Jonathan brings a deeply creative and interdisciplinary perspective to the writing process, shaped by his work across literature, music, and visual art. He earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago and is currently pursuing a joint M.F.A. and M.A. at Northwestern University, where his creative work focuses on poetry and hybrid forms.
Jonathan is especially skilled at helping students make surprising and meaningful connections in their writing. With a background as a poetry instructor and artist, he brings a thoughtful, imaginative approach to essays and helps students uncover the deeper story beneath the surface. He is especially drawn to writing that is lyrical, reflective, and a little unexpected.
Jonathan spent his early years in Southern California before growing up in different places around the world, an experience that shaped both his worldview and his love of language. He now lives in Chicago, where he writes poetry, reads widely, and often finds inspiration by the water at Kathy Osterman Beach.
Best match for: students who are creative, introspective, or artistically inclined; students who want their essays to feel distinctive and alive on the page; and writers who enjoy making connections across literature, art, music, and personal experience.