The Best essay Tutors in Durham, NC

As your coach, if you are doing something wrong, I will show you how to fix it. For many students, the application process can be overwhelming. I will help you create an outstanding academic profile and will ensure your essays are compelling. Together, we will assess which schools may be a good fit. Free...See Randal's full profile

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 with students of all ages, guiding them through brainstorming,...See Rachel's full profile

I also have volunteer experience tutoring English as a second language to students at B2 fluency or higher. I have completed extensive coursework focusing on English and I am fully prepared to teach you or your child how to write excellent essays. I can also help you or your student brush up on your advanced...See Everest's full profile

In college, I wrote grant proposals as part of a biochemistry lab and successfully secured funding for our projects. Finally, as a medical school applicant I wrote numerous essays and personal statements, resulting in an acceptance to a top 50 school along with a full-tuition scholarship. The ability to write...See Ryan's full profile

For 23 years I’ve taught all sorts of essay writing at major universities. I help students with AP Lang, AP Lit, and APUSH, along with college students completing any number of essay assignments from first-year writing to theses. See Michael's full profile

I also work with corporate execs who need to improve their writing for clarity and style. Young Writers: Learn the basics of rhetoric, essay structure, voice, literary devices, and revision. Practice until writing an essay is no longer something you dread! Find your voice. See Dorothy's full profile

I've guided hundreds of students through the college admissions process from list building to application completion and essay writing support - all of whom have gone on to attend a top college of their choice. You will find my students on campus at NYU, Johns Hopkins, Wake Forest, Berkeley, the University of...See Alisa's full profile

I have tutored students from kindergarten through twelfth grade since I was in high school, and am currently a tutor for law school application essays and general law school admissions consulting, as well as college application essays. I can also assist with LSAT prep — I raised my LSAT score from 165 to...See Elizabeth's full profile

I have helped countless students receive acceptance to their dream programs, and pride myself on providing constructive and thoughtful feedback that helps students describe to committees who they really are. I would love to have the opportunity to work with you to help you refine your essays and applications so...See Max's full profile

While there, I mentored students individually throughout the application cycle and workshopped their personal statements and supplemental essays. This involved multiple rounds of essay editing paired with discussions of goals and values to ensure that students presented their most authentic selves to...See Katherine's full profile

As a teacher and tutor, I’ve helped dozens of students with college essays, personal statements, and scholarship applications. Most years I review applications for the scholarship I was awarded for undergrad.See Beth's full profile

I began my career teaching developmental and college writing courses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and have taught academic essay writing in composition, rhetoric and literature courses for decades. As a writing coach, I apply my understanding of the writing challenge from both the...See Steven's full profile

Additionally I currently work as an English, Writing Tutor with Varsity Tutors assisting students with: 1) research papers to include the above and helping them to conduct research 2) helping students to learn how to craft complete sentences, write paragraphs and essays and 3) working with students to master the...See Daura's full profile

I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of peering into the world and seeing wonder. Whatever subject you're...See James's full profile

Editing services: I also offer editing services for college and high school essays. This service includes detailed writing suggestions as well as general proofreading services (grammar and fluency correction). I have extensive experience with the college application process and helping students craft essays...See Marcella's full profile

I offer a fresh perspective on the college admissions process that I encourage you to take advantage of. I am here to help develop outlines and provide feedback on CommonApp essays, supplemental essay prompts, and any other writing needed for college applications. I also provide tutoring for the ACT, AP...See Elizabeth's full profile

During my time at university, I wrote dozens of essays. To my recollection, not a single one received a grade lower than 85% and most of them were 95% or above. I was a TA for an essay-driven class, and subsequently graded hundreds of essays following the classic three-body-paragraph structure. I understand...See Ethan's full profile

Having recently navigated through the college application journey myself, I understand the intricacies involved in crafting a compelling profile that sets you apart. Whether it's mastering SAT preparation or refining your college essays, I possess the expertise to guide you through every step of the process....See Shreeya's full profile

Perhaps that's because they haven't been taught writing as a skill -- not in the same way they have been taught math as a skill. The Essay portion of the Writing section is especially intimidating to students. They benefit from learning three things: the elements of a strong essay; the process...See Ken's full profile

For medical school admissions coaching (MD/DO), I emphasize forming a unique personal narrative that can make an applicant strong and memorable. I have extensive experience mentoring students on sharpening their stories and reflecting them in personal statements, activities section and secondary essays,...See Mili's full profile

...nuanced language use, including diction, syntax, and semantics. Frequently, I collaborate with students and professionals on academic writing, application essays, personal statements, speeches, resumes, cover letters, business communication, and personal writing projects. For more information about me, please visit...See Dillon's full profile

I hold both an MBA and a Master of Arts in Law, with extensive experience helping students craft clear, persuasive, and well-organized essays. I specialize in academic writing, legal analysis, business reports, and personal statements. My tutoring focuses on structure, grammar, critical thinking, and meeting...See Tomeka's full profile

I have two years of proven experiencing editing college essays, reviewing activities sections, and creating a holistic application that tells a story. Specifically, I make line edits on essays where I believe there is a clear voice and story, and offer changes to ones whose subject of the essay could...See Atticus's full profile

...corporate sense. I also previously worked as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor for a year and a half, where I advised students on their resumes, interviews, and essay applications to be admitted into the business school. ...See Illia's full profile

I have worked in bar exam preparation for many years, both in helping students improve their essay work, and in helping students learn the substantive law.See Julie's full profile