My mother was a college English professor. Is it no wonder, then, that I have spent my life working with words and writers? The English language is full of nuances, and we are judged on how we communicate and express ourselves in writing. As a magazine editor for ten years, I worked to empower our writers to communicate well. As a journalist, I learned to write clearly and concisely. As a business writer, I learned to write for the audience and intended results. As a professor, I have helped students develop and present polished essays, reports, and papers. I will gladly work with you to polish your writing and communication.
With degrees in journalism, written English, and creative writing, I can help you polish your writing and communications. I can help with academic writing and college essays, research papers, theses, and dissertations. I can help polish resumes, cover letters, and applications. I can help writers with creative works — poetry, fiction, and nonfiction — books, stories, memoirs, and articles.
I have worked in classrooms in person and online, with students in a group and one-on-one. I am happy to help students upgrade their English and writing skills. I provide lessons relating to writing at all levels, across all genres. I even offer special interest classes and lessons relating to ancient alphabets. I can teach study skills and success habits, career development. I can empower people by teaching various methods of journaling.
I have a BA in Written English, a minor in journalism, and an MFA in Creative Writing. I am certified in homeschooling methods, journaling, digital citizenship, student engagement, online classroom management, and diverse learning environments. For privacy, security, and the best online classroom tools and environment, I teach online via the Wyzant tutoring platform. Students sign up for a free account and then pay for and receive tutoring services in a secure classroom environment.
Every student has writing strengths and weaknesses. I help build on strengths and overcome weaknesses using writing tools, core concepts, kindness, and compassion. I believe sound writing skills improve grades in all subjects and increase potential for success far into the future. I empower writers so they can communicate well, resulting in improved connection and understanding.
TESTIMONIALS:
“Lisa helped me feel happy with my work and more confident.”
“Lisa was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure I understood and provided resources for future use.”
“Lisa was so sweet and gave me great feedback about my writing, as well as some great insights.”
“Lisa really helped me simplify my problem. I definitely want to work with her again.“
“As a tutor, Lisa was able to explain things so I could understand them.”
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or schedule a lesson today.