"Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA, earning honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers, both formally and informally, since high school; I have tutored English with the National Honor Society, served as a TA for literature classes, and founded multiple creative writing groups. In these roles, I have worked one-on-one with students to analyze prose and poetry, plan and polish essays, prepare for tests, and workshop creative projects.

I have three years of volunteer experience and one year of professional experience tutoring AP Literature, AP Language and Composition, SAT English, textual analysis, and creative writing, and have provided extensive proofreading services. I aim to help students understand the building blocks of the English language, not just memorize test questions, and develop skills with broad, ongoing applications. I firmly believe that a solid comprehension of grammar is the foundation for both effective reading and beautiful writing, so I have practiced methods of making it intuitive and approachable. A typical session will include the use of practice problems or writing samples to identify and address problem areas. I strive to provide conversational sessions that help students feel comfortable with difficult readings, passionate about their writing, and confident going into tests.

During my academic career, I scored 5s on several AP exams, including AP Literature and AP Language and Composition. I also scored 1520 on the SAT, earning a National Merit Scholarship and becoming a Connecticut Governor’s Scholar Award semifinalist. I was on the Dean’s List for all eight semesters in college and carried a 3.9 GPA. I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have multiple publications. Since graduating, I have been working as my town’s deputy clerk.

Please feel free to message with any questions. I look forward to working with you!" less...