Writing & Education Mentorship

From high-stakes admissions to executive thought leadership, I help students and professionals master the art of the pen.

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Academic Excellence

  • Together, we can transform your personal history into a compelling narrative. I specialize in the UC Personal Insight Questions and the Common App, helping students find a unique voice that stands out to admissions officers.

  • A data-driven approach to the verbal and writing sections of the SAT, ACT, and ISEE. In both individual and group sessions, I focus on pattern recognition, time management, and vocabulary expansion.

  • As a high school English teacher for four years prior to returning to graduate school, I am an expert at critical analysis and essay composition for students in rigorous literature and composition courses. Together, we’ll develop a concrete writing practice that will set you up for long-term success in the arenas of words and thought.

Results-driven coaching for students navigating the competitive LA academic landscape. Areas of expertise include:

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Creative Writing Studio

Craft-based mentorship for aspiring authors and artists.

MFA Portfolio Development

As a Graduate Fellow at CalArts, I understand the nuance of the creative portfolio. Informed by Leslie Dick’s ‘Soft Talk’, I provide rigorous feedback on fiction, poetry, and cross-genre manuscripts for those applying to prestigious MFA programs.

Manuscript Consultation & Critique

I’m happy to provide feedback on short stories, essays, or novel chapters. This includes everything from deep-dive developmental editing, focusing on structure, pacing, and authorial voice, to final touch ups. Let’s crack your story!

Creative Writing Workshops

Intimate, personalized workshops for local Eagle Rock writers looking to generate new work and sharpen their technique in a supportive, professional environment.

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Professional Communication

High-impact writing for executives, entrepreneurs, and technical leaders.

I translate your industry expertise into high-engagement LinkedIn content. Having authored successful business articles for over a year, I help you build authority and articulate complex ideas clearly.

Executive Thought Leadership

Concise and user-focused documentation for complex products or internal processes. I bridge the gap between technical jargon and human readability.

Technical Writing & Documentation

One-on-one coaching for professionals looking to sharpen their public writing, internal memos, or high-stakes presentation scripts.

Communication Consulting

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  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Carrie Rich - CEO, The Global Good Fund

  • "Writes with the psychological depth of Guillermo del Toro."

    Muriel Leung - Author, How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster

  • "Without Jade, I'm not sure I would've gotten into my dream school."

    - Andy, Former student

My secret sauce…

My approach is rooted in a unique synthesis: the pedagogical structure of a classroom teacher, the narrative mastery of a CalArts-trained author, and the strategic precision of a technical writer. This allows me to see the connective tissue in writing that others miss.

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If you're interested in working with me, schedule a fifteen-minute consultation to discuss your goals and see if we’re a good fit.

Let’s work together!