Services
I provide support to students of all ages in the NYC area—from middle school to post-collegiate and career—to build competence and nurture a sense of confidence as a writer and a reader.
My specialties include growing students’ writing and reading comprehension skills; developing scaffolded curricula to improve understanding of outlining, clarity, and flow; building study skills and positive planning behaviors; and assistance in structuring and editing college entrance essays.
Writing Enrichment Using Personally Tailored Curricula
Reading Comprehension Skill-Building
College Essay Coaching
Resume
I have extensive experience facilitating lasting growth in students of all ages in the NYC area. Since my move to NYC in 2013, I have combined my experience as an editor and educator with my love of the benefits of one-on-one teaching to develop a dynamic mentoring style that matches the needs of all students—and to meet the demands of NYC's rigorous academic and professional environments.
Experience
Writing and Reading Comprehension Instructor in the NYC Area
2013 to present
Freelance Editor
Commercial and academic
2009 to present
Adjunct Instructor
NYU
2013 to 2015
Features Editor
The Rumpus
2015 to present
Education
M.F.A. Creative Writing
NYU
Degree earned 2016
B.A. Rhetoric; B.A. Political Economy
UC Berkeley
Degrees earned 2008
Skill Sets & Languages
Essay Writing
Research Paper Planning, Organization, and Writing
Improved Professional Communication
Analytical Thinking
Executive Thinking
Reading Comprehnesion
English
French
American Literature, 18th century to present
European Literature, medieval to present
Latin American Literature, colonial to present
American History, 17th century to present
World Civilizations
Modern Political History
Government & Politics
Testimonials
“Professor Wood is definitely one of my favorite professors and I wish I could take her for Intermediate Fiction. She creates a very dynamic atmosphere to give and get feedback for our work. There are lots of readings but they’re very necessary. Also, she’s just a cool person and very talented.”
“Ms. Wood is the best. She’s kind and has a genuine interest in teaching, and is a great writer to boot. I’m sad that I won’t be able to take anymore classes with her (she is an MFA student) but if she does pursue academia, take my advice and take her class! Down to earth, fun, and caring. What more can you ask for?”
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