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Melissa Jones
Academic Coach and Writing Tutor
Hi!
I’m Melissa Jones
If you're here, then you probably know a middle school, high school, or college student who is bright and capable, but whose ideas don’t always come through in their writing.
Now, more than ever, writing well is essential to every student’s academic success.
For more than two decades, I have been involved in the process of helping others become strong and confident writers.
Whatever the challenge, I can help students achieve the best possible outcome and get their writing right!
A Career in Writing
Academic Credentials
I received a Master’s of Arts in English from Texas Woman’s University. My areas of expertise are literature and writing pedagogy.
I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Philosophy.
Teaching and Tutoring
I began teaching and tutoring in graduate school and continued doing so when I moved to Dallas to work at The Hockaday School.
I went on to serve as an associate professor of English for 13 years at Amberton University.
Writing and Editing
Between teaching for Hockaday and Amberton University, I took some time to work as a top editor at a national magazine, Cowboys & Indians.
I wrote, assigned, and edited articles on home, fashion, and travel, as well as book and music reviews.
Services
Writing
Boost your confidence in essay writing with my Great Essay Formula that gives you the tools you need to clarify your message, meaning, and tone.
English and Language Arts
Get ahead of the game at school with skills in literature, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar.
College Application Process
Bring your very best attributes and experiences forward as you craft polished and memorable college application essays and resumes that will leave a lasting impression.
Testimonials
More Academic Credentials
Texas Alternative Certification Program
Region 11 Program, 230 Training Hours
Exams passed: PPR EC-12 and TExES ELAR 7-12
English and Language Arts Teacher Coursework
- ESL
- Special Ed/Special Populations
- Dyslexia
- Differentiated Instruction
- Fundamentals of Teaching
- Virtual Teaching
- Digital Learning
- Classroom Management
- Educator Professionalism
- Lesson Planning
- Lesson Presentation
- Parent Conferencing
More Teaching and Tutoring
The Hockaday School
Instructor
English, History and Journalism
Courses
Sophomore and senior honors/AP English, 7th-grade English and history, upper school journalism, school newspaper sponsor
Private Tutor
Worked with grade 6-12 students in areas of English, history, grammar, study skills, organization, college essay prep
Administrator, Director of Publications
Worked with other administrators to develop alumnae magazine, school newsletter, all-school calendar and special promotional materials. Production included graphic design, photography, writing and editing articles.
Associate Professor, English and Communications
Amberton University
Courses: Composition and Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Effective Writing Skills, Business Writing, Technical Writing
Central Texas College
Courses: Composition Skills, Composition and Literature, Business Writing
Writing Centers
Co-created and managed the first writing centers at Texas Woman’s University and the Hockaday middle school, facilitating groups, classes and individual students on writing style, research skills, grammar, MLA and APA formats.
More Writing and Editing
Cowboys & Indians Magazine
Top editor in charge of editing and writing articles, assigning professional writers and photographers, maintaining editorial and entertainment calendars, organization of media and products for photo shoots, and book and music reviews.
Western & English Today Magazine
Managing editor in charge of data reserch and edits for yearly industry sourcebook, editing and writing articles, maintaining editorial calendar, organization of media and products for photo shoots, and management of all departments.
Freelance Writer
Writing articles and restaurant reviews on a freelance basis for Cowboys & Indians, Western & English Today,
D Magazine, and other online sites and publications.
