The Composition Coach

Transform Your Writing.
Master Your Voice.
Excel in Every Essay.

Expert writing instruction from a veteran English educator with 40+ years of classroom experience helping students develop the critical thinking and communication skills that serve them throughout their academic and professional lives.

The Challenge Most Students Face

Many students struggle to express their ideas clearly in writing—not because they lack intelligence or creativity, but because they haven't learned the thinking process that makes effective writing possible.

The difference isn't talent. It's method.

As a veteran English educator with over 40 years of classroom experience, I've helped many students discover that they already have valuable insights and ideas. They often just need guidance in organizing their thoughts and expressing them with clarity and confidence.

My approach goes beyond traditional tutoring.

I serve as an educational consultant, working in partnership with students to unlock their unique voice while providing them with proven structural tools that make their ideas shine.

How We Build Writing Excellence Together

A proven 3-step approach that develops lasting skills, not just completed assignments

Step 1: CONNECT

Free Consultation

We discuss your student's goals and challenges in a brief 15-minute conversation. No pressure—just understanding your student's needs and explaining how I can help.

Step 2: ASSESS & PLAN

Personalized Approach

I evaluate your student's current strengths and create a customized strategy tailored to their learning style and objectives. Every student is unique, and their writing instruction should be too.

Step 3: DEVELOP & SUCCEED

Build Lasting Skills

Through our sessions, students develop both immediate assignment success and sustainable writing capabilities. Focus on developing the thinking process that makes all future writing stronger.

What Makes Our Approach Different

Proven educational methodology that creates lasting results

Focus on Thinking Process

Rather than just fixing assignments, I teach the analytical thinking skills that make all writing more effective. Students learn to approach any writing challenge with confidence.

Strength-Based Learning

I build on what students already do well, helping them recognize and expand their existing capabilities while addressing areas for growth.

Professional Educator Expertise

With over 40 years of classroom experience, I bring proven educational methodology to every session.

Goal of Independence

My ultimate objective is student independence and confidence in future writing. Success means students can tackle new challenges on their own.

Choose the Support That Fits Your Needs

Comprehensive writing support from academic essays to college applications

Academic Writing Support

Quick Polish

Perfect for: Students with strong drafts needing focused refinement

Transform a good essay into an exceptional one through comprehensive draft analysis and targeted revision strategy.

  • Professional feedback and markup
  • Strategic improvement plan
  • 60-minute intensive session

Essay S.O.S.

Perfect for: Students facing urgent deadlines

Priority essay refinement with professional feedback delivered within 48 hours for time-sensitive assignments.

  • Rapid turnaround support
  • Focused refinement strategy
  • 60-minute priority session

Essay Excellence

Perfect for: Students starting an assignment or struggling with their approach

Complete essay development from initial concept to polished final draft through three focused sessions.

  • Topic development and planning
  • Draft coaching with real-time feedback
  • Comprehensive revision support

Writing Partnership

Perfect for: Students committed to ongoing writing skill development

Ongoing monthly writing support with four flexible sessions that adapt to each student's evolving needs.

  • Four flexible sessions monthly
  • Ongoing progress tracking
  • Priority scheduling

College Application Essay Services

Common Application Essay Package

Perfect for: Students crafting their main college application essay

Three-session journey to craft a compelling Common Application essay that showcases your unique voice to admissions officers.

  • Personal narrative development
  • Voice and authenticity coaching
  • Multiple revision rounds

Supplemental Essay Support

Perfect for: Students applying to multiple colleges

Focused support for school-specific supplemental essays that demonstrate genuine interest and fit with specific colleges.

  • Per-essay flexible approach
  • College research and targeting
  • Authentic voice development

Student & Parent Success Stories

Real results from students who developed lasting writing skills and academic confidence

"I had the pleasure and privilege of Tibby Westcott as my daughters' English teacher while they were in high school. Tibby directed and taught the Dual Enrollment English Composition program at our..."

Michael D.

Parent

"Mrs. Westcott has been a pivotal influence in my daughter's academic success. My daughter had the benefit of taking two of Mrs. Westcott's Dual Enrollment High School English classes. I was hesitant..."

Tameka M.

Parent

"Both my daughters were students of Tibby Westcott's Dual Enrollment English Comp 1 and Comp 2 classes. Tibby's passion and vast skillset helped improve my daughters' writing by increasing their..."

Shayla L.

Parent

Ready to Transform Your Writing?

Join hundreds of successful students who have developed the critical thinking and writing skills that serve them throughout their academic and professional lives.