• The College Admissions Essay
• English AP Language, English AP Literature
• The New York Times Writing Contest
• Expository Writing/Thesis-Driven Arguments  
• Creative Writing 
• The Honors/IB Thesis
• General Research Techniques

Dr. Amanda (B.A. UCLA, PhD USC) teaches writing at the University of Southern California. On the side she tutors in various areas of writing, scores the AP Language and Composition exam,  and helps aspiring college students craft winning college admissions essays. Her clients have been admitted to USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, Penn State, Pepperdine, Boston College, LMU, Case Western, Reed College, and Baylor. 

In addition to tutoring in these areas, Dr. Amanda provides "boot camp" style tutoring for high school graduates getting ready to start college. This form of intensive support prepares students to meet the demands of college writing, thereby helping to protect their parents' investment in higher learning. 

Education
PhD in English Literature, University of Southern California
B.A. in English Literature, Magna Cum Laude, UCLA 

Honors, Awards, & Fellowships
Master Teacher Designee, Writing Program, University of Southern
California
Fellowship Nominee, Civil Society Fellowship
Merit Fellow, University of Southern California

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