My name is Leonie Barkakati and I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida, and a Masters in Education in Higher Education from UMass Amherst.

I have been passionate about writing from a young age. In high school, I was a Copy Editor for the school newspaper, and in college I edited prose for the eminent Tea Literary Magazine. I have also edited work for several master's and doctoral theses while I was a graduate student.

My passion for tutoring came from my year of being a writing tutor at Hillsborough Community College. There, I gathered a variety of skills to really tailor my approach to individual students. I assisted many bilingual and international students, students with disabilities, and non-traditional students (adults returning to education, veterans).

In my approach to writing tutoring, I hope to give students the confidence to be able to face any writing assignment with confidence. I will give you the tools you need to tackle anything from your English assignments to personal statements for college admissions to standardized test essays. Book an appointment with me today and allow me to show you how I can help you become a successful writer.