Writing Lessons in Westlake Village. Amazing Teachers.

I'm great with structure, word choice, meaning, and intention. I can help with every stage, from brainstorming and helping you organize your thoughts to proofreading and making it shine before you hand it in.

I've had a book published and have written for a multi-national newspaper. I also got A grades right up until I finished college with English and Creative Writing. My style of teaching is very relaxed and informal, I want students to feel they can be equals with me, and gain confidence and be proud of their work. I set homework but I also encourage students to get creative in their own time and to show initiative! The most rewarding thing is that with writing, you can nowadays find so many outlets for your work - the sky's the limit!

Lessons can involve looking at literature and different styles of writing, as well as finding something that sparks the imagination and interest. I work especially well with young teens and pre-teens, as well as those who are looking to further their writing skills.

Award-winning, professional author, specializing in novels, short stories, and personal essays. The ugly truth about writing is that it's hard work. No one starts out as a great writer. Sure, raw talent is helpful, but it only gets you so far. The good news is that writing is a craft that can be learned; the even better news is that an experienced teacher can save you an enormous amount of time and frustration on the road to mastering the craft. I tailor my lessons to fit your individual strengths and weaknesses as a writer; I always try to give you concrete, detailed advice, along with useful exercises to help you become the writer you want to be. Send me a note if you're interested, and we can see if we're a good match.

Need your paper or document edited? I'm here to help! Experienced editing university and business documents. I do not change the message, just the structures. Excellent spelling, grammar and "wordsmith". Let your message shine. We can work together so your skills develop or I can edit independently.

Lesson Planning for Distance Learning- For parents needing assistance with writing lesson plans, please let me know! I can work with you to come up with lesson ideas for Writing and English for your children during distance learning.

I have years of experience grading and reviewing papers. I thoroughly proofread for typographical errors, mistakes in grammar, style, and spelling. I am familiar with MLA writing style and footnoting. I can also teach others how to insert Headers and Footers.
*This does not include writing the papers for you.

I have an advanced degree in education and nearly 20 years of teaching and private tutoring experience.