Dr. Evan
Dissertation Coach & Professional Writing Mentor
I am a researcher and writer based in Seattle who is passionate about working with students on writing. I am the author of two academic books and over 70 publications. I completed my Masters and PhD at the University of Oxford, England, where I also taught and worked with undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students for five years. Originally from Seattle, I was a Robinson Center Early Entrance college student at the University of Washington (UW), was trained in non-directive writing tutoring at the former UW English Department Writing Center, and co-founded the ongoing UW writing group WriteAway!.
I work with students to:
o Apply for Master’s and PhD programs, including finalizing writing samples
o Complete Masters and PhD theses and dissertations
o Turn those Masters and PhD theses and dissertations into published academic articles and books
o Develop and finalize research grants and project proposals
o Bid for consultancies
o Apply for jobs (academic and otherwise), including interviewing and public speaking support
I have now worked as a tutor for over 14 years. I hold a nationally-recognized higher education teaching qualification from the UK Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), and a certificate from the University of Oxford’s Developing Learning and Teaching Programme. I also hold a Cambridge CELTA.
I believe writing is a special vehicle for communicating in and with the world, and that working on writing presents important opportunities for better understanding how we as individuals perceive, process, and share ourselves. I seek to work with students holistically based on a belief that helping students understand their own writing styles, strengths, and stresses is an important way to grow as writers and students.
Dissertation Coach
The PhD is a marathon of a degree, and its successful completion requires accountability, the right mindset, and in many cases: support. A dissertation coach like Dr. Evan can help make sure your methodology section is effectively organized or your literature review covers every area that it ought to. She will make sure you're presenting your ideas coherently and in a respectable academic tone. But she can also guide you through the hesitations and self-doubt inherent in any graduate degree and can give you the peace of mind of knowing that you're presenting the best version of yourself to the always competitive academic job market. Whether you're just choosing your topic or you've completed your defense and are ready to turn the dissertation into an article or book, Dr. Evan has the experience to guide you to the next step in your academic journey.
Professional Writing Mentor
Simply put, a professional writing mentor is a tutor for professionals and academics. If you're looking for a job, Dr. Evan can review your resume or CV and cover letter and can coach you through the interview process. If you're seeking fellowships, grants, or consultancies, she can help you through the writing and application process. She has consulting experience with a variety of organizations, including different agencies within the United Nations, the Skoll Foundation, and the World Bank, and she's an experienced grant writer who knows the ins and outs of that peculiar skill.