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UChicago Grad, College Instructor, Published Author, Writing Coach
Amelia H.

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I'm a writing coach specializing in academic writing, creative writing, and college/graduate school application essays. Whatever your assignment, my goal is to help lower the stakes by demystifying the writing process. I'm here to hold your hand through it all--from that first spark of inspiration to a final draft.

I'm also a fiction writer and an instructor of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois...

I'm a writing coach specializing in academic writing, creative writing, and college/graduate school application essays. Whatever your assignment, my goal is to help lower the stakes by demystifying the writing process. I'm here to hold your hand through it all--from that first spark of inspiration to a final draft.

I'm also a fiction writer and an instructor of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. While at SMU, I've had the pleasure of teaching three sections of English 2390: Introduction to Creative Writing, a hybrid workshop course that focuses on the fundamentals of fiction for which I've received excellent student evaluations.

While my expertise lies in creative writing, I also have experience teaching college composition courses. During my graduate studies at the University of Illinois, I taught seven sections of Rhetoric 105: The Principles of Writing and Research. Based on student evaluations, I was consistently ranked in the top 10% of English Faculty at the university.

I also have two years' experience as a high school English and AP Literature teacher at Ross School in East Hampton, NY.

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Education

University of Chicago
English Literature
University of Illinois
Masters

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  • Background check passed on 5/16/2025

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ACT English

ACT English

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I'm a lecturer of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. I have 7+ years of experience teaching college-level writing as well high school English and AP Literature. Outside of the classroom, I work with students to prepare for the writing and reading portion of standardized tests including the SAT/ACT/AP/Foreign Service Officer Exam.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I have 7+ years of experience teaching college-level writing as well high school English and AP Literature. Outside of the classroom, I work one-on-one with students to prepare for exams including the SAT/ACT/AP/Foreign Service Officer Exam. I'm currently a lecturer at Southern Methodist University.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I'm a writing coach specializing in college and graduate school application essays. I'm here to guide you through every step of the writing process. I can provide asynchronous reviews and proof reading as well as synchronous brainstorming and drafting sessions. As a former alumni interviewer at the University of Chicago, I understand what admissions committees are looking for in a prospective student. I encourage my clients to utilize literary craft elements to create unique, narrative-driven personal statements. I'm also a lecturer in the English Department at Southern Methodist University and a published author of fiction. My debut novel is out on submission with a New York based literary agency.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a writer based in Dallas, TX where I teach Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. My short fiction has appeared in The-Mid American Review and The Great Lakes Review. My debut novel just went out on submission.
English

English

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I am currently based in Dallas, TX where I teach Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. In addition to Creative Writing, I taught seven sections of First Year Writing and Introduction to Narrative Writing at The University of Illinois as well as high school English and AP Literature at Ross School in East Hampton, NY.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I am currently based in Dallas, TX where I teach creative/narrative writing at Southern Methodist University. I've also taught rhetoric and composition essay courses at the University of Illinois. During my graduate coursework, I worked as a writing coach. I've assisted students in developing and refining academic papers, personal statements, etc.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am a writer based in Dallas, TX where I teach Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. My short fiction has appeared in The-Mid American Review and The Great Lakes Review. My debut novel just went out on submission.
Literature

Literature

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from The University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from The University of Chicago. I'm a published author of short fiction and a lecturer of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. In addition to five years' experience of teaching at the college level, I have two years' experience as a high school English and AP Literature teacher at The Ross School in East Hampton, NY.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I'm a writing coach specializing in narrative-driven college and graduate school application essays. I'll guide you through every step of the writing process, from that first spark of imagination to the final draft. I can provide asynchronous reviews and proofreading as well as synchronous brainstorming and drafting sessions. Whatever works best for you! I'm also a college lecturer of Composition and Narrative Writing and a published author with agency representation. As a former alumni interviewer at the University of Chicago, I am familiar with the expectations of undergraduate admissions committees.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am a published author of short fiction and a lecturer in Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. Previously, I taught Writing & Research at the University of Illinois. I have an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I have 7+ years' of experience working with students to draft, revise, and edit their academic and creative writing.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I'm a lecturer of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. I have experience teaching college-level academic and narrative writing as well as high school English and AP Literature. Outside of the classroom, I work one-on-one with students to prepare for exams including the SAT/ACT/Foreign Service Officer Exam.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I'm a lecturer of Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. I have experience teaching college-level academic and narrative writing as well as high school English and AP Literature. Outside of the classroom, I work one-on-one with students to prepare for exams including the SAT/ACT/Foreign Service Officer Exam. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing rom the University of Illinois and a BA in English from the University of Chicago.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I'm a lecturer in Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. Prior to that, I taught undergraduate rhetoric and composition courses at the University of Illinois. During my graduate coursework, I worked one-on-one with students to help develop and refine both academic and narrative writing assignments. I've helped students draft and revise personal statements, essays, etc.
Writing

Writing

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and a BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago. I am currently based in Dallas, TX where I teach Creative Writing at Southern Methodist University. In addition to Creative Writing, I taught seven sections of First Year Writing and Introduction to Narrative Writing at The University of Illinois. I've also helped students draft and refine personal statements for college/graduate school applications.
Grammar
Reading
Vocabulary

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Game changer - don't miss an opportunity to work with Amelia!!!

Working with Amelia has been an absolute game-changer in preparing for the SAT reading section. Her teaching style is both engaging and effective, breaking down complex passages and questions into manageable, understandable parts. She has a remarkable ability to tailor her approach to fit the student's learning style, making each session feel personalized and productive. One of the things we appreciated the most is her patience. She is calm, encouraging, and willing to explain things in different ways until they clicked. Her flexibility is another standout quality. She was incredibly accommodating with scheduling, even adjusting sessions around my daughter’s busy school and extracurricular calendar. Whether it was a last-minute review or a weekend session, she made it work without hesitation. Overall, Amelia is not just a tutor—she’s a mentor and a cheerleader. Her support and expertise have made a huge difference in my daughter’s confidence. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to boost their SAT reading score with a tutor who truly cares and delivers results.

Angie, 6 lessons with Amelia

Knowledgeable, patient and passionate tutor

Amelia teaches my daughter creative writing. She is patient, knowledgeable and passionate about writing. My daughter really enjoys learning with her. I highly recommend her as a private writing tutor!

Yajuan, 11 lessons with Amelia

Professional writing expert and teacher

A professional ,patient and dedicated teacher with a student success centered approach. I would recommend her for polishing writing skills.She has an excellent command over English language .

Khan, 25 lessons with Amelia