Caroline Crosson Gilpin Tutoring
Caroline Crosson Gilpin instructs and coaches students in grades 5-12, and college students, to harness and hone writing skills and make writing easier, smoother, and less daunting.
She is an experienced classroom teacher with master’s degrees in both teaching and journalism. She is a former editor at The New York Times Learning Network and The Scarsdale Inquirer, and author of biographies for National Geographic Kids.
Her combined experience makes her an ideal writing teacher, essay coach, and academic tutor for students of all ages.
What parents and administrators say
“Working with Caroline, one on one, my son accomplished more in two hours than he did in two days on his own. It was a great way to have him completely focus on his college essays and get them done in a timely fashion.”
― Parent, grade 12
“We give Caroline our highest recommendation for interview coaching and essay preparation after having two children work with her. Her connection with students is positive and genuine. Caroline’s professional expertise is detailed and comprehensive and her methods are successful. She will help your child put their best foot forward.”
― Connecticut high school parent
“Caroline is an accomplished journalist and writer. Not only has she mastered the craft of writing, but also her ability to connect with people helps her bring her stories and their stories to life. In addition, she has that rare gift of being able to pass on her passion and skills to others. I have seen her work with young students as well is with high school interns. As such, I recommend her without reservation!”
― Duncan Wilson, Assistant Superintendent at Ardsley UFSD, former Scarsdale Fox Meadow School principal.
“We feel very fortunate to have Ms. Gilpin working with our three children. We hired her to provide supplementary writing instruction to help our children become more confident writers. As a seasoned educator, Ms. Gilpin is very thoughtful in her preparation of her lessons. She exposes our children to a variety of engaging reading materials and challenges them to think deeply and creatively when they write. With her teaching expertise and patience, she has helped our children to become more self-assured and effective writers. She connects well with our three children, and they all enjoy their time with her. We give her our highest recommendation.”
― Scarsdale parents of three middle school students.
“I highly recommend Caroline Gilpin for anyone who needs a writing coach. She is well-versed and on top of the process. Best of all, it took us out of the picture. Parents can sometimes actually get in the way. We are grateful to Caroline, who provided an extremely valuable service that was exactly what was needed.”
― Parent of a high school junior
“My son usually has good ideas. However, he was not able to write those things down on paper. Caroline helped him learn how to approach any writing topic. My son really likes to go to see his writing tutor every week now. They have a great relationship. This is the biggest achievement.”
― Mother of a fifth grader
Families working with Caroline Gilpin are assured of confidentiality. Contact her if you would like to speak with student clients or their parents.
What students say
“Caroline was the extra push I needed to complete my college applications. We were able to creatively brainstorm, and she kept me on task as well.”
― Bronxville High School senior
“I had an idea that I really loved and I had written it in a very disorganized manner. After Caroline’s assistance, my essay was transformed into a more organized piece of writing, and I also learned a great deal about writing through the process.”
― New York City high school senior
Contact Caroline Gilpin at carolinegilpin60@gmail.com to schedule a free consultation.
All Photos by Tracy McCarthy
Caroline Crosson Gilpin Tutoring 