The Best Writing Tutors in New York City, NY

As a non-traditional student, I never felt that I clicked with traditional school subjects, but after discovering creative writing, I discovered a passion for storytelling that led me to studying English with a focus in creative writing at Harvard University. In university my short stories helped me gain...See Benjamin's full profile

I have great experience with teaching and tutoring writing. My master's is from Columbia University, and I work in New York City as a playwright, educator and critic. I also have my certificate to teach English from City College. I've worked with advanced and remedial students, from middle school to...See Michael's full profile

I love teaching English! I am a 99th percentile scorer on the SAT Reading & Writing sections. I also scored 5s on both the AP Language and AP Literature exams. I’m happy to help with both your reading and writing skills.See Tea's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a minor in Creative Writing at NYU. As a freshman I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry course, the highest-level class for poetry at the university. In high school I was Writing Center October 2023 Editor of the Month; took AP...See Erica's full profile

...right answers are correct. This method serves my goal of enabling students to think rigorously, not just memorize formulas. When working with more open-ended writing tasks, I emphasize proper outlining, clear and effective grammar and punctuation, how to develop a strong argument, and how to avoid plot summary in favor of...See Dylan's full profile

I'm a professional journalist who has written articles for national and major city publications. I've helped students prepare for their ACTFL and TOEFL exams, and also TA'ed many students at UCSB who did not speak or write in English as their first language. See Nicholas's full profile

As a professional journalist, I've reported from 30 countries over the past 25 years - for a wide range of newspapers and magazines. Meanwhile, I've taught Journalism, Writing, Storytelling and Communications to several thousand students and professionals on four continents. I look forward to sharing...See Michael's full profile

I hold an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, a writing degree that I received top marks. I am able to assist in writing essays, resumes, papers, and other statements. I am also able to provide help and opinions on how to write better. See Kemi's full profile

Helping people succeed with all things writing and research. Experience in guiding writers for crafting your weekly writing assignment, tackling a term paper, working on a thesis or dissertation, preparing your work for journal publication, polishing your college admissions essay, need to develop a clear...See LAURA's full profile

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it out and help you tell it in an unforgettable way. See Alan's full profile

I help students become confident and skilled in writing essays. They will learn how to craft strong, thesis driven arguments and analysis, And, they will learn to become better and more confident readers. And, they will have fun! See Jonathan's full profile

I double-majored in History and Creative Writing at Columbia, and have been helping high school and college students with their term papers since 2008. The term papers have been about everything from the modern New York subway system to classical theater to Chinese history. See Avi's full profile

Earned BA in Classics from Georgetown University an internationally-leading institution in the humanities. Took writing coursework including study of Greek and Roman literature, theology, history, and writing about the arts, especially music and performance. Presented original research at the...See Brogan's full profile

I enjoy helping students find their voice and tell their own story through reflective writing. 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...See Daniel's full profile

MFA in writing; numerous publications, including The New Republic and The New York Times. Experience teaching writing both in a classroom setting as well as working as a tutor (I facilitated one student's acceptance to Harvard University.See Eric's full profile

I have a master's and bachelor's in English from Georgetown University, and work as a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C. I have experience in creative writing, news writing, application and resume writing, interview preparation, persuasive writing, comedy writing,...See Alexandra's full profile

In my work with high school and college-level writers, including my experience as a tutor at the NYU Writing Center, I have helped students improve their academic writing skills through detailed, constructive feedback and individualized instruction. I teach essential strategies that enable students to...See Serena's full profile

I have been teaching English literature and writing courses for over a decade. I hold a BA from Rice University and PhD in English from Rutgers, and am currently a faculty member in the Writing Program there. I teach courses on English literature, composition, and proposal writing for business and...See Alex's full profile

I'm an enthusiastic and supportive writing tutor. I pride myself on my ability to help those I tutor not only with their writing, but also their belief and excitement in their writing. I am a playwright and screenwriter who has extensive experience working with very young students as well as...See Maya's full profile

As a graduate of a language and literature program, I have compiled several methods of instructing various topics in writing: idea generation, content and organization, and grammar. I have taught writing in the classroom setting (academic essay writing), and focus primarily on improving overall...See Kevin's full profile

I completed three years of fiction creative writing workshop experience at the University of Houston and it has shaped me to whip up quick critiques for fiction and essay materials. I am the Editor of InStory Houston and Mosaics magazine and know the mechanics of writing quality stories and essays for...See Caroline's full profile

I'm a professional, published writer. I authored a book with a mainstream press, and I've written dozens of articles for places like The New York Times, Washington Post, and WSJ. I've been helping students with their essays for decades.See Alex's full profile

I am a lawyer and former VP of Marketing who augmented my legal studies with graduate work in Writing & Marketing at Boston University College of Communication. I spent much of my career ghostwriting articles for the country's top lawyers. Three years ago, I decided to use my writing skills for a...See Craig's full profile

I have been counseling students on both their college applications, essays, and overall search for 3 years with a focus on the student's needs and their intended career plans. I focus on the development and writing of the student's personal statement and supplemental essays in order to best reflect their...See Jaclyn's full profile

Students get the tools they need; parents see fast, meaningful progress. Subjects I tutor: Reading & Writing • Study Skills • SAT/PSAT • LSAT (LR & RC) • GRE Verbal • GMAT Verbal • College Essays • ESL Reading/Writing I provide all instructional materials except...See Scott's full profile