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Durya D. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Durya D.
45/hour

Washington, DC

11 years Proofreading H.S. Essays and Fulbright Applications

...teaching and research positions abroad before forwarding them to specialist review committees. I read and proofread 8th-grade essays for high school entrance applications for six years....

4.9 (9)
45/hour
53 hours tutoring

...teaching and research positions abroad before forwarding them to specialist review committees. I read and proofread 8th-grade essays for high school entrance applications for six years....

Ephraim H. Rockville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ephraim H.
45/hour

Rockville, MD

College Teacher Tutoring in History and English

...considerable expertise in the mechanics of writing. I'm especially skilled at helping students compose well-structured, engaging essays....

4.8 (5)
45/hour
14 hours tutoring

...considerable expertise in the mechanics of writing. I'm especially skilled at helping students compose well-structured, engaging essays....

Wes L. Falls Church, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wes L.
80/hour

Falls Church, VA

Proven Writing & Academic Success Coach | Study Skills & Exam Prep

History, European History, Government & Politics, Political Science, Economics, Sociology Writing & Critical Thinking – Research papers, essays, argument development, editing, and structure Study Skills & Academic Coaching –...

4.9 (68)
80/hour
386 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes

History, European History, Government & Politics, Political Science, Economics, Sociology Writing & Critical Thinking – Research papers, essays, argument development, editing, and structure Study Skills & Academic Coaching –...

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

Washington, DC

Award-Winning Harvard Grad for SAT and College/ High School Admissions

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)
500/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...

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

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...

Mark F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark F.
150/hour

Washington, DC

Award-winning Prof // LSAT / Politics / History / Philosophy

I'm a professor who teaches and writes about history, politics, and philosophy. I'm here to help you write better essays, study more effectively, and prepare for the GRE and LSAT. I have graduate degrees from Cambridge and UC...

5.0 (47)
150/hour
222 hours tutoring

I'm a professor who teaches and writes about history, politics, and philosophy. I'm here to help you write better essays, study more effectively, and prepare for the GRE and LSAT. I have graduate degrees from Cambridge and UC...

Alex W. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex W.
80/hour

Arlington, VA

Affordable College Essay Editor (UC, Ivys, t20 US Schools!)

I graduated with a degree in English with a writing concentration from Gettysburg College, and I've helped many students hone their writing skills in academic essays, personal essays, creative pieces, college essays, and...

5.0 (68)
80/hour
206 hours tutoring

I graduated with a degree in English with a writing concentration from Gettysburg College, and I've helped many students hone their writing skills in academic essays, personal essays, creative pieces, college essays, and...

Chiann T. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chiann T.
70/hour

Washington, DC

Published Academic Author in Literary Criticism and Pedagogy

...criticism and world language pedagogy. I have extensive experience with the teaching and writing of persuasive and expository essays for various audiences, including K-12, postsecondary, and professional writers and readers. I have also written and edited...

5.0 (9)
70/hour
85 hours tutoring

...criticism and world language pedagogy. I have extensive experience with the teaching and writing of persuasive and expository essays for various audiences, including K-12, postsecondary, and professional writers and readers. I have also written and edited...

Ian K. Fairfax, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian K.
15/hour

Fairfax, VA

Spanish major and Translator available for Tutoring

In college I tutored high school and college athletes in critical essay writing. I helped them to devise and lay out evidence for a central argument. The students I tutored all improved greatly in their writing.

5.0 (279)
15/hour
816 hours tutoring

In college I tutored high school and college athletes in critical essay writing. I helped them to devise and lay out evidence for a central argument. The students I tutored all improved greatly in their writing.

Nancy H. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy H.
100/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

Writing Specialist - 20 Years of Success

Not only can I help you attain a greater command of the written word, but I can support your endeavors across multiple forms of writing: academic, professional, college admission essays, etc. Patiently, I can assist young writers with...

5.0 (78)
100/hour
451 hours tutoring

Not only can I help you attain a greater command of the written word, but I can support your endeavors across multiple forms of writing: academic, professional, college admission essays, etc. Patiently, I can assist young writers with...

Kristin W. Bowie, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristin W.
70/hour

Bowie, MD

Specializing in Psych/APA Writing assistance; Dissertation editing

In fact, I currently serve as a writing coach/tutor where I encourage my tutees to really delve in and own their writing. I have reviewed and helped with a variety of writings from personal statement essays to dissertations. In...

4.9 (33)
70/hour
84 hours tutoring

In fact, I currently serve as a writing coach/tutor where I encourage my tutees to really delve in and own their writing. I have reviewed and helped with a variety of writings from personal statement essays to dissertations. In...

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

Washington, DC

College Graduate with Common App Essay Experience

Louis - a top 20 university in the United States. The common app essay is a change to illustrate who you are and add context to the numbers that make up your application. I have helped several college seniors prepare their essays in...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
8 hours tutoring

Louis - a top 20 university in the United States. The common app essay is a change to illustrate who you are and add context to the numbers that make up your application. I have helped several college seniors prepare their essays in...

Dion S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dion S.
125/hour

Washington, DC

Experienced & Knowledgeable Tutor for First-Year Law Students

I have made all of these subjects clear to hundreds of clients and I can do the same for you. The heart of my approach is application. I have hundreds of examples to go over in both essay and multiple choice format. I can train you to think...

4.9 (37)
125/hour
128 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

I have made all of these subjects clear to hundreds of clients and I can do the same for you. The heart of my approach is application. I have hundreds of examples to go over in both essay and multiple choice format. I can train you to think...

Susan B. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan B.
50/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Effective Teacher For Writing, Speaking, Job Search, Communication

...connections. In addition, I work with individuals to prepare for key speeches and presentations, and I assist students to write essays that accompany their college applications. In addition, I help students to be ready for interviews that are a part of their...

4.9 (654)
50/hour
4,318 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

...connections. In addition, I work with individuals to prepare for key speeches and presentations, and I assist students to write essays that accompany their college applications. In addition, I help students to be ready for interviews that are a part of their...

Conor A. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Conor A.
300/hour

Washington, DC

LSAT Expert and Harvard Law Grad, 10+ years Tutoring Experience

Through my tailored method, I have helped LSAT takers improve by more than 20 points and get into the law schools of their dreams. In addition to LSAT tutoring, I also help with application questions and essays (I am a consultant with...

5.0 (175)
300/hour
855 hours tutoring

Through my tailored method, I have helped LSAT takers improve by more than 20 points and get into the law schools of their dreams. In addition to LSAT tutoring, I also help with application questions and essays (I am a consultant with...

Laura B. Chevy Chase, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura B.
180/hour

Chevy Chase, MD

5 Stars - All sections of ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, & ISEE & Alg1 and Geom

At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick review of limited concepts in these areas will increase test scores. I also teach specific essay techniques useful to score...

5.0 (280)
180/hour
1,077 hours tutoring

At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick review of limited concepts in these areas will increase test scores. I also teach specific essay techniques useful to score...

Trisan G. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Trisan G.
75/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 (17)
75/hour
107 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.

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

Washington, DC

Experienced essay editor

Due to my strong academic background in grammar and writing, I love helping students with essays. I am able to clearly explain various writing techniques, essay types, and what makes good writing really shine.

5.0 (16)
100/hour
76 hours tutoring

Due to my strong academic background in grammar and writing, I love helping students with essays. I am able to clearly explain various writing techniques, essay types, and what makes good writing really shine.

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

Washington, DC

UPenn Writing Tutor, John Locke and College Application Essay Expert

...different circumstances that created the values and skills core to who they are today. As a successful college application essay coach and admissions consultant, I have helped my students gain acceptances to to elite schools including Penn, Harvard,...

5.0 (108)
300/hour
242 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

...different circumstances that created the values and skills core to who they are today. As a successful college application essay coach and admissions consultant, I have helped my students gain acceptances to to elite schools including Penn, Harvard,...

Michael M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael M.
45/hour

Washington, DC

Experienced college professor specializing in the humanities

I'm Mike! I graduated cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in both English and philosophy, with a minor concentration in linguistics. I then went on to earn a Master's degree and then a Phd in philosophy. I'm now a college professor. I've been...

5.0 (11)
45/hour
28 hours tutoring

I'm Mike! I graduated cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in both English and philosophy, with a minor concentration in linguistics. I then went on to earn a Master's degree and then a Phd in philosophy. I'm now a college professor. I've been...

Robyn R. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robyn R.
100/hour

Arlington, VA

College Writing Professor with 15+ Years Experience

I have been working with students as they prepare to enter college or transfer for more than 15 years; I work with students at my current community college as they prepare transfer essays, and have worked one on one with students as a...

4.9 (21)
100/hour
51 hours tutoring

I have been working with students as they prepare to enter college or transfer for more than 15 years; I work with students at my current community college as they prepare transfer essays, and have worked one on one with students as a...

Makayla E. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Makayla E.
45/hour

Washington, DC

Cornell Grad: Public Health, Writing & Career Development Specialist

English, Grammer, Essays, Public Speaking

4.2 (5)
45/hour
28 hours tutoring

English, Grammer, Essays, Public Speaking

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

Washington, DC

Need Help with Essay Writing?

As a Columbia University graduate and former admissions interviewer, I bring a strong foundation in critical thinking and academic rigor to essay writing tutoring. My experience as a published author provides a practical understanding of...

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5.0 (594)
297/hour
2,630 hours tutoring

As a Columbia University graduate and former admissions interviewer, I bring a strong foundation in critical thinking and academic rigor to essay writing tutoring. My experience as a published author provides a practical understanding of...

Caitlin K. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caitlin K.
100/hour

Washington, DC

Summer 2026 - Humanities, Writing, Basic Math and Study Skills Tutor

...difference for struggling, average, and even advanced students. I also work with students on improving their writing, including essays, short answers, and professional communication. I look forward to working with you and hope you will consider making...

4.1 (7)
100/hour
38 hours tutoring

...difference for struggling, average, and even advanced students. I also work with students on improving their writing, including essays, short answers, and professional communication. I look forward to working with you and hope you will consider making...

Wynn Y. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wynn Y.
55/hour

Alexandria, VA

PhD in English, author of many articles and two books on literature

I've taught literature for over 20 years: American, British, World, Children's and Special Topics. I've written essays, articles, and books on poetry, fiction, nonfiction, autobiography and film.

5.0 (5)
55/hour
17 hours tutoring

I've taught literature for over 20 years: American, British, World, Children's and Special Topics. I've written essays, articles, and books on poetry, fiction, nonfiction, autobiography and film.

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Vadim T.

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I realized that without Olya's support, my essay would be in bottom 5 % of med. school essays list. I decided to start over ;-( In real time, Olya and I were discussing and critically thinking over the main theme and ideas of my paper, so my essay was growing faster than I could imagine. My essay obtained the 1st person narrative form and initial stage of LIFE! My friends, my essay needs more life, so I will keep you updated soon.
Lyna V.

2 essay lessons

He addressed all of my worries. Mr Kevin is an incredibly knowledgeable and efficient tutor - he helped me transform my blunt, and disorganized essay into one that successfully describes the student in the best way possible! In a way, that I myself, ironically, couldn’t have. Not only did he give me substantial feedback on my essay, but he told me where to improve, and helped me refine the structure of my essay, making it flow much better than it use to.
Vanessa F.

1 essay lesson

However, he refused to give me any ideas or discuss the essay together. He said to me that he would only read and edit the essay after I finish. He keeps saying that this is ILLEGAL and UNETHICAL! But I told him that my school writing center tutors also do the same thing. But because of their schedule didn't work out for me, I'd rather look for a private tutor. He just told me that he would only do edit/correct grammar on my essay. That's fine.
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