Dorrie brings over two decades of experience as an educator, along with a deep love of literature and storytelling. She earned both her B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Richmond, where she focused her graduate work on Shakespeare’s Dark Lady sonnets and Antony and Cleopatra. After beginning her career in marketing, she returned to her academic roots to pursue teaching, where she found her true calling working closely with students and their writing.
Dorrie is especially skilled at helping students develop essays that are thoughtful, clear, and grounded in strong narrative. With a teacher’s eye and a reader’s sensibility, she helps students refine their ideas, strengthen their structure, and bring depth to their writing without losing their voice. Her approach is steady, reflective, and rooted in helping students say what they truly mean.
She lives in Richmond, Virginia, where she balances her work with raising her two sons and enjoying the quieter moments of life. Her perfect day includes a good book, a visit to an art museum, and a movie night with her boys, complete with a large Diet Coke and Sour Patch Kids.
Best match for: students who enjoy reading and writing, students who benefit from thoughtful, steady guidance, and writers who want to develop clear, well-structured essays with depth and meaning. She is also a strong fit for students who may feel overwhelmed by the writing process and need a calm, experienced partner to help them find their footing.