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Documentary Filmmaker, Educator, and Creative Nonfiction Writer
Tony C.

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Hourly Rate: $50

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Bio

I hold a doctorate in Education and have spent more than two decades teaching, mentoring, and tutoring students in university, professional, and one-on-one settings. I work with high school, college, graduate, and adult learners, helping them develop academic writing, creative nonfiction, personal essays, research papers, grant writing, scriptwriting, and professional communication. My background combines formal training in pedagogy and adult learning theory with real-world experience as a...

I hold a doctorate in Education and have spent more than two decades teaching, mentoring, and tutoring students in university, professional, and one-on-one settings. I work with high school, college, graduate, and adult learners, helping them develop academic writing, creative nonfiction, personal essays, research papers, grant writing, scriptwriting, and professional communication. My background combines formal training in pedagogy and adult learning theory with real-world experience as a published writer, documentary filmmaker, and educator, allowing me to support both technical skill and clear, confident expression.

My tutoring approach is patient, collaborative, and individualized. I focus on understanding how a student thinks, what they are trying to communicate, and where they feel stuck. Sessions are structured but flexible, moving step-by-step through idea development, organization, argument, and revision so students gain tools they can use independently. Whether working on an academic assignment, application essay, or professional document, my goal is to help students build confidence, clarity, and ownership of their work.


Education

UCLA
Fine Arts Film
UCLA
Masters
Fielding Graduate University
PhD

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: We can discsss your needs and interests and then begin our collaboration
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have extensive experience teaching writing, creative nonfiction, academic communication, and film/media studies at both the university and adult-learning levels. With a doctorate in Education and an MFA in film, I help students strengthen clarity, organization, and voice in everything from research essays to personal narratives and professional writing. I specialize in guiding learners of all ages—teens, college students, and adults—through the writing process with supportive, structured feedback. My approach blends practical skill-building with confidence-building so students can express their ideas clearly and effectively.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have taught essay writing for many years at the high school, college, and adult-learning levels, helping students develop strong thesis statements, clear organization, and confident academic voice. With a doctorate in Education and extensive experience as a writing coach, I guide learners through every stage of the writing process—from brainstorming and outlining to drafting, revising, and polishing. My approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and critical thinking so students can express complex ideas effectively. I work with writers of all ages to build lasting skills that make essay writing easier, more organized, and more successful.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am an experienced writer, educator, and documentary filmmaker with a doctorate in Education and an MFA, specializing in nonfiction, personal essay, and reflective storytelling. I am the author of the published book Windows to the Sea, a series of nonfiction and fiction essays that explore lived experience, creativity, presence, and meaning through clear, compelling prose. My work draws on decades of teaching writing, mentoring adult learners, and guiding students through essay development, revision, voice, and structure. I help writers at all levels develop authentic ideas, strong arguments, and polished, publishable work.
Film

Film

I am a documentary filmmaker, media producer, and educator with decades of experience teaching and mentoring students in film, media studies, and storytelling. My work includes directing and producing documentary and educational media projects internationally, as well as teaching film, media, and writing at the college level. I help students understand film language, narrative structure, and ethical storytelling while developing clear ideas for analysis, scripts, and creative projects. I specialize in guiding students through both academic film studies and hands-on creative work with clarity, structure, and constructive feedback.
Music History

Music History

I am a professional musician with over 30 years of experience performing and teaching viola, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. I have deep knowledge of music history across Western classical traditions, world and folk music, jazz, and popular music. I help students understand music in historical, cultural, and practical contexts while strengthening listening skills, technique, and musical interpretation. My teaching emphasizes clarity, curiosity, and making music history engaging and meaningful.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I have extensive experience teaching writing, creative nonfiction, academic communication, and film/media studies at both the university and adult-learning levels. With a doctorate in Education and an MFA in film, I help students strengthen clarity, organization, and voice in everything from research essays to personal narratives and professional writing. I specialize in guiding learners of all ages—teens, college students, and adults—through the writing process with supportive, structured feedback. My approach blends practical skill-building with confidence-building so students can express their ideas clearly and effectively.
Video Production

Video Production

I have extensive experience in film production, including creative development, production management, and the technical aspects of filmmaking. My background includes teaching and mentoring students in the business, history, and creative processes that shape film and media projects. I help students understand how ideas move from concept through production while balancing artistic vision, practical constraints, and ethical considerations. My approach emphasizes a holistic view of filmmaking that integrates storytelling, collaboration, and real-world industry practices.
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