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Published Co-Author & Tufts Writing Tutor | Writing & Public Speaking
Ayleen C.

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I’m Ayleen! I tutor college students, professionals, middle and high schoolers, and non-native English speakers. In our first session, I’ll ask about your background, your assignment, and what you want out of the hour. My goal is to make our sessions as confidence-building as possible so that you feel supported to grow at your own pace!

I’ve tutored writing since 2019, including three years as a Writing Fellow at Tufts University, where I worked one-on-one with students on thesis...

I’m Ayleen! I tutor college students, professionals, middle and high schoolers, and non-native English speakers. In our first session, I’ll ask about your background, your assignment, and what you want out of the hour. My goal is to make our sessions as confidence-building as possible so that you feel supported to grow at your own pace!

I’ve tutored writing since 2019, including three years as a Writing Fellow at Tufts University, where I worked one-on-one with students on thesis development and essay structure. As Head Fellow, I coordinated training for the program’s 40+ student tutors. Today, I’m an Analyst at a DC think tank and co-author of Unbreakable Kherson, a book on wartime Ukraine.

I’m also an experienced creative writer and poet, recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and published in a variety of literary journals. I’m happy to work with you regardless of your experience to create writing you’re proud of, whether a college application essay, an academic paper, or a creative piece.

Beyond writing, I bring over 11 years of experience in public speaking and coaching, including three years with Tufts Mock Trial and nine years of Model UN. Public speaking is challenging (believe me, I know!) but I’ll work with you on your specific concerns, like managing anxiety or improving delivery. I also help non-native English speakers build confidence in conversation.

You’ll also get a shared lesson plan, updated every session with your goals, a summary, and next steps. When you reach out, let me know what you’re working on and when it’s due. I look forward to working with you!

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Education

Tufts University
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  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Sessions may be cancelled without fee up to 24 hours before the scheduled start. Cancellations within 24 hours are subject to the full fee. Late arrivals will be billed the full fee of the session.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/17/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am an experienced creative writer and poet. I have been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards with a Gold Key, Silver Key, and multiple Honorable Mentions for my poetry. Most recently, a poem of mine was published in the Future Histories Literary Magazine, among other literary journals in the past. I became practiced in writing through programs such as the New England Young Writers’ Conference at Middlebury College and the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, and I have since led a high school poetry workshop and helped students edit their entries to national creative writing competitions.
Debate

Debate

I have nine years of experience with Model UN, having competed at the middle school, high school, and college levels at national and international competitions in the United States, Sweden, and Hungary. I also competed for three years with Tufts Mock Trial, which involved building an effective legal argument, writing direct examinations, and preparing for on-the-spot objection battles. In our sessions, we’ll work on researching your position, structuring your arguments, and responding to rebuttals with confidence.
English

English

I bring both an educational and practical background to my work in tutoring English. I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University, where I minored in English and became versed in pre-1800s English literature and contemporary American prose. Each session starts with what you want to focus on, whether that’s making sense of a difficult text or turning your reading into a strong essay.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I work with non-native English speakers to improve their conversational English and their confidence speaking it. I grew up moving between Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Sweden, and the US, and I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a minor in English. I’ll ask what situations you want to prepare for, such as a job interview, a class discussion, or everyday conversation, and we’ll practice them together.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have been tutoring writing since 2019, first in high school and then as a Writing Fellow at Tufts University, where I worked one-on-one with students to address struggles such as thesis development or essay structure. I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts with a minor in English. Whether you’re stuck on your thesis or revising a final draft, we’ll start with what you want to focus on that day, and you’ll leave with a summary and next steps in your shared lesson plan.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in International Relations and have extensive work experience in the field of politics and policy, currently as an Analyst at a DC think tank. I also have nine years of experience with Model UN, having competed at the middle school, high school, and college levels in the United States, Sweden, and Hungary. I can help middle and high school students understand how government works, prepare for class debates, or draft MUN position papers.
Political Science

Political Science

I co-authored Unbreakable Kherson: Ukrainian Wartime Resilience Lessons for Europe, a book endorsed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and I now work as an Analyst at a DC think tank, where I specialize in policy writing and negotiation. I graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in International Relations and was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. In addition to having an educational background in political philosophy, international economics, and geopolitical security, I frequently work with college students on IR and political science readings, concepts, and research papers.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have over 11 years of experience in public speaking and coaching. I have three years of experience as a competitor with the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA), and I served as the B team captain of Tufts Mock Trial, which was ranked second in the nation in 2022. I have been recognized regionally and internationally for my public speaking skills, with an All-Regional Witness Award at the AMTA Princeton Regional Tournament and as the first-place winner of the University of Nottingham public speaking competition in Nottingham, UK. I also have nine years of Model UN experience. I come to each session with specific exercises for your goals, whether that’s managing anxiety or improving delivery. One student who came to me feeling panicked about speaking in front of people wrote that our sessions left her feeling comfortable and confident.
Writing

Writing

I recently co-authored Unbreakable Kherson, a 336-page book on wartime Ukraine, and I now write professionally as an Analyst at a DC think tank. Before that, I spent three years working as a Writing Fellow at Tufts University’s Writing Fellows program, where I served in various leadership positions. As Head Fellow in my final year, I coordinated 50+ hours of pedagogical trainings and tutoring strategies for the program’s student tutors. On Wyzant, I recently helped a college student complete an upper-level paper, and they left our sessions more confident in their ability to write. Each session starts with the part of the writing process you find hardest.
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Superb writing tutor for college student

Ayleen has saved the day in helping my ADHD son complete an upper level college education paper. My son feels more confident in his knowledge and ability to write with Ayleen’s guidance. I couldn’t be happier.

Laura, 4 lessons with Ayleen

Knwledgable and welcoming tutor

The session with Ayleen went terrific. I was concerned about the first class, but her approach and good guidance gave me security with each exercise. The feedback she gave me was meaningful output that motivated me to listen and try to put it into practice for the following exercise. The way she teaches the class brings so much confidence and makes me feel comfortable, which is essential due to my panic speaking in front of people. I will continue working with her; I recommend her 100%; she is a quality tutor who can make an impact on people and walk you through success.

Angela, 3 lessons with Ayleen

Excellent!

Ayleen goes the extra mile to be prepared with specific exercises, recommendations, and strategies for the lesson. She is an excellent fit for my college-bound son who is trying to improve his verbal presentation skills

Tara, 9 lessons with Ayleen

She is great and knowledge 😇

Sure, here is an example of a review you can write: "Today I had my first lesson with my tutor and I had a really great experience. She is very patient, understanding and explains the lesson very well. She has made the process of learning the English language much easier and more enjoyable. She inspired me with her passion for learning and answered every question I had kindly. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to learn with such a high quality teacher and I look forward to learning a lot in future lessons 🙏

Kver, 3 lessons with Ayleen
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