About Me

I help graduate students and early career researchers excel in academia. During my three-year PhD at the University of Toronto, I authored 20 articles and book chapters, co-edited a book, acquired competitive research funding, became the managing editor of a journal, and secured a faculty professor position. I have also taught academic English to hundreds of international students, am proficient in five languages (English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French), and have studied, worked, and travelled in over 25 countries. Drawing on these skills and experiences, I help people navigate academic language and culture to succeed in graduate school and academia.

I offer the following services:

Developmental feedback and copyediting on manuscripts, theses, and proposals
Consultations on academic publishing, final oral examinations, and strategic planning
Personalized feedback on admission statements, scholarship applications, and course assignments
Guidance and feedback on academic resumes/CVs, cover letters, and research/teaching statements

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about how I can help you.

Contact me

schmor.rebecca@gmail.com

Testimonials

Deborah, University of Toronto

Layla, York University

"Rebecca supported me with my final oral examination. Her feedback on my slides and recording was gold - super specific and actionable. She made me feel confident going in to my exam and helped me pass my defence as is!"

- Christine, University of Toronto

"Rebecca helped me meet a tight deadline to submit my PhD thesis while demonstrating insightful expertise and thoughtful engagement with my work."

- Rachel, University of British Columbia

"Rebecca edited my dissertation in less than a week, paying careful attention to help me find missing references and even take into consideration the political nuances of certain terminology in my field. She spoke with me several times over the phone to help resolve final details more quickly, and also provided insight into the strengths and areas of improvement of my thesis in preparation for my defence. I highly recommend working with Rebecca if you are looking for a professional, dedicated, and supportive editor!"

- Sara, University of Toronto

“I reached out to Rebecca for support with my scholarship application. I was absolutely blown away by her feedback! Reaching out to her was an excellent decision."

- Andy, Concordia University