Professor Shaw, Essay Coach
I'm a retired Engish professor helping college students brainstorm, plan, and draft successful essays across the curriculum from freshman through graduate levels.
From blank page to bold essays
A simple, supportive process designed to bring out your best writing
Share your draft
We start where you are -- with your essay prompt, any drafts you have, or a graded paper you want to revise.
Get expert feedback
We work together in a live session to strengthen your voice, sharpen your paper, and make every word count.
Submit with confidence
You walk away with a polished essay that sounds like you — and a clear sense of why it works.
How I can help
Choose the support that fits where you are in the process.
One-on-One Tutoring Sessions
Live 50-minute sessions where we brainstorm, draft, and revise together. I'll ask the right questions to prompt appropriate responses, then help you shape it into a successful paper ready for submission.
- 50-minute live session
- Personalized feedback
- Unlimited revisions during session
Essay Review
Already have a draft? I'll give you detailed written feedback on structure, voice, and impact — with specific suggestions you can act on immediately. $75
- Detailed written feedback
- Detailed suggestions for revision
- Turnaround within 48 hours
- One follow-up revision included
Need grammar help?
Don't let weak grammar ruin a good essay. Grammar tutoring is available. $50 per session.
Book early, especially around mid-term and final exam weeks.
(754) 249-9242
Call to discuss your options