Writing shouldn't feel like getting teeth pulled at the dentist. Or picking paper shreds out of the grass with a garbage grabber. (I've done that—it's no fun, believe me.) Maybe it feels like that for you now, but I hope to help you find ways to find words much less painfully. My name is Mara, and I graduated magna cum laude from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature, and a minor in Education. (read more)
...Through my education, training, and years of working in the publishing and PR industries, I have gained a thorough understanding of writing clearly and succinctly and for various needs and audiences, as well as media analysis, editing and proofreading. On top of that, I absolutely love to share ... (read more)
...When she came to my work to tell me she got accepted, we shared tears of joy, and I followed her journey on social media. Knowing that I can make dreams a reality inspires me to work on myself and "tutor" myself. I would love to teach, hear from, and watch YOU excel. (read more)
...Paul, MN on the Dean's list in 2018 with a BA in English with an emphasis on literature! My particular study was on 18th and 19th-century English women authors like Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf. I have also studied Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. (read more)
...I love mentoring students in how to break out of a fixed mindset and/or perfectionistic tendencies. I can also tutor high school and college students in psychology. Finally, I enjoy working with elementary and middle school students who would like to expand their vocabulary and spelling skills through learning how the English writing system actually works. (read more)