I’m a PhD-trained educator and formally educated writing tutor with over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in writing, research, social sciences, and the arts. I hold a PhD in Arts Practice from the University of Limerick, Ireland, where I worked for six years as a writing and research tutor in the Writing Center and Disability Support Services. Before that, I taught at the University of Maryland as a professor of dance, research/writing and history/theory, where I also...
I’m a PhD-trained educator and formally educated writing tutor with over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in writing, research, social sciences, and the arts. I hold a PhD in Arts Practice from the University of Limerick, Ireland, where I worked for six years as a writing and research tutor in the Writing Center and Disability Support Services. Before that, I taught at the University of Maryland as a professor of dance, research/writing and history/theory, where I also served as a thesis advisor and Fulbright mentor. Under my guidance, many of my students have gotten into grad school, won Fulbright Fellowships, received major grants, and published articles—including with Oxford University Press.
I’ve also taught at UCLA, Wesleyan, and Towson universities, and published in academic and creative writing texts. I bring deep experience working with international students, multilingual learners, and neurodivergent thinkers, including those with ADHD and dyslexia. I’ve completed training with Dyslexia Ireland to better support students with language-based learning differences.
My approach is inclusive and inquiry-based. I help students discover their voice, organize their thinking, and write with clarity and purpose. I believe that everything a writer needs is already inside them—they just need the right support to bring it forward. One tutee shared: “I was so close to giving up on my application, but your encouragement made all the difference.” Another wrote, “You’ve taught me more about academic writing than I ever learned in school.” Whether you're applying to college, developing a graduate thesis, revising a paper, or applying for a grant, I’ll meet you where you are and support your process with care, structure, and inspiration. I look forward to helping you write with confidence and depth. Please feel free to contact me with questions or to schedule a lesson—I’d be honored to support your writing journey.
