Meet Kristin Duckworth: English & Literature Tutor.
A military brat, former Air Force officer, and State Department spouse, I’ve moved extensively, making me adaptable, curious, and open-hearted to the world. I have taught classes for decades, homeschooled my own kids during overseas assignments, and worked with other writers on their works in progress from brainstorming at the ideas stage to final copyedits.
As a tutor, I am passionate about helping kids understand and connect with literature and find their own voice in their writing. In my sessions we will ask lots of questions, talk through ideas and strategies, and work as a team to get from a blank page to something they’re proud of, hopefully having some fun in the process! I believe wholeheartedly in the fundamental power of the written word and in the capacity of each person to develop and hone this skill, and I am patient, enthusiastic, and creative working alongside students on that journey.
Middle School Services: History • English
High School Services: English • AP English Language & Composition • AP English Literature & Composition
Hourly Non-AP Academic Tutoring: $150
Hourly AP Academic Tutoring: $175
Graduate Studies
Southern New Hampshire University – M.A. in English and Creative Writing
Bennington College – M.F.A in Creative Writing
Guest Editor of the University Literary Journal
Sigma Tau Delta Member (English Honors Society)
Class Representative
Pikes Peak Community College & University of Colorado
A.A.S in American Sign Language Interpretation
B.A. in Communications
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
ASL interpreter & teacher
Voice Actor
Liberty High School
Speech and Debate
Placed 2nd in state “Poetry Interpretation”
Choir
Theatre
National Honor Society
Experience
- Writer & editor - U.S. Embassy
- Substitute teacher - Arlington Public Schools
- Sign Language Interpreter
Human Heart
- Married with 3 children
- Military brat, former Air Force officer, and State Department spouse
- Language enthusiast
- Voracious reader
- Dedicated amateur cook and baker