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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...

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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 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...

Are you a high-school student working on your Common Application essay and supplemental questions? I specialize in coaching students just like you through the writing process! I have several semesters of experience teaching writing...
Are you a high-school student working on your Common Application essay and supplemental questions? I specialize in coaching students just like you through the writing process! I have several semesters of experience teaching writing...
Mary met with my daughter and advised her on how to improve her college admissions essay. Mary identified grammar and vocabulary issues that needed attention, and assisted her in refining phrases and sentences. I highly recommend ... - Ginger, 2 lessons with Mary

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

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

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

Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more than five university students for more than three years with academic-level writing at the college level for humanities...
Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more than five university students for more than three years with academic-level writing at the college level for humanities...
Byung helped me refine my essays to be ready for applying to some Ivy League schools! Through his feedback in a couple lessons, I was able to get takeaways to apply to all of my essays which significantly improved my college essay... - Kaashish, 2 lessons with Byung

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 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.
I first met with Isabelle at the end of September with a November 1st Common App deadline, and I was super stressed out. I had concepts for a Personal Statement and supplementals, but nothing actually written down. Isabelle helped... - Mary, 8 lessons with Isabelle

I am a kind, passionate, and caring teacher and I believe strongly in the power of the written word. I have a wealth of writing experience, including in academic, research, and report styles. I earned my MA in Forensic Psychology from John...
I am a kind, passionate, and caring teacher and I believe strongly in the power of the written word. I have a wealth of writing experience, including in academic, research, and report styles. I earned my MA in Forensic Psychology from John...
She’s everything you could ask for in a writing tutor! I was desperately searching for a writing tutor that could help me take my statement of purpose for graduate school to another level… she went above and beyond! She is heavily... - Claudia, 8 lessons with Liz

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

I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements,...
I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements,...
Rachel is an incredible writing tutor and has in-depth knowledge about what college admissions committees are looking for. I applied to several MBA programs in round two, and only had two to three weeks to get my essays done. Rach... - Leo, 7 lessons with Rachel

With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure,...
With over 8 years of experience teaching writing at elite institutions like UCLA and a top Chicago prep school, I’ve helped hundreds of students transform their writing from average to exceptional. I specialize in structure,...
Aric is an outstanding teacher. My daughter Aima has taken two lessons with him, during which Aric successfully identified the fundamental reason why she had been struggling to improve her writing. In subsequent tutoring sessions,... - Li, 121 lessons with Aric

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 am a published author, researcher, and ethnographer specializing in crafting compelling personal narratives. I primarily work with college applicants on admissions essays; with prospective graduate, law, and medical students on personal...
I am a published author, researcher, and ethnographer specializing in crafting compelling personal narratives. I primarily work with college applicants on admissions essays; with prospective graduate, law, and medical students on personal...
Aneel was awesome to work with. He provided me with really high-level insights into how to improve my college transfer applications while also being a kind and attentive tutor. In the end, I felt proud and confident in my essays a... - Oliver

In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be...
In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be...
I have an MLA-style 10-page midterm due. I was totally stressing because I only had 3 pages and a short time left to produce the other 7. My professor told me my organization is off in my essays as well as transitioning to the nex... - Angie, 4 lessons with Monica

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 was struggling with my college essay, and whenever I met with other tutors, they just edited my work. Ben was totally different: he asked me questions I hadn’t even considered writing about, and he gave me low-pressure homework ... - Adam, 3 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 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, 17 lessons with David

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

Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think...
Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think...
Kelsey’s insight and guidance is invaluable. Kelsey was able to pull thoughts and feelings out of her head and beautifully lay them out on paper. Her patience and guidance kept my daughter focused and motivated, and her caring hea... - Anonymous, 5 lessons with Kelsey

I believe every student learns differently, and I pride myself on creating personalized lessons that meet each student’s individual needs. I work with students to analyze literature critically, refine their writing, and master grammar and...
I believe every student learns differently, and I pride myself on creating personalized lessons that meet each student’s individual needs. I work with students to analyze literature critically, refine their writing, and master grammar and...

Hi, my name is Alexandra. I am in my 10th year full time teaching Social Studies (U.S. History, Economics, and Law and Modern Politics) to 11th and 12th grade students. I have my Master's degree in Adolescent Education from Adelphi University...
Hi, my name is Alexandra. I am in my 10th year full time teaching Social Studies (U.S. History, Economics, and Law and Modern Politics) to 11th and 12th grade students. I have my Master's degree in Adolescent Education from Adelphi University...
Alexandra did a wonderful job of helping my son with some basic understanding of essay writing skills and did a thorough job of editing; writing clear, succinct notes that really helped my son progress. She was responsive and effi... - Grayson

I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application writing, helping students brainstorm ideas, develop their narratives, organize their writing, and refine their drafts while preserving their...
I specialize in Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application writing, helping students brainstorm ideas, develop their narratives, organize their writing, and refine their drafts while preserving their...
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