Comer Maddie

Research, College Essay, English, Personal Statement Teacher

Lessons & Services Offered

Hi, I'm Maddie! I am a native English speaker with an MLIS (Simmons University, 4.0 GPA) and a BA in Classical Studies & Philosophy (Connecticut College, Summa Cum Laude). I have taught and coached in Athens for several years, including as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant and Writing Specialist at a private institution.

I offer:

English & ESL — conversation, fluency, and grammar (TESOL certified)
Application writing — college essays, personal statements, motivation letters, CVs & cover letters
Academic writing — research papers, editing, and proofreading
Study & research skills — source evaluation, academic research methods, citations
AI literacy — practical, critical use of tools like ChatGPT and Claude

I am patient, thorough, and experienced with students from elementary school through university and beyond. I am available in person in select areas of Athens or online.

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Most tutors can help with grammar or structure. I bring something different: formal training in identifying exactly where an argument breaks down and why. My background in Philosophy and Classics means I don't just fix sentences, I strengthen the logic underneath them - the skill that matters most in essays, personal statements, and research papers, where readers are really evaluating how you think.

I have worked on both sides of the process - as a Fulbright English teaching fellow and a writing specialist in international schools - coaching students through everything from ESL fundamentals to college applications and extended essays, so I know what graders and admissions readers actually look for. My MLIS adds a research and fact-verification background most writing tutors do not have.

My approach is individualized rather than one-size-fits-all: I start by understanding how each student thinks and where they get stuck, then build lessons around that, with clear, honest feedback at every step. I hold every document I help produce to a high bar - it needs to be accurate, well-argued, and something you can defend yourself confidently.

I patient, direct, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in getting it right.