Riley grew up in Oregon where he graduated with bachelor’s degrees in English and German. His love of all things to do with reading and writing led him to the East Coast, where he completed a Master’s degree in English at Boston College. While completing his degree, Riley taught First Year Writing courses while also working as a writing tutor. Since then, he has been helping writers all around the world to improve their writing skills, and he also helps to tutor kids who are struggling in advanced English courses.