Laura S.
Private tutor in Brooklyn, NY
Education
MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Columbia University BS in Technical Journalism and Communications from Colorado State University, minors in English and Spanish
Experience
5 years tutoring experience 1 year SAT tutoring experience I am passionate about all facets of writing and literature. I believe writing is thinking and that everyone--from a pre-school age to a senior--can improve their thinking through the act of clear, conscientious writing and reading. My aspiration is to pass on my love of language to everyone I teach. My bylines have appeared in The Believer, The Guardian, The Observer, The Rocky Mountain Oil Journal, 303 Magazine, Vitamin W and American Contemporary Artist. I'm also working on a book proposal with an agent in hopes of selling my first book. Additionally, I have extensive pedagogy training from Columbia under the tutelage of master pedagog Alan Ziegler and believe the most important skill I can pass on to anyone is momentum. At Columbia, I was the managing editor of Columbia: A Journal of Literature & Art, as well as the Assistant Director for Columbia Artist and Teachers. I was the editor in chief of 303 Magazine for six years and the associate editor of the Rocky Mountain Oil Journal for two. My freelance clients include NYLON, Herbal Essence, Mingle Cosmetics, Mansome Skincare, Honeypot, Bodylab, Fresh'n, The Clinic, and more.
Availability
Weekdays in the morning, Weekdays in the afternoon, Tues/Thurs in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I play soccer, attend many concerts, read and write, listen to podcasts (blog about my listening, too), spend time with family and friends, have a strong interest in fine dining, riding my bicycle, going for long runs, visiting the shore and comedy.
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