Tutoring
College Application Essay Help
My goal is to make the college application process a learning experience–and sometimes even fun! I work with students to help them find their voice and really understand their audience. Students leave with excellent essays that they have written with my guidance. I want students to learn more about writing through this process so that they are stronger writers when they head to the college of their dreams.
Dissertation Editing and Support
Let me help you write your best dissertation. I have worked with doctoral candidates from many disciplines.
Résumė/Cover Letter/LinkedIn Help
I have worked with clients to refresh their application materials in order to reenter the workforce. I work hard to help applicants know how to tell their story and get that interview.
AP Exam Prep
I bring a unique perspective to AP prep as I was an AP grader for several years, so I know what graders are looking for in their essays. With a Ph.D. in English and years of teaching experience, I can work with students on their prep for these higher level English texts.
French Language Lessons
I am certified in the state of Pennsylvania as a French teacher. Our sessions will be infused with my passion for the language and culture. I have taught French one-on-one and in corporate settings as well as in secondary education classrooms. I have translated leases, technical documents, and short essays.
What people are saying…
My daughter went from straight A’s and high honors to failing due to a chronic illness. She is no longer able to attend school. She is also unable to work with the modifications given by the school. We were unsure how she would be able to reach her goal of graduating high school. This was her sophomore year.
We were put in touch with Colleen through a mutual friend. She was and continues to be able to help my daughter organize and work through her assignments. When my daughter is overwhelmed, Colleen is able to help her remain calm and work through her assignments. She is even helping my daughter with her college applications and essays. She has a way of making everything seem doable and now my daughter is intent on reaching her goal of graduating high school with her classmates and is already planning her grad party.
If not for Colleen, I’m not sure what we would’ve done. She listens to my daughter, understands her illness, works around it and is making sure her goals are achieved. We are beyond grateful and thankful for Colleen’s help over the past couple of years. She has become more than just my daughter’s tutor and mentor, she has become someone we truly trust and consider a friend.”