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The Best Writing Tutors in Alton, IL

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Patricia L.

60/hour

Near Alton, IL

Empowering Writers of All Ages: 20+ Years Experience

5.0 (130)

465 hours tutoring

Response time: 29 minutes

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring and teaching writing to both children and adults across all skill levels, from elementary school paragraph structuring to advanced academic essays. My educational background and a lifelong passion for the craft of writing allow me to support students effectively,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

Jeannie D.

45/hour

Near Alton, IL

18 Years of Experience in Teaching All Aspects of Language Arts

5.0 (200)

645 hours tutoring

I have taught middle and high school English for 18 years, including creative writing classes. So many students struggle with all the mechanics required of school writing that it takes the joy of the writing process away. I teach students to separate their writing ideas from the not-so-fun...

Jeanie is very knowledgeable of the things I need help with. She was also very patient and showed that she cares about my education.

She is teaching me techniques to overcome and work out dyslexia, grammar, vocabulary, and writing more professionally. Jeanie is very patient and understanding of my disability. She is also experienced in the type of help I need.... - Angels, 2 lessons with Jeannie

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Randi G.

40/hour

Writing With Clarity and Confidence

5.0 (6)

23 hours tutoring

I tutor writing across academic, creative, and professional contexts, including essays, research papers, creative projects, and applications. My approach emphasizes organization, voice, and revision strategies that strengthen ideas and...

Youmna A.

100/hour

Georgetown Honors Grad | Thesis, Essays, Applications, Storytelling

Through years of writing and editing essays on complex topics, I have developed strong skills in grammar, storytelling, and critical reasoning. I graduated from Georgetown University, where I completed an honors thesis in international...

Supportive, knowledgable tutor who truly elevates your writing

Youmna helped me outline, draft, and revise my personal statements for my transfer applications, and I got into every school I applied to. She is kind, easy to talk to, kind, and very collaborative, while also giving clear and ins... - Aniya, 4 lessons with Youmna

Rachel B.

80/hour

Ivy League tutor in academic, business and essay writing

5.0 (66)

275 hours tutoring

I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements,...

Amazing writing tutor for graduate school and MBA

Rachel is an incredible writing tutor and has in-depth knowledge about what college admissions committees are looking for. I applied to several MBA programs in round two, and only had two to three weeks to get my essays done. Rach... - Leo, 7 lessons with Rachel

Silvana P.

200/hour

Princeton Grad| Ivy League College Essay and Writing Expert

Response time: 24 minutes

I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college...

Amazing with College Essays!

Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana

Ben U.

495/hour

Berkeley PhD, Harvard Author – Writing Coach for College Essays

5.0 (459)

1,664 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual...

The best college essay tutor I’ve worked with

I was struggling with my college essay, and whenever I met with other tutors, they just edited my work. Ben was totally different: he asked me questions I hadn’t even considered writing about, and he gave me low-pressure homework ... - Adam, 3 lessons with Ben

Tyler S.

100/hour

Published writer and English major at UChicago

5.0 (32)

270 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I tutor a roster of students in writing, instructing them in both syntactical/grammatical topics and thematic/literary understanding. My students have gone on to publish essays and win various writing awards.

Writing Session

Tyler is patient and communicative, making the writing sessions both productive and enjoyable. He provides thoughtful feedback and takes the time to explain concepts clearly, making sure that I fully understand them. His guidance ... - Li, 3 lessons with Tyler

Charlene T.

100/hour

Published Novelist & Writing Coach | Essays, Stories, & Style

5.0 (38)

63 hours tutoring

I’m the author of three acclaimed novels published by Penguin Random House and Scholastic Press, with more books forthcoming. My background in English and creative writing—including a certificate in teaching creative writing from...

Exceptional First Session — Insightful, Professional, and Encouraging

Charlene was outstanding in our first session. She immediately connected with my daughter, listened carefully to her goals, and created a thoughtful plan to guide her over the next couple of months. Her feedback was insightful and... - Jacob, 12 lessons with Charlene

Ashley W.

125/hour

Ph.D. & Dartmouth M.A. in Creative Writing | Former Journal Editor

5.0 (95)

520 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I also hold a Ph.D., which has given me extensive experience with academic research, argumentation, and long-form scholarly writing. I primarily work with students on academic papers, essays, and college and graduate admissions materials,...

Wonderful and Patient Tutor

Ashley is an incredible, knowledgeable, and well prepared ELA tutor. My 5th grade son was struggling in ELA, especially vocabulary and writing. As she started tutoring him, I saw the passion and dedication she integrates during h... - Manal, 116 lessons with Ashley

Amisha M.

80/hour

Academic Writing & Essay Tutor | Magna Cum Laude Econ & IR Grad

5.0 (7)

42 hours tutoring

Drawing on two interdisciplinary honors theses in Economics and International Relations and numerous coursework essays, I teach how to structure arguments, integrate evidence, and write with clarity and confidence. My background in Theory...

Ann K.

90/hour

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Creative and Academic Writing

5.0 (128)

1,313 hours tutoring

My instruction includes the problem-first rhetorical model for persuasive and analytical writing, as well as targeted preparation for standardized test essays. I emphasize both the art and discipline of writing, combining creative...

very productive lesson

Ann taught a super productive creative writing lesson. She provided so many great advice that we never imagined could ever receive from one lesson! Here are my daughter's feedback: " I really enjoyed discussing my work with Ann! S... - Nina

Deborah V.

67/hour

Highly skilled English/writing tutor for AICE, AP, SAT/ACT, and essays

5.0 (41)

210 hours tutoring

Writing coach Professional writer English teacher

AICE language tutor

My son was having difficulty with one of his AICE language essay assignments and asked if I could try and find a tutor to help him. I found Deborah: after one session all of his anxiety was gone. He asked me if he could keep worki... - Jennifer, 35 lessons with Deborah

Byung M.

55/hour

4+ Years of Teaching Experience in College Essays & Academic Writing

5.0 (34)

269 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more than five university students for more than three years with academic-level writing at the college level for humanities...

Informative Tutor

Byung helped me refine my essays to be ready for applying to some Ivy League schools! Through his feedback in a couple lessons, I was able to get takeaways to apply to all of my essays which significantly improved my college essay... - Kaashish, 2 lessons with Byung

Jennifer W.

55/hour

Expert College Writer, Licensed Secondary English Teacher of 8 Years

As a licensed secondary English teacher who taught 6th-through-12th grade grammar and writing for eight years, I can teach you how to sound like a million bucks. With a Bachelor of Arts in English (Dean’s List), I’ve studied and taught...

great tutor

I have see a great improvement in my son’s grades. We greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for all your help:) - Urvi, 47 lessons with Jennifer

Emilia H.

70/hour

MA in English with 35 years of teaching experience

5.0 (793)

2,250 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience teaching writing as part of the following: literary analysis, creative writing, analytical writing of various subjects, MLA and APA writing, IB extended essays, IB ToK essays, IB commentaries...

Excellent, Caring and Amazing!

Ms. Emilia is an excellent and efficient tutor. She listens and teaches using her expertise in English and writing. She is very approachable and flexible. The sessions with her are very focused and productive. She is very experie... - Bee, 5 lessons with Emilia

Princess I.

50/hour

Effective Reading, Writing, Social Work & Math tutor

5.0 (83)

417 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

-tutoring over 12+ years in essay revision -expert in grammar and proofreading. - background check certified

Chae B.

55/hour

English Teacher & Creative Writing Coach

I have experience teaching English/Language Arts to students ages 3-23, have coached high school students through creative writing projects, and have a North Carolina English/Language Arts teaching license for grades 9-12....

I highly recommend Anna

I highly recommend Anna for those, who want to have a nice conversation and improve their English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). - Faze

Evan W.

149/hour

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

5.0 (2212)

11,651 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

I have experience in writing for all genres and topics. I have written music reviews, sports editorials and general blog pieces. However, academically, I have helped with ACT, SAT and ISEE essay questions. I break down how to introduce,...

ISEE test prep

patient tutor went through the list of ISEE questions on reading and math and reviewed in detail writing skills , organizing thoughts and having a beginning middle and end to the story - Udupi

Mark R.

55/hour

Writing - Experienced Tutor

5.0 (174)

487 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

Writing Dr. Robertson teaches academic writing. This includes editing essays, researching papers, and revising doctoral dissertations. For each writing assignment, Dr. Robertson can suggest a topic, formulate a tentative...

Adam M.

36/hour

TEFL-Certified ESL Tutor and Experienced Editor/Proofreader

Response time: 28 minutes

I have been tutoring with Wyzant since 2013, covering a range of subjects and specializing in the areas of proofreading, editing, ESL, writing, and grammar. I enjoy writing, sports, traveling, and international food and culture. I...

Do's and Don'ts of business writing

In today's lesson Adam and I looked over and discussed some Do's and Don'ts of business writing and work-related emails. We also discussed some principles of descriptive writing, and came up with various ways to open and close ema... - Julian, 4 lessons with Adam

Kelsey R.

250/hour

Expert College Essay Coach & Test Prep Tutor; PhD from UChicago

5.0 (132)

679 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think...

Knowledgeable, insightful and patient

Kelsey is an exceptional tutor. I plan to hire her again in the future for helping me with writing assignments. I highly recommend her; she helped me and made me feel more confident. - David

Rich S.

25/hour

College Lecturer & Writing Coach | Undergrad Essays & AP History

5.0 (3)

6 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

I primarily tutor college students and high school AP students and college students, focusing on both academic writing, and content mastery. For AP students, I align instruction with College Board expectations, focusing on DBQs, LEQs, and...

Kristelle M.

50/hour

Experienced Tutor for Elementary-High School Students

5.0 (218)

280 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

Hi I'm Kristella! I graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and an Honors Business Minor. I was apart of the university's Honors Program which is the top 10% in the class. As a tutor, I prioritize...

Leah A.

80/hour

Experienced Tutor| SAT/ACT Prep| STEM| Spanish| College Applications

5.0 (193)

466 hours tutoring

I also love to write and help students through the essay-writing process. I provide constructive feedback, and guide my students through drafts until we reach a final, meaningful version. For college application assistance, I assist with...

Amazing Tutor

Leah has been an incredible tutor for my daughter. She explains concepts clearly, builds confidence, and makes learning enjoyable. We’ve already seen improvement and are continuing with regular sessions. Highly recommend! - Fred, 27 lessons with Leah

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Stacie C.

1 Writing lesson

She is very knowledgeable in English writing. She improved my writing skills to be more focused, clear, and cohesive. She also gave me strategies to prepare notes and study for exams. I feel that my writing skills have tremendously improved and I'm very grateful for Melody's help. Melody's lessons are organized to meet the individual's needs. She is punctual, reliable, and accessible. Melody is a wonderful educator.

Serene L.

34 Writing lessons

She is very flexible and tailors each lesson to the needs of the student. For my kids, Pieta starts each lesson off with vocabulary and grammar, followed by essay writing. Pieta works with with them on the entire writing process, from brainstorming through proofreading. After working with Pieta for a few months, my kids do not find writing to be as intimidating, and are becoming more confident and effective writers. We are so thankful that we found Pieta!

Aarti S.

18 Writing lessons

Anthony is a great tutor. He has been tutoring my son, who is in 4th grade, to improve his writing skills. He is very patient, understanding and uses creative techniques to teach necessary topics in writing skills. He has been helping my son expand his writing by infusing the sentences with sensory details, bringing a smooth flow by using strong transitional phrases, and guiding him to connect his ideas more cohesively.

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