Writer, Educator, and Storyteller
Next month, I’m producing our first No, YOU Tell It! student matinee on March 13 at Symphony Space.
This special show is for the junior class at Global Learning Collaborative and features all NYTI alum storytellers.
I’ve been working with the students on their college essays and can’t wait for them to experience the power of personal storytelling on stage. Follow No, YOU Tell It! on Bluesky for more news and behind-the-scenes looks at the show!
Excited to once again be part of The Center for Fiction‘s stellar lineup of summer writing workshops. Online! Open to young writers (13-18) anywhere looking to write personal essays for their college applications and beyond.
Click here to read my new Medium piece “That College Essay on A Million Little Things isn’t Getting You into Yale” to avoid the college essay writing mistake featured on the ABC show.
This summer, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Revisionary Writing and Editing to offer three FREE online college essay writing workshops.
If your students or kids are looking to get a running start on their personal statements, these 1.5-hour sessions can help get them going. Registration is now open at stand-out-stories.eventbrite.com
Thrilled to be teaching two sessions of Stand-Out Stories: Personal Essay for College Applications and Beyond at The Center for Fiction via Zoom this summer!
We’ll spend two weeks mining memories and trading true tales to help students see that their slice of life is as valuable as anyone else’s in the world.
Spread the word and feel free to contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com with questions.
A blessing during these tumultuous months has been connecting with high schoolers all over the world to help them tell their stories for college application essays.
A student recently reached out to request a last look at the personal statement he started in one of my summer workshops. It was a pleasure to read his words again.
His response to my feedback a much needed bright light.
Best wishes to all the hardworking students (and parents!) out there hitting “SEND” in the upcoming weeks.
Summerfuel’s virtual college admissions preparation program is extending into August!! Click here to learn more.
High school students receive support navigating college admissions while connecting with peers from all over the globe. So far, I’ve had the honor of helping students who are in Romania, Russia, Venezuela, and various states in the US, including Puerto Rico, share in the value of their life experience as we find and focus their college essay.
Feel free to contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com with questions.
I was pleased we could write about small moments that made a big impact on our lives. Before this class, I didn’t think I had anything that was “good enough” for my college essay.
Looking forward to Session II of my college admissions essay writing workshop with Summerfuel Virtual, which starts today.
What an honor to help a whole new group of rising seniors find the value in their stories.
“Ms. Kelly Jean was a thoughtful and dedicated writing coach. She helped us open up by being honest and open with us.”
Click here to read more testimonials.
The college admissions process is stressful even in the best of times.
Have or know a high school student looking for support as they write their college admissions essays?
Contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com to learn more about this special summer coaching package for 1, 2, or 3 students.
Working together makes things more social, plus they get to split the fee!
Understanding the role of the college application essay is the first step toward writing one with punch.
Thrilled to announce that I am an instructor with Summerfuel Virtual helping high school students identify what aspects of their character they want to bring forth in their college essays.
Looking for support during the college admissions process? This online workshop is a tremendous way for students from all over the world to connect by sharing in each other’s experiences.
I’m also available for private and semi-private (if your student wants to buddy up with a friend!) coaching.
Contact me at kjfitzsimmons@gmail.com to set up your free 30-min consultation.