields and areas of study. I have taught a diverse range of students at different universities over the past 8 years, and I have found that in all instances, good writing and reading skills lead to greater success in college because of how these skills sharpen students' critical thinking.

I specialize in helping students with academic writing--essays, term papers, reports, large and small projects--from the brainstorming stage through drafting, organizing, and revising. I have taught several classes especially for ESL students and understand the particular needs of non-native speakers in revising for tone, vocabulary, and style. Also, World Literature is one of my great loves and I have taught several courses on Literature, ranging from the Epic of Gilgamesh, to Dante, to contemporary Poetry and Southern writers. Reading comprehension is at the heart of synthesis and response, and so I believe helping students find enjoyment in texts leads to better writing. After all, my enthusiasm for reading is why I decided to become a professor!

Along with great Literature, I love to study and to teach History. More than just dates and facts, I believe history is alive with stories, and I enjoy helping students find the excitement and importance of the past by connecting to these stories and seeing them from new angles. This sense of connection to the past--or to any text--is what I hope to foster in my students. Having the capacity to remember and recite facts is an important and necessary part of education, but I believe the real value of learning is found in critical thinking. Students who become critical thinkers have the capability to manage any academic challenge because they are centered in their own voice, confident in their expression, and open to self-reflection and adjustment. I know because I have learned this myself, thanks to the wonderful educators who inspired me to read and write with excellence.