The Best Writing Tutors in New York City, NY

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 applications and develop clear, authentic, and engaging writing. Whether you...See Silvana's full profile

I focus on demystifying the writing process, breaking it into clear, manageable steps: brainstorming, structure, voice, and revision, so anyone can write with clarity, authenticity, and confidence, whatever the assignment. I teach writing fundamentals including, clear structure, authentic voice,...See Kadie's full profile

I taught writing on the college level. My academic focus of interest was the essay. I helped establish a writing program at a college together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer, editor, and essayist, teaching the occasional...See Olya's full profile

Before we ever worry about perfect sentences, I’ll spend time getting to know you, discovering the experiences that matter most to you. I encourage students to write freely and without self-judgment. From there, we’ll refine your ideas through thoughtful revision until your essay is polished and personal....See Benjamin's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a Creative Writing minor at NYU, where I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction courses—the highest-level creative writing classes in the department's sequences. The writing world is...See Erica's full profile

Tarrant, esteemed Classicist with over 50 years of experience in-field. As for writing, my approach takes from the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. My skill set spans analytical writing, creative writing, and speechwriting. My approach focuses on building a deep...See Michael's full profile

I earned my undergraduate degree at Harvard and my graduate degree at Oxford, and I have taught and coached writing for over ten years, including work on the Common Application, personal statement, and school-specific supplements. See Cole's full profile

Experience and specialization create two major advantages: deeper understanding of the tests themselves and better recognition of how students tend to struggle with them. As a result, I’m often able to recognize quickly why students are struggling and which aspects of the test are creating the problem. Because of...See Scott's full profile

Most students struggle with writing because they’ve never been taught a clear structure; I teach writing in a way that makes it repeatable, logical, and effective. I specialize in helping middle and high school students develop clear, structured writing using frameworks such as...See Wendy's full profile

I have completed courses in creative and essay writing. With experience in grant writing and research, I enjoy structured writing as well. I love helping students learn to communicate their creativity in a way that is accessible and that makes them feel understood.See Olivia's full profile

Having completed a PhD, I have been coaching and editing writing at EVERY level of academic writing. I help people at every stage - from conceptualization and research - to final editing and formatting. In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven...See James'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 am a licensed attorney with a specialty in writing and legal research. I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research...See Katie's full profile

A little bit about my writing background: Tutored for four years and scored perfect on the AP Language exam as well as the SAT Writing section. See Sophie'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

If you happen to be at the essay-writing stage, I am more than happy to go through your writing with you and help bring out your strengths in the way that I know admissions committees want to see. I specialize in helping students write essays that are reflective, aspirational, and mature. As I understand...See Ashish's full profile

I have helped multiple students with college applications and my students have received admission to Cornell, Georgetown, Columbia and other top universities across the country. Along with essay writing and test prep, I can teach chess, math or tutor any subject for elementary and middle school students. I...See Sarina'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

In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm,...See Meeraj's full profile

I have scored in the 99th percentile (the highest possible score) of every standardized test I have taken, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and IQ tests. I also won national essay writing competitions in high school. For over 20 years, I have tutored thousands of students. I leverage my International...See Brad's full profile

I graduated with my MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. I currently work at Columbia University to help graduate students refine their essay writing skills. I have taught craft lessons and writing workshops at NYU's College of Arts and Sciences and have me mentored students at NYU...See Naomi's full profile

Next, I attended Columbia's School of the Arts, where I studied writing and literature. I also taught academic writing courses at Columbia for over two years that focused on reading, analyzing, and writing about literature. I got a perfect score on the SAT reading and writing sections,...See Elliott's full profile

Hi everyone, my name is Alex and I'm a Master's student at Columbia University. I scored a 1540 on the SAT and a 34/36 on the ACT exam and can help you with any possible section on these exams. I have also experience teaching Calculus 1-3 and the AP Calculus sequence. My approach to each student is different, and...See Alexander's full profile

Additionally, I work with middle and high school students who need extra support with grade-level writing curricula, as well as advanced young learners who want to strengthen their writing skills outside the classroom or submit to writing competitions. I look forward to meeting you!See Julie's full profile

A little about me: * PhD from Columbia University * Ten years of teaching academic writing at colleges across New York City * Expertise in academic writing, creative writing, and critical thinking I use practical, creative approaches and plenty of support to help students write...See Judith's full profile