Private Reading and Writing Lessons & Coaches in Montvale, NJ

As a writer who has written books and screenplays and copywriting skills, I'm equipped to help almost any type of writing better convey what your story, message or argument. My focus will be to unleash your personal writing style. Together we will look at your work, critique it honestly, and then develop it into something you'll be immensely proud of. I believe that education should be fun and tailored to your interests. So I can promise we will have a good time.

I am an experienced Reading, Writing, and ESL tutor with 13+ years teaching students from early childhood through adulthood. I hold a B.A. in English with a minor in Education and an MFA in Poetry. I specialize in reading comprehension, expository and creative writing, ESL, and poetry. As a published writer, I use a student-centered approach that adapts to different learning styles, encourages creativity, builds confidence, and creates a lasting love of learning.

"Teacher Michelle helped my child go from failing her ELA class, to passing with a B! Sarah was behind in school due to her slow reading speed and was always getting questions wrong in comprehension homework and class work. Teacher Michelle worked closely with Sarah, finding why she was reading slowly, and made a personalized strategy to help her. She was friendly and my child really enjoyed working with her!

I am an experienced writer and reading teacher from NYC who is interested in using your personal strengths to create specific, personal writing, and sharp text analysis skills. If you want to see your writing become something entirely your own, and your reading comprehension soar to the next level, let’s work together!

I'm a writer and mentor, passionate about helping writers to discover their core creative process through the Authentic Voice Framework. I combine creative writing with self discovery to help you understand what inspires you, by uncovering your unique style and building your self confidence. Whether you are starting out or refining your work, Ill help you create from a space that feels true to who you are.

Making a career out of writing what I'm passionate allows me to find the possibility in every story, every narrative, and every essay. There is a way to find out what you really want to say despite any and every prompt. I want to find out what makes you curious and how to apply that to your work, life, and craft.