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Stephanie R. South Glens Falls, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie R.
$32/hour

South Glens Falls, NY

Tutor

I've dealt with elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and adult education students. I've also done work proofreading essays and original compositions. I've always found tutoring to be both enjoyable and...

5.0 (943)
$32/hour
3,828 hours tutoring

I've dealt with elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and adult education students. I've also done work proofreading essays and original compositions. I've always found tutoring to be both enjoyable and...

Elizabeth B. Albany, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth B.
$100/hour

Albany, NY

College Application Essays

Many of my SAT students also ask for my help with college applications. We work on the many essays that are required, and I am skilled in drawing students out through careful questioning that we then turn into solid essay content. I...

4.9 (954)
$100/hour
4,757 hours tutoring

Many of my SAT students also ask for my help with college applications. We work on the many essays that are required, and I am skilled in drawing students out through careful questioning that we then turn into solid essay content. I...

LAURA B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
LAURA B.
$125/hour

New York, NY

English Language Professional

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling...

5.0 (370)
$125/hour
1,179 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling...

Erica L. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica L.
$185/hour

New York, NY

English Educator & Creative Writing Coach

In high school I was Writing Center October 2023 Editor of the Month, and in college I have taken the courses Writing as Inquiry and Advanced College Essay. I read for Flash Fiction Magazine and have 5+ years in different organizations...

5.0 (93)
$185/hour
379 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Erica’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

In high school I was Writing Center October 2023 Editor of the Month, and in college I have taken the courses Writing as Inquiry and Advanced College Essay. I read for Flash Fiction Magazine and have 5+ years in different organizations...

Lindsay P. Groton, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lindsay P.
$200/hour

Groton, NY

Experienced Ivy League Admissions Professional. Essay Expert.

My collaborative and structured approach covers everything from exploring academic interests and selecting coursework to building a balanced college list, developing compelling essays, and preparing for interviews. I help you find and...

5.0 (252)
$200/hour
1,907 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lindsay’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

My collaborative and structured approach covers everything from exploring academic interests and selecting coursework to building a balanced college list, developing compelling essays, and preparing for interviews. I help you find and...

Tyler P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tyler P.
$350/hour

New York, NY

Yale, UCSF, Cornell & Columbia | Interview Prep: MD, PA, NP, Nursing

My Strategy: Connection > Memorization We work in three high-yield phases: The Narrative Audit: We review your strengths and essays to craft a cohesive, "human" story that sticks. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): I teach you...

5.0 (80)
$350/hour
213 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tyler’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

My Strategy: Connection > Memorization We work in three high-yield phases: The Narrative Audit: We review your strengths and essays to craft a cohesive, "human" story that sticks. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): I teach you...

Olya T. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olya T.
$350/hour

New York, NY

Accomplished and Experienced Essay Writing Tutor

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of...

5.0 (1369)
$350/hour
2,551 hours tutoring

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of...

Susan P. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan P.
$84/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Years of Working on Application Essays and Papers

I was a high school teacher and Advisor for 20 years, and during that time I worked with students to edit their papers for school and also their college application essays. I am very familiar with MLA, Chicago and AP Style, and have...

5.0 (586)
$84/hour
2,104 hours tutoring

I was a high school teacher and Advisor for 20 years, and during that time I worked with students to edit their papers for school and also their college application essays. I am very familiar with MLA, Chicago and AP Style, and have...

Edith E. Flushing, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edith E.
$130/hour

Flushing, NY

Available for 11/1 Deadlines - Harvard Grad College Essay Coach

I have experience mentoring students through the US college applications process. I provide intensive Common App and supplementary essay writing coaching as well as planning/strategy advice and interview preparation. I also have...

5.0 (29)
$130/hour
80 hours tutoring

I have experience mentoring students through the US college applications process. I provide intensive Common App and supplementary essay writing coaching as well as planning/strategy advice and interview preparation. I also have...

Miles H. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Miles H.
$200/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Friendly, award-winning Harvard grad: essays, proofreads, all writing

... Obamas!). After four years at Harvard, I moved to New York City, where I play write and make music. My specialties: Essay editing/proofreading, creative writing, literature, history, test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE/SSAT, AP) Looking forward to getting...

5.0 (305)
$200/hour
1,128 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

... Obamas!). After four years at Harvard, I moved to New York City, where I play write and make music. My specialties: Essay editing/proofreading, creative writing, literature, history, test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE/SSAT, AP) Looking forward to getting...

Jamie M. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jamie M.
$85/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Former Head Tutor at Vassar College Writing Center

...readers and writers of all ages. My primary expertise lies in one-on-one work focused on honing reading comprehension and essay writing skills. This often includes interpreting passages and poems, teaching grammar and syntax, and structuring well-crafted...

5.0 (16)
$85/hour
129 hours tutoring

...readers and writers of all ages. My primary expertise lies in one-on-one work focused on honing reading comprehension and essay writing skills. This often includes interpreting passages and poems, teaching grammar and syntax, and structuring well-crafted...

Paul C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
$125/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Professional Tutor & Editor via Oxford, Yale & Columbia

...statement - usually their central Common App Essay. ---I then assist students on early drafts as they figure out which parts to keep, ditch, or expand. ---We then polish each word so that the entire essay expresses a crisp story that clearly evokes...

5.0 (296)
$125/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...statement - usually their central Common App Essay. ---I then assist students on early drafts as they figure out which parts to keep, ditch, or expand. ---We then polish each word so that the entire essay expresses a crisp story that clearly evokes...

Andrea C. Huntington, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea C.
$175/hour

Huntington, NY

Maximize Your AP / IB / Regents / College U.S. History grades/scores!!

American History courses require: new ways of thinking, document analysis, comparisons across time and space, close reading, and insightful essay writing. I help students learn how to master content understanding, while improving their...

5.0 (875)
$175/hour
3,789 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrea’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

American History courses require: new ways of thinking, document analysis, comparisons across time and space, close reading, and insightful essay writing. I help students learn how to master content understanding, while improving their...

James W. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
James W.
$155/hour

New York, NY

TEST PREP & ESSAY SPECIALIST with a PhD

...self-esteem that can accompany great academic achievement. I specialize in high level test prep and essay writing – including college admissions essays. Whether preparing for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL, or HSPT, your student will be well on his...

5.0 (1395)
$155/hour
6,099 hours tutoring

...self-esteem that can accompany great academic achievement. I specialize in high level test prep and essay writing – including college admissions essays. Whether preparing for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL, or HSPT, your student will be well on his...

Benjamin P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benjamin P.
$100/hour

New York, NY

Harvard Grad for Essay Writing help

As a non-traditional student, I recognized the power of a great essay, and I was able to use the essay portion of my college applications to help me gain admission to Harvard University. While in college, I studied English with a...

5.0 (5)
$100/hour
75 hours tutoring

As a non-traditional student, I recognized the power of a great essay, and I was able to use the essay portion of my college applications to help me gain admission to Harvard University. While in college, I studied English with a...

Meeraj P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meeraj P.
$250/hour

New York, NY

Veteran Tutor with Advanced Degree in Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who...

5.0 (1630)
$250/hour
6,899 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Meeraj’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who...

Katie S. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katie S.
$42/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Experienced Essay Writer with Master's Degree

I worked on writing and revising my thesis for 8 months and developed new techniques for creating a strong paper. I have tutored in essay writing for 3 years, including children and adults.

5.0 (12)
$42/hour
99 hours tutoring

I worked on writing and revising my thesis for 8 months and developed new techniques for creating a strong paper. I have tutored in essay writing for 3 years, including children and adults.

Nicholas L. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas L.
$90/hour

New York, NY

Postgraduate-level expert in history, History Channel contributor

As a professional journalist, I regularly write about historical topics for national publications like Smithsonian Magazine and have been interviewed by the History Channel. I've taken numerous classes and wrote several academic essays...

5.0 (13)
$90/hour
54 hours tutoring

As a professional journalist, I regularly write about historical topics for national publications like Smithsonian Magazine and have been interviewed by the History Channel. I've taken numerous classes and wrote several academic essays...

Gloria G. West Hempstead, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gloria G.
$80/hour

West Hempstead, NY

Your Ivy League AP STEM Tutor and SAT/ACT Help!

Hello! My name is Gloria, and I am a current student at Yale University studying biomedical engineering. I am also an athlete on their NCAA Division I track and field team. I was the Valedictorian at my high school and have been featured on...

5.0 (125)
$80/hour
315 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! My name is Gloria, and I am a current student at Yale University studying biomedical engineering. I am also an athlete on their NCAA Division I track and field team. I was the Valedictorian at my high school and have been featured on...

Suzie S. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzie S.
$60/hour

New York, NY

Accent Reduction - Public Speaking: Confidence Highly Qualified

English is such a broad subject: grammar, structure, organization, spelling, writing, speaking, thinking, reading, comprehension! Whew! How can you be expected to know it all? Add to that essays, short stories, compositions, novel, and...

4.9 (622)
$60/hour
2,831 hours tutoring

English is such a broad subject: grammar, structure, organization, spelling, writing, speaking, thinking, reading, comprehension! Whew! How can you be expected to know it all? Add to that essays, short stories, compositions, novel, and...

Anne C. Slingerlands, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anne C.
$70/hour

Slingerlands, NY

Writing

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary...

4.9 (744)
$70/hour
3,179 hours tutoring

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary...

Meg M. Syracuse, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meg M.
$100/hour

Syracuse, NY

AP English 11 teacher specializing in test prep and college essays

Additionally, we go over multiple-choice and review questions that may be challenging so that on test day, the student feels fully prepared for the kinds of questions that may be presented. When helping students write essays for college...

5.0 (29)
$100/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Additionally, we go over multiple-choice and review questions that may be challenging so that on test day, the student feels fully prepared for the kinds of questions that may be presented. When helping students write essays for college...

Jonathan K. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan K.
$450/hour

New York, NY

Top Yale Grad, Expert Essay Writing Mentor

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities....

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5.0 (2576)
$450/hour
6,700 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonathan’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

A professional writing mentor, I've worked chiefly with university applicants since 2013; full time since 2018. Essay Mentor for Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020, helping extremely promising students apply to top-tier universities....

Andrea P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea P.
$45/hour

New York, NY

Application Essay Master Specializing in Personal Statements

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a...

5.0 (109)
$45/hour
436 hours tutoring

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a...

Kemi A. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kemi A.
$100/hour

New York, NY

Ivy League MBA, Wall Street and Private Equity Professional tutoring

I am an MBA student at Columba Business School and have extensive experience in writing graduate and undergraduate school essays. I can review both graduate essays and undergraduate and provide advice regarding essays,...

4.5 (6)
$100/hour
23 hours tutoring

I am an MBA student at Columba Business School and have extensive experience in writing graduate and undergraduate school essays. I can review both graduate essays and undergraduate and provide advice regarding essays,...

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Lyna V.

2 essay lessons

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.
Caitlin D.

1 essay lesson

I really wanted an intelligent person to read and help me change my essay around, but wasn't sure if that would even be possible without crossing any lines and making sure to keep the essay MY work. I was very happy in how it worked out. Martin sent me back my essay with his suggestions, which I could confirm or deny in Word.
John E.

5 essay lessons

I remembered showing my college English professor an essay that Tara and I had previously worked on. He said, "John, this essay is beautiful." The essay was so compelling that he started crying! Yes you heard that right! The essay resonated not only with him but with me as well. With Tara's help, I was able to transform a somewhat generic essay to an authentic masterpiece that I can't stop reading. I knew I had found the right person to work with!
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