Mary Ellen O
With an education career spanning several decades, Mary Ellen has taught and tutored high school and college students in composition, research writing, rhetoric, literature, critical theory, and analysis. She specializes in college entrance essays, designing and leading writing courses and workshops for high school juniors, seniors, and postgraduate students. Her unique approach to engaging with composition, style, and grammar empowers students and fosters a deeper commitment to their writing.
By demystifying the concept of good writing through models, discussion, and constant practice, she aims to create autonomous and confident writers—a process that consistently surprises students with its effectiveness and results over time.
Mary Ellen's dedication to helping students and witnessing their growth inspires her to continue teaching through tutoring, enabling her to fulfill her lifelong mission of empowering others through education.
Other Subjects:
Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Writing & Composition, English Literature, English Language
COLLEGE:
M.A. Bowling Green State University
M.A. Trinity College, Dublin
M.A. University of Iowa
B.A. University of Southern Maine
Favorite Subject:
English
Favorite Study Skill:
Annotation
Favorite Book:
The Brothers Karamazov
