Admissions, Academic, Fiction and Creative Writing

Julia B.

Hey there! I'm Julia, and I'm an experienced Writing Tutor and an author in the making with my first draft to be finished by the end of 2025.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English (Summa Cum Laude) from San Diego State University, with a Certificate in Children’s Literature, and a 140-Hour Master TEFL Certification. Additionally, I also completed coursework in Foundational Principles of English, Second Language Acquisition, and Lesson Design and Assessment through Arizona State University.

I have over three years of tutoring and teaching experience with students ranging from early childhood through college. I previously tutored in writing center's at community colleges, supporting college students in reading comprehension, writing fluency, grammar, and analytical thinking. This work was both in-person and remote, and includes one-on-one and group sessions, often using online platforms such as Zoom and SARS.

In 2024, I taught in Japan as a TEFL-certified English teacher for children ages 0–5, where I designed and delivered structured, play-based literacy lessons aligned with phonics and early reading development.

My approach is student-centered, structured, and focused on building foundational literacy skills. I regularly align my sessions with established curriculum goals, while adapting to each student’s individual pace and learning style. I have supported up to 120 students per semester in university writing mentoring roles, and have experience teaching 2-5 classes daily in early and higher education environments, demonstrating my ability to manage high volumes while maintaining individualized support.