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The Best Writing Tutors in Albany, NY

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Elizabeth B.

100/hour

Albany, NY

Award-winning English Teacher and Writing Coach

4.9 (970)

4,811 hours tutoring

I write professionally, and I have over 100 book reviews and feature articles as well as scholarly publications. I even have an essay in a "Chicken Soup" book! I have taught writing for most of my career, in both secondary schools and colleges, and I am especially skilled at expository and...

Helpful and Fun!

I contacted Elizabeth after my son started receiving lower grades in English, and his teacher told me he was having trouble writing coherent essays. Elizabeth was referred to me through an acquaintance whose son she had also helpe... - Olga, 16 lessons with Elizabeth

Susan C.

55/hour

Near Albany, NY

Ivy Grad, Poet & College-level Writing Instructor

5.0 (52)

168 hours tutoring

English -- or, really, anything involving reading, writing and communicating -- was and continues to be my true love. Having taught creative writing for years, as well as worked successfully with students on their application essays for college and graduate school, I have the experience to teach anyone how...

Alicia F.

50/hour

Albany, NY

PhD Student and Former High School Biology Teacher

Response time: 15 minutes

I specialize in high school and AP Biology, but my experience has spanned from grades 5 through college in life science, including Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, and writing. In my career, I have worked with homeschooled, public school, college, and private school students...

Explains Concepts Very Well!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot express how grateful we are for Ms Alicia! My daughter is now incredibly happy and confident in her AP Biology class. She understands the material so much better compared to her school teacher. Ms Alicia is ... - Jenalyn, 16 lessons with Alicia

Valerie G.

45/hour

Near Albany, NY

Master of Education with 30+ years of teaching/tutoring experience

5.0 (1258)

1,954 hours tutoring

Writing well - with purpose, focus, accuracy, and appropriate voice - is one of the hardest skills for struggling learners to develop. It takes a great deal of time to write a good piece, often with several drafts to edit and revise. While the writing process can be complex, I have worked with a...

Making a difference

Valerie has had 4-5 tutoring sessions with my teenage son so far. This is after I spent months trying to get through to him to no avail. After his latest session, I asked him how it went and he said, “Really, really well actually.... - MELISSA, 74 lessons with Valerie

Samuel W.

50/hour

Near Albany, NY

Young Professional Willing to help with all Core Business and English

5.0 (6)

19 hours tutoring

5 on AP Literature Language Exam 4 on AP English Language Exam Tutored 10+ on college essays

Great Teacher!

Samuel is teaching my daughter Algebra 2. He is thorough and has great teaching skills. After one session my daughter seemed less stressed and she is no longer dreading the upcoming school year. - Nicole, 2 lessons with Samuel

Chris M.

30/hour

Near Albany, NY

Experienced Tutor (Writing, ELA, History) & College Admissions Coach

5.0 (4)

9 hours tutoring

With 20+ years of tutoring and college counseling experience, I specialize in writing, ELA, history, SAT prep, and college admissions. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Ithaca College and an ESL certification from the International TEFL Academy. My approach is highly personalized—tailored to...

Trishala L.

45/hour

Near Albany, NY

College, Interview, Resume, Project Management, SAT Prep and More

4.9 (203)

673 hours tutoring

I have 10+ years of experience helping students with writing assignments.

Experienced Professional

Trishala is a truly incredible educator who not only provides insightful feedback but also has relevant industry experience. Her feedback on my interview preparation has enabled me to feel confident in my ability to present inform... - M V, 7 lessons with Trishala

Elena P.

50/hour

Albany, NY

B.A. English; M.S.E.d Adolescent Education

5.0 (235)

627 hours tutoring

I have experience teaching writing skills. this includes creative writing and persuasive essay. Specifically I have taught sentence and paragraph structure, and proofreading and revision skills.

Jolie S.

35/hour

Near Albany, NY

Knowledgeable and Passionate Tutor

5.0 (17)

38 hours tutoring

I am a competent writer who has contributed to several published scientific works, including abstracts, articles and poster presentations. I have also completed a 41-page thesis paper which was used as a requirement to pass my master's degree.

Alicia R.

50/hour

Near Albany, NY

Elementary Tutor

4.8 (24)

203 hours tutoring

I am the owner/operator of my own Educational Services business and I was a certified teacher and a homeschool teacher in Orange County. I currently reside in Ulster County and tutor part-time and on weekends. I have experience as a full-time tutor for children ages K-9th grades and I also have experience as an...

Angelle P.

60/hour

Albany, NY

Experienced Tutor in Math, Writing and Science for All Age Levels

5.0 (7)

31 hours tutoring

Having a good conversation can really pave the way for a great lesson! As mentioned before, I have had much experience with tutoring, including Math, English, Reading/Writing, Science and Science Writing. I have worked with students one-on-one, as well as in groups of 5-7 students. My philosophy...

Anne C.

70/hour

Near Albany, NY

Writing

4.9 (744)

3,184 hours tutoring

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary essays) and will help you learn how to clearly express your ideas in...

Works with students to fit their specific needs!

Anne helped me with my writing for my personal statement for graduate school and getting ready for the GRE ! SHE IS AMAZING WITH ANY ENGLISH HELP YOU MAY NEED! Gives great reasons as to why something is important and why other thi... - Brooklyn , 2 lessons with Anne

Courtney H.

50/hour

Near Albany, NY

New York State Certified Teacher available for tutoring

5.0 (127)

454 hours tutoring

I have 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of classroom experience. I enjoy tutoring and creating an individual plan for success for each of my students. I have had continued success with students who are weak with reading, writing, and math. I have successfully prepared and retaught curriculum at the...

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Olya T.

350/hour

Accomplished Writing Tutor

5.0 (1408)

2,620 hours tutoring

I taught writing on the college level. My academic focus of interest was the essay. I helped establish a writing program at a college together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to...

Wonderful Results!

Olya taught me how to excel in my college nonfiction writing class. Olya is very knowledgeable about writing, and she showed me how to quickly edit my writing and how to make it flow. I learned how to focus the paper on the big is... - Michelle, 64 lessons with Olya

Kristine W.

68/hour

Certified teacher specializing in proofreading and APA format

5.0 (325)

1,432 hours tutoring

I am a professionally trained writing tutor with more than 15 years of experience supporting students of all levels (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) at an NJ university. I enjoy helping students of all majors convey their thoughts for a...

Awesome!

After being out of school for more than 20 years, I needed help learning APA style as I returned to graduate school. Working with Kristine was incredibly helpful. She is knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally well-versed in APA... - Albert, 2 lessons with Kristine

Alan J.

185/hour

Stanford Grad for College Application Essays

5.0 (827)

2,985 hours tutoring

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it...

Wonderful Writing Tutor!!

Working with Alan on my writing project was a pleasure. He broke down the assignment in a way that made the writing much easier. His command of the language is very strong and he knows exactly the right questions to ask as the wor... - Alecia

Phillip P.

285/hour

Award-winning PhD Educator: Writing, Lit, SAT/ACT, College Admissions

5.0 (1012)

3,881 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

... the Farmington Observer and Detroit Free Press as their Most Influential Teacher Presentations: -"Improving Student Writing Proficiency through School Improvement Initiatives" at the Michigan Department of Education School Improvement Conference...

Informative experienced instruction.

I took away tools for annotating first thing. Made great suggestion for future reads to inform my writing. Examined past writing and gave feedback. I will use P. again. - Elliot, 6 lessons with Phillip

Maggie H.

72/hour

Writing Assistance for Native and Non-Native English Speakers

5.0 (1259)

3,387 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I hold a master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have years of classroom teaching experience. I can assist students in refining their writing skills with attention to...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

Jonathan K.

450/hour

Top Yale Grad, Expert College Admissions & Writing Mentor

5.0 (2582)

6,748 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

Three of my mentees have won National Medals from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts. Certificate...

Exceptional award wining mentor

Jonathan is an incredible teacher and communicates with his students extremely well. He has helped my sons improve their essay writing and creative writing. Their writing has improved tremendously after they started working with J... - Shashi, 230 lessons with Jonathan

Dane G.

200/hour

Columbia MFA in Creative Writing

5.0 (1241)

2,626 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

I graduated from Columbia with my MFA in Creative Writing in 2016. After graduating from Columbia, I worked as a staff writer at a digital magazine before beginning my career as a teacher.

Great tutor!

Dane put my 2nd grader at ease right away and got him writing more than he has in quite some time. After the session, my son said he is excited to meet with Dane every week. Yay! - Andrea, 13 lessons with Dane

Robert D.

115/hour

Writing (B.A. Philosophy, Cornell University, 4.0)

5.0 (244)

929 hours tutoring

My educational experience in philosophy helps me to offer excellent instruction in writing and composition. I received my B.A. in philosophy from Cornell University with a 4.0 GPA, and have experience assisting others with their own...

Excellent Tutor

Robert is a wonderful essay tutor who was able to helping me with essays about multiple different topics from literature to religion. He is very flexible and was able to center the tutoring session around my specific needs. He hel... - Melody, 11 lessons with Robert

Colleen O.

140/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

5.0 (1107)

4,463 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

I believe that ALL students can improve their writing and learn to communicate with precision and clarity. When I tutor an individual in writing, I not only teach the basic components of writing such as syntax, spelling,...

Encouraging and engaging

We are very glad we connected with Colleen, she has good advice and my son enjoyed the session very much. We will definitely continue to work with Colleen to strengthen my son's writing for personal statement and college essay. - Yukki

Mikayla L.

70/hour

Expert Writing Tutor and Editor

5.0 (981)

3,117 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

With regards to creative writing, I have written several novels, researched the topic extensively, and am equipped to help aspiring authors understand the elements of storytelling and realize their visions. In the other areas of writing, I...

BEST OF THE BEST!

Mikayla is very knowledgeable and helpful. What set Mikayla apart was her ability to inspire confidence in my writing abilities. She didn't just edit my work; she taught me the art of effective communication. Through her guidance,... - Lena, 114 lessons with Mikayla

Brandy C.

165/hour

Professional Writer with CMU MFA Offers Personalized Coaching

Response time: 16 minutes

The ability to write effectively is fundamental to success for everyone from school to the professional world. I specialize in working with adults and teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted strategies...

Great English Tutor!

Brandy could not have been a better English writing tutor for our 14 year old daughter. Brandy is highly skilled, energetic, patient and friendly. Our daughter has shown a high interest in creative writing, so we wanted to give he... - Robert, 35 lessons with Brandy

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer | Editor |College Application Essay Specialist

5.0 (638)

1,870 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and...

Gigi R is an excellent writing tutor!

Gigi assisted my high school-senior son with essay writing techniques. She was extremely helpful and had excellent teaching abilities. She was adaptable, and because of her pleasant personality, my son always looked forward to and... - Meghna, 11 lessons with GiGi

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