Zelda Thomas
Academic & College
Essay Coaching
I help students write with clarity and scholarly depth for school assignments and their college essays.
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"The most memorable essays often come from the quiet stories students almost dismiss as unimportant. I help them recognize the value in those moments and show how they truly stand out."
Hi, I'm Zelda Thomas, and I help students craft standout essays for English, History, and college applications. My approach is collaborative and supportive, grounded in the belief that strong writing develops through process and reflection. With thoughtful revision and guided feedback, we’ll shape your ideas into clear, confident, and compelling work—one draft at a time.
Expert Coaching to Help Students Write with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose—and Deliver Essays That Set Them Apart.

ABOUT ZELDA
Zelda studied English Education in the PhD and MA programs at Columbia University and pursued literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College. She focused on student-centered learning in her high school English classrooms at Blake in Minneapolis and Stamford High School in Connecticut, where she employed Exeter's Harkness method to foster critical thinking and discussion. She grew up on the East Coast and attended the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C.