"I'm Susan!

I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key concepts across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences courses. I find it enormously rewarding to watch students grow in their thinking, learn techniques to improve their papers, and gain confidence in their understanding of a subject that initially may have been challenging. I provide expert help throughout the writing process, from initial research through final editing. With my support and guidance, your papers will be well-structured and make strong, grounded points. I've successfully worked with hundreds of students, particularly to improve writing skills, and have helped them flourish in an array of courses.

I also work with students on College and Grad School Application Essays, and the students I coach routinely get accepted to at least one of their top three choices. Additionally, I scored in the 99th percentile on both the SAT and the GRE and do test prep tutoring.

As a PhD candidate at University of Chicago, I taught courses at the College level for over 12 years in the areas of Buddhism, Asian Religions (including Hinduism; other Indian religions; Chinese religions: and World Religions), Cultural Studies, Philosophy, and Literature. As a tutor, I'm upbeat, patient, and remain intrigued by the subjects I teach. This keeps me attentive and versatile, so I can adapt my tutoring to each individual. I will do my utmost to tutor in a way that's useful for you, to improve not only your mastery of content and comfort with writing, but also to help you develop the abilities, habits, and confidence that will serve you throughout your years in school and after. I believe that all students can learn to write and express themselves more effectively, and that I have the skill and commitment to provide you with the guidance and insight to excel in your studies." less...