Writing Support

Services for students, job seekers, or anyone who needs some writing support:

  • Tutoring

  • Pre-writing

  • Outlining

  • Brainstorming

  • Proofreading

  • Formatting

  • Résumé feedback

  • New résumé creation

  • Current résumé updates

  • New cover letter creation

  • Cover letter development

  • Writing sample feedback

What people say about me

  • “What an amazing talent you have for taking our granite blocks and carving out masterpieces. We truly lucked out to have had someone of your caliber and passion working on our team through all of the twists and turns. You have been an invaluable team member who worked tirelessly and diligently, literally burning the midnight oil to ensure we had what we needed for our deadlines. Thank you for your dedication to the success of this project.”

    — Cory, Engineer

  • Alyssa rates in the top 3 percent of all the people I hired in the SJSU Writing Center. She is a first-rate writer, and her oral skills are excellent. She has a thorough knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Her oral skills are polished, and she has a strong sense of presence. She is dependable and professional.

    — Linda, SJSU Professor

  • “I just wanted to say how helpful Alyssa was in assisting me with my paper! She really took the time to point out what I need to work on, and I appreciate how supportive and encouraging she was throughout. She didn’t make me feel discouraged at all and explained everything clearly. I definitely hope to get more help from her in the future—she’s been fantastic!”

    — SJSU student

  • “Alyssa was excellent! Before our appointment, I was disorganized and unsure how to format my work. After receiving assistance from Alyssa, I now understand how to connect my ideas, organize my work, and express myself more precisely.”

    — SJSU student

  • “I came in unsure if the document I had (a mind dump and the beginnings of a rough draft) was adequate for our session. Alyssa saw the beginning of my attempt and discussed techniques for how I might continue pulling the threads together into a more cohesive draft. She also answered all my questions and provided relevant writing guides and additional tips on how to be more focused in my research. I truly appreciated her suggestions and will re-book with her.”

    — SJSU student

  • “Alyssa is fantastic! So kind and really helpful! She shared resources with me too.”

    — SJSU student

  • “Alyssa is a detail-oriented creative. I was seeking career guidance, and she offered to do a complete deep-dive in improving my résumé, leaving me confident to pursue ambitious opportunities. Alyssa goes above and beyond expectations in her craft and knows just how to bring clarity to ambiguous or technical material. Besides being genius with words and having a knack for writing, she is genuinely kind and has your best interest at heart. Not often do you come across someone who serves others with such grit and delight as Alyssa. If you’re seeking a committed professional with expertise in writing, editing, and overall creative direction, Alyssa should be top of mind.”

    — Kehinde, Résumé client

  • “I appreciated the feedback and direction that Alyssa took in being the second pair of eyes for my research paper. I learned a great deal in that 45-minute session.”

    — SJSU student

  • “Alyssa was fantastic! I slowly feel like my writing is improving and I am approaching my writing in a way with fewer notes with each round. I am able to incorporate Alyssa's notes when I am writing.”

    — SJSU student

  • “Have learned a lot from Alyssa and improved my confidence in writing.”

    — SJSU student

  • Alyssa is a fantastic employee and a consummate professional. I was Alyssa's direct supervisor when she worked as a Writing Specialist at the San Jose State University Writing Center. In this position, Alyssa worked with students one-on-one, developed resource materials about writing, conducted workshops on various writing topics, and communicated with professors across campus. She was a responsible, dedicated worker, and she became a natural leader within the Writing Center. She worked well with students, her supervisors, and her fellow Writing Specialists. I would highly recommend Alyssa to any potential employer. She is a skilled communicator, and she would be an asset to any company.

    — Michelle, SJSU Writing Center Director

  • “Alyssa was very knowledgeable on grammar, formatting, and creating clear ideas. She was also very nice and showed a lot of passion not only for writing but also for helping others!”

    — SJSU student

  • "Alyssa was amazing, she helped me assess my goals for the work that I have done so far. She aided me in rewriting my resume and gave tons of helpful tips on moving forward in my career."

    — Jarron, Resume & LinkedIn client