Hi, I'm Sam! I am a Ph.D. student in communication with a background in public relations, holding both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in this field. My academic training emphasizes writing for clarity, audience awareness and persuasive impact, particularly in academic and professional contexts. Through my coursework and research, I have extensive experience working with theory-driven writing, research papers and long-form academic projects such as theses and proposals. I specialize in...
Hi, I'm Sam! I am a Ph.D. student in communication with a background in public relations, holding both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in this field. My academic training emphasizes writing for clarity, audience awareness and persuasive impact, particularly in academic and professional contexts. Through my coursework and research, I have extensive experience working with theory-driven writing, research papers and long-form academic projects such as theses and proposals. I specialize in helping writers develop strong arguments, organize complex ideas and communicate their work clearly and confidently.
My teaching and tutoring experience has primarily involved one-on-one support with college and graduate students. I have worked with writers on essays, research papers and thesis-level projects, focusing on higher-order concerns such as structure, coherence and alignment between claims, evidence and audience expectations. My approach emphasizes collaboration and explanation rather than simply correcting text; I aim to help students understand why revisions strengthen their writing so they can apply those skills independently in future work. I am especially comfortable supporting students who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to frame their ideas. We all get writer's block!
In addition to writing support, my background in communication allows me to help students with public speaking and presentation development, including organizing content, refining messaging and adapting delivery for different audiences. My goal as a tutor is to provide thoughtful, personalized, supportive guidance that helps students communicate more effectively and with greater confidence.
