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Academic Writing | Application Essays | Confident Communication
Abby O.

855 hours tutoring

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About Abby


Bio

Do you face writing anxiety? Do you struggle to turn your ideas into a well-written composition? Do you experience imposter's syndrome in your academic program? For the past 10 years I have worked with countless writers who face these roadblocks. I want you to know you can overcome them.

I have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners succeed in their writing projects, from first-year composition assignments to doctoral dissertations. As an Honors Writing Tutor, Writing...

Do you face writing anxiety? Do you struggle to turn your ideas into a well-written composition? Do you experience imposter's syndrome in your academic program? For the past 10 years I have worked with countless writers who face these roadblocks. I want you to know you can overcome them.

I have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners succeed in their writing projects, from first-year composition assignments to doctoral dissertations. As an Honors Writing Tutor, Writing Center consultant, and College Composition professor, I have mentored students at various skill levels from a variety of disciplines. Whether you are writing an English essay, a Nursing philosophy, or a Math dissertation, I am excited to help you improve as a writer in your specific field of study. My students have consistently reported improvement in their writing, greater confidence as writers, and better grades.

Whether you are a first-year college student, a PhD candidate, or a non-traditional student pursuing your degree after years in the workforce, I would love to come alongside you in your writing endeavors. I love meeting new people and learning from my students' research and experience. I find fulfillment and joy in helping you refine your writing voice and succeed in your program.

My specialties include academic writing (research papers, conference papers, seminar papers, theses, and dissertations) first-year college composition essays, working with multilingual/ESL students, application essays, brainstorming, personal statements, and literature essays.

A note on my methods: I will meet you wherever you are in your process. From blank page to final proofread, I am committed to your short- and long-term improvement as a writer. However, I am also committed to preserving your authorial voice. Thus, I will not tell you exactly what to write. The editing process will be collaborative, and I will do my best to spark ideas and guide your writing to be the best it can be.

I look forward to working with you!


Education

Union University
English
University of Louisville
Masters
Baylor University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Please note that the cancellation fee is equal to the amount charged for the lesson. If a student does not show up to a session 10 minutes after the start time, the lesson counts as cancelled.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 3/11/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I have been studying and tutoring English writing and literature at the university level for 9+ years. I have studied English at the graduate level at two different universities, and I am familiar with the academic standards for English writing and essays on English literature.
Grammar

Grammar

As someone with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English and who has tutored writing for 9+ years, I am confident in my ability to identify and explain grammatical concepts. I took Advanced Grammar at the university level and have several years' experience copyediting professional writing for grammatical correctness.
Literature

Literature

As someone with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Literature, I have 9+ years of experience in writing about literature academically. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to comprehend and analyze a literary text, so I love helping students through this process. Through my experience tutoring writing at three different universities, I am equipped to help students track themes, identify topics of interest, and analyze characters in literature.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Throughout my 9+ years tutoring writing, I have honed my proofreading skills to catch both content issues (repetition, irrelevant points, disorganization, incorrect citations, etc.) and technical issues (grammar, punctuation, format, etc.). As a tutor, I will both help you with proofreading and mentor you to become a better proofreader of your own work.
Writing

Writing

I have coached writers for 9+ years, both as a tutor and a teacher. I have tutored at three different universities, and I have experience with writers from a wide range of skill levels, disciplines, and degree programs. I have participated in two graduate English programs (and now have two Master's degrees). My students have consistently reported improvement in their writing, greater confidence as writers, and better grades.
Reading
Vocabulary

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You found your writing tutor.

Abby helped me climb a mountain of writing assignments. Abby is an expert writer and scholar. She can adjust to your writing style and change her guidance on the fly to meet your needs. She’s flexible and willing to learn about anything so that - together - you can write about anything. If you’re looking for someone to guide you through the writing process or to help you bring your writing to the next level; don’t look any further.

Colin, 13 lessons with Abby

Writing feedback

Abby possesses a captivating energy that inspires students to thoroughly enjoy her classes. She has an exceptional ability to simplify difficult and complex concepts, making them accessible and easy to understand. For instance, her feedback on assignments provides valuable insights that help students identify their strengths and areas for improvement. I truly admire her teaching methods. By incorporating real-life situations to explain abstract concepts, she has significantly enhanced my understanding of the course. Her dedication and innovative approach to teaching are truly commendable.

Daniel, 3 lessons with Abby

Excellent tutor

Abby was very patient and shared excellent ideas with me. She was encouraging and careful to understand my objectives and what I wanted to communicate. Her suggestions significantly improved my paper.

Nancy, 1 lesson with Abby

Really nice to talk to. Smart.

She has a way of making you bring out the best in you. She guides you to answers. Reassures you, I love the ways she know variety of topics especially with research methodology.

Calister, 6 lessons with Abby

Abby made it easier for me

Abby has a great energy. It made working on a paper, which is not my favorite task to do, so much easier. She provided good constructive criticism and guided me to improve my work. I have one more paper to go in my program and I hope to work w/ Abby to complete it.

Vanessa, 42 lessons with Abby

Knowledgeable and Dedicated Tutor

Over the last few weeks, my collaboration with Abby on diverse college writing assignments has proven immensely beneficial. Abby's guidance has not only enhanced the structure and organization of my writing, making it clearer and more cohesive, but it has also cultivated a growing sense of confidence within me. Following each meeting, I am increasingly proud of the substantial progress I've made on my writing journey in this relatively short span. In the past, I've harbored insecurities about my writing abilities. However, under Abby's guidance, I am experiencing a genuine transformation as a writer. Her support and insights have played a pivotal role in helping me embrace a newfound assurance in my writing skills. I am grateful for the positive impact Abby has had on my writing, and I look forward to continuing this journey of growth with her support.

Jordan, 7 lessons with Abby

Excellent Tutor.

She is providing feedback on my dissertation. She is very professional and excellent at writing. Abby teaches me grammar through her feedback. She explains the reason behind her feedback and provides me with resources. I recommend Abby as a tutor for students who are in grad school and who are learning creative writing essays or need more help in English courses. I will keep working with her even after finishing my dissertation as a writing tutor.

Salwa, 37 lessons with Abby

She was amazing

She helped organize my thoughts and allowed me to speak freely while taking notes to further understand me and my goals. helped with my personal statement for graduate school. I will be booking another session with her in the future!

Gabrielle, 1 lesson with Abby

Encouraging and Knowledgeable Tutor

Abby helped me out with my personal statement. She was always positive, thus, encouraged me to become more confident about my writing and continue writing. Whenever I would get stuck and just felt like nothing was working out, she would suggest ways to get out of that writer's block. She always made sure that my opinion was heard and prioritized it over any other opinion. By this, she allowed me to preserve my unique writing style and voice as well as critiquing it at a professional level.

myeongju, 17 lessons with Abby

Content Expert & Effective Teacher

Abby helped me to organize and create what I wanted to write. She made sure I knew how to do the work so I can do it again on my own. She helped with grammatical errors and explained why they were errors. She is a great teacher! I highly recommend her!

Eileen, 2 lessons with Abby
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