The Best Writing Tutors in Cliffside Park, NJ

Most students struggle with writing because they’ve never been taught a clear structure; I teach writing in a way that makes it repeatable, logical, and effective. I specialize in helping middle and high school students develop clear, structured writing using frameworks such as...See Wendy's full profile

Experience and specialization create two major advantages: deeper understanding of the tests themselves and better recognition of how students tend to struggle with them. As a result, I’m often able to recognize quickly why students are struggling and which aspects of the test are creating the problem. Because of...See Scott's full profile

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 in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.See Jonathan's full profile

Before I began teaching in the public schools, I was required to write a critical analysis of an essay. I was asked to do so again when I took The National Teachers Exam. I exceeded the requirements on both occasions. I referred to the main idea at hand, made certain observations, used specific examples to...See Timothy's full profile

A little bit about my writing background: Tutored for four years and scored perfect on the AP Language exam as well as the SAT Writing section. See Sophie's full profile

Hi, my name is Chinenye! I am a healthcare professional with a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global and Public Health Sciences from Cornell University. I have a deep passion for higher education and helping other students navigate the undergraduate and...See Chinenye's full profile

I have taught students and young journalists how to write with clarity and elegance for three decades as a senior editor at leading news publications and popular magazines in New York and San Francisco. I also served as an adjunct professor teaching journalism at a private college. My professional experience has...See Vince's full profile

This includes competitive grant application essays that nominated me for the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Program in Malaysia. My interdisciplinary degrees have allowed me to write A+ papers for courses in Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Sociology, Political...See Vindhyaa's full profile

Hey there! I am a graduate of Harvard University and a native New Yorker who has been tutoring students of all ages in everything from standardized tests to Spanish to Math to songwriting for over seven years. The SAT, ISEE, SSAT and other middle school and high school level standardized tests are a specialty of mine,...See JC's full profile

I taught academic writing at Baruch and Hunter Colleges for many years. That comprised of teaching how to write five-paragraph essays on a wide range of topics, with warm-up writing exercises. My course also emphasized grammar, punctuation and self-editing techniques. I also taught CLIP at BMCC - how...See Bonnie's full profile

In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm,...See Meeraj's full profile

In addition, I've taught and mentored hundreds of students across the US and abroad. This includes working as a 10th grade English teacher, chess coach, curriculum developer, writing mentor, clinical social worker, social science researcher, summer camp director, and even professional storyteller and...See Paul's full profile

I received a perfect score on my ACT Reading section and am a very strong humanities/writing student.See Grace's full profile

My original background was in creative writing. Indeed, I have written and directed several plays, written poems and shorts stories, and even much of a novel. I intended to pursue a career in the area but I opted to pursue my vocation as an historian. Through my historical work I honed my skills in expository...See Ethan's full profile

Write compelling and organized communications of all types, whatever your grade level, age, or first language! I’m a professional writer as well as tutor, and will show you how to write efficiently and even enjoyably. College entry essays that stand out is a specialty. I am patient and...See Charlotte's full profile

In 2023, I earned my Master’s degree in Writing from the Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin, a fully-funded fellowship program that typically reports a ~2% acceptance rate. I’ve been tutoring high school and college students in one-on-one and small group settings since 2016. One of my core specialties is...See Edith's full profile

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've...See Jamie's full profile

I am a SAT Verbal Tutor, and have extensive experience working with two international companies based in Russia and Romania to teach students the Digital SAT. I am a Harvard student, and had acceptances to Princeton University and Brown University. I have worked with students possessing very little understanding of...See Simran's full profile

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 grammar, sentence structure, organization of ideas, vocabulary expansion,...See Maggie's full profile

With over 30 years of tutoring and language coaching experience, I help students develop strong writing skills for essays, creative projects, and professional communication. I focus on structure, clarity, voice, and style, tailoring lessons to your goals and learning preferences. Whether you’re overcoming...See Charlie's full profile

I have been counseling students on both their college applications, essays, and overall search for 3 years with a focus on the student's needs and their intended career plans. I focus on the development and writing of the student's personal statement and supplemental essays in order to best reflect their...See Jaclyn's full profile

I graduated from Harvard with a cum laude degree in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms, from cover letters to dissertations to storytelling. My poetry has been published nationally and in high school I...See Miles's full profile

I graduated from Appalachian State University with a BA in English, and Hunter College with an MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry). Currently I teach IB Film, IB Theory of Knowledge, and Honors English 10 at a high school in upper Manhattan. As an educator, my main job is to privilege revision and...See Eric's full profile

I have scored in the 99th percentile (the highest possible score) of every standardized test I have taken, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and IQ tests. I also won national essay writing competitions in high school. For over 20 years, I have tutored thousands of students. I leverage my International...See Brad's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a Creative Writing minor at NYU, where I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction courses—the highest-level creative writing classes in the department's sequences. The writing world is...See Erica's full profile