CONSULTANTS
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Tim’m T. West
Founder & Principal Consultant
With nearly three decades of experience as a writing instructor and editor under his belt, in college-based and online settings,Professor Tim’m West wanted to offer an individualized writing consultation service not available with current online writing centers or one-time consultations at Writing Centers.
MyWritingProfessor.com offers a personal touch you can afford. Educated at Duke University, The New School for Social Research, and Stanford University, Tim’m has a long history of successful writing consultation in academic settings, specifically in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Because his professional experiences have always paralleled work in the non-profit sector, he also has a broad range of experiences in the areas of non-profit program development, college admissions, grant writing, curriculum development, and manuscript editing. Additionally, he has been both a copy and content editor for several creative manuscripts– helping writers not only refine their projects grammatically, but conceptualize them more clearly. From his work as co-professor of Writing Pedagogy and consultant at the Eugene Lang College Writing Center, to faculty positions in Northern California, or work as Adjunct Professor in English, Humanities, and Philosophy at Houston Community College, Tim’m’s approach to writing is about meeting clients where they are, finding realistic ways to improve the quality of writing given varied skill sets, and maximizing client potential. His objective is not simply to help you through a single assignment or project, but leave you with something that will enable your independence as a student, writer, or professional.
From his work as co-professor of Writing Pedagogy and consultant at the Eugene Lang College Writing Center, to faculty positions in Northern California, or work as Adjunct Professor in English, Humanities, and Philosophy at Houston Community College, Tim’m’s approach to writing is about meeting clients where they are, finding realistic ways to improve the quality of writing given varied skill sets, and maximizing client potential. His objective is not simply to help you through a single assignment or project, but leave you with something that will enable your independence as a student, writer, or professional.
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Given Tim'm's other professional pursuits, he increasingly serves in an advisory role to a growing number of consultants and content experts that he has mentored over many years. He strongly believes that both primary work as an Executive Director for a Civil and Human Rights organization, and as a creative who continues to produce music, books, and a podcast, informs his success as a consultant.
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Education
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Duke University, Durham, NC, 1994 B.A.
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The New School for Social Research, New York, NY, 1998 M.A.
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Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 2002 M.A.
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Academic Services, Non-Profit Support Services, Creative Writing & Manuscripts, Website and Social Media Support (Innovation Generation)
Professor Lia
Editor and Writing Consultant
Lia is a life-long writer with years of eclectic yet well-rounded experience in the literary arts, content and copy editing, layout and publishing. As a graduate of the Oakland School for the Arts’ Literary Arts department, Lia has worked as a peer instructor across the genres of poetry, fiction, journalism, and literary analysis – developing student talent across a diversity of skill-sets and backgrounds. She has served on the Youth Speaks advisory board, providing pedagogical recommendations for youth-centered creative writing workshops, and the Best American Series Nonrequired Reading selection committee, curating an anthology in collaboration with acclaimed author Dave Eggers.
Her work as an eagle-eyed editor can be found in the bibliography of Lisa Margonelli’s Oil on the Brain and throughout a variety of nonprofit sector communication materials (newsletters, websites, research memos, policy documents, fundraising appeals, etc.). Holding a BA in Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley, Lia specializes in executing the well-argued social science research paper. She is a great resource for undergraduates seeking to craft a compelling thesis, wrapped in impeccably cited, persuasive evidence and potent prose!
Education
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Certificate in Professional Editing, UC Berkeley Extension, 2021
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University of California Berkeley, 2010 B.A
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Academic Services (College Essays), Non-Profit Support Services, Creative Writing & Manuscripts
Geoff Evans
Web and Graphic Designer
With over 15 years of experience developing brands, marketing businesses, and creating websites for over 100 unique clients, Geoff has provided web design services for MyWritingProfessor for nearly a decade, assisting student projects such as Stop Authoritarinism, Ballers 4 Ed Reform, Olympic Advocacy, and Responsive Psychology.
He has also worked with National Pan-Hellenic-Greek-lettered organizations, University officials, and small businesses. Geoffrey also offered his services to the Tallahassee NAACP, #BlackLivesMatter, and the Trayvon Martin Foundation. Geoffrey is an Alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU) and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Education
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Miami-Dade College, North Campus, AA in Mass Communication (2012)
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Florida A&M University, B.S in Graphic Design (2016)
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Digital, Web, and Social Media Graphics Support
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Special Projects Support
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Writing and General Content Assistance
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College Admissions
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Scholarship Assistance​
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Personal Statement Editing
Nigel Sapp
Writing Consultant
In an increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, Nigel Sapp didn’t only do well, he excelled. While ultimately deciding to attend Duke University on a full-ride merit scholarship, he was accepted by the following universities:
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Stanford University
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Harvard University
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University of Virginia
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University of Notre Dame
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University of California, Los Angeles
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University of California, Berkeley
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Yale University
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Princeton University
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University of Pennsylvania
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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Washington University in St. Louis.
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Howard University
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Duke University
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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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University of Texas-Austin
In addition to being told by several admissions officers about the quality of his writing, Nigel himself believes that his essays were the cornerstone of his applications. As such, he is committed to helping students refine both their Common Application and supplemental essays to the best of his ability. Meet with Nigel regarding essay strategy and feedback or to discuss the college admissions process more broadly.
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​Nigel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University in 2022 with a B.A in Visual Media Studies and a minor in Visual Arts.
Education
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Duke University, 2022, B.A Visual Media Studies
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Mary Livingston
Consultant/Financial Advisor
With a background of over forty years in the hospitality industry, Mary Livingston is an accounting professional with a wealth of technical and operational experience. In a long career with two prestigious hotel companies, she spent her most recent tenure of twenty-six years with Caesars Entertainment. Beginning in a clerical position while a young mother, Mary impressively earned advancements through a variety of positions at hotel properties. Once casinos became part of the operations, several progressions led to a key management spot in the corporate offices of Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mrs. Livingston’s experience includes guiding the management of up to thirty-two properties under the Caesars umbrella, supervising up to twenty-one employees in doing so. Her supervision exceeded the typical managerial rigors of identifying candidates for hiring through training and developing her employees’ skills. Elevating personnel into supervisory roles under her direction with a focus on improving their business acumen contributed to both the team’s and the individual’s success. A part of many teams of large-property openings, quick and innovative thinking has always made Mary a valuable key in the creation of new policies and procedures to assist the growth of operations. Her uncanny ability to work across common departmental lines is a talent not found in what an operation usually may expect of its accounting professional.
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Nicole Young-Turner
Consultant
Nicole Young-Turner is an educator, author, and content developer offering a wealth of experience in creative, academic, and professional writing and editing. Nicole is an honors graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she served as Editor-In-Chief of the Hueman Press and received the President’s Undergraduate Research Award for a groundbreaking ethnographic study. During her leadership at Teach For America, Nicole designed specialized curricula and professional development experiences, crafted strategic project plans, managed national branding and marketing campaigns, and accelerated candidate success through resume and application support.
As a consultant, Nicole brings an array of expertise to help you harness the power of your unique voice, elevate your communication skills, and develop your project from inception to realization. Nicole’s services include, but are not limited to Educational Tools (curriculum design, lesson planning, assessments) | Branding and PR Tools (Bios, Press Kits, Social Media, Blogging) | Website Content Development and Editing | Academic Writing (Essays, Research Papers, Articles, Coursework Support) | Application Tools
Education
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Human Resources Management Certificate, Cornell, 2019
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Georgia Tech, Atlanta, B.A, 2011
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Professional Services (Resume and Cover Letter Specialist), Academic Services, Non-Profit Support Services,