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Georgetown English MA Grad, BA in English & Art, Journalist + Creative
Alexandra B.

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Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist + artist newly NYC-based and doing full-time educational consulting in the humanities for several years, I know the skills you need for professional and personal success in your endeavors.

I've been a critic for 3+ years for DC...

Hi! I'm Alex. I want to use my master's in English from Georgetown University to help you with your writing, creative work, and admissions process. I earned my BA in English and Art from Georgetown in 2022 and my MA in 2023. As an award-winning working journalist + artist newly NYC-based and doing full-time educational consulting in the humanities for several years, I know the skills you need for professional and personal success in your endeavors.

I've been a critic for 3+ years for DC Theater Arts, the area's premier source of performing arts coverage.

I'm a former interviewer for the Georgetown University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I have helped students earn admission to top undergraduate and graduate schools, including Duke, USC, NYU, and UNC, as well as leading medical and dental programs and FIT in NYC. I understand what top schools are looking for and how to help you get into the best school for you.

I also contract with two firms in the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, where I have honed my winning methods with institutional knowledge.

Having grown up in academically rigorous Northern Virginia — I earned admission to TJHSST — I know the challenges of a hypercompetitive environment. I help students succeed while centering their own interests.

As an illustrator, I recently signed with Cagle Cartoons, America's leading newspaper syndicate for editorial illustration. I was the cartoonist for the Lincoln Project and the John Kerry-co-founded climate platform World War Zero. I have taught character design, digital art (Procreate, Photoshop), the basics, + more. I am the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists' 2024 Locher Fellow and am an elected AAEC Director. I was a Cartoon Crossroads Columbus Special Guest and exhibit nationwide, including at New York Comic Con through the National Cartoonists Society, Awesome Con, the Small Press Expo, and more.

Request me with questions — I want to work with you! My rates are negotiable in cases of need.

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Education

B.A., Georgetown University
English and Art
M.A., Georgetown University, English
Masters

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  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: 24-hour cancellation fee, with some exceptions. I will also wait in the meeting for 10 minutes before charging a fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/2/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ACT English

ACT English

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022).
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I have worked as a freelance illustrator, with Photoshop as one of my primary media, for over 5 years. I have had work published by BBC News, BBC Books, Puffin Books, the Lincoln Project, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, the National Wildlife Federation, and Penguin Random House UK.
Art Theory

Art Theory

I am a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, political cartoonist, and costume designer. I am a Contributing Writer for DC Metro Theater Arts, Washington, D.C.'s premier source of arts coverage.
Career Development

Career Development

I have served as an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program and specialize in application writing and resume revision. I also worked with students for a year through Georgetown University's Career Center as an Industry Ambassador to help students refine their resumes, prepare for interviews, and develop background knowledge on their industry of choice, especially entertainment, media, and journalism.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have served as an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program, where I conducted interviews with incoming undergraduate applicants. I have also advised students on their essays and applications who have gained admission to top schools including New York University (NYU), Duke University, William and Mary, Purdue University, Baylor University, Yeshiva University's graduate school, the University of Southern California, UNC-Chapel Hill, American University, the University of Michigan, Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, numerous California State Universities, Pomona University, and others. I have also worked with students on their accepted applications to leading medical, social work, and dental programs. I also worked with students through Georgetown University's Career Center to help them refine their resumes, prepare for interviews, and develop background knowledge on their industry of choice, especially the media, journalism, and entertainment industries.
Drawing

Drawing

I have had artwork published by BBC News, BBC Books, Puffin Books, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, the National Wildlife Federation, and Penguin Random House UK. I formerly served as the political cartoonist for the political action committee The Lincoln Project, with one of my illustrations serving as LP's Twitter cover photo for several months. I have tutored students of all ages in art for 5 years. I also served as the Editorial Political Cartoonist for the John Kerry-founded environmental organization World War Zero.
English

English

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper. I also served as an alumni interviewer for Georgetown University.
Grammar

Grammar

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper.
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

I have done graphic design professionally for numerous years, creating graphics for the Georgetown University Institute for Politics and Public Service, the political action committee MeidasTouch, and more. I took a Graphic Design course at Georgetown University for my Art degree. I have tutored students in design more generally for 5 years.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I have extensive experience mentoring students of all ages in English and Art, where I can apply my experience both as a student and as a working professional. I can work with your student on their study skills as well as their work in any humanities subject.
Literature

Literature

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper.
Marketing

Marketing

I have created graphics and visual marketing materials for organizations including BBC News, the Lincoln Project, the National Wildlife Federation, and Voice of America. I worked on projects for the Georgetown Marketing Association and other marketing organizations at GU.
Painting

Painting

I have 5+ years of experience creating traditional and digital paintings for a variety of organizations, including Voice of America, BBC News, and The Lincoln Project. Additionally, Painting was my subject concentration in my Art studies at Georgetown.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have a master's in English from Georgetown University, and work as a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C. I have experience in creative writing, news writing, application and resume writing, interview preparation, persuasive writing, comedy writing, and screenwriting.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

In 2020, I wrote, delivered, and filmed a talk through TEDxGeorgetown on how to engage productively in conversations with political opponents. I also founded a political comedy show at Georgetown and wrote, delivered, and filmed segments for three years. I am also an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program; I conduct interviews with incoming undergraduate applicants.
Reading

Reading

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper. I also served as an alumni interviewer for Georgetown University.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022).
Spelling

Spelling

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper. I also served as an alumni interviewer for Georgetown University.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper. I also served as an alumni interviewer for Georgetown University.
Theater

Theater

I won the Awesome Con Costume Contest Judge's Award for original costume design. I have worked as an actor and designer for multiple small stage shows, and have been a critic for the Washington, DC-based publication DC Theater Arts since June 2021.
Video Production

Video Production

I worked on the video editing team for the well-known political action committee, The Lincoln Project. Additionally, for three years, I was the lead video editor on Georgetown's political comedy show, The Hilltop Show, which I founded.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I recently graduated from Georgetown University's English M.A. program (2023), and graduated with a B.A. from Georgetown in English and Art (2022). I received Honors on my English thesis on the role of journalistic ethics in political mass media. I am also a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., and serve as a writer for DC Theater Arts and Washington City Paper.
Web Design

Web Design

For five years, I have been continually designing and updating my portfolio website for my illustration and writing, which is based on the Wix platform. I have also designed a website for the political comedy show I founded at Georgetown, the Hilltop Show, via Wix, and have been maintaining it for three years.
Writing

Writing

I have a master's and bachelor's in English from Georgetown University, and work as a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C. I have experience in creative writing, news writing, application and resume writing, interview preparation, persuasive writing, comedy writing, and screenwriting. I write for DC Theater Arts and the Washington City Paper. I have also served as an interviewer for Georgetown University's Alumni Admissions program.
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amazing editor

Absolutely amazing and thoughtful edits. Helped out so much with my application process and my essays as a whole. I’m so thankful for the insight she provided that my school teachers/school counselors didn’t even tell me about.

Janani, 10 lessons with Alexandra

Best tutor ever!

Alex is one of the best tutors that we ever had! She is very responsible, knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We love the positive energy that she has! My son improved so much from Alex and he can’t wait to learn from her again!

Jing, 4 lessons with Alexandra

Excellent Outcome!

Alexandra was amazing at helping my son prepare his application for admissions to college. She kept him organized, motivated and on point with his applications and essays and made sure he submitted everything on time. More importantly he never complained once about the process. He recently was accepted to Columbia's Engineering school which was his goal! Alexandra was very flexible with her time despite being in a different time zone. I highly recommend her!

Beth , 9 lessons with Alexandra

Highly professional and patient tutor

Alexandra is a highly professional and patient tutor. She not only brainstormed with my daughter but also carefully helped her refine her writing to ensure my daughter’s essay met the school's requirements. With her guidance, My daughter was able to complete a high-quality essay and was successfully admitted! I truly appreciate Alexandra’s support and highly recommend her to anyone in need of application assistance!

Ruby, 8 lessons with Alexandra

amazing job!!!

I highly recommend!! Alex is the best! Great attention to detail and so many skills! great find! will definitely hire again! Kai has learned so much - great with kids!

Graham, 2 lessons with Alexandra

Patient and articulate writer

Alexandra was able to quickly and skilfully articulate my abstract ideas and professional background when creating my LinkedIn summary. Her brainstorming sessions were both productive and systematic. Highly recommend!

Feraaz, 2 lessons with Alexandra

Alexandra Bowman

She is so nice and so helpful. She lives in Northern VA, which is very close to where I live. She was willing to meet me in person.

Cameron, 7 lessons with Alexandra

she was great- knowledgeable technically and artistically

She immediately made me feel comfortable learning a new software and gave me the technical acumen but also added benefit of character theory and things to think about when drawing characters to evoke different emotions and styles. Meeting with her again for sure! Fantastic tutor! Very kind, patient, and clearly knows her way around procreate and art!

Nora C., 3 lessons with Alexandra

Tutor Review

Alexandra was incredible in helping me craft my dental school application. Her guidance, rooted in her impressive background from Georgetown University, was invaluable. She has a unique talent for storytelling, which made my personal statement shine. With her help, I got into my top choice for dental school. She's an amazing mentor and an asset to anyone looking to improve their writing.

David , 4 lessons with Alexandra

amazing teacher

Alexandra is an amazing teacher! She is very knowledgeable, patient, professional and creative. My kid loves Alexandra’s class! Highly recommend!

Laurel , 9 lessons with Alexandra
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