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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
220 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

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...

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

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...

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 (68)
17/hour
368 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

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.

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
1,051 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...

Julia F. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia F.
40/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 (3)
40/hour
5 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...

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...

Wes L. Falls Church, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wes L.
75/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)
75/hour
345 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 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 –...

Amani R. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amani R.
60/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

M.Ed Secondary Education; BA English Lit. with 5+ years teaching exp.

I have worked with students ranging from 6th grade through graduate school. Worked in the University of Mary Washington Writing Center helping students compose, edit, and revise essays at the undergraduate and graduate level.

4.9 (18)
60/hour
128 hours tutoring

I have worked with students ranging from 6th grade through graduate school. Worked in the University of Mary Washington Writing Center helping students compose, edit, and revise essays at the undergraduate and graduate level.

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...

Sharon E. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sharon E.
40/hour

Alexandria, VA

Literature literate

I am well-read and still read classics, for pleasure. I can help others glean meaning from literature, to write compare/contrast essays, etc.

5.0 (212)
40/hour
561 hours tutoring

I am well-read and still read classics, for pleasure. I can help others glean meaning from literature, to write compare/contrast essays, etc.

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 (76)
100/hour
412 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

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...

Jonathan T. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan T.
40/hour

Silver Spring, MD

Georgetown Grad With Extensive Proofreading Experience

As a professional, I am regularly tasked with proofreading documents, ranging from reports, technical papers, memos, legal documents, and other information. I have experience proofreading college-level essays and research papers for...

5.0 (60)
40/hour
184 hours tutoring

As a professional, I am regularly tasked with proofreading documents, ranging from reports, technical papers, memos, legal documents, and other information. I have experience proofreading college-level essays and research papers for...

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 (12)
75/hour
76 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.

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...

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

Washington, DC

Essay Specialist, Former Admissions Rep at Northwestern

As a former admissions representative at Northwestern University, I understand what colleges are looking for through their application essay requirements, and walk my students through every part of the process. In my career, I have helped...

5.0 (61)
250/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

As a former admissions representative at Northwestern University, I understand what colleges are looking for through their application essay requirements, and walk my students through every part of the process. In my career, I have helped...

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...

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
Response time: 11 minutes

...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....

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 (64)
80/hour
200 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...

Zakiy G. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zakiy G.
235/hour

Alexandria, VA

1580 SAT , perfect ACT , National Merit , Writing , College Essays

In additional to test prep, I have helped several dozen high school and college students craft winning essays for scholarships, exclusive residential programs (TASP/TASS) and internships, Common Application personal statements, and...

5.0 (521)
235/hour
1,910 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

In additional to test prep, I have helped several dozen high school and college students craft winning essays for scholarships, exclusive residential programs (TASP/TASS) and internships, Common Application personal statements, and...

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
241 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 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,...

Sarah C. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah C.
150/hour

Washington, DC

Princeton Graduate and Experienced Tutor Specializing in Latin

I've been tutoring for 10 years, and I specialize in Latin, particularly the first 3 years and mastering basics of grammar, construction and translation. I also frequently tutor English literature, writing/essays, and Regents...

5.0 (54)
150/hour
184 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I've been tutoring for 10 years, and I specialize in Latin, particularly the first 3 years and mastering basics of grammar, construction and translation. I also frequently tutor English literature, writing/essays, and Regents...

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 (19)
100/hour
50 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
Response time: 11 minutes

English, Grammer, Essays, Public Speaking

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

Washington, DC

SAT, Writing, English, Anthro, Research 8+ Yrs Teaching Experience

...Culture I have 8+ 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 (252)
39/hour
962 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutes

...Culture I have 8+ 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...

Jake K. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jake K.
50/hour

Washington, DC

Proofreader

I have proofread a multitude of essays during high school and college that I am able to point out irregularities and assist using diction as well as use of punctuation.

5.0 (14)
50/hour
28 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutes

I have proofread a multitude of essays during high school and college that I am able to point out irregularities and assist using diction as well as use of punctuation.

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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.
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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.
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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