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Academic Writing & Argument Coach | Develop Stronger Ideas & Analysis
Acacia W.

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Bio

I love helping students turn interesting ideas into thoughtful, well-supported academic writing. I work with intellectually curious undergraduate students who want to develop stronger arguments, conduct deeper analysis, and become more confident academic writers. I especially enjoy working with students in the humanities and social sciences, including history, literature, film and media studies, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, anthropology, and related fields. My own academic and...

I love helping students turn interesting ideas into thoughtful, well-supported academic writing. I work with intellectually curious undergraduate students who want to develop stronger arguments, conduct deeper analysis, and become more confident academic writers. I especially enjoy working with students in the humanities and social sciences, including history, literature, film and media studies, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, anthropology, and related fields. My own academic and research background is strongly informed by feminist, queer, intersectional, and decolonial approaches, and I particularly enjoy working with students who are excited to ask questions about power, identity, representation, culture, and perspective.

My approach is collaborative, question-driven, and designed to help you become a stronger independent thinker and writer. I don't just flag a problem in your writing – I explain why it matters and help you figure out how to address it. I'll help you figure out what you actually want to argue, identify gaps in your reasoning or evidence, develop an effective structure, and push your analysis further. I can work with you at any stage of a project, from brainstorming and research to outlining, drafting, revision, and final editing. I also provide detailed asynchronous feedback on papers, outlines, and research materials, which we can combine with regular live sessions. I especially enjoy developing ongoing relationships with students so we can build on what we've already learned about your writing, spending less time getting oriented and more time developing your ideas.

I bring more than a decade of experience as a researcher, writer, educator, and filmmaker, including published academic work, college-level teaching, and a BA from Vassar College in International Studies with an emphasis in History and Women & Queer Studies and a minor in Film.

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Education

Vassar College
International Studies

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  • Hourly Rate: $30
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  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/11/2024

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American History

American History

I approach history as an opportunity to ask not only what happened, but whose perspectives shaped the historical record and whose experiences have been overlooked. My background in International Studies, History, human rights, and interdisciplinary research allows me to help students examine historical events through multiple perspectives and understand how political, economic, cultural, and social forces interact. I especially enjoy helping students develop evidence-based arguments for history essays and research papers, rather than simply memorizing facts.
Career Development

Career Development

I can help students and early-career professionals develop resumes, CVs, bios, cover letters, applications, and other professional writing. My experience spans academia, nonprofit work, filmmaking, and the arts, so I understand the importance of adapting materials for different professional contexts. I can help you identify your strengths, clarify your goals, organize your experience, and present your work clearly and authentically.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I enjoy helping writers develop their ideas, structure, voice, and creative vision. My experience includes writing feature films, short films, plays, poetry, and other creative work, as well as professional experience in filmmaking. I can help you brainstorm, develop characters and worlds, structure a story, work through a draft, or identify places where a piece isn't yet achieving what you want it to do. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping you understand your own creative choices rather than imposing my vision on your work.
English

English

I work primarily with undergraduate and advanced students who want to strengthen their academic writing, reading, and analytical skills. I can help with essay development, research, textual analysis, organization, evidence, argumentation, and revision. My approach is particularly well suited to students who already have ideas they want to explore but need help developing those ideas into a clear and persuasive piece of writing. I also offer detailed asynchronous feedback on drafts and other written work.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I especially enjoy helping students with analytical and research essays. If you have an idea but aren't sure what to do with it, we can talk through your questions, identify your argument, and build a structure that allows your ideas and evidence to work together. I can help with brainstorming, thesis development, research and source evaluation, outlining, draft feedback, and revision. I also offer asynchronous feedback on writing between sessions, allowing me to give detailed comments and suggestions that you can work through at your own pace. My goal isn't simply to help you finish one paper, but to help you develop a stronger approach to academic writing that you can use again.
European History

European History

My background in International Studies and History provides an interdisciplinary foundation for studying European history, including political movements, cultural change, colonialism, economics, and social history. I especially enjoy helping students move beyond memorizing historical events to developing nuanced arguments supported by evidence. I can assist with research, essay development, source analysis, and understanding historical context.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I specialize in fiction writing with a focus on fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and more. My experience with world-building in the film industry includes the sci-fi features Friends of Sophia and Perfectly Good Moment. I can also guide you through the research process, helping you find rich source material to ground your stories in realism and depth. My goal is to help you write clearly and effectively so your readers can lose themselves in the world you create.
Film

Film

My professional background in film gives me particular expertise in cinema and media studies, film theory, film history, and writing about visual media. I have worked professionally as a director, writer, intimacy coordinator, and in other production roles, and my films have been selected for more than 50 festivals internationally. I have also published academic research and lectured at colleges and universities on intimacy and representation in film. I especially enjoy helping students develop analytical arguments about films, television, media, representation, gender, sexuality, and culture, including research papers, film analysis, and film theory essays.
Literature

Literature

I love helping students move beyond simply identifying what happens in a text and toward asking what the text is doing, assuming, and leaving unsaid. We can explore close reading, historical and cultural context, literary analysis, research, and essay development, with particular attention to questions of gender, sexuality, race, class, power, and representation. My academic background includes an emphasis in Women & Queer Studies, and I especially enjoy contemporary literature and interdisciplinary approaches to literary analysis. I can help you develop an original argument, select useful evidence, organize your analysis, and turn your ideas into a compelling paper.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I offer critical expertise and feedback for personal statements by helping students identify their thesis statement and support it using stories from their life. I use active listening to uncover my students goals, interests, and unique strengths. Then, drawing on my background as both an essayist and creative writer, I translate those elements into a strong, authentic, and compelling statement of purpose. My method promises a clear, compelling essay that is competitive enough for any institution. As a graduate of a top-tier university, I know precisely what it takes to impress admissions committees. As a tutor, I use that knowledge to help my students achieve their dreams.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My editing goes beyond correcting grammar and spelling. When I review academic writing, I look closely at the clarity and structure of the argument, the use of evidence, continuity between ideas, and places where a reader may have questions or need additional context. I provide detailed comments explaining why I have flagged something and offering suggestions for strengthening it. I particularly enjoy working with research papers, essays, theses, and other humanities and social science writing. For substantial projects, I prefer asynchronous review so I have the time to give your writing the careful attention it deserves.
Reading

Reading

I help students develop stronger reading and analytical skills by looking beyond comprehension toward interpretation, context, evidence, and the questions a text invites us to ask. We can work through challenging academic readings together, develop effective note-taking strategies, identify important arguments and evidence, and connect readings to larger themes or research projects. My interdisciplinary background is particularly useful for students working with complex humanities and social science texts.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I love working with students on large research projects, particularly theses, capstones, and other substantial independent work. I can help you develop a research question, refine your thesis or central argument, evaluate sources, organize a large project, identify gaps in your reasoning or evidence, and work through drafts. My own research has included independent studies, an undergraduate thesis based on interviews, international field research, and peer-reviewed publication. My academic background in International Studies, History, Women & Queer Studies, Film, and decolonial research gives me an interdisciplinary perspective that can be especially useful for ambitious humanities and social science projects.
World History

World History

My academic background in International Studies and History, along with field research in Nepal, Jordan, and Chile, has given me an interdisciplinary and global approach to historical study. I particularly enjoy helping students examine how power, colonialism, economics, gender, culture, and political movements shape historical narratives. For essays and research papers, I can help you develop an argument, identify the evidence you need, and organize your analysis into a clear and persuasive structure.
Writing

Writing

I help students develop clear, thoughtful, and well-supported writing at the undergraduate and advanced high school levels. My favorite part of the process is helping students turn complicated or unfinished ideas into focused arguments. We can talk through your ideas, identify the questions your paper still needs to answer, develop an outline, evaluate your evidence, or work through a draft together. I provide detailed feedback that explains not only what could be improved, but why it matters and how you might approach the revision. My background as a published researcher, educator, and interdisciplinary writer allows me to work comfortably across a wide range of humanities and social science topics.
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The best Tutor you could have!

Acacia has been a blessing for me, coming in new to Wyzant Acacia is exactly the tutor I needed to work and improve with my writing. Acacia is so sweet, knowledgeable and inspires me to dig deep into myself and really think about my writing in a perspective that has felt unknown to me. I feel like I learn something new and new about myself that helps me with my writing each time we have a lesson. 10/10 you won’t regret booking an appointment with Acacia!

Betsy, 6 lessons with Acacia

great tutor!

She explained everything very nice to my son and my son feel very comfortable with each lesson. She’s a very good English instructor highly recommend.

Elsa, 16 lessons with Acacia

great tutor!

She explained everything very nice to my son and my son feel very comfortable with each lesson. She’s a very good English instructor highly recommend.

Elsa, 16 lessons with Acacia

great tutor!

She explained everything very nice to my son and my son feel very comfortable with each lesson. She’s a very good English instructor highly recommend.

Elsa, 16 lessons with Acacia

great tutor!

She explained everything very nice to my son and my son feel very comfortable with each lesson. She’s a very good English instructor highly recommend.

Elsa, 16 lessons with Acacia

great tutor!

She explained everything very nice to my son and my son feel very comfortable with each lesson. She’s a very good English instructor highly recommend.

Elsa, 16 lessons with Acacia

Excellent Tutoring Experience

Acacia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Every session was well-prepared, and the explanations were clear and easy to follow. I felt more confident after each lesson and noticed real improvement in my understanding. I truly appreciate Acacia’s dedication and support throughout the tutoring process. Highly recommend!”

Tangie, 30 lessons with Acacia

Phenomenal!!!!

Acacia is the best tutor that I ever had on this platform. I was guided through how to make a good cover letter and resume. Acacia took out HOURS to help me! I really appreciate the help I got and the very affordable price for the best tutoring. I will definitely book again! Thank you Acacia!!!!!!

Ginger , 3 lessons with Acacia

Excellent Tutoring Experience

Acacia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Every session was well-prepared, and the explanations were clear and easy to follow. I felt more confident after each lesson and noticed real improvement in my understanding. I truly appreciate Acacia’s dedication and support throughout the tutoring process. Highly recommend!”

Tangie, 30 lessons with Acacia

Extremely efficient, goes above and beyond

Hello, I was on the verge of failing a course. I scheduled two sessions, just a day before my 10-page paper was due. My topic was on Generative AI, Gender, Appropriation, and Hip-Hop. Not only did I complete the paper with detailed written feedback from Acacia as well as live sessions walking through my notes. I appreciated how I was able to recieve help while writting live, it felt as if it was an in-person. I appreciate how responsive to emails and messages Acacia was as well. I recommend you book, no lie!

Jerome, 4 lessons with Acacia