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English PhD Candidate for Writing Help, Apps, Essays, Editing, & More
Brianna M.

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After earning my BA in English (Honors) from the University of Connecticut, I am now an advanced PhD candidate in English Literature at Brown University, where I work primarily on 20th-century American and African-American literature. I also hold an MA in English Literature from Brown University.

I have taught writing workshops, college admission essays, rhetoric and composition, American literature, the fundamentals of an academic essay, creative writing (fiction), and other...

After earning my BA in English (Honors) from the University of Connecticut, I am now an advanced PhD candidate in English Literature at Brown University, where I work primarily on 20th-century American and African-American literature. I also hold an MA in English Literature from Brown University.

I have taught writing workshops, college admission essays, rhetoric and composition, American literature, the fundamentals of an academic essay, creative writing (fiction), and other writing-oriented topics at Brown University, Summer@Brown Pre-College, and Johnson & Wales University. I am currently an Interdisciplinary Opportunity Fellow in Writing Pedagogy at the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning at Brown University. I also have 5+ years of experience tutoring in writing and English literature.

I work primarily with high school, college/undergraduate, and adult learners. I specialize in writing (from academic, creative, or job market materials), college admission/graduate essays, American/British literature, and proofreading/editing. However, I am happy to help with all your writing needs!

I am also proficient in various citational styles (MLA, Chicago, APA) and I have experience working with students in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM. My firm belief in “practice makes perfect” informs my tutoring style, so you can definitely expect collaboration shared between myself and the student, as well as creative prompts and exercises to foster growth!

In my free time, I'm an avid creative writer, reader, amateur baker, tea connoisseur, and fantasy enthusiast. At the heart of my tutoring pedagogy, I not only want students to understand the material but also make sure you enjoy the learning process!

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Education

University of Connecticut
English Literature
Brown University
Masters
Brown University (in-progress, anticipated 2025)
PhD

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  • Hourly Rate: $50
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  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/30/2019

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ACT English

ACT English

On top of being a dedicated, hard-working student invested in English and literary studies, I tutored at the University of Connecticut as a Writing Center advisor for 4+ years and served as a classroom assistant in English at a local high school for 1+ year, all of which helped me become incredibly proficient in grammar rules and conventions frequently utilized on the English section of the ACT Test. I have consistently received perfect scores on the ACT English prep since familiarizing myself with the test over five years ago, so I am also highly familiar with tips and tricks to ensure you or your child succeeds during the big test day.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am a positive, upbeat tutor eager to help you get to where you need to be in your reading skills, including for the ACT! As an editor, writer, and writing tutor with 5-6 years of experience, I have helped secondary and undergraduate students review and hone their vocabulary usage, implementation of literary devices, understand narrative structure, and more.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I've taught several creative writing courses, including "Fiction Writing with Archives" for Summer@Brown. In addition, I have worked as a fiction editor and reviewer for The Fairy Tale Review and as Editor-in-Chief for the Long River Review, where I was tasked with reviewing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Lastly, I am a creative writer at heart, and my short fiction has been published in Cotton Xenomorph, Split Lip Magazine, Jellyfish Review, and more, including being selected for "Wigleaf Top 50 (Very) Short Fiction" and nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
English

English

On top of being a dedicated, hard-working individual invested in English and literary studies, I have ~8 years of experience tutoring writing at the college-level and ~5 years of experience teaching college-level rhetoric and composition, writing workshop, and more. I have self-designed courses in American literary studies and rhetoric and composition as well. Currently, I am an advanced doctoral candidate in English Literature at Brown University, where I am also an Interdisciplinary Opportunity Fellow in the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. The following experiences helped foreground proficiency in how to structure essays, implement basic grammar conventions, construct compelling thesis statements, concisely organize ideas/topic sentences, among other skills, including proficiency in MLA, Chicago, and APA paper formatting. I graduated with my BA in English Literature and earned an MA in English from Brown University.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

As a doctoral candidate in English Literature at Brown University, I have taught and engaged with various forms of essay writing, including academic essays, creative non-fiction, memoirs, and more. I have taught high school and college-level courses such as "The Academic Essay" and "The Writing Workshop," which entails engaging with a mix of academic research, academic essays/research papers, personal essay writing, memoirs, and more. I have also taught "Presenting Yourself into Words," a college-level seminar through Summer@Brown that focuses on how to produce successful college admissions essays and personal narratives.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

As a doctoral candidate in English Literature at Brown University, I am not only invested in reading fiction and literature but also in helping individuals write it to reach their writing goals. I have previously taught "Fact and Fiction: Fiction Writing with Archives," a popular college-level fiction-writing seminar that blends long-form historical fiction writing with archival research at the John Hay Library. I have also worked as an Editor-in-Chief for Long River Review, a fiction reviewer for The Fairy Tale Review, and more, including years of offering freelance editorial support to fiction writers.
Grammar

Grammar

I have assisted high school, college, and adult students as a writing tutor for 4+ years and I have worked as a freelance editor for 5+ years. I received my BA magna cum laude in English Literature and I am a current doctoral student in English Literature as well, where my focus lies in American literary studies and writing pedagogy. I am a patient, upbeat tutor willing to help you reach your goals in grammar!
GRE

GRE

I have assisted high school, college, and adult students as a writing tutor for 4+ years and I have worked as a freelance editor for 5+ years. I received my BA magna cum laude in English Literature and I am a current doctoral student in English Literature as well, where my focus lies in American literary studies and writing pedagogy. I received high marks on the Verbal section and a perfect score in Analytical Writing of the GRE, so I am more than happy to offer tips and demonstrate how to structure the perfect AW essay, manage time during the test day, and more!
Literature

Literature

On top of being a dedicated, hard-working individual invested in English and literary studies, I have ~8 years of experience tutoring writing at the college-level and ~5 years of experience teaching college-level rhetoric and composition, writing workshop, and more. I have self-designed courses in American literary studies and rhetoric and composition as well. Currently, I am an advanced doctoral candidate in English Literature at Brown University, where I am also an Interdisciplinary Opportunity Fellow in the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. The following experiences helped foreground proficiency in how to structure essays, implement basic grammar conventions, construct compelling thesis statements, concisely organize ideas/topic sentences, among other skills, including proficiency in MLA, Chicago, and APA paper formatting. I graduated with my BA in English Literature and earned an MA in English from Brown University.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Aside from working as a classroom assistant and Writing Center advisor to help high school, college, and adult students, I have worked 5-6 years as an editor and copyeditor for various literary magazines and platforms. Most recently, I was Editor-in-Chief for a nationally recognized literary magazine. I have worked on various projects of varying lengths, including academic papers, college application essays (including graduate application essays), presentations, resumes, and creative writing projects. As a doctoral student in English Literature, I have a sharp editorial eye, an understanding of English grammar conventions, and a drive to ensure you not only catch grammar mistakes but fix them, too!
Reading

Reading

I have assisted high school, college, and adult students as a writing/reading tutor for 4+ years and I have worked as a freelance editor for 5+ years. I received my BA magna cum laude in English Literature and I am a current doctoral student in English Literature as well, where my focus lies in American literary studies and writing pedagogy. I am a patient, upbeat tutor willing to help with your reading needs!
Writing

Writing

On top of being a dedicated, hard-working student invested in English and literary studies, I served as an accredited collegiate Writing Center tutor and advisor at the University of Connecticut for 4+ years, as a tutor for middle-grade students for a local afterschool nonprofit program 2+ years, and as a classroom assistant for writing/composition courses at a local high school. These experiences helped me become proficient in how to structure essays, implement basic grammar conventions, construct compelling thesis statements, concisely organize ideas/topic sentences, among other skills, including MLA, Chicago, and APA formatting for bibliographies. In addition to this, I graduated with my BA in English Literature and I am a Ph.D. student in English. 80% of my coursework credits, including my accreditation as a Writing Center tutor, are in English or writing-related coursework; I maintained a 4.0 the duration of both academic programs, including induction into Phi Beta Kappa, Honors Scholar, and Diversity Fellowship Program for demonstrated excellence in academic writing.
ESL/ESOL
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Highly intelligent and helpful

Brianna offered clear and valuable feedback on a complex college-level paper. She provided suggestions that not only generated original ideas, but helped to clarify the content. Thank you so very much.

Kate, 5 lessons with Brianna

Knowledgeable and diligent

Brianna is very patient, diligent, follows up with additional guidance via emails. Brianna is also intelligent, which she displays by being able to discern your thoughts on a subject matter without having prior background experience on it. I am very pleased with Brianna's tutoring skills. Sincerely, FT

Felicia, 5 lessons with Brianna

Patient English tutor

Brianna helped me with editing and proof reading. She was very thorough and answered all questions afterwards to make sure everything was answered. She took time to explain things. She demonstrated excellent knowledge of English and grammar and helped me greatly. She would be useful for ALL levels of English from grade school to graduate school. I would recommend her without reservation.

Alex, 1 lesson with Brianna

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She is really helpful as she explains concepts really well and she provides examples and slides to help. She is also really patient and shows you numerous methods on how to find the answer.

Darrien, 3 lessons with Brianna

Knowledgeable, Reliable and Proficient Tutor!

Brianna was great! Initially, I was confused about the expectations of my class. Brianna was able to read the Syllabus with me and better clarify the expectations of my class. I feel more knowledgeable and confident about my overall success in my class. I plan to continue receiving tutoring from her on a regular basis. She is AWESOME!

Mil, 1 lesson with Brianna
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