Purple Pen Essay Coaching

02/21/2022

For President’s Day Weekend, I visited the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas. As collective place of mourning, I appreciated the careful language used to take the emotional temperature of the US at the time of the tragedy. I also appreciate the academic approach and transparency they shared with the public regarding the investigative process. Check out my of the museum language in my story.

01/31/2022

In 2022, I resolved to read every night before bed. It’s been a nice way to put away the day and I’m finishing more books than I had in the past. These are my books I finished in January. Reviews of each title in my story.

08/06/2021

Calling all aspiring Miss Frizzles. One of my super creative students makes the best quirky earring and necklaces Level up that teacher look! Check out her Etsy store and support young artists.

07/22/2021

Here are some practical resume tips for students and professionals alike. I guess I need to update my LinkedIn profile…

Career coach and former recruiter Gail Tolstoi-Miller has seen thousands of resumes; here’s what you can do to make yours stand out — in a good way.

07/21/2021

Am I going to watch this documentary about a cat filter? Yes Is it odd that enough people would be interested in the story behind a viral clip? Also yes
This is 2021.

07/20/2021

Class of 2022, College Admissions Essay Camp 2.0 is starting soon. PM me to save your spot!

07/20/2021

Class of 2022, do you already have a college admissions essay draft?
July 21-23 book a one-hour revision session for $40 an hour! PM me for sign up.

06/25/2021

Follow my story for examples of writing and analysis in the wild.

06/23/2021

Don’t you just love situational irony 🧟‍♂️💜💜💜

06/19/2021

Happy Juneteenth! If you haven’t read Their Eyes We’re Watching God, add it to your TBR list. It is set in an all black community in Florida, one generation removed from slavery. It gives a rare insight into black community’s values, self governance, Caribbean influences, and independence in the early 1900’s. It’s also a love story, a coming of age novel and a celebration of female empowerment. It’s one of my all-time favorite novels. The dialogue- dialect. The narration- practically poetry. Not to mention, the newest cover is gorgeous! 💜📚