About Amanda

Voice Development • College Essays • Academic Confidence Educator for more than 20 years. College writing instructor. Editor. Guiding belief: Every student has a story-and they learn best when they feel seen. This mentorship supports teens rebuilding confidence, structure, and voice through writing. A particular area of focus is on those students navigating school transitions, anxiety, neurodivergence, or feeling out of place in traditional classrooms. Support may include: • memoir + creative writing • academic writing foundations • structured revision + feedback • college essay development (commonly 4-6 sessions) • rebuilding momentum after school disruption Grounded in college-level writing instruction and years of secondary classroom experience, this mentorship offers a calm, consistent academic space. Students produce a digital writing portfolio that reflects their developing voice. Consultation. A Zoom meeting to clarify goals and ensure alignment.