I work privately with individuals of all ages and levels to help them achieve a diverse range of writing goals.
Strengthen and improve your writing for
• school assignments,
• college application essays,
• college aptitude/knowledge tests,
• college or graduate-level coursework,
• the workplace.
College Admissions Essay Support
I help guide high school seniors through idea generation, focus and organization for college admissions essays in an effort to bring out the student’s unique voice and writing style.
Contact me at ellen@ellenblumbarish.com for more information.
ESL Support
Writing Support for Non-Native English Speakers
I work with non-native English speaking students and professionals on academic and business-related writing on everything from cover letters and resumes to executive summaries, case briefs and academic papers.
Contact me at ellen@ellenblumbarish.com for more information.
We meet at your campus, kitchen or nearby coffee house, or work by phone and e-mail. To learn more about customizing a way to move your writing to the next stage, contact Ellen.
I am an educator who has taught writing at Northwestern University, Columbia College, Dominican University, North Park University, Elmhurst College and Oakton Community College.
I have presented writing workshops at Off Campus Writers Workshop and Writers Workspace. In 2007, a collection of my essays was published as “Views from the Home Office Window: On Motherhood, Family and Life” (read reviews here: http://www.ellenblumbarish.com/press.html) My articles have appeared in Newsweek, Self, the Chicago Tribune, North Shore magazine and my essays have been aired on WBEZ- Chicago Public Radio’s Eight-Forty-Eight program.
You can reach me at ellen@ellenblumbarish.com or (847) 207-7695.
Here's what Ellen's students had to say about working with me:
--"Ellen created an extraordinarily open, nonjudgmental environment where all of us felt respected and heard."
--"She has
a real knowledge and experience with the topic and a very effective way
of teaching and handling sensitive areas with grace and finesse."
--"Ellen is very knowledgeable and set a warm, supportive tone for the class and kept things interesting."
--"A warm and encouraging teacher."
--"She is
very personable, very well-read and presented material
for further reading [and provided] wonderful motivation to write."
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