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Moreover, my essay-writing students consistently witness remarkable improvements, often achieving a grade increase of at least one letter. Don't let writing assignments hold you back from reaching your dreams. Together, we will conquer the complexities of essay writing, enhance your skills, and...
Moreover, my essay-writing students consistently witness remarkable improvements, often achieving a grade increase of at least one letter. Don't let writing assignments hold you back from reaching your dreams. Together, we will conquer the complexities of essay writing, enhance your skills, and...

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My theater background has also supported more than a decade of teaching public speaking, where I help students write and deliver speeches with clarity and confidence. I enjoy showing students how strong communication skills can support them in both academic and real-world settings. I have tutored students...
My theater background has also supported more than a decade of teaching public speaking, where I help students write and deliver speeches with clarity and confidence. I enjoy showing students how strong communication skills can support them in both academic and real-world settings. I have tutored students...

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I am a retired journalist having covered national and international events for 27 years including the Middle Eastern countries. I am presently a Lead Faculty Area Chair for the College of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Phoenix.
I am a retired journalist having covered national and international events for 27 years including the Middle Eastern countries. I am presently a Lead Faculty Area Chair for the College of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Phoenix.

I have extensive writing experience from my academic, teaching, and professional careers, including completing a master's thesis and doctoral dissertation. I hold a PhD in Global Leadership, an MS in Industrial/Organizational...
I have extensive writing experience from my academic, teaching, and professional careers, including completing a master's thesis and doctoral dissertation. I hold a PhD in Global Leadership, an MS in Industrial/Organizational...

I’ve been a writing teacher, editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). I also hold an MFA in screenwriting from USC, a...
I’ve been a writing teacher, editor and college counselor for 8+ years, ever since I graduated from Yale (cum laude, double majoring in history and film, and sports editor of the newspaper). I also hold an MFA in screenwriting from USC, a...
I’ve had an amazing experience working with Sebastian. He’s incredibly friendly and easy to talk to, which made every session feel productive and comfortable to talk about more vulnerable topics in my application. He’s very knowle... - Mya, 9 lessons with Sebastian

I earned a minor in Writing from Washington University in St. Louis, received a Fulbright Award, and work as a professional writer. My students improve their composition skills for English courses, standardized tests, and college essays....
I earned a minor in Writing from Washington University in St. Louis, received a Fulbright Award, and work as a professional writer. My students improve their composition skills for English courses, standardized tests, and college essays....
Carolyn was able to give us grammar feedback, suggestions on how to improve our writing, techniques to strengthen the narrative that we wrote. She also suggested some books to read for reference material. - Jami

My writing coaching experience includes college essays, Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, academic writing, persuasive writing, narrative writing, revision strategy, and interview preparation tied to...
My writing coaching experience includes college essays, Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, academic writing, persuasive writing, narrative writing, revision strategy, and interview preparation tied to...
Writing classes with Kenneth have been a great experience! During the lesson he jumps right in and starts telling you how to improve your article or piece of writing. He also teaches you methods and techniques that you can continu... - MAN SHAN, 2 lessons with Kenneth

My instruction includes the problem-first rhetorical model for persuasive and analytical writing, as well as targeted preparation for standardized test essays. I emphasize both the art and discipline of writing, combining creative...
My instruction includes the problem-first rhetorical model for persuasive and analytical writing, as well as targeted preparation for standardized test essays. I emphasize both the art and discipline of writing, combining creative...
Ann taught a super productive creative writing lesson. She provided so many great advice that we never imagined could ever receive from one lesson! Here are my daughter's feedback: " I really enjoyed discussing my work with Ann! S... - Nina

I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college...
I am a Princeton University graduate with over six years of professional experience in academic writing instruction, college essay coaching, and college application support. I specialize in helping students craft standout college...
Simply stated, Silvana is fabulous! My daughter is a high school senior applying to selective colleges. We hired a private counselor to proof her essays but when my daughter got pneumonia, she missed all the deadlines for proofr... - Heather, 5 lessons with Silvana

I have extensive experience helping students improve their writing. I am an excellent editor and can help students write more fluidly in their own voice to achieve their goals.
I have extensive experience helping students improve their writing. I am an excellent editor and can help students write more fluidly in their own voice to achieve their goals.

Writing Dr. Robertson teaches academic writing. This includes editing essays, researching papers, and revising doctoral dissertations. For each writing assignment, Dr. Robertson can suggest a topic, formulate a tentative...
Writing Dr. Robertson teaches academic writing. This includes editing essays, researching papers, and revising doctoral dissertations. For each writing assignment, Dr. Robertson can suggest a topic, formulate a tentative...

I work with college students and adults, including English Language Learners (ELL) and ESL/ESOL students, who want support with general writing and communication skills. Sessions can be tailored to your needs and may include grammar,...
I work with college students and adults, including English Language Learners (ELL) and ESL/ESOL students, who want support with general writing and communication skills. Sessions can be tailored to your needs and may include grammar,...
Kimberly was excellent. She broke down new concepts clearly and was patient with answering my questions. She also came prepared into our session with notes and a framework that helped guide us. I am a visual learner so I was thril... - Felicia, 2 lessons with Kimberly

Through years of writing and editing essays on complex topics, I have developed strong skills in grammar, storytelling, and critical reasoning. I graduated from Georgetown University, where I completed an honors thesis in international...
Through years of writing and editing essays on complex topics, I have developed strong skills in grammar, storytelling, and critical reasoning. I graduated from Georgetown University, where I completed an honors thesis in international...
Youmna tutored my son for just one month before his SAT and his Reading & Writing jumped 80 points — from 660 to 740, moving him to the 97th percentile. Every content domain improved. She is always on time, detail-oriented, and co... - Ramnish, 44 lessons with Youmna

Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve...
Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve...
I go to a T14 Law School and had to pull an all nighter to work on a paper. At around midnight, I was frantically messaging multiple tutors to help proofread and edit my paper. Ben responded within minutes that he was able to help... - Ashley, 2 lessons with Ben

BA English MA Applied Linguistics 10 years as a professional collegiate-level writing tutor Professional content marketing expert SAT Reading and Writing expert Learning Resource Center teacher for high school and middle school children
BA English MA Applied Linguistics 10 years as a professional collegiate-level writing tutor Professional content marketing expert SAT Reading and Writing expert Learning Resource Center teacher for high school and middle school children
Mr. John was an incredible help to my son in preparing for the SAT reading section. He worked with him for several months, going through countless practice questions, sharing effective strategies, and most importantly, building hi... - Daman, 66 lessons with John

I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual...
I’ve been a professional writing coach since 2016, advising university applicants on their college essays. Taught academic writing at UC Berkeley, 2001-2011. Directed 30 senior theses at Berkeley, primarily through individual...
I've been meeting with Ben once a week for a few weeks now and my college essays are looking better than they ever did. Ben is always insightful and knows the perfect questions to ask whenever I'm stuck with writing. He has helped... - Noriko, 26 lessons with Ben

...LinkedIn profiles, website content, and speeches, along with creative writing and critical writing, including many bilingual students. You will learn how to build an easy outline, write strong hooks and thesis statements, and organize main ideas for logical...
...LinkedIn profiles, website content, and speeches, along with creative writing and critical writing, including many bilingual students. You will learn how to build an easy outline, write strong hooks and thesis statements, and organize main ideas for logical...
Thank you Sara for coming to our house to assess first-hand my son's writing skills. We really appreciate you building up his confidence and providing him a structure to improve his skills. My son really took a liking to you and... - Joann, 54 lessons with Sara

My background includes honors-level undergraduate coursework and an honors thesis in psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as graduate-level writing through an MBA program at Rice University. I help students strengthen...
My background includes honors-level undergraduate coursework and an honors thesis in psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as graduate-level writing through an MBA program at Rice University. I help students strengthen...
I worked with Sean on a piece of professional writing and found the session extremely helpful. He quickly understood what I was trying to communicate and helped me organize it more clearly. His feedback was thoughtful and practica... - Conor

I have five years of experience successfully coaching students on how to write the college essay, supplemental essays, scholarship essays, artist statements, and resumes. I have an efficient method for brainstorming ideas, streamlining the...
I have five years of experience successfully coaching students on how to write the college essay, supplemental essays, scholarship essays, artist statements, and resumes. I have an efficient method for brainstorming ideas, streamlining the...
From start to finish, Jennifer was an amazing college counselor. At the beginning of this process, she gave me great tips on how to begin writing my college essay. After I wrote it, she provided amazing feedback and really honed i... - Susan, 19 lessons with Jennifer

I have experience in writing for all genres and topics. I have written music reviews, sports editorials and general blog pieces. However, academically, I have helped with ACT, SAT and ISEE essay questions. I break down how to introduce,...
I have experience in writing for all genres and topics. I have written music reviews, sports editorials and general blog pieces. However, academically, I have helped with ACT, SAT and ISEE essay questions. I break down how to introduce,...
patient tutor went through the list of ISEE questions on reading and math and reviewed in detail writing skills , organizing thoughts and having a beginning middle and end to the story - Udupi

- Experience teaching undergraduate-level rhetoric and persuasive writing university courses - Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing
- Experience teaching undergraduate-level rhetoric and persuasive writing university courses - Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing
Brian helped me further develop my idea for my college essay. Before I was lost and had no more than an idea, after just 30 minutes I left with new found inspiration and direction. I fully recommend Brian! - Krisztina , 2 lessons with Brian

I have spent over 30 years teaching college students how to develop clear, persuasive, and well-structured writing. My experience includes working one-on-one with students at all levels, from basic essays to advanced research projects. I...
I have spent over 30 years teaching college students how to develop clear, persuasive, and well-structured writing. My experience includes working one-on-one with students at all levels, from basic essays to advanced research projects. I...
Two sessions in (and counting), I have gained a lot from David as a tutor. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and unafraid to share criticism, which has been extremely valuable and on point. When it comes to writing, David is a ... - Glenn, 12 lessons with David

I primarily tutor college students and high school AP students and college students, focusing on both academic writing, and content mastery. For AP students, I align instruction with College Board expectations, focusing on DBQs, LEQs, and...
I primarily tutor college students and high school AP students and college students, focusing on both academic writing, and content mastery. For AP students, I align instruction with College Board expectations, focusing on DBQs, LEQs, and...

I also love to write and help students through the essay-writing process. I provide constructive feedback, and guide my students through drafts until we reach a final, meaningful version. For college application assistance, I assist with...
I also love to write and help students through the essay-writing process. I provide constructive feedback, and guide my students through drafts until we reach a final, meaningful version. For college application assistance, I assist with...
Leah has been an incredible tutor for my daughter. She explains concepts clearly, builds confidence, and makes learning enjoyable. We’ve already seen improvement and are continuing with regular sessions. Highly recommend! - Fred, 37 lessons with Leah

At Brown, I was selected as a University Writing Fellow, completed a semester-long training seminar on writing instruction, and coached peers on their academic essays for five semesters. My coursework includes Writing...
At Brown, I was selected as a University Writing Fellow, completed a semester-long training seminar on writing instruction, and coached peers on their academic essays for five semesters. My coursework includes Writing...
Alexandra helped me with my college essay and numerous supplemental essays. I loved working with her because she made the long and challenging process easy and manageable. Her dedication and patience helped me infuse my voice in... - Adam, 38 lessons with Alexandra
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