The Best Writing Tutors in Allston, MA

I have taught writing for decades and am versatile in approach.See Andrew's full profile

I learned what makes an application truly stand out. First, as a student at Harvard Medical School and later as a member of its admissions committee. Being on the other side of the table, reading personal stories, gave me a clear sense of what connects with a reader and what doesn't. And while my own background is in...See Tola's full profile

I am able to help students with essay writing, in terms of developing a thesis, organizing information and providing reasoning and examples for points. I have detailed knowledge of SAT / ACT / SSAT / ISEE essay prompts, but can also help students develop essays for school. I also provide support for...See Kathryn's full profile

I have worked as a creative writing mentor for 3 years. My previous experience was as a copywriter and article writer. I specialize in fairy tales and fantasies, focusing heavily on character studies in order to explore how a character can drive a plot, move an audience, or even surprise their writer. My...See Darby Jo's full profile

Expert teacher with experience teaching writing.See Patrick's full profile

I have tutored students for hundreds of hours in different subjects. I have extensive experience with tutoring elementary-aged students in literacy, and I also have done plenty of tutoring in essay writing, English, and math. I have access to hundreds of different books across many different age levels, and I...See Kathleen's full profile

I have a BA in philosophy, which included a two-year "great books" program, and a sizable writing component. I enjoy helping others to reason through their ideas and develop a writing style. See Peter's full profile

I can help with the following: writing personal statements for college applications, high school and college assignments, and the writing portion of various exams like the SAT, AP Literature/Language, etc.See Sascha's full profile

I am an independent college counselor and a student at Harvard College concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies, and have extensive experience crafting college essays, personal statements, and award-winning applications for national and international art and writing competitions. I have deep...See Ian's full profile

I work partly as a free-lance writer. I've worked with students helping them to develop college essays as well as helping them to prepare for the ACT and SAT writing sections.See Jonathan's full profile

I earned perfect scores on the math and writing portions of the SAT, and I have helped dozens of students greatly improve their scores, sometimes by hundreds of points.See Daniel's full profile

I am currently pursuing my MD at Harvard Medical School. I provide advice for students applying to or planning to apply to medical programs including school selection, personal statement writing, essay writing, interview preparation, and scholarship application. All of my students have successfully...See Lois's full profile

In high school, I completed the IB Diploma program, and so I am well versed in what is required to succeed in an extensive writing curriculum. I also took several social sciences classes at UC Berkeley, which helped to improve and strengthen my writing skills and knowledge. If you have any questions or...See Cassandra's full profile

After medical school, I matched at UCSF in Dermatology and am currently completing my intern prelim year at Beth Israel. Beyond medicine, I have extensive experience in admissions: ✅ Harvard College Writing Tutor ✅ Harvard College Interviewer ✅ Columbia Medical School Admissions Junior Committee...See Annelise's full profile

I taught debate courses for four years including presentation skills and speech writing. I also founded a summer camp and taught there for two years in the art of debate. Public speaking was once a great fear of mine and I trained many who were afraid of public speaking, now these students do so with ease.See Emma's full profile

I have published in top scientific journals. I have written briefs for policymakers. I have personally written and mentored students in writing compelling personal statements, research statements, grants and scholarship applications, and scientific articles. See Kathy's full profile

I was the principal theater critic for Variety in California from 2006-2016. Now I cover New England, as well as Broadway and Off-Broadway, for New York Stage Review. I write a "Play-a-Day" column for Facebook and will be publishing many of my pieces soon.See Bob's full profile

My experience in writing for diverse audiences, from crafting targeted email campaigns for graduate admissions in Higher Education to developing clear and persuasive communications for political campaigns, has honed my ability to write professionally in a variety of formats. I have also worked on academic...See Benjamin's full profile

I am passionate about all things language, culture, and travel! A native Russian and English speaker, I also have native-level fluency in Spanish. I have over five years of experience teaching individuals and groups and personally developing curricula for my students based on their professional fields or personal...See Alisa's full profile

Current political science PhD student with experience writing academic papers, personal statements, and some grant proposals. Previously worked as a writer and researcher on Congressional reports. Completed a 120 page senior thesis on civil-military relations during the Eisenhower Administration. Graduated Magna...See Wright's full profile

My command of the English language is strong, and I write well. I've worked with middle and high schoolers as well as ESL adults to improve their writing and assist them with content, structure, and process.See Marissa's full profile

I have placed in several screenwriting competitions and worked with a producer to develop a TV pilot. On the academic side, my senior thesis paper at Harvard won two of the top awards. I have supported students with a variety of writing projects, including college essays, thesis papers, and screenplays.See Carolina's full profile

I have primarily worked within urban districts and my lesson plans strictly followed Common Core standards, which were shared with colleagues and the principal. Often times, these standards were shared with the students, as well. Often I was required to write on the board how the lesson weaved in the speaking,...See Josh's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

As an experienced tutor and with several years working as a lawyer, I take great pleasure in helping students improve their writing skills. Editing is a collaborative process, and I make sure that each student's authentic voice shines through in the final product. I believe that essays and other written...See Monica's full profile