About the Author I have been teaching Ian for almost two years. Over this time, it has been a privilege to witness his work ethic and growth as a writer. His essays have become more focused, he has a stronger foundation of grammar and academic conventions, and he chooses his words more effectively. Seeing students like Ian develop as writers (and thinkers) is what I love most about tutoring. Ian has worked hard to improve his writing, and I'm excited to see what he'll do next

An 8th Grader with a Passion for Writing I have been teaching Mahesa for over a year now, and I am immensely proud of what she has accomplished. Over this time, she has progressed in many areas of writing from conciseness to academic conventions. In fact, during the past year, Mahesa was placed on the honor roll. While she is writing beyond her grade level, she has not stopped challenging herself and is now publishing her writings on the web. Mahesa wrote this between the su