1st lesson free
Mary Louise
- Rate US$60
- Response 1h
US$60/hr
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1st lesson free
- Creative Writing
- Poetry
- Oratory
- Handwritten text
Writer & Storyteller | English & Writing Tutor for Creative Writing, Poetry, Public Speaking, & Confidence in Young Learners
- Creative Writing
- Poetry
- Oratory
- Handwritten text
Lesson location
About Mary Louise
I'm a writer, storyteller, and educator who has spent more than 20 years working with young people, and I still believe there's nothing more exciting than watching a child realize they have something worth saying.
My background is in theater, English, and storytelling. I founded and ran a learner-driven microschool on Florida's Emerald Coast, and spent more than six years in the Acton Academy network as a Founding Guide, Lead Guide, and school operator. Along the way, I co-created Junior Emerald Coast Storytellers, a program where young people wrote and performed their own stories, and helped launch a Children's Business Fair where kids brought their ideas to life in front of real audiences.
As a writer and memoirist, I know firsthand how vulnerable and powerful it can be to put your words out into the world. I bring that understanding to every lesson, creating a space where students feel safe to try, take risks, and grow.
I'm now home in the Texas Hill Country, and I'm excited to work with families here and online.
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About the lesson
- Compulsory School
- Secondary School
- Higher Education
- +5
levels :
Compulsory School
Secondary School
Higher Education
Adult Education
Master
Doctorate
MBA
Pre-School
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Through my lessons, students grow into confident, capable communicators while discovering the joy of language and their own unique voice.
I offer personalized instruction in English, creative writing, poetry, public speaking, grammar, composition, and handwriting. Lessons can support schoolwork and academic goals, or become a creative space for students who want to write, speak, imagine, and express themselves more freely.
I’m a writer and storyteller with a background in theatre and English, and I’ve spent more than 20 years working with young people. I’ve founded a learner-driven school and a youth storytelling program, and I bring that same curiosity, creativity, and learner-centered approach to tutoring.
I meet each student where they are and build from their interests, strengths, and goals. My lessons are encouraging, thoughtful, and engaging rather than worksheet-heavy.
Depending on the student, we might write a story or poem, strengthen an essay, practice a presentation, explore a piece of literature, develop vocabulary and grammar, work on handwriting, or find a more confident way to communicate an idea.
I believe good teaching is not just about getting the right answer. It’s about helping a young person think deeply, communicate clearly, and discover that they have something worth saying.
I teach students ages 8–18, both online and in person in the Dripping Springs area and surrounding communities.
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Rates
Rate
- US$60
Pack prices
- 5h: US$300
- 10h: US$600
free lessons
The first free lesson with Mary Louise will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- US$60/h
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