About Me

I'm an award-winning writer with a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a certificate from CMU’s Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence. I have taught college and high school for over 10 years, in the classroom,  as a private instructor, and with the Playwrights' Center. I also offer editing and proofreading services to select clients. I am passionate about meeting students where they are in order to help them get where they want to go!

Proven Results

Students often come to tutoring looking for concrete outcomes. My SAT students have raised their scores over 150 points, and GRE students report increases up to 15 points. I have helped students earn scores of 5 on AP Literature & Language tests, and raised English scores into the "A" range. I love to help students write admissions essays that showcase their unique qualifications while making a strong emotional impact. My essay students have been admitted to Cambridge, MIT, the US Navy Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), and top US medical schools.

Personalized Approach

I always treat students as individuals, identifying challenge areas and generating unique lesson plans to target learning goals together. I believe in helping students find their own answers, and always translate specific tasks into generalizable skills. From middle schoolers to corporate executives, my students consistently report increased confidence after working with me. I want to help students thrive well beyond the classroom.

Subjects & Services

Personal Essay

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Whether you're applying to your dream college, developing a thesis, or trying to master the basics, I offer personalized guidance to make writing approachable. I help students understand what makes their writing effective and how to practically apply tools like emphasis, structure, and logical relationships to consistently achieve that goal. I love working with students to perfect specific writing samples as well as developing longer-term relationships with students to boost their writing abilities and confidence.

Developmental Editing & Proofreading

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I have assisted in the development of numerous plays and screenplays and been the primary developmental editor on several published manuscripts, including a book of poetry and several pedagogical resources for educators. Developmental edits include proofreading (grammar, syntax, punctuation) and guidance on structure, clarity, and overall content. My services are adaptable to your project, and can also include fact-checking and light formatting improvements. Hire me to edit your documents or to coach you in becoming a better editor yourself!

English Writing & Literature

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Students from middle school through college-aged learners work with me to improve critical reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. All English and reading lessons are personalized, with curricula designed to continue to challenge students as their skills grow. I prioritize helping students develop critical thinking skills, reading a diverse range of texts to maximize engagement and help them discover tools that can boost their writing. I have experience preparing students for the AP English Language and AP Literature exams and state-level English exams like the STARR.

Playwriting & Screenwriting, Creative Writing

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As a professional writer, I specialize in helping students find their unique voice and develop tools to tell their stories more effectively. I teach playwriting, screenwriting, and fiction writing to students up to the post-graduate / pre-professional level, offering everything from introductory courses to advanced coaching to help already-experienced writers sharpen their storytelling toolset. Through practice and targeted feedback, students will discover what makes their writing effective and develop a creative practice that they can sustain long after our work together concludes.

GRE, SAT & ACT Verbal Reasoning & Analytic Writing

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I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing, and I want to help you do the same! Students will work with me to learn and apply dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. We will improve core skills and identify best-fit strategies to help you manage time and GRE-specific question types, optimizing your score.

Testimonials

Personal Essay Support

Before meeting with Brandy, I was completely overwhelmed by the prospect of writing a personal statement and I had no clue where to begin. Brandy started by sending me a list of brainstorming questions which were helpful to get ideas flowing. During our 5 sessions, we were productive and crafted a polished personal statement that I was proud of. She provided honest feedback and reassurance which made me a much more confident writer. She was very open with me and I always felt comfortable expressing my ideas. Brandy knows what law schools are looking for in a personal statement. Thanks in large part to Brandy’s support and insight, I was accepted to my top choice program. I remain grateful for her patience and expertise and I can’t thank her enough.

Jack G, Law Student

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