Jenny Meyerhoff

Published author, educator, and writing coach with experience helping young people find, shape, and revise meaningful stories. Author of 12+ books for young readers with major publishers including Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, and Macmillan/FSG. Classroom educator and writing mentor, with a warm, student-centered approach to helping teens move from uncertainty and generic drafts toward specific, authentic, compelling essays.

Skilled at narrative structure, voice, revision, brainstorming, and supporting anxious or reluctant writers.

Essay Coach/Writing Mentor at Independent (2010-01 – Present)

• Coached 12+ high school and college students through the college, summer program, and law school essay process, including brainstorming, story selection, outlining, drafting, and revision.
• Help students identify memorable, specific personal material for essays
• Provide developmental feedback focused on voice, clarity, emotional arc, structure, and authenticity.
• Support students in turning rough or scattered early drafts into focused essays
• Communicate clearly with families about process, expectations, and revision goals.

Author of Children's and Middle Grade Books | Writing Mentor at Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Macmillan/FSG, and others (2008-01 – Present)

• Published 13 books for young readers, including middle grade and chapter books.
• Developed strong expertise in voice, pacing, character, emotional stakes, humor, and narrative structure.
• Revised manuscripts collaboratively with editors at major publishing houses.
• Book Playing Cupid was adapted into a Hallmark movie.
• Led writing workshops and critiques for hundreds of adult writers

Co-Founder / Curriculum Writer / Learning Designer at 10story Learning (2019-01 – Present)

Co-founded an educational company creating hands-on K-8 math learning experiences for classrooms, intervention, after-school, and summer learning.

• Write and edit student-facing and teacher-facing materials designed to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.
• Design learning experiences that help students build confidence, communicate their thinking, and persist through challenge.
• Collaborate with educators, school leaders, and partners to refine materials for clarity, usability, and student engagement.

Classroom Educator / Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Various School Districts (2025-01 – Present)

• Taught elementary students in classroom settings, supporting academic growth, confidence, and executive functioning.
• Built warm, structured relationships with students and families.
• Differentiated instruction for students with varied academic, emotional, and learning needs.
• Supported students in reading, writing, math, and classroom communication.

MS Ed – Northwestern University

BA – University of Michigan