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Sydney S.

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I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing with a concentration in health and science communication from New York University, where I earned a 3.8 GPA. I also graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in Italian. My academic and professional background prepares me to tutor students in academic and essay writing, English, journalism, research, proofreading, editing, and creative writing.

My teaching experience comes from academic mentorship...

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing with a concentration in health and science communication from New York University, where I earned a 3.8 GPA. I also graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in Italian. My academic and professional background prepares me to tutor students in academic and essay writing, English, journalism, research, proofreading, editing, and creative writing.

My teaching experience comes from academic mentorship and professional editorial work. As a United Nations Graduate Research Scholar, I helped guide a team of four undergraduate researchers through source evaluation, research development, and the clear presentation of complex ideas. I have also worked as an editorial development director and fiction editor, providing writers with individualized feedback on organization, argument, clarity, grammar, style, and narrative structure. These experiences have taught me how to identify what a writer needs and explain revisions constructively and accessibly.

My tutoring approach is collaborative and tailored to each student’s goals. I help students break assignments into manageable steps, strengthen their ideas before focusing on sentence-level polish, and understand the reasoning behind each revision. Rather than simply correcting a student’s work, I aim to give them practical strategies they can apply independently to future assignments. I am especially well prepared to support high school, college, and adult learners who want to become clearer, more confident writers.

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Education

University of Missouri, Columbia
Journalism
(Graduated) New York University
Masters

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Indialantic, FL 32903
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing from New York University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. As a professional writer and editor, I have extensive experience with grammar, essay development, research, proofreading, and clear written communication. I help students strengthen their organization, arguments, sentence structure, and understanding of English conventions. My approach emphasizes supportive, personalized feedback that helps students become more confident and independent readers and writers.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing from New York University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. My graduate thesis and professional writing experience required extensive research, source evaluation, argument development, organization, and revision. As a professional editor, I have helped writers strengthen their ideas, structure, clarity, evidence, and sentence-level execution. I guide students through every stage of the essay-writing process, from interpreting a prompt and developing a thesis to revising and proofreading the final draft.
Grammar

Grammar

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing from New York University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. Through my work as a professional writer and editor, I have extensive experience correcting grammar, punctuation, syntax, sentence structure, word choice, and usage while applying style guides such as AP, AMA, and Chicago. I help students understand why a grammatical rule applies so they can recognize patterns and correct similar issues independently. My approach combines clear explanations, practical examples, and guided practice tailored to each student’s needs.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing from New York University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. As a professional writer and editor, I have proofread manuscripts, journalistic articles, academic research, newsletters, website copy, and other digital content. I identify errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency, formatting, and style while preserving the writer’s intended meaning and voice. I also explain my corrections clearly so students can strengthen both their current work and their long-term editing skills.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold an M.S. in Professional Writing from New York University, where I completed a graduate thesis focused on patient education and health communication. That process gave me firsthand experience developing a focused research topic, evaluating scholarly sources, synthesizing evidence, organizing a long-form argument, and revising a complex project from proposal through final submission. My professional background in writing, editing, and research also enables me to provide detailed feedback on structure, clarity, flow, citations, and academic style. I help students divide the thesis process into manageable stages while strengthening both the overall argument and the quality of the final manuscript.
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