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Experienced Writing Coach | Professional Harpist
Samantha H.

4.9 (88 ratings)

404 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $80
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Samantha H.'s Photo

Experienced Writing Coach | Professional Harpist
Experienced Writing Coach | Professional Harpist
Samantha H.

4.9 (88 ratings)

404 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (88 ratings)

404 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Samantha

Bio

Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep breath, and send me a message! I would love to work with you to overcome these obstacles and reach your goals.

My name is Samantha, and I am an educator, writer, and harpist living in North Carolina. I earned a BA in Music from an elite liberal arts college in Minnesota, where...

Writer's block keeping you from finishing your college application essay? Overwhelmed by grad school applications? Always wanted to play an instrument or learn music theory, but don't know where to start? Take a deep breath, and send me a message! I would love to work with you to overcome these obstacles and reach your goals.

My name is Samantha, and I am an educator, writer, and harpist living in North Carolina. I earned a BA in Music from an elite liberal arts college in Minnesota, where graduated with highest honors and won campus-wide awards in both writing and music. I also hold an MA in Musicology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. For 6 years, I taught, tutored, and advised students at UNC-Chapel Hill in topics ranging from music history to graduate school admissions. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, I saw how students of all ages struggled with the transition to remote learning, and I began tutoring privately to help meet the need for personalized, one-on-one support.

Writing coaching is my specialty. Most of the classes I've taught involved a substantial written component, so I have lots of experience guiding students through the writing process! I also volunteered with a program dedicated to helping students navigate the grad school admissions process, from taking the GRE to writing successful personal statements. Regardless of subject area, my teaching style is enthusiastic, student-centered, and compassionate.

While much of my experience has been with college students, I am also available to work with high school students, middle schoolers, adult learners, and highly-motivated elementary students. My areas of expertise include: college/grad school application essays, academic and creative writing, harp performance, music theory, American and European history, global education (including Fulbright), and general study skills.

I can't wait to meet you! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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Education

Macalester College
Music
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: To avoid undercutting other harp teachers in my area, I charge $80/hour for harp lessons. Cancel fees: 50% for cancellations with under 3 hours’ notice, 100% for no-shows with no prior communication.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/19/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Grammar, Study Skills, Vocabulary

English

ACT Reading, Grammar, Proofreading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

History

Music History,

Music History

I hold an MA in Musicology and am currently a PhD candidate at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. My areas of expertise include American folk music, "ecomusicology," and Western classical music. I have designed and taught a variety of college-level music classes, from music history surveys to specialized courses on Latinx/Latin American music and music and politics.
American History, European History

Homeschool

SAT Reading, Study Skills, Writing

Most Popular

Study Skills, Writing

Music

Harp,

Harp

I've been playing the harp professionally for more than 10 years. In addition to my music studies at Macalester College, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, and UNC-Chapel Hill, I received training at the Young Artists Harp Seminar, Southeast Harp Weekend, and the Isabelle Perrin Summer Harp Workshop. I have also taught college-level music theory, music history, and world music classes.
Music History,

Music History

I hold an MA in Musicology and am currently a PhD candidate at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. My areas of expertise include American folk music, "ecomusicology," and Western classical music. I have designed and taught a variety of college-level music classes, from music history surveys to specialized courses on Latinx/Latin American music and music and politics.
Music Theory

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I am an experienced tutor with 8 years' experience helping high school and college students make the most of their education, from mastering study skills to applying for college and graduate/professional schools. As a grad student, I volunteered with my university's Pre-Graduate Education Advising Program, where I coached undergrads through every step of the graduate school admissions process. I also conducted one-on-one global advising sessions at the Center for Global Initiatives to help students achieve their dreams of traveling, studying, or working internationally.
Study Skills

Special Needs

Study Skills

Summer

Study Skills, Writing

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I am an experienced tutor with 8 years' experience helping high school and college students make the most of their education, from mastering study skills to applying for college and graduate/professional schools. As a grad student, I volunteered with my university's Pre-Graduate Education Advising Program, where I coached undergrads through every step of the graduate school admissions process. I also conducted one-on-one global advising sessions at the Center for Global Initiatives to help students achieve their dreams of traveling, studying, or working internationally.
ACT Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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An able guide for writing

Samantha was amazing! Invaluable! My daughter was in desperate need for adding more personal content and pulling together some loose strings for her college essay. She was struggling. In one session, Samantha guided her in making the needed changes. She asked my daughter key questions, that allowed my daughter to edit her piece, and feel ownership over it. We are both so happy with her essay and SO happy we found Samantha! She is intelligent, kind, and is able to get the job done! I highly recommend her!

Michele, 1 lesson with Samantha

Great Tutor

Samantha is currently helping me with my personal statements for my applications to graduate programs. She's helped me figure out what topics to focus on, come up with more information on those topics, and really get the "creative juices" flowing. I have an appointment with her next weekend to trim up what I've written so far. She's easy to understand, and very friendly!

Hannah, 3 lessons with Samantha

Helped overcome college application stagnation

Samantha was a great guide and help through the college application and essay writing process. She reviewed all essays and the common app and gave great feedback and suggestions about how to make it stronger and coherent. She had great communication and was easy to work with. It was great working with her.

Sara , 7 lessons with Samantha

Graduate School Personal Statement

Samantha came prepared with questions to help elicit clarity in my writing. After I my essay aloud, which she made sure I felt comfortable doing, we reviewed the essay paragraph-by-paragraph. I recommend her to anyone seeking assistance with admissions materials!

Cecilia, 1 lesson with Samantha

Great Teacher!

Super sweet and helped me process what I was wanting to write about! She is super understanding and I felt so comfortable talking with her.

Rebecca, 6 lessons with Samantha

Excellent tutor

Samantha has worked with my son several times during the college application process. She has been patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help during the college process!

Jacob, 11 lessons with Samantha

Knowledgeble and patient tutor

We are very thankful to Samantha for tutoring my daughter to harness her LA skills. The key content review process and read/write strategies she has been instilling have already seem to bring a consistent progress with her LA grades. Samantha can quickly adapt to the current level/ needs of the students to help them hone their Language and Arts skills. Thanks for being an amazing tutor, Samantha!

Aparna, 64 lessons with Samantha

An amazing tutor for writing essays and college counseling

The easiest way to describe Samantha's help is by saying PERFECT! She helped us in everything, from navigating the commonapp and creating a college application process strategy, to writing essays and answering questions in the most effective way. Look no further, she is THAT good!

Elina, 14 lessons with Samantha

Helped my Son with College Essay

Samantha worked with my son to decide on the topic, brain storm, come up with an outline and to facilitate him with writing his college essay. She is very thorough, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.

Ash, 6 lessons with Samantha

Help with college applications

Samantha is doing a great job with my daughter Emily. She’s helping her remain organized with regard to completing work to meet the various college deadlines. She is also a thoughtful resource in helping her narrow down meaningful essay topics and refining drafts. I would recommend her for these purposes without reservation.

Susan, 13 lessons with Samantha
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