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About Me

Caitlin O'Brien is an award-winning AP English teacher. During the 11 years she spent in the classroom, she taught a variety of classic courses, such as American Literature and AP Language & Composition, and also pioneered curriculum for unique, one-of-a-kind courses such as Advanced Topics in Creative Studies and Gender Politics. 

 

 While teaching, Ms. O'Brien saw first-hand just how stressful it can be for students to tackle reading acquisition as well as critical thinking and writing skills. In fact, it is often so stressful that it sucks the joy out of learning, and that is something Ms. O'Brien strives to fix through Creative Scholars Tutoring. Creative Scholars Tutoring provides expert, student-centered support not only in general reading and writing development but also in three specific, often intimidating areas: writing the college essay, increasing scores on the SAT or ACT, and passing the two AP English exams, AP Language & Composition and AP Literature & Composition.

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Whether you're looking for a tutor to help you or your child in developing basic reading and writing skills or in reaching college levels of mastery, Creative Scholars Tutoring can help you achieve your goals with little stress and lots of fun.

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Awards

GLSEN Collier County

2023

The Bridgeport Poetry Prize: Short List (Top 4%)

2022

Community School of Naples

2020

2018

CATS Academy Boston

2015

Ally of the Year 

Short List: Top 4% of entries

Distinguished Teacher Award

Most Helpful Female Teacher

Education

Middlebury College,

Bread Loaf School of English

2015-2019

Master of Arts in Literature

University of Rochester

2006-2011

Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus in Creative Writing

Magna Cum Laude

Eastman School of Music

2006-2011

Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance

with distinction

Certifications

Florida Teacher Certification Examinations

2024

English 6 through 12

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Diversity Executive Leadership Academy

2021

Cultural Diversity & Inclusion: Management

Cornell University

2021

Diversity and Inclusion

Macrorie Bread Loaf Writing Center at Oxford University

2019

Writing Center Training and Internship

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Based out of Naples, FL

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