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Bassel B. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bassel B.
$45/hour

Washington, DC

Certified English Teacher | Writing Coach | 5+ Years Experience

I hold a Master's degree and have taught middle and high school English, focusing on evidence-based writing and clear, confident expression. I have also supported students with college essays and professional writing, ensuring their...

4.9 (35)
$45/hour
126 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a Master's degree and have taught middle and high school English, focusing on evidence-based writing and clear, confident expression. I have also supported students with college essays and professional writing, ensuring their...

Terra M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Terra M.
$39/hour

Washington, DC

History and English professor specializing in bespoke test prep

., European, and World), art history, English, literature, and writing skills. I offer targeted strategies for standardized test prep, and college application essay help as well. My academic training allows me to translate complex...

5.0 (39)
$39/hour
161 hours tutoring

., European, and World), art history, English, literature, and writing skills. I offer targeted strategies for standardized test prep, and college application essay help as well. My academic training allows me to translate complex...

Olivia D. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olivia D.
$300/hour

Washington, DC

Harvard Grad| Ivy League Admissions & SAT Prep | Helped 100+ Students

I specialize in the college admissions process, college essays, and the SAT. In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in...

5.0 (8)
$300/hour
86 hours tutoring

I specialize in the college admissions process, college essays, and the SAT. In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in...

Sarah H. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah H.
$100/hour

Washington, DC

Ivy League Tutor Specializing in Essay Writing and College Apps

My name is Sarah; thank you for stopping by my profile:) After a two year hiatus due to being abroad, I am excited to be resuming tutoring. I specialize in college applications, essay writing, and homework help. I graduated Magna...

5.0 (19)
$100/hour
81 hours tutoring

My name is Sarah; thank you for stopping by my profile:) After a two year hiatus due to being abroad, I am excited to be resuming tutoring. I specialize in college applications, essay writing, and homework help. I graduated Magna...

Kristine W. Springfield, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristine W.
$68/hour

Springfield, VA

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...

5.0 (312)
$68/hour
1,378 hours tutoring

...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...

Yang W. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yang W.
$25/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Cornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays

I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come...

5.0 (6)
$25/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yang’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I've worked with high school seniors navigating their college applications, streamlining their thoughts into narratives that help them stand out in front of college admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come...

Ireti E. Bowie, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ireti E.
$50/hour

Bowie, MD

Experienced Tutor in Editing and Refining Essays

With experience tutoring high school and college students in essay writing, I have helped students draft clear, cohesive, and compelling essays. I guide students through each stage of the writing process, starting with brainstorming...

5.0 (9)
$50/hour
28 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

With experience tutoring high school and college students in essay writing, I have helped students draft clear, cohesive, and compelling essays. I guide students through each stage of the writing process, starting with brainstorming...

Amaya E. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amaya E.
$35/hour

Washington, DC

Experienced Tutor in STEM & Humanities

I have taught biology, calculus, algebra, precalculus, genetics, chemistry, Spanish, English, essay writing, history, and more. Additionally, I’ve guided students with resume building, cover letter development, and college essay...

5.0 (12)
$35/hour
16 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught biology, calculus, algebra, precalculus, genetics, chemistry, Spanish, English, essay writing, history, and more. Additionally, I’ve guided students with resume building, cover letter development, and college essay...

Amy A. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy A.
$175/hour

Silver Spring, MD

Conquer the College Essay with Author, Journalist and Writing Teacher

I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International...

5.0 (1850)
$175/hour
9,403 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International...

Madeleine W. Bowie, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeleine W.
$45/hour

Bowie, MD

French Teacher

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Madeleine and I am so happy to meet you! I offer private, semi-private, and group French lessons for adults online via Zoom. I have developed my own curriculum of 7+ levels to meet the needs and goals of all students and...

5.0 (36)
$45/hour
127 hours tutoring

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Madeleine and I am so happy to meet you! I offer private, semi-private, and group French lessons for adults online via Zoom. I have developed my own curriculum of 7+ levels to meet the needs and goals of all students and...

Julia F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia F.
$60/hour

Washington, DC

Personal Statement & College Essay Tutor | Writing & Editing Expert

I work in communications, where I write and edit every day, thinking carefully about how to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. Over the years, I’ve helped friends and peers refine personal statements, medical school supplemental essays, and...

5.0 (4)
$60/hour
18 hours tutoring

I work in communications, where I write and edit every day, thinking carefully about how to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. Over the years, I’ve helped friends and peers refine personal statements, medical school supplemental essays, and...

Laurie B. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laurie B.
$52/hour

Rockville, MD

Highly Experienced College Essay Specialist, Undergraduate/Graduate

For over five years, I assisted high school students with college essays, resumes, and cover letters for internships. I have also helped with graduate school applications, primarily in the medical and business fields. I work for four...

5.0 (554)
$52/hour
950 hours tutoring

For over five years, I assisted high school students with college essays, resumes, and cover letters for internships. I have also helped with graduate school applications, primarily in the medical and business fields. I work for four...

Trisan G. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Trisan G.
$90/hour

Silver Spring, MD

English Teacher / Writing Center assistant

As an AP Lang teacher, I give the college essay as an assignment. Formerly, I worked in the writer center working nearly exclusively on common app/college essays from September through December at a highly competitive school.

5.0 (20)
$90/hour
138 hours tutoring

As an AP Lang teacher, I give the college essay as an assignment. Formerly, I worked in the writer center working nearly exclusively on common app/college essays from September through December at a highly competitive school.

Josh W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
$400/hour

Washington, DC

Ivy League Student and Writing Tutor with 200+ Hours of Experience

Privately, I've advised tens of high school students on their college essays, and I've noticed that the written application process between undergraduate and graduate school is truly closely analogous. The skills one builds in...

5.0 (108)
$400/hour
245 hours tutoring

Privately, I've advised tens of high school students on their college essays, and I've noticed that the written application process between undergraduate and graduate school is truly closely analogous. The skills one builds in...

Keya P. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Keya P.
$45/hour

Arlington, VA

Georgia Tech Grad and College Application Mentor

Have assisted a well-known tutor to edit college application essays, including the Common Application and college-specific essays. As someone closer in demographic than the person I worked with, spoke directly with students to help...

5.0 (27)
$45/hour
80 hours tutoring

Have assisted a well-known tutor to edit college application essays, including the Common Application and college-specific essays. As someone closer in demographic than the person I worked with, spoke directly with students to help...

Jeremy S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeremy S.
$297/hour

Washington, DC

Ace Your College Essays: Guidance from a Former Columbia Interviewer

Craft a personal statement that captivates and showcases your unique story. As a former Columbia University admissions interviewer, I offer invaluable insider perspective on what makes an application essay truly stand out. I can guide you through...

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5.0 (598)
$297/hour
2,659 hours tutoring

Craft a personal statement that captivates and showcases your unique story. As a former Columbia University admissions interviewer, I offer invaluable insider perspective on what makes an application essay truly stand out. I can guide you through...

Henry M. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry M.
$75/hour

Rockville, MD

BA/MA student at Yale University

I have tutored students and helped them write college essays for the last 3 years. I have experience advising students on what they should write about given the essay prompts and their own life experiences, and I also have experience...

5.0 (50)
$75/hour
111 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have tutored students and helped them write college essays for the last 3 years. I have experience advising students on what they should write about given the essay prompts and their own life experiences, and I also have experience...

Kenneth O. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenneth O.
$75/hour

Rockville, MD

College Essay Specialist with Admissions Committee experience

While earning business degrees from the University of Virginia (B.S.) and UCLA Anderson School (MBA), I also worked for my alma maters’ Admissions Committee as a student or alumni rep. Your high school teenager doesn't need an English teacher;...

4.8 (107)
$75/hour
292 hours tutoring

While earning business degrees from the University of Virginia (B.S.) and UCLA Anderson School (MBA), I also worked for my alma maters’ Admissions Committee as a student or alumni rep. Your high school teenager doesn't need an English teacher;...

Jennifer C. Laurel, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer C.
$90/hour

Laurel, MD

PhD for expert Writing Instruction, Editing, Test Prep, College Essays

...with everything from improving their vocabulary for the SAT, to tackling ESL concerns, to penning the most compelling college essays. During my doctoral studies, I became the Assistant Director of University Writing at Brandeis University, and continued...

5.0 (171)
$90/hour
635 hours tutoring

...with everything from improving their vocabulary for the SAT, to tackling ESL concerns, to penning the most compelling college essays. During my doctoral studies, I became the Assistant Director of University Writing at Brandeis University, and continued...

Adam D. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam D.
$175/hour

Alexandria, VA

Former Instructor at UCLA Specializing in College Essays

I have helped many students write essays that got them in Ivies, UCs, and other Top 20 Schools. Last year I helped students get into Duke, Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Berkeley, and other great schools. When I was an instructor at...

5.0 (363)
$175/hour
1,135 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I have helped many students write essays that got them in Ivies, UCs, and other Top 20 Schools. Last year I helped students get into Duke, Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Berkeley, and other great schools. When I was an instructor at...

Ben G. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben G.
$60/hour

Washington, DC

Proofreading, Editing, Revisions, Feedback — 4400+ Hours on Wyzant

I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law...

5.0 (1496)
$60/hour
7,235 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law...

Susannah F. Bethesda, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susannah F.
$400/hour

Bethesda, MD

Comprehensive College Admissions Counselor | 20 years experience

With 20+ years of training and professional experience, I have enjoyed multiple roles in the field, including evaluating college applications and college essays for a research university's undergraduate admissions office; training in...

5.0 (33)
$400/hour
50 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

With 20+ years of training and professional experience, I have enjoyed multiple roles in the field, including evaluating college applications and college essays for a research university's undergraduate admissions office; training in...

Robert P. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert P.
$80/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Award-Winning Writer/Tutor: Essays, Resumes, SAT Verbal/NU Grad

I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know:...

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5.0 (477)
$80/hour
1,570 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robert’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know:...

Rachel K. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel K.
$100/hour

Arlington, VA

Experienced Writing Coach | Focus on Essays and Projects

With a background as a Writing Coach at UNC's Writing and Learning Centers and a college essay coach at Prompt, I specialize in helping students improve their writing skills, from essays to college admissions materials. I have worked...

5.0 (46)
$100/hour
284 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rachel’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

With a background as a Writing Coach at UNC's Writing and Learning Centers and a college essay coach at Prompt, I specialize in helping students improve their writing skills, from essays to college admissions materials. I have worked...

Erin C. Vienna, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin C.
$70/hour

Vienna, VA

Test Prep (SSAT/ISEE/SAT/ASVAB/AFOQT), Math (all), Essay Writing

I have taught everything from elementary/middle school math to calculus and then reading/writing for all variations of school test prep (SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/HSPT) and college essays as well as the military exams...

4.9 (769)
$70/hour
2,342 hours tutoring

I have taught everything from elementary/middle school math to calculus and then reading/writing for all variations of school test prep (SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/HSPT) and college essays as well as the military exams...

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