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I have a master's degree in teaching, and over 10 years of experience improving literacy in the classroom. I work with learners to help them express what they want to say through their writing, focusing on making sure claims are backed up by clear evidence and thoughtful reasoning. I am extremely detail...
I have a master's degree in teaching, and over 10 years of experience improving literacy in the classroom. I work with learners to help them express what they want to say through their writing, focusing on making sure claims are backed up by clear evidence and thoughtful reasoning. I am extremely detail...

Near Portland, ME
My tutoring journey began in high school, when I worked as a teacher’s aide in an elementary school classroom. I worked one-on-one with students on reading, writing, and math, and that experience taught me how powerful personalized support can be. Today, I bring that same approach to all my tutoring: I’m...
My tutoring journey began in high school, when I worked as a teacher’s aide in an elementary school classroom. I worked one-on-one with students on reading, writing, and math, and that experience taught me how powerful personalized support can be. Today, I bring that same approach to all my tutoring: I’m...

Near Portland, ME
I am a writer at heart and have worked with students on their writing skill for decades. In my experience, students who struggle with writing can unlock their potential using just a few powerful tools and tips. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I worked as a writing coach in the Chapel Hill-Carborro...
I am a writer at heart and have worked with students on their writing skill for decades. In my experience, students who struggle with writing can unlock their potential using just a few powerful tools and tips. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I worked as a writing coach in the Chapel Hill-Carborro...
I really recommend Alejandra as a standardized test prep tutor. I needed help for the GRE General exam and felt very hopeless about my situation, especially the writing section. I did not know how to study for it at all. Thankfull... - Anonymous, 6 lessons with Alejandra

I hold a master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have years of classroom teaching experience. I can assist students in refining their writing skills with attention to...
I hold a master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have years of classroom teaching experience. I can assist students in refining their writing skills with attention to...
If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring writing to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over...
At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring writing to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over...
I came to Wyzant to look for essay help after struggling with writing my college essays. The first three tutors I used would do the same steps every lesson: they would rush through my essays quickly, providing basic grammar help,... - Rahul, 19 lessons with Razi

I have 7+ years of experience as an editor, researcher, and author at an academic publishing company in addition to 3 years of experience tutoring at a university Writing Center, where I worked with students of all ages and disciplines and...
I have 7+ years of experience as an editor, researcher, and author at an academic publishing company in addition to 3 years of experience tutoring at a university Writing Center, where I worked with students of all ages and disciplines and...
Keisha has been able to help me with some of my most challenging writing tasks for my advanced college writing class. Her patient, detailed-oriented and workshop-style approach to tutoring has been very beneficial to my writing ne... - Guillermo, 6 lessons with Keisha

In my position I often went into classrooms to work with the whole class on writing. I am familiar with the expectations of elementary writing. I have worked with students in many types of writing including, personal,...
In my position I often went into classrooms to work with the whole class on writing. I am familiar with the expectations of elementary writing. I have worked with students in many types of writing including, personal,...
Miss Meredith has never done anything less than the best for me. She taught me skills applicable in almost any art style, provided media recommendations for improvement, and encouraged practice and growth both outside of class and... - Anca, 149 lessons with Meredith

Not only have I assisted the best and brightest students gain admission into the top 30 undergraduate programs, but I have also guided students through the writing process for medical school, dental school, and law school. Leveraging the...
Not only have I assisted the best and brightest students gain admission into the top 30 undergraduate programs, but I have also guided students through the writing process for medical school, dental school, and law school. Leveraging the...
I took away tools for annotating first thing. Made great suggestion for future reads to inform my writing. Examined past writing and gave feedback. I will use P. again. - Elliot, 6 lessons with Phillip

Three of my mentees have won National Medals from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts. Certificate...
Three of my mentees have won National Medals from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts. Certificate...
Jonathan is an incredible teacher and communicates with his students extremely well. He has helped my sons improve their essay writing and creative writing. Their writing has improved tremendously after they started working with J... - Shashi, 230 lessons with Jonathan

The ability to write effectively is fundamental to success for everyone from school to the professional world. I specialize in working with adults and teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted strategies...
The ability to write effectively is fundamental to success for everyone from school to the professional world. I specialize in working with adults and teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted strategies...
Brandy could not have been a better English writing tutor for our 14 year old daughter. Brandy is highly skilled, energetic, patient and friendly. Our daughter has shown a high interest in creative writing, so we wanted to give he... - Robert, 35 lessons with Brandy

Creative writing has always been my passion. I hold a BA with Honors in Creative Writing from Hamilton College; I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have had multiple poems published in magazines. I would not have thought...
Creative writing has always been my passion. I hold a BA with Honors in Creative Writing from Hamilton College; I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have had multiple poems published in magazines. I would not have thought...
Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Acquiring effective writing skills is a something that can be learned by paying attention to basic skills and organizing a composition according to the structure of the conventional essay. Vocabulary acquisition is also a prerequisite as...
Acquiring effective writing skills is a something that can be learned by paying attention to basic skills and organizing a composition according to the structure of the conventional essay. Vocabulary acquisition is also a prerequisite as...
Tim has been helping my son with his writing and reading comprehension for the past two years. He is knowledgeable, patient and flexible. He is also very responsive. He helped my son with his writing from brainstorming ideas, out... - Jane, 99 lessons with Tim

I have taught writing extensively for the last 20 years and have won awards in writing competitions. I have tutored for courses such as legal writing, English composition, and other writing intensive college and high...
I have taught writing extensively for the last 20 years and have won awards in writing competitions. I have tutored for courses such as legal writing, English composition, and other writing intensive college and high...
Hanees’s writing sessions with my son have been extremely helpful. He is not only knowledgeable and thoughtful in his guidance, but also very easy to communicate with. I’ve learned a lot myself just from our conversations. His sup... - Xiaonan, 3 lessons with Hanees

I honed my skills writing four published books and more than 200 articles in major newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media. I taught magazine writing at universities...
I honed my skills writing four published books and more than 200 articles in major newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media. I taught magazine writing at universities...
I started working with Amy in May after receiving fairly consistent negative feedback about my writing at work. In just a few short months, I have gone from writing bland and disengaging text, which often stressed out our editor, ... - Gary, 16 lessons with Amy

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...
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...

If you are not a native English-speaker but need to write school or work papers in English, my strong background in ESL and linguistics has given me the tools to help you. As a technical writing consultant, a community college...
If you are not a native English-speaker but need to write school or work papers in English, my strong background in ESL and linguistics has given me the tools to help you. As a technical writing consultant, a community college...
Kate not only taught me skills to help with the writing praxis test, she noticed my weaknesses and help me be aware of them. She was very present in the sessions and always sent practice material. I highly recommend Dr. Kate for ... - Kristena, 12 lessons with Kate

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and...
I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and...
Gigi assisted my high school-senior son with essay writing techniques. She was extremely helpful and had excellent teaching abilities. She was adaptable, and because of her pleasant personality, my son always looked forward to and... - Meghna, 11 lessons with GiGi

I am a professionally trained writing tutor with more than 15 years of experience supporting students of all levels (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) at an NJ university. I enjoy helping students of all majors convey their thoughts for a...
I am a professionally trained writing tutor with more than 15 years of experience supporting students of all levels (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) at an NJ university. I enjoy helping students of all majors convey their thoughts for a...
After being out of school for more than 20 years, I needed help learning APA style as I returned to graduate school. Working with Kristine was incredibly helpful. She is knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally well-versed in APA... - Albert, 2 lessons with Kristine

My academic background enables me to support students at all levels with analytical writing, close reading, critical thinking, and admissions essays across disciplines. During my undergraduate studies, I published my senior thesis, further...
My academic background enables me to support students at all levels with analytical writing, close reading, critical thinking, and admissions essays across disciplines. During my undergraduate studies, I published my senior thesis, further...
First and foremost, I would like to thank Amanda for the hard work, dedication, and care she poured into helping me craft my essays. When we began our first session, I thought my essays only needed a quick read-through to be r... - Angela, 12 lessons with Amanda

I've taught writing at the college level since 2005, and tutored writing since 2008. I can help at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming a topic to proofreading and polishing a final draft.
I've taught writing at the college level since 2005, and tutored writing since 2008. I can help at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming a topic to proofreading and polishing a final draft.
Nathan did a great job providing insightful advice to his students . After I took his class, I felt confident in my own writing skill. He has guided me through various steps to how I can better my writing overall. He is patient, k... - Ethan, 2 lessons with Nathan

I graduated from Columbia with my MFA in Creative Writing in 2016. After graduating from Columbia, I worked as a staff writer at a digital magazine before beginning my career as a teacher.
I graduated from Columbia with my MFA in Creative Writing in 2016. After graduating from Columbia, I worked as a staff writer at a digital magazine before beginning my career as a teacher.
Dane put my 2nd grader at ease right away and got him writing more than he has in quite some time. After the session, my son said he is excited to meet with Dane every week. Yay! - Andrea, 13 lessons with Dane

With a PhD in English and years of experience, I am a quick study who can help you nail down those tricky assignments. Let me help you reach your full writing potential in school or business. Please review my student testimonials; then...
With a PhD in English and years of experience, I am a quick study who can help you nail down those tricky assignments. Let me help you reach your full writing potential in school or business. Please review my student testimonials; then...
Dr V worked last year with my nephew and this year with my son to help edit the college admission essays for both . While both had good writing skills to start with, Dr V made an effort to more deeply understand the stories the... - Aseem, 8 lessons with Robert

My educational experience in philosophy helps me to offer excellent instruction in writing and composition. I received my B.A. in philosophy from Cornell University with a 4.0 GPA, and have experience assisting others with their own...
My educational experience in philosophy helps me to offer excellent instruction in writing and composition. I received my B.A. in philosophy from Cornell University with a 4.0 GPA, and have experience assisting others with their own...
Robert is a wonderful essay tutor who was able to helping me with essays about multiple different topics from literature to religion. He is very flexible and was able to center the tutoring session around my specific needs. He hel... - Melody, 11 lessons with Robert

I am an experienced writing teacher. For the past 19 years, I have taught writing in a classroom setting as well as online. I have taught all levels of writing classes, focused on academic essay structures, outlining,...
I am an experienced writing teacher. For the past 19 years, I have taught writing in a classroom setting as well as online. I have taught all levels of writing classes, focused on academic essay structures, outlining,...
She helped me with writing and speaking. She made me feel confident, I am thankful with her because I am sure, I am going to get good score in my TOEFL test. and I am going to take more classes with her. Thank you so much Ms Teres... - Karlina Yesenia, 21 lessons with Teresa

As a peer tutor at The Writing Center at Colorado College, I've helped many students with their writing over the years. These have included senior theses, academic essays, papers, and creative writing projects. I help...
As a peer tutor at The Writing Center at Colorado College, I've helped many students with their writing over the years. These have included senior theses, academic essays, papers, and creative writing projects. I help...
We had a wonderful experience with Alex for college-level microeconomics. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He helped my son understand challenging concepts by using clear, relatable examples that made concepts... - M, 29 lessons with Alex
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