University of Chicago Alum Remote Writing Tutor

Laura D.

I help high school, college, graduate students, and adults with papers, theses, dissertations, and other writing projects.
I can help you develop a research topic; organize, structure, and develop a piece of writing; recognize when you need to do more research in order to have enough material to work with; correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and ensure conformity with a style manual.
I earned a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Chicago Divinity School, where I wrote my doctoral dissertation. I have two years’ experience helping graduate students in the social sciences, nursing, and the humanities with their writing. They have been both traditional students and adults who have returned to school mid-career.
I raised a M.S. in Nursing student’s grade from failing to 99.5%, her professor, who had previously humiliated her in front of the class, singling her out, saying hers was one of the best papers he had ever seen.
Less is more. Fewer syllables, fewer words make it easier for the brain to process text and create meaning.
I work one-on-one with students, reviewing their work online and then responding to it and making suggestions, although I’m open to structuring the relationship differently.
I will mentor you and teach you. I will not write your papers for you.
When I’m not tutoring, I’m writing a book on religious experience and neurology.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have to see if I could help you with your writing or to schedule a session. I’ll get back to you promptly.