Ellen Dixon Harding
Owner/Instructor
Ellen has been joyfully supporting writers of all ages for the last several decades. In 2002, she received her MFA from Mills College where she was awarded the Ardella Mills Prize for fiction. Ellen loves helping writers who have something to say advance their skills and connect with others.
Ellen has worked as a college essay specialist for the last five years, helping students improve the quality of their personal statements and supplemental essays and gain entry into their dream schools, including the Ivy League.
RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RESULTS:
Babson, Boston University, Case Western Reserve University, Chapman, CMU, De Anza College, Fordham, Georgia Tech, LMU, Northeastern, NYU, Penn State, Pepperdine, Purdue, Rice, Texas A&M, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UIUC, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, University of Oregon, University of the Pacific, Seattle, UPenn, University of Rochester, USC, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Washington University in Saint Louis, Williams College
Endorsements
College Essay Support
Ellen helps students elaborate on their own ideas to create strong and memorable writing pieces while ensuring that the student’s voice comes through loud and strong. Ellen strikes a good balance between constructive feedback and listening. --Liz Murphy, Liz Murphy College Advising
Ellen was a wonderful instructor. She was excellent at high-level suggestions and asked guiding questions to help me understand what I wanted to say. In addition, her copy editing experience shines through in her ability to pinpoint and resolve awkward phrases, I highly recommend Ellen!--Patrick Wang, Graduate Student, Carnegie Mellon University
Creative Writing Instruction
In her teaching, Ellen provides mature instruction and mentorship to workshop participants. Her teaching materials demonstrate inventive, theme-based, and personalized instruction. I highly recommend Ellen.--Amy Sage Webb, Professor of Creative Writing, ESU
English Instruction
Ellen has worked with 7th-12th grade students who have a wide variety of skill levels and confidence levels and not only successfully elevated their understanding and knowledge of literature and the written language, but has succeeded in creating interest in a subject that can be difficult for many students. --Dawn McGee, MSS Preparatory School
Ellen has a depth of knowledge of English that enables students to understand writing, and more importantly, her love of English literature is inspiring for her students. She has an empathetic heart and an outstanding ability to work with a range of students. I highly recommend Ellen.--Jamie Weintraub, Director, Main Street Scholars
Hallie
Tendril Support
Hallie has been with Tendril since its inception, perforning a variety of tasks to help keep things running smoothly. When outside of the office, Hallie enjoys long hikes and outdoor adventures.
