Endorsements

College Essay Support

Ellen helps students elaborate on their own ideas to create strong and memorable writing pieces while ensuring that the student’s voice comes through loud and strong. Ellen strikes a good balance between constructive feedback and listening. --Liz Murphy, Liz Murphy College Advising

Ellen was a wonderful instructor. She was excellent at high-level suggestions and asked guiding questions to help me understand what I wanted to say. In addition, her copy editing experience shines through in her ability to pinpoint and resolve awkward phrases, I highly recommend Ellen!--Patrick Wang, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon University

Creative Writing Instruction

In her teaching, Ellen provides mature instruction and mentorship to workshop participants. Her teaching materials demonstrate inventive, theme-based, and personalized instruction. I highly recommend Ellen.--Amy Sage Webb, Professor of Creative Writing, ESU

English Instruction

Ellen has worked with 7th-12th grade students who have a wide variety of skill levels and confidence levels and not only successfully elevated their understanding and knowledge of literature and the written language, but has succeeded in creating interest in a subject that can be difficult for many students. --Dawn McGee, MSS Preparatory School

Ellen has a depth of knowledge of English that enables students to understand writing, and more importantly, her love of English literature is inspiring for her students. She has an empathetic heart and an outstanding ability to work with a range of students. I highly recommend Ellen.--Jamie Weintraub, Director, Main Street Scholars

Tendril

Creative Writing