Academic Coaching for Dissertation, Thesis,
and Graduate Writing Success
Writing a dissertation, thesis, or major academic project is one of the most demanding challenges you will face, and it is not just about writing. It's about planning, managing feedback, staying motivated, and moving forward through every obstacle.
At The Thesis Genius Co., I provide compassionate academic coaching that combines expert writing guidance, strategic planning, and personalized support.
What Academic Coaching Includes:
- Customized academic plans and timeline development
- Weekly or biweekly progress check-ins
- Chapter-by-chapter structure and content support
- Assistance interpreting chair and committee feedback
- Strategies for overcoming writer’s block, procrastination, and burnout
- Emotional support and encouragement during difficult phases
- Specialized support for ESL and first-generation graduate writers
- Guidance for managing revisions, resubmissions, and final approvals
How does Compassionate Academic Coaching work?
I offer flexible coaching packages designed to fit your individual needs:
Starter Coaching Package
- Ideal for students needing short-term structure and feedback
- 4 weeks of coaching (weekly check-ins and planning)
Ongoing Support Package
- For long-term dissertation and thesis projects
- Weekly or biweekly meetings over several months
- Customized goal-setting, accountability, and document reviews
Final Stretch Package
- Designed for students approaching defense, publication, or final submission
- Intensive support for editing final drafts, formatting, and preparing for approval
- Every coaching relationship begins with a free consultation to discuss your needs, your timeline, and how I can best support your academic goals.
Specialized Support for ESL and Multilingual Graduate Students
With my background in TESOL, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, I offer specialized coaching for non-native English speakers navigating the complex demands of academic writing in English. I understand both the academic expectations and the linguistic challenges you may face to help you succeed without losing your voice.
Why Work with Me?
- 30+ years of academic writing and editing experience
- Doctoral Writing Advisor for one of the largest universities in the United States
- Deep specialization in dissertation writing, research documentation, and APA formatting
- Compassionate support combined with strategic, goal-oriented coaching
- Respect for your voice, your pace, and your mental health throughout the process
Coaching is billed at $50 per hour, or through the packages below:
Tier 1
$200
per month
4 hours of 1:1 private coaching
Document review (non-editing)
Zoom, email, phone, or Skype
Tier 2
$300
per month
6 hours of 1:1 private coaching
Document review (non-editing)
Zoom, email, phone, or Skype
(discounted)
Tier 3
$500
per month
10 hours of 1:1 private coaching
Document review (non-editing)
Zoom, email, phone, or Skype
Weekly check-ins (20 mins)
(discounted)
Tier 4
$1,000
per month
20 hours of 1:1 private coaching
Document review (non-editing)
Zoom, email, phone, or Skype
Twice-weekly check-ins (20 mins)

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ESL-friendly developmental editing, APA 7/MLA/Harvard documentation checking, sentence-level errors, flow, and word choice. Specializing in editing English as a Foreign/Second/Other Language client documents.

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