"Hi, I'm Holly!

I'm a professional tutor, admissions consultant, academic coach, and former professor. I received my B.A. in Russian at Bowdoin College and my M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature / American Studies at Indiana University. Afterwards, I served as a professor at the University of Maine for five years before pivoting to 1:1 education full time.

To each tutoring session, I bring 10 years of college-level classroom teaching in English, Literature, American Studies, Communication, and Media Studies, 5 years of professional college admissions advising, 15+ years of writing tutoring, and 10+ years of academic mentorship / coaching experience.

College Application Essays

As a professional admissions consultant, I know the college application process inside and out. I'll help you understand what role your college essay plays in the full application, how to build a winning essay strategy, how to manage complex deadlines, and how to get your essay(s) polished and ready to submit.

For Students with ADHD or Executive Functioning (EF) Challenges

I guide students with ADHD or EF challenges to tap into the experience, knowledge, and resilience they already possess. We work together to see past blocks and self-sabotaging habits to truly unlock their gifts and meet their goals. Clear structure and scaffolded meetings help students stay organized and on track and make measurable progress between sessions." less...