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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....

Zakiy G. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zakiy G.
$250/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Common App and Supplement Essay Writing Specialist

I have worked with several dozen students (often current or former test prep clients) in crafting winning essays and personal statements. My students have earned admission to competitive residential scholar programs like TASS/TASP and...

5.0 (524)
$250/hour
1,939 hours tutoring

I have worked with several dozen students (often current or former test prep clients) in crafting winning essays and personal statements. My students have earned admission to competitive residential scholar programs like TASS/TASP and...

Christina B. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christina B.
$105/hour

Washington, DC

Biology, Nutrition, Stats, and College Prep Tutor (Princeton Graduate)

I have strong background in foreign languages, ranging from 8 years of studying Italian, three of Spanish, two of Latin, and a summer spent teaching myself introductory Swahili. I won a national essay contest in Italian in high school, as...

4.8 (141)
$105/hour
464 hours tutoring

I have strong background in foreign languages, ranging from 8 years of studying Italian, three of Spanish, two of Latin, and a summer spent teaching myself introductory Swahili. I won a national essay contest in Italian in high school, as...

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...

Mark F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark F.
$200/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)
$200/hour
222 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mark’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

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...

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.

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
87 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...

Karen J. Great Falls, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karen J.
$120/hour

Great Falls, VA

College Essays/Public Speaking Coach/Editor/Proofreader-20+ years

Communications professional ready to help you achieve your goals. From preparing and polishing speeches and college essays to editing and proofreading important materials, I’ll help you gain the skills and confidence to shine. I’ll...

4.9 (45)
$120/hour
113 hours tutoring

Communications professional ready to help you achieve your goals. From preparing and polishing speeches and college essays to editing and proofreading important materials, I’ll help you gain the skills and confidence to shine. I’ll...

David L. Bowie, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
$17/hour

Bowie, MD

BA in Children's Literature

I have some experience looking over essays for grammar mistakes. I've also passed the Praxis-1 test for Writing. I've helped tutor Latino students in grammar as part of the Latino Student Fund.

4.7 (77)
$17/hour
427 hours tutoring

I have some experience looking over essays for grammar mistakes. I've also passed the Praxis-1 test for Writing. I've helped tutor Latino students in grammar as part of the Latino Student Fund.

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...

Bassel B. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bassel B.
$40/hour

Washington, DC

CLAST Tutor for Reading and Essay

I have extensive experience tutoring students for the CLAST exam, focusing on the reading and essay sections to help them gain confidence and achieve passing scores. As a certified English teacher with years of classroom and one-on-one...

4.9 (33)
$40/hour
114 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have extensive experience tutoring students for the CLAST exam, focusing on the reading and essay sections to help them gain confidence and achieve passing scores. As a certified English teacher with years of classroom and one-on-one...

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...

5.0 (48)
$125/hour
165 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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...

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...

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 (293)
$15/hour
870 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.

Steven F. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven F.
$60/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

College Counseling with a Former Professor

... requirements, on applications for scholarships and fellowships, and on the taking of standardized tests and writing of essays for applications. As a private school teacher and a private tutor since 2007, I have helped hundreds of high school students...

5.0 (739)
$60/hour
3,196 hours tutoring

... requirements, on applications for scholarships and fellowships, and on the taking of standardized tests and writing of essays for applications. As a private school teacher and a private tutor since 2007, I have helped hundreds of high school students...

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

Washington, DC

13+ years experience working with HS students to refine applications

For the last 13 years, I've served as a volunteer admissions counselor for my college. This includes interviewing students and learning more about their motivations and interests. I also help with essays, applications, and helping...

5.0 (4)
$60/hour
10 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on James’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC.

For the last 13 years, I've served as a volunteer admissions counselor for my college. This includes interviewing students and learning more about their motivations and interests. I also help with essays, applications, and helping...

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

Washington, DC

Ivy League Trained Essay Whiz

I have 8 years of experience tutoring students in middle school, high school, college, and graduate-level essay assignments and competitions. I was trained as a writing tutor with the University of Pennsylvania's Writing Center, and...

5.0 (108)
$400/hour
245 hours tutoring

I have 8 years of experience tutoring students in middle school, high school, college, and graduate-level essay assignments and competitions. I was trained as a writing tutor with the University of Pennsylvania's Writing Center, and...

Kristen G. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristen G.
$55/hour

Washington, DC

AP English Language & College Writing Instructor

...precision that separates competent writing from compelling work. Over two years, I've assisted students composing synthesis essays and analytical case studies across a range of disciplines. I hold a degree in finance and a passion for the arts, a combination...

5.0 (10)
$55/hour
34 hours tutoring

...precision that separates competent writing from compelling work. Over two years, I've assisted students composing synthesis essays and analytical case studies across a range of disciplines. I hold a degree in finance and a passion for the arts, a combination...

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.

Jackie S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jackie S.
$250/hour

Washington, DC

Published author

I have published short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry in literary journals. My lyric essay was listed as a Best American Essays 2018 notable essay.

5.0 (109)
$250/hour
188 hours tutoring

I have published short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry in literary journals. My lyric essay was listed as a Best American Essays 2018 notable essay.

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

Washington, DC

SAT, Writing, English, Anthro, Research 10+ Yrs Teaching Experience

...Culture I have 10+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...

5.0 (326)
$39/hour
1,445 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on Daniella’s active hours, which are 4:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

...Culture I have 10+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...

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 (19)
$100/hour
81 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.

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;...

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Lyna V.

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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.
Maureen P.

6 essay lessons

Prior to the tutoring session, Danny requested a copy of my son's essay so that he could get a sense of his writing and decide on how to best proceed. That worked out very well because he was able to jump right into the essay. Not only is Danny is a great writer, but he is able to teach well. My son's essay lacked focus so Danny helped him stay on topic and gave him guidance for future writings. He also encouraged my son by pointing out the strengths in the essay.
Caitlin D.

1 essay lesson

I really wanted an intelligent person to read and help me change my essay around, but wasn't sure if that would even be possible without crossing any lines and making sure to keep the essay MY work. I was very happy in how it worked out. Martin sent me back my essay with his suggestions, which I could confirm or deny in Word.
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