Colleen Shoshana McKee, MFA

My name is Colleen Shoshana McKee. I am a tutor, teacher, editor, proofreader, and creative writer.

Editing I have over twenty years of editing experience with journals, newspapers, creative writing manuscripts, scholarly writing, professional websites, UX/UI, ad copy, and other writing. I have supervised staff writers and collaborated with other staff in publishing. I am very familiar with Chicago Manual of Style, MLA Style, and APA Style. 

Teaching I am a dynamic instructor who has taught creative writing, English to speakers of other languages, composition, literature, research skills, and women and gender studies at the college level. I have also taught US Citizenship Test preparation. Additionally, I have served as a support teacher at the college and high school levels. I am experienced in onsite and online teaching. 

Tutoring I am a tutor who has patiently helped to make students’ writing as creative and articulate as it can be. I have tutored students, both native and non-native speakers, with grammar, speaking, reading comprehension, Art History, Architecture, and Women and Gender Studies. I am especially proud of my work with students with autism, visual and hearing impairments, brain injuries, and learning disabilities. I am experienced in onsite and online tutoring.

Publications My latest collection of poetry, Routine Bloodwork, was a finalist in the Charlotte Mew Contest from Headmistress Press. Four of my other poetry and memoir collections have also been published by reputable presses. I have co-edited a book of creative nonfiction, Are We Feeling Better Yet? Women Speak About Health Care in America (PenUltimate, 2008). In addition, I have written curricula and other educational materials for adults and children. My creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction, scholarly work, and arts reviews have appeared in a variety of journals, anthologies, and newspapers. 

Please view my CV and check out my upcoming events. I look forward to working with you soon!