"Your story matters. Let's make sure it lands. Whether you're a high school senior tackling the Common App, a graduate student crafting a personal statement, or a parent looking for expert guidance for your child—you're in the right place.

I specialize in helping students find their authentic voices and craft narratives that stand out. My students have been accepted to top schools nationwide—not by trying to sound impressive, but by learning to be genuinely themselves on paper.

🏆 College Essay & Admissions Expertise

With a doctorate from Vanderbilt and almost 20 years in education, I've built my practice around one belief: every applicant has a story only they can tell. My job is to help them find it. Personal statements, supplemental essays, "Why This School" prompts, law school applications, graduate programs—I've guided hundreds from blank pages to polished drafts that make admissions committees lean in.

📚 Teaching Background That Makes a Difference

My career started as an award-winning English teacher. I know what strong writing looks like, and I know how to teach it. I specialize in narrative structure, voice development, and "showing, not telling"—the skills that separate memorable essays from forgettable ones.

🎯 How We Work Together

Discovery: We find essay topics that genuinely matter to you.

Structure: We build narratives that showcase growth and insight.

Voice: Every sentence sounds like you—not AI, not a thesaurus.

Polish: We tighten, refine, and maximize impact.

Strategy: We tailor essays to specific schools' values.

Some clients come with blank pages. Others have drafts that need refinement. All of them leave more confident, more understood, and genuinely proud of what they've written.

Ready to get started? Let's find your story." less...