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Specific college history classes that I taught include: U.S. history/American history, Western Civilizations, European history, and world history. I also frequently work with students on AP class work, test preparation, and college admissions essays. I specifically work with students to develop a...
Specific college history classes that I taught include: U.S. history/American history, Western Civilizations, European history, and world history. I also frequently work with students on AP class work, test preparation, and college admissions essays. I specifically work with students to develop a...
Hilary has to be one of the best tutors I have had yet and is the reason I am doing so well in my US History course this semester. She is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about every topic. She takes her time in answering any... - Riley, 15 lessons with Hilary
Near Portland, OR
In 1998, I started tutoring 3 young kids just to earn extra money as a high schooler, and by 2002, I was doing this as as a full time career with 20+ regular students. Who would have thought that tutoring would become my passion? Throughout all these years, I have taught kids as young as 4 years old to college students....
In 1998, I started tutoring 3 young kids just to earn extra money as a high schooler, and by 2002, I was doing this as as a full time career with 20+ regular students. Who would have thought that tutoring would become my passion? Throughout all these years, I have taught kids as young as 4 years old to college students....
Portland, OR
I am happy to assist students with their writing skills. I enjoy assisting students with essay editing, college application essays, and term papers. I offer feedback on grammar, punctuation, and content.
I am happy to assist students with their writing skills. I enjoy assisting students with essay editing, college application essays, and term papers. I offer feedback on grammar, punctuation, and content.
Annie gave my son terrific guidance on his SAT preparation! He met with her twice a week for a couple of months beforehand, and she helped him bring his score up 150 points to 1520. He really enjoyed working with her, snd she mo... - Didi, 17 lessons with Anne
Near Portland, OR
I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school but especially English, AP History, AP Art History, Humanities, and Philosophy. I also find helping students improve their SAT and ACT scores and write winning college entrance essays very rewarding. The materials...
I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school but especially English, AP History, AP Art History, Humanities, and Philosophy. I also find helping students improve their SAT and ACT scores and write winning college entrance essays very rewarding. The materials...
Ms. Julie has been of great help this past months. I would not have been able to get accepted to Yale without her help. She helped me with my essays from the beginning to the very end, always there through every step of the way. ... - Mitzi, 25 lessons with Julie
Near Portland, OR
I am happy to work with you to improve your skills. I have 25 years of experience writing for business, law, and many different types of publications. I have helped high school and college students with essays and papers, working to improve their writing, presentation, and overall clarity.
I am happy to work with you to improve your skills. I have 25 years of experience writing for business, law, and many different types of publications. I have helped high school and college students with essays and papers, working to improve their writing, presentation, and overall clarity.
She was very thorough and is able to find areas which student need to improve. She's great!!! She sends materials to work on to improve and complete prior to session which really helps. - Laura, 5 lessons with Laura
Portland, OR
I completed my PhD in Personality Psychology from Northwestern University in 2022. Before that, I completed my Bachelors in Psychology (minor in English Literature) from Scripps College. I have been teaching for the last eight years. I have taught classes on a range of subjects (i.e., psychopathology, civic...
I completed my PhD in Personality Psychology from Northwestern University in 2022. Before that, I completed my Bachelors in Psychology (minor in English Literature) from Scripps College. I have been teaching for the last eight years. I have taught classes on a range of subjects (i.e., psychopathology, civic...
Portland, OR
Crafting a strong college application is tough and requires a careful approach to help your student stand out from the crowd. Your essay is a significant aspect of your application and can truly help you to stand out from the crowd. At present, I also work in the admissions department for a prestigious graduate program...
Crafting a strong college application is tough and requires a careful approach to help your student stand out from the crowd. Your essay is a significant aspect of your application and can truly help you to stand out from the crowd. At present, I also work in the admissions department for a prestigious graduate program...
Malea worked with our 12/13yr old son who had serious reading issues including problems with phonics. We had tried everything before finding her and what a difference her tutoring has made! Our son was challenged sounding out word... - Laura, 47 lessons with Malea
Portland, OR
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique...
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique...
This may come by helping students with writing coursework (college or high school), navigating college applications, reviewing college application essays, writing scholarship essays, organizing content, and/or study skills....
This may come by helping students with writing coursework (college or high school), navigating college applications, reviewing college application essays, writing scholarship essays, organizing content, and/or study skills....
If you are looking for a tutor, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t give Julie an opportunity to connect with you. From the very start, you will see Julie’s high level of organization, planning, and flexibility whi... - Dan, 7 lessons with Julie
MARCH COLLEGE ESSAY BOOTCAMP! Help your child write a stronger essay before senior year stress! Small, guided writing intensive for juniors who want to get ahead before applications. Includes tailored feedback on every draft between...
MARCH COLLEGE ESSAY BOOTCAMP! Help your child write a stronger essay before senior year stress! Small, guided writing intensive for juniors who want to get ahead before applications. Includes tailored feedback on every draft between...
I have tremendous experience over nearly two decades helping students gain acceptance to the top universities in the country (and beyond), including all of the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Oxford, UMich, Johns...
I have tremendous experience over nearly two decades helping students gain acceptance to the top universities in the country (and beyond), including all of the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Oxford, UMich, Johns...
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip
As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I take pride in helping students (and their families) navigate the challenging college admissions process. From creating custom college application lists to crafting...
As a Certified College Counselor, HECA/NACAC member, and creative writer, I take pride in helping students (and their families) navigate the challenging college admissions process. From creating custom college application lists to crafting...
We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! He first worked with our daughter during her junior year for AP English Literature and Composition. Working with Jesse, our daughter’s in-class essays immediately improved. They continued to w... - Christian, 23 lessons with Jesse
I’m a certified college counselor who has edited hundreds of admissions essays. I’ll help you choose a strong topic and tell your story. My goal is that you leave the lesson feeling less stressed and with something written down. Over the past...
I’m a certified college counselor who has edited hundreds of admissions essays. I’ll help you choose a strong topic and tell your story. My goal is that you leave the lesson feeling less stressed and with something written down. Over the past...
Sophie has been amazing helping my daughter with college essays. There were tears until she and Sophie started meeting regularly. They have been so productive and I’m confident my daughter will get into a great school. And, no mor... - Carrie, 20 lessons with Sophie
Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my...
Throughout my tutoring career, I have helped numerous clients refine and polish academic papers, college essays, and applications. Whether you need assistance with your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, or paper structure, I can use my...
Teagan has been helping my daughter with her college essays and counseling and has been exceptional! He has been patient, always positive and brings out the best in her. He clearly understands what various colleges need and guides... - Varadan, 8 lessons with Teagan
During that time, I have helped thousands of students with writing skills, grammar, reading comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary, and SAT/ACT test prep. In addition, I have worked with hundreds of students on the college essay...
During that time, I have helped thousands of students with writing skills, grammar, reading comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary, and SAT/ACT test prep. In addition, I have worked with hundreds of students on the college essay...
Sarah is an exceptional college essay tutor. She provided my daughter with invaluable guidance, starting with effective brainstorming techniques that unlocked her best ideas. The result was a set of truly competitive essays. We ar... - Vignes, 5 lessons with Sarah
Transform your story into a compelling narrative that captures the attention of college admissions at your dream college. I have helped students gain admission to top universities, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the University of...
Transform your story into a compelling narrative that captures the attention of college admissions at your dream college. I have helped students gain admission to top universities, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the University of...
Julie helped me craft my statement of purpose for my grad school applications. She helped me master the process of finding information to include in my essays. Julie is amazing! I could not recommend her more! - Meredith
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. Have taught...
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. Have taught...
Jonathan helped our daughter prepare essays for almost 20 schools. He worked with her weekly over several months to generate strategies for how to approach each application (e.g., which supplemental essays to choose if there is a... - Nahid , 92 lessons with Jonathan
My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice...
My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice...
I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a structured, complete...
I have a philosophy degree that has experience writing a multitude of essays. I wrote multiple essays while applying to college and got into every school I applied to. I have experience with editing and making sure to have a structured, complete...
I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...
I have experience writing college essays, completing college applications and advising students on what tests are recommended for what schools. I have experience in California submitting to state schools, the UC system and the common app. I...
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan
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 consultation...
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 consultation...
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
For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime...
For the past seven years, I have helped students and professionals develop powerful, successful personal statements for college, graduate/law/medical school, and summer program admissions. As a PhD in English, a former professor, and a longtime...
I cannot recommend Gabriel highly enough to anyone looking for a college essay tutor who truly understands storytelling, admissions strategy, and the human side of this process. In just a few days, amidst an impending deadline, he... - Rummana, 7 lessons with Gabriel
Anxious about your ASVAB, Digital SAT/ACT, GRE, or ISEE/SSAT? Struggling with Math, Writing, or English? Need a college admissions essay that helps you stand out? Feeling nervous about an interview? I can help. I’m an...
Anxious about your ASVAB, Digital SAT/ACT, GRE, or ISEE/SSAT? Struggling with Math, Writing, or English? Need a college admissions essay that helps you stand out? Feeling nervous about an interview? I can help. I’m an...
Hanees was very patient with my son. I would recommend 20 times over. Hanees made my son very comfortable and confident preparing for his test. Hanees started from scratch a targeted the areas my son was struggling with. My son w... - Ida, 4 lessons with Hanees
I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International...
I am an award-winning author and journalist with bylines in The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media (200+ articles published). As a communications consultant, my clients include the World Bank, World Vision International...
I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy
...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...
...writing consultant. I support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on assignments ranging from introductory college essays to doctoral dissertations. Additionally, I provide strategies for understanding a prompt, developing a thesis, organizing...
Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine
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