I hold a Master of Arts in Communication from Johns Hopkins University, with a concentration in digital media, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Connecticut College, where I graduated with departmental honors. I have spent my career as a professional writer, editor, communications strategist, and storyteller, with expertise in helping people of all ages identify and articulate the stories that matter most.
While I have not worked as a traditional classroom tutor, I have extensive...
I hold a Master of Arts in Communication from Johns Hopkins University, with a concentration in digital media, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Connecticut College, where I graduated with departmental honors. I have spent my career as a professional writer, editor, communications strategist, and storyteller, with expertise in helping people of all ages identify and articulate the stories that matter most.
While I have not worked as a traditional classroom tutor, I have extensive experience working one-on-one with college students and graduates in my role as a Strategic Communications Consultant and Writer at the University of Maryland Global Campus. For nearly 10 years, I worked closely with students, faculty, and university leaders to shape their experiences into compelling feature stories, profiles, and other communications. This work taught me how to ask thoughtful questions, listen for the details that reveal a person's unique perspective, and help people find the most authentic and engaging way to tell their story.
My approach to essay coaching is less about simply correcting grammar and more about helping students discover what makes their story distinctive. I work collaboratively to draw out meaningful experiences, identify the central narrative, develop the student's authentic voice, and shape that material into clear, engaging writing. My background in copywriting, storytelling, and higher education gives me a strong foundation for helping students communicate who they are and what their experiences have taught them.
