About me.
Hi, I'm Kathleen! I have a background in writing and editing and have had significant success in my own college and graduate school admissions cycles. I have also helped many others find success by teaching them how to better write about their life experiences. I view writing as both an art and a science and love teaching about both aspects of the writing process.
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I graduated with a master's degree from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. As a transfer student at Notre Dame, I went through the undergraduate application cycle twice, and then through the graduate application cycle once. I am an expert writer and editor and was the Senior Managing Editor of the Cornell Policy Review, one of the top student-run public policy journals in the nation during graduate school.
Although the college and graduate school application process is often a dreaded necessity, I try to bring joy to the process by looking at it as an opportunity for students to share their stories and unique experiences and perspectives. I also have extensive experience applying for scholarships and editing the scholarship applications of other students.
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My teaching and tutoring style consists of helping students think through the writing process, instead of just telling them what to do. I help them become good writers themselves, by teaching them time-tested and proven strategies, instead of only looking at how to fix their essays. I enjoy helping students through the brainstorming process by encouraging them to think about their stories and how to best portray those stories through writing.
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Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions or to further discuss my qualifications. I hope to start working with you or your child soon!
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