Hi, I’m Michaela!

Writing has been a lifelong passion that I have been lucky to share with many students of all ages. Currently, I work with writers to develop pieces that they are proud of while simultaneously lowering the pressure of the process.

Writers under my tutelage have won numerous competitions and awards such as YoungArts, NYTimes Short Memoir competition, NYTimes Learning Network Contest, as well as acceptance into various summer residences. They have also won the most prestigious regional and national recognition at the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards including Gold Key Senior Portfolio, American Voices, New York Life Award, and more. I have received the “Teacher Excellence” award from Scholastic since 2016 as well as  for my writers’ national recognition. 

It has been my joy to help writers find their voice. Let me help you find yours.

My Approach

My mission is to connect writers of all ages and identities with their own imaginative and creative capacities, and with other writers. I work with writers to identify their individual writing goals, to develop and fine-tune their written work, to expand their literary engagement, and to hone their critical thinking skills. Everyone has a unique story to tell, and I am dedicated to providing a supportive environment where writers can explore their imagination, express themselves freely, and transform their ideas and experiences into impactful narratives and stories. Writing is not an entirely solitary act. We write for, about, and in response to, our communities. Writers will find their creativity and confidence and opportunities for community through comprehensive workshops and personalized mentorship.

Everyone can write. Everyone has potential — let’s find it together.

My Services

  • College Essay and High School Applications

  • In-person and Online Private Sessions and Writing Workshops

  • Senior Portfolio and Submission Preparation

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What Clients Are Saying

  • Michaela's careful yet curious attention has motivated my daughter to make her writing as strong and fully developed and imagined as possible. At the same time, Michaela has never lost sight of a deep respect for a young person's autonomy in their vision, ambition and creation...

    Elizabeth Treadwell, Parent

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  • Michaela has a unique talent and personality that create a nonjudgmental space, allowing my daughter to believe in her own writing potential. Thanks to Michaela’s guidance, Nell has written numerous essays, poems, and creative pieces over the years, with her most recent essay earning her a Gold Key recognition from Scholastic. Michaela is a gem, and I recommend her to many of my friends who have kids interested in writing.

    Marge, Parent

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  • She challenges you to understand that your work is a process before it becomes a finished product. Her humor and kindness make her an absolute joy to write with!

    Adiyah P., Student

    Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Gold Key winner for Senior Portfolio

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  • Michaela is the absolute best instructor I've ever had and I wouldn't be the writer I am today without her. She is sweet, funny, and so supportive. Her feedback and constructive criticisms always help me see things differently and enrich my writing. She's just the best instructor on the planet :)

    Aashvi, Student
    Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key and Honorable Mention Winner

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  • It always felt like she deeply cared about my writing and took it more seriously than many adults take kids’ or teens’ writing, which in turn made me feel like it was important too.

    Gemma, Student

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FAQ

  • First things first, don't be nervous! No matter the genre, application, or competition we will first work together to set goals and find the approach that best fits your needs!

  • I teach nonfiction, all forms of poetry, all fiction– flash, speculative, and short story, as well as novel writing, college essay, submission prep, copy-editing, and more! I am happy to support all writers' needs.

  • Private sessions often 1/hr long and focus exclusively on specific needs of your writer. These sessions can range from poetry, submission prep, college applications, to name a few. Workshops are 1.5/hrs long and help to develop pieces over time within a community of writers and peers.

  • I have worked with writers as young as seven years old through adulthood. Whether you are a parent looking to strengthen your child’s literacy andcritical thinking skills, a teen applying to college; or an adult looking for graduate school support, copyediting or peer review, I am able to help you achieve your potential.

  • I help support writers both in-person and online. If you’d like to schedule a workshop for your writer and their friends, or a private session, please reach out to me here.

  • Yes! If you’re a parent, PTA, or school head interested in supplementing Creative Writing into a classroom or offering it as an extracurricular, please reach out to me for more information.