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The Best essay Tutors in Portland, OR

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Jesse B.

85/hour

Portland, OR

Compelling Personal Statements with Expert Writing Instructor

5.0 (136)

258 hours tutoring

My experience as a writing instructor helps me connect quickly to the student's writing skills, and their unique values, experiences, and goals, to then guide them in crafting a clear and compelling essay. (Grant writing utilizes similar skills, and my win rate is higher than average when securing grants for...

Great Tutor / Cares

Would highly recommend if you are someone that feels the need to be in contact with your tutor and are interested in getting better with the material. Never thought I would get better at my reading comprehension skills and throu... - Spencer, 27 lessons with Jesse

Kylie K.

100/hour

Portland, OR

Test Prep and Academic Tutor with 14 Years of Experience!

5.0 (2)

22 hours tutoring

I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

Sun T.

28/hour

Portland, OR

Rhetoric and Composition Professor

5.0 (1)

8 hours tutoring

For three years, I have taught both creative non-fiction personal essays to critical analysis/argumentative essays at the college level. I have written hundreds of personal and critical essays.

Devin T.

180/hour

Portland, OR

Essay help from a PhD in English and former college professor

5.0 (49)

209 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

Taught for years at USC in their freshmen writing course. I hold a PhD in English and have tutored high school and college students in writing argumentative papers.

Michelle M.

95/hour

Portland, OR

Patient and Inspiring Princeton Ph.D. Psychology Tutor

5.0 (5)

18 hours tutoring

Teaching Style: I customize my tutoring to fit your learning style. I typically present an overview and then dive into details. I offer mnemonics to help you remember the content and tips to create compelling essays, papers, and presentations that align with your values. Proofreading Services: I also provide...

Awesome tutor!

Michelle is smart and a pleasure to work with! She knows her subject matter well and can explain the most complex concepts coherently. I highly recommend her! You won’t be disappointed! - Punita, 7 lessons with Michelle

Ariana T.

75/hour

Portland, OR

PhD in Psychology, Educator (6+ years), Writer & Editor

5.0 (3)

9 hours tutoring

In my free time, I have published my poetry and prose in several literary magazines and am currently working on a novel. I absolutely love writing, editing, and proofreading and would enjoy assisting you with any of your academic essays, college & grad school admissions essays, research articles, and...

Anne C.

70/hour

Portland, OR

Professional SAT, new SAT, ACT & GRE & Math Tutor Available Worldwide

4.9 (499)

2,607 hours tutoring

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 is a terrific tutor

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

Bryan H.

120/hour

Portland, OR

College Professor, Linguist, Speech & Written Language Specialist

5.0 (480)

1,620 hours tutoring

At the San Jose State University Language Development Center and the San Jose State University Student Athletic Success Center, I coach writing skills. This entails reviewing and discussing essay content revisions.

A tutor that knows exactly what he's talking about

I have failed the linguistics section of the English CSET three separate times and was feeling really defeated. One of my friends suggested Bryan and said that he really helped her develop the skills she needed. To be completely h... - Mary, 4 lessons with Bryan

Henry S.

80/hour

Portland, OR

Network Sociologist with Science and Statistics Background

5.0 (40)

187 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

I have a formal background in statistics and biology which lends itself to empirical studies in sociology. Additionally, I have written multiple papers in sociology, so I am more than happy to help with essay writing. Lastly, I am familiar with the mainstays of the history of sociology, including social theories...

So caring

Henry is very caring and patient. If you do the work then he will make sure you understand it. He is encouraging and makes Chemistry logical.✨️😃 - Andrea, 19 lessons with Henry

Hyo A.

105/hour

Near Portland, OR

Friendly and Knowledgeable Tutor with 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (406)

1,803 hours tutoring

SAT Writing test has one 25 minute essay and 2 multiple choice section that tests grammatical errors in sentences and passages. In the essay section, I focus on making sure that the student is able to write a coherent and thoughtful essay in 25 minutes. Unless the student is ESL, I've never had...

Ann R.

75/hour

Near Portland, OR

PhD. Theater Arts/Performnce Studies; MA English Literature & Gifted

4.9 (2236)

8,391 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

My literary and psychological essays have been reviewed and cited in high-caliber literary, psychological, educational, and medical journals. Since teaching/learning with Wyzant, I have supported PhD and MA admission and research essays, IB, AP essays, as well as beginning students' new...

Superb tutoring

Ann challenges my two girls (8 and 12) to work with the kind of advanced writing skills and concepts that most students wouldn’t learn until high school or college. With such high expectations, I find that the girls gain confidenc... - Michael, 15 lessons with Ann

Julie H.

80/hour

Near Portland, OR

Teacher with PhD and lots of experience

4.9 (706)

3,797 hours tutoring

I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. 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...

The Best!!

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

Laura K.

80/hour

Near Portland, OR

Experienced attorney/editor. Your tutor for writing, LSAT, and more.

5.0 (147)

639 hours tutoring

I have taken the bar exam in two states (Oregon and California). California has a difficult three-day exam. I understand how the states test on essays as well on multiple choice.

Great LSAT tutor

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

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Byung M.

100/hour

4+ Years of Teaching Experience in College Essays & Academic Writing

5.0 (48)

360 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

I have guided and helped more than ten high school students with college essays for Ivy League universities and top 25 universities. Many of these students reached their college admission goals through my writing advice. I have helped more...

College Essay

He provided valuable feedback on how to trim my essay to meet the 650-word limit while preserving its core message. His insights and anecdotes about what has worked for others were particularly helpful. He’s an excellent tutor for... - Jenna

Aric D.

120/hour

College Admissions Coach | Ivy Acceptances & Standout Essays

Response time: 39 minutes

With over five years of experience and 100+ students admitted to top schools (including Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and Notre Dame), I guide every step of the process, from school selection to final essay polish. My specialty is helping students...

Highly Recommend Aric!

We are so grateful we found Aric to help our son with his college essays! He worked efficiently and was great at helping our son identify the right themes to highlight his strengths while staying true to his own voice. With such l... - Ali, 3 lessons with Aric

Rich S.

55/hour

College Writing Coach | Essays, Editing & Proofreading

5.0 (21)

63 hours tutoring

...and seven years at the University of California, San Diego, helping them develop, edit, and significantly improve their essays and research papers. I also completed a 240-page dissertation over five years involving extensive archival research in ...

Mary W.

69/hour

College Counseling through the Application Essay Process

5.0 (949)

2,473 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the college application essay writing process, take a breath. You’ve found Miss Mary! Whether it’s the common app essay or the supplemental essays you struggle with, whether you simply...

Patient, understanding, and knowledgeable

My daughter had Mary for helping her in reading , vocabulary and writing . I noticed a tremendous amount of improvement in about 6 classes . She is good at making my daughter understand in her own pace and always encouraging and g... - Malatee, 101 lessons with Mary

Youmna A.

150/hour

Georgetown Honors Grad | Thesis, Essays, Applications, Storytelling

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...

Detail-Oriented Tutor Who Gets Real Results

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

Adam M.

36/hour

Experienced essay writing tutor

InstantBook

5.0 (1571)

5,315 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

I have more than 10 years of experience assisting students with essay writing. This experience includes four years of classroom teaching and both in-person and virtual tutoring. My focus as an essay writing tutor includes the...

Phenomenal Writing Tutor!

Adam is extremely detail-oriented and provides excellent feedback on writing assignments. He has helped me improve my grammar, sentence structure, and word choice. I highly recommend him! - Lauren, 6 lessons with Adam

David S.

95/hour

PhD Writing Tutor|Academic Essays, College Papers, Personal Statements

Response time: 30 minutes

My goal is not simply to improve one paper, but to help you become a better writer. I can help with: College and high school essays Academic and research papers Personal statements and application essays Thesis and research...

Knowledgeable and Talented Teacher

David is truly the best admissions advisor I have worked with. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a remarkable ability to see what makes a student’s story unique and compelling. His brilliant and insightful feedback has been i... - Willow, 19 lessons with David

Rachel B.

95/hour

Ivy League tutor in academic, business and essay writing

5.0 (84)

331 hours tutoring

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, resumes...

Ben G.

80/hour

Assists Prospective Students with Application Essay Writing Process

5.0 (1525)

7,528 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

On Wyzant's platform alone, I’ve worked with prospective college, graduate, law school, med school, and vet school students to help them develop their application essays. I assist them with the various aspects of the writing process...

Amazing and Knowledgable Teacher

Ben has been an amazing college essay help throughout my whole process so far. He is always there to respond to any messages I send, and he even has quick responses to any of my questions. His work ethic is one of the best I have ... - Rita, 48 lessons with Ben

Ann K.

250/hour

English Tutor with 11 Years' Experience in Essay Writing and Analysis

5.0 (175)

1,515 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

I bring over 11 years of experience tutoring English language and literature across a wide range of ages and learning levels. My primary specialization lies in essay construction, with a focus on developing clear thesis-driven arguments,...

Amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient tutor

Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

Silvana P.

250/hour

Princeton Grad| Ivy League College Essay and Writing Expert

Response time: 34 minutes

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...

Amazing with College Essays!

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

Isabelle M.

85/hour

Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist

5.0 (57)

176 hours tutoring

I help students build skills, manage time, and approach the test with clarity and confidence. College Essays From brainstorming to final edits, I guide students in writing strong, authentic essays that reflect their voice and...

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Dana O.

3 essay lessons

She really helped me well in my essay and we finished on time. I highly recommend her, you won't regret it.

Hogan Y.

15 essay lessons

I did one and half hour per session, two to three times per week for two months, normally covering (i) 6 essay questions, (ii) 12-14 MBE questions, (ii) 8-10 MBE questions with 2 essay questions, (iii) 1 MPT plus 2 essay questions, or (iv) 1 MPT plus 3-4 MBE questions. I really studied very hard with him. I am very happy to get high scores in the bar exam, which is well enough to transfer my scores even to State of Alaska.

InnJae J.

4 essay lessons

Just had my first workshop with Youmi. I needed help on my UC app essay, and I was lost, not being able to fully express what I want to write on my essay. I had written drafts, which helped us to complete a prompt within two hour. Not only that, I learned so much, she has helped me on my overall essay in the best way and tried to come up with good/new ideas so that I can put my words into it.

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