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 and memoir, Feeding Ghosts, about grief, food, and friendship, was published by Be About It Press in March. 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 AboutHealth 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!