"I have an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I instructed college students in writing (rhetoric and composition) and creative writing (poetry). However, my journey as a writing tutor began long before that. I had the pleasure of working as a tutor at the renowned Kenyon College's Writing Center. Through Wyzant, I've helped students at the University of Dayton (UD) become better writers by proofreading their papers, showing them how to format their essays or coherently organize their thoughts, and helping them document their sources using MLA and APA style guidelines. Before tutoring students at UD, I worked with students at Sinclair Community College. I have significant experience in tutoring immigrants or English as a Second Language (ESL) students in writing. In addition, I have worked with two ESL students at UD on reading assignments.

Recently, a student told me that she nearly dropped one of her classes. She said another tutor told her that she was a bad writer and needed more help than he could give. After meeting with me, she felt more confident in her writing abilities. Days later she came to my office beaming and reported that she earned a 98% on her essay. The student was, in fact, not a bad writer. She merely needed encouragement and help with both formatting her essay and documenting her sources.

I currently tutor students in writing for all subjects. Although I have a twenty-four hour cancellation policy, I am willing to reschedule and make up sessions with students.

Finally, I am punctual and committed to your success in becoming a better writer. I hope to hear from you soon!" less...