Why should you consider picking me to be your writing coach?

Do you need a writing coach to help you through a scene? A chapter? Or to start learning how to self-edit better? Here's your chance to work with Jenna O'Malley, your Soul Writer, as your one-on-one writing coach! For an hourly rate, I am at your disposal to work on a project of your picking through a shared screen in Google Meet. What makes me qualified to help you on your bardic journey?

 

For my traditional training and education, I graduated from Frostburg State University with a bachelor's in English (transatlantic literature and linguistics) and theater (stage management/directing) (2011), and I gained my master's in education (secondary and special education) from there a year later. I’ve been teaching English/Language Arts, English for Language Learners, creative writing, Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition, and more since 2012 with certifications/full-time contractual experiences in five states (USA) and internationally (Japan, China, Brazil, France). Furthermore, I’ve been a certified writing tutor through the College Language and Reading Association (CRLA) since 2009.

 

Once I started teaching, I became certified to work with readers and writers who have dyslexia and dysgraphia through Orton-Gillingham's methods. I've also been the teacher of record who ran the creative writing program at every school where I've taught. Additionally, I continue to work with writers of all ages, including teenagers and older persons who have experienced traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and other life-altering health events.

 

As a person with mental health disabilities myself, I guide others through decluttering their writing processes and writing lives. Sharing a love of writing is my passion, and opening people to this endless mode of expression is one of my largest, lifelong goals.

 

I hope to hear from you soon, and I cannot wait to travel with you on your creative quest!