The English language is full of nuances, and we are judged on how we communicate and express ourselves in writing. I provide a professional yet conversational and compassionate learning environment that not only meets but also overcomes challenges and celebrates accomplishments. I help build on strengths and overcome weaknesses using writing tools, core concepts, kindness, and compassion
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. Please feel free to contact me if you (or your child) need help polishing and improving writing skills.
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TESTIMONIALS:
“Lisa’s performance warrants a five-star rating, as she is a highly esteemed English writing instructor. Both my son and I hold her in high regard. She consistently demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, kindness, and organizational skills. She has been instrumental in establishing a solid writing foundation for my son, providing him with the necessary tools and insights to construct compelling essays.“
“If you’ve struggled with writing craft books or traditional writing workshops and have even considered giving up, I can’t recommend Lisa’s sessions highly enough. For years, I struggled to turn the emotions and ideas I wanted to explore into complete stories. Although I read countless books and attended writing workshops, I often found the advice either too intuitive or too subjective to put into practice. What makes Lisa’s teaching different is that she explains not only what works, but why it works. She helps me apply those storytelling principles directly to my own ideas, so everything I learn is practical, clear, and usable on my own afterward. Her guidance has helped me stop rushing into drafts before my stories are ready and instead develop them step by step with confidence. I’m still growing as a writer, but with every session I can see real progress. Most importantly, Lisa has helped me rediscover the joy and excitement of writing.”
“An enlightened, savvy uber-instructor if there ever was one!”
“Dear Aspiring Writers, I highly recommend Lisa as your instructor if you wish to improve your writing skills /expand your repertoire in creative writing. For years, a dear friend of mine encouraged me to write a memoir…Well, I finally decided to embark on this creative writing journey. After a month-long search for a writing teacher, Lisa came highly recommended. I’m learning so much from her and thus I’m being “stretched” creatively as a writer. Whatever writing goals you have, Lisa will help you achieve them… but you have to put in the work. She is knowledgeable, engaging, warm, and funny! “
“Lisa is a wonderful instructor who consistently comes to each lesson prepared and organized. I’ve already learned so much from her, and her teaching style makes the material easy to understand and engaging. I highly recommend her!”
“Lisa is an incredible teacher. I worked closely with her the past month regarding my application for a master’s degree. Her previous study in Creative Writing made her a perfect candidate in crafting my story for the personal statement. I would recommend her 100% to anyone who needs a second professional eye on their work. With her help, I was able to get accepted by an Ivy League school with a $25,000 scholarship.”
“Nothing could be improved. Sophia loved this class so much! She is excited to look at other classes you do.“
“Lisa was really thorough and really good at explaining what I needed to fix.”
“Very kind individual, helped me finish my project quickly.”
“We are so grateful to have found Lisa as an online writing tutor for our 9-year-old daughter. From the very beginning, Lisa went above and beyond. What sets her apart is her proactive approach: she reviewed our state test requirements and customized her lessons accordingly, ensuring every session was targeted and effective. She is patient, explains things clearly, and has made a huge difference in my daughter’s writing skills and, just as importantly, her confidence. Highly recommend for any parent seeking personalized, results-oriented tutoring!”
“Lisa is an excellent tutor! She helped me organize my thoughts into a strong introduction paragraph and thesis statement. I feel much more confident in my writing now!”
“This class was excellent for my 15-year-old 9th grader! He was interested and engaged and really showed his gift for creative writing! The professor was awesome!“
“My daughter is shy, but she was comfortable talking to the teacher. She said she would give this class 10/5 stars!!”
“Lisa helped me understand grammar concepts and took the time to provide detailed input on my project. She’s the best tutor I have had.”
“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.”
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