Dual-MFA in Poetry & Fiction (#1-rated Iowa Writers' Workshop) | Summa Cum Laude BA (USC) — Award-Winning Poet, Author & Creative Writing Mentor w/ 15 Years' Exp.

Jackson does it all; in the many years that I’ve known him, he has thrived as a professional editor, creative writing coach, undergraduate English instructor, and college consultant. His students love his encouraging style of mentorship and narrative expertise, and when I’ve collaborated with him on writing projects, I’ve always admired his patience, professionalism, and creativity.

As a schoolteacher, I know how important it is for educators to balance subject mastery with professional empathy. Jackson embodies both. Parents love him for his experience and accolades, and students love him for his candor. I’ve referred past students to work with him, and I certainly will again in the future.

Jackson is an excellent tutor who balances high standards with structural support informed by 15 years in education. I can vouch for his absolute dedication to everything he takes on. He is reliable, deeply thoughtful, and genuinely cares about the intellectual growth of his students. He’s also a widely published poet and writer with college admissions expertise. 10/10 would recommend.

Having been Jackson’s classmate, friend, roommate, and business partner, I’ve seen every side of him. What sets Jackson apart is his ability to guide students through complex, long-term goals without letting them get overwhelmed. On top of teaching the mechanics of writing and critical thinking, he helps his students find their unique voices and build out real, impressive projects from scratch.