Writing tutoring

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A 25-year English instructor, in public high schools and as an adjunct English Composition instructor at the undergraduate level, Joanna has much experience in teaching the craft of writing in a number of modes. From personal narratives to literary analyses to lengthy research papers, Joanna will guide you to develop work that reflects your very best potential. Focal points will include a multi-step writing process, the power of pausing along the way, and a growth mindset.

Joanna works with students grades 8 and above.

Highlighted skills/areas of support:

- research papers in MLA format, including citations and Works Cited

- literary analysis papers based on texts read in high school ELA classes

-essays assigned at the undergraduate and graduate level

- argumentative and persuasive writing

- rhetorical analyses

-journals and memoirs

- personal narratives

Please contact for pricing and details. Writing tutoring might be just a session or two, or may take place regularly over a full semester or school year.

testimonials

One of the most important lessons Joanna taught me was how to show rather than tell in my writing. Her expert feedback pushed me to focus my words and eliminate unnecessary components that distracted from my points. This sense of focus has led me to great success in my college writing because of her emphasis on clarity and conciseness in her feedback to my writing. -Christina

The most valuable writing skill Joanna taught me was how to use and analyze quotes effectively. She was so patient and offered me so much encouragement when guiding me out of my “quote bombing” habits. Even after she was no longer officially my teacher, Joanna kindly read my personal statement and gave me thorough feedback to help me express myself more distinctly.- Allison

I will always remember Joanna as one of the most caring and empathetic teachers I have ever had. She met me and my classmates with patience and compassion each and every day. Her feedback helped me develop and gain confidence in myself as a writer. -Sarah