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Proofreader & Writing Coach for College Essays & Career Materials
Laura R.

5.0 (22 ratings)

157 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
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With over a decade of experience teaching writing and communications at the university level, I specialize in helping students and professionals develop polished, impactful, and authentic written materials. So, whether you're crafting college admissions essays, graduate school application materials, or career documents like resumes and cover letters, I can provide personalized support to help you achieve your goals.

Do you want a meticulous proofreader to refine your draft? Or do you need...

With over a decade of experience teaching writing and communications at the university level, I specialize in helping students and professionals develop polished, impactful, and authentic written materials. So, whether you're crafting college admissions essays, graduate school application materials, or career documents like resumes and cover letters, I can provide personalized support to help you achieve your goals.

Do you want a meticulous proofreader to refine your draft? Or do you need a dedicated coach to guide you from brainstorming to completion? I offer flexible services, including proofreading and coaching, through synchronous, asynchronous, and combination formats—so you can choose the approach that best fits your schedule and needs.

I firmly believe that everyone (yes, everyone!) has the capacity to enhance their writing abilities, so I empower my clients with concrete, transferable drafting strategies, like freewriting and audience analysis, to ensure clarity, coherence, and concision in their writing. My goal is to equip you with tools that will not only elevate your current projects but also enhance your overall communication skills.

Finally, please know that I am committed to supporting clients of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in improving their writing skills. I'm especially passionate about helping students with ADHD and other learning differences develop writing processes, communication techniques, and study strategies that work for them. Additionally, if price is a concern for you, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m happy to discuss options to ensure you can get the support you need.

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Education

Kent State University
English
Northern Arizona University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Concerned about price? Please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m happy to discuss options to ensure you can get the support you need.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/14/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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College Counseling

College Counseling

With a master's degree in English and over a decade of experience teaching writing and communications at the university level, I've helped hundreds of students create compelling college applications, admissions essays, personal statements, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. My approach includes personalized, transferable strategies that empower my clients to craft meaningful, authentic materials that resonate with admission committees, ensuring your unique strengths shine through.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

As an experienced creative writing tutor, I love helping students bring their ideas to life on the page. I support writers of all ages and experience levels with fiction and nonfiction creative writing, including idea generation, character and plot development, sequencing, organization, and more. So, whether you're starting a new piece or hoping to improve specific skills, I provide encouraging feedback and practical strategies designed to support your goals. I am happy to meet for one-time sessions or provide ongoing support, with both live and self-paced options available to fit your schedule.
English

English

With over a decade of university-level teaching experience in writing and communications, I offer an engaging and personalized approach to English tutoring. My teaching style is both motivating and enjoyable, creating a supportive environment where students can develop strong writing skills while having fun. I am dedicated to tailoring my lessons to each student’s unique needs, helping them achieve their academic goals and grow as confident, effective writers.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

With more than a decade of experience as a writing coach and university instructor, I specialize in helping students at all academic levels craft clear, well-organized essays across a variety of disciplines. I provide thorough and thoughtful support at every stage of the writing process, including idea generation, developing strong thesis statements, outlining, and revising for clarity, flow, and structure. My feedback is patient, detailed, and tailored to each student’s needs, with an emphasis on building flexible writing strategies students can apply in the future. To accommodate different learning styles and schedules, I offer a mix of live sessions and remote support.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I specialize in helping students craft engaging and unique personal statements for college, graduate school, and scholarship applications. With over 12 years of experience as a writing coach and educator, I enjoy guiding students through every stage of the process—from brainstorming to final edits. My goal is to help you clarify your ideas, highlight your strengths, and express your voice with confidence. I offer both synchronous and asynchronous support to meet you where you are and fit your schedule.
Proofreading

Proofreading

As an experienced writing instructor and meticulous proofreader, I enhance written work across academic, professional, and personal contexts. My approach goes beyond correcting grammar and mechanics—I also address broader issues like organization and structure to ensure your documents are clear, cohesive, and impactful. Whether you prefer real-time collaboration or asynchronous support, I tailor my revisions to your unique needs, focusing on improving both the precision and effectiveness of your writing.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Feeling anxious about an upcoming academic presentation, business pitch, or job interview? I'm here to help. With formal training in advanced rhetorical communication strategies and over a decade of experience teaching public speaking and presentation skills at the university level, I've helped countless clients learn the art of confident and persuasive communication. Drawing on my extensive personal experience in public speaking, I am dedicated to providing practical strategies and personalized coaching to help you enhance the clarity of your communication. Whether you're a hesitant beginner, a seasoned presenter, or somewhere in between, my goal is to assist you in cultivating your public speaking skills for success in any context.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Committed to fostering academic success for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, I specialize in the development of effective study skills and organizational strategies. I guide students towards academic success by integrating reflective learning theory, memory science, and habit-formation into a personalized approach to studying. This ensures a comprehensive and tailored learning experience that not only enhances immediate understanding but also cultivates enduring study skills for long-term success. I have a particular passion for supporting students with ADHD and other learning differences, assisting them in developing study skills and strategies that address their unique academic needs.
Writing

Writing

Dedicated to supporting clients throughout the entire writing process—from brainstorming to proofreading—my instructional approach is grounded in teaching transferrable drafting and revision strategies. I tailor my writing instruction to cater to the distinct needs, strengths, and challenges of each individual client. One of my primary passions, though, is offering specialized support to writers with ADHD, supporting the development of writing strategies tailored to their unique learning styles. So, whether you need help refining your essay-writing skills, crafting a persuasive narrative, or polishing important career materials, I am committed to helping you on your writing journey.
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Amazing!!

As someone who usually dreads writing and always struggled getting the words on the page, Laura has managed to get me to enjoy writing. Laura has helped me navigate through multiple scholarship and application essays. She’s fun and makes writing easier by making layouts and explaining things in detail. I highly recommend her. I’d give her a 6 out of 5 stars if I could!

Angela, 23 lessons with Laura

Awesome tutor

Laura was a huge help with my daughter’s essay. She went above and beyond to get familiar with the work before our session and my daughter was excited to keep working on her essay.

Aaron, 1 lesson with Laura

Truly incredible writing Tutor!

Laura has been working with my daughter on her 11th grade AP language exam preparation. My daughter struggles with dyslexia and ADHD. Laura‘s patience and genuine care for her students was apparent right away. Laura was able to build her confidence at the same time that she gave her the perfect writing guidance that she needed to prepare for the AP exam. We recommend Laura very highly! And we look forward to working with her for college application essays.

Kristen, 6 lessons with Laura

More Than "Just A Session"

Laura went beyond what I asked for, which was to go over structure and flow. She provided in-depth feedback which I was able to apply to other assignments. She went from big picture to details and caught patterns that I needed to work on. Thank you Laura for your professional feedback!

Tina, 1 lesson with Laura
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