TESTIMONIALS
What young people are saying…
“Working with Christine has been an amazing learning experience for me… Over the past year of working with her, I have greatly improved my writing, organization, and reading comprehension skills and techniques. I like working with Christine because I don't just complete the assignment, I learn how to do it, and also learn how to improve it for the future. It is really pleasant to meet with her because she doesn't just talk about the assignment, she asks questions and talks about current events and how my week was. I recommend working with Christine because your writing skills will improve and you will enjoy the lessons.” —Val, age 14
“Since I started working with Christine, my writing skills have improved exceptionally.” —Levi, age 13, www.levijacobson.reviews
“Over my two years working with Christine, I have grown immensely as not only a writer but a person. Christine has taught me how to represent myself better, and she has provided me with essential writing skills that will help me throughout the rest of my life."
—Natalie, age 15, Deerfield Academy
What writers are saying…
“I have had the pleasure to have Dr. Christine Gardiner as both a teacher and my thesis advisor for my MFA. Due to her immense knowledge as a writer, my thesis grew into all I knew it could be. She both guided and challenged me, and for that I am a stronger writer.”
—Diana Creaturo
"I worked with Dr, Christine Gardiner in private sessions to tap into my curiosity of poetry writing. What unfolded was a journey of vulnerable self-expression and the emergence of a hidden voice. Christine’s skill in connecting and tapping into my creativity was evident from the start. Each session she met me where I was at and provided expert guidance in organizing my thoughts and words into art. Dr. Gardiner’s instruction is intuitive and clear. She fosters a safe platform for truth in the design of words and emotions.”
—Jude Deomampo, NYC Department of Education
“Dr. Gardiner was not only my professor but my academic advisor as well. She just didn’t teach us the material. It was her way of learning from us that gave us the confidence to expand our understanding of literature. My biggest takeaway with Dr. Gardiner was her patience, creativity, and love for her students. No matter how much we wanted to give up sometimes, it was Dr. Gardiner, who directed me and my classmate to trust our writing and ourselves.” —Vinnie Hurst, Youth Development Manager, The Urban Assembly
“Christine was one of our most beloved teachers. She has the ability to target both the psychological and academic aspects that go into seeing a student's true growth. She has a unique project-based approach to supplementary learning and is tremendous at bringing joy to the academic process. Clients have commented on her calming presence in the room and her ability to listen. She is a true gem of a person and mentor.”
—Molly Levine, CEO of Lemon Tree Learning (2019)