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The Best essay Tutors in Portland, OR

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Megan N.

165/hour

Near Portland, OR

Former Law School Admissions Counselor | Helping You Tell Your Story

5.0 (33)

124 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

For over a decade I have helped applicants to college, law school, and business school develop their ideas and craft their application essays. I draw on my experience as an Admissions and Recruitment Counselor at Georgetown Law and years of working as a writing fellow in college and graduate school. My goal is to...

Amazing Law Tutor!!!

Megan was kind, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the law school admissions process. She responded quickly, took care when reading through my materials, and provided really clear and insightful feedback. She moved qui... - Brooklyn, 5 lessons with Megan

Malea B.

60/hour

Portland, OR

Essay writing tutor with an MFA in Writing

5.0 (289)

1,201 hours tutoring

Whether you need help writing an essay for an academic class, a college or graduate school application, or for any other purpose, I am here to provide guidance. I hold an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and have helped many students refine their essays, including helping students to brainstorm,...

Excellent Reading Tutor!!

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

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...

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...

Julie H.

75/hour

Near Portland, OR

Teacher with PhD and lots of experience

4.9 (703)

3,781 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

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

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...

Nico B.

30/hour

Portland, OR

Native English Teacher & Essay Coach — BA Philosophy & Spanish

5.0 (20)

26 hours tutoring

I graduated magna cum laude from Portland State University with a BA in Philosophy and Spanish, where I wrote extensively for academic audiences across linguistics, philosophy, law, and computation. As a student-teacher at PSU, I graded hundreds of undergraduate essays in a critical thinking course, developing a...

Hilary B.

80/hour

Near Portland, OR

Academic Proofreader for Essays, Presentations, & Publishing

5.0 (39)

170 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

I am a PhD candidate specializing in U.S. history and in the past I have worked as a college history instructor. In my capacity as an instructor I extensively worked with students to improve their writing skills. I also have experience working with academic and professional clients from a wide range of disciplines. For...

An amazing and patient tutor!

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

Laura K.

80/hour

Near Portland, OR

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

5.0 (146)

635 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

Wendy W.

65/hour

Portland, OR

Web Design Instructor | Canva & Squarespace Coach | College Essays

5.0 (7)

35 hours tutoring

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I offer personalized lessons tailored to your learning style and project needs. I also provide support for essay writing, research papers, and academic writing for high school seniors and undergraduate college students. My approach focuses on...

Jesse B.

80/hour

Portland, OR

Compelling Personal Statements with Expert Writing Instructor

5.0 (136)

241 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

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, 20 lessons with Jesse

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: 5 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)

14 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

Anne C.

70/hour

Portland, OR

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

4.9 (495)

2,535 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

Henry S.

80/hour

Portland, OR

Network Sociologist with Science and Statistics Background

5.0 (37)

176 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 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

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.

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

Ann R.

65/hour

Near Portland, OR

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

Response time: 27 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

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Dana G.

150/hour

Experienced Essay Tutor Focusing on Method, Reasoning, and Purpose

5.0 (107)

376 hours tutoring

.... My fundamental goal is to help every student make each essay their own, and, hopefully, find some enjoyment and useful life skills in the process. I am happy to teach any level of essay writing, from a single well-organized paragraph to a clearly...

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

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

Kristine W.

68/hour

Professionally trained proofreader with an eye for detail

5.0 (325)

1,434 hours tutoring

Response time: 56 minutes

I have over 15 years of experience reviewing student essays for a university and have been extensively trained in editing. I have a strong command of grammar, mechanics, and various citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago). I am a certified...

AMAZING

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

Aaron A.

480/hour

Perfect Record of Success for Interview and Essay Coaching

Response time: 22 minutes

I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show the student how to do the research they need to impress their target schools. For essays, I'm able to help students transform their writing in an ethical...

Aaron is my savior!

If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

Eitan G.

575/hour

Author, NYU MFA in Fiction, NYU MBA, College Application Essays Expert

5.0 (355)

1,824 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

Over the last eight years, I have developed a unique personal statement production process that has helped dozens of students craft authentic, powerful, and engaging college application essays. My methods are effective and proven and can...

Exceptional College Essay Tutoring – Highly Recommend!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eitan for his incredible work with our daughter on her college essay last summer. Thanks to his exceptional guidance and expertise on her essay, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable... - Bianca, 6 lessons with Eitan

Adam W.

220/hour

Admissions & College Essay Coach | College Essays & Grad Applications

5.0 (3892)

11,456 hours tutoring

I specialize in the structural development and meticulous editing of the personal statement and school-specific supplemental essays, ensuring full mastery of the Common Application (Common App), Coalition App, and University of California...

100% the Best tutor there is

As a STEM kid, working with Adam for 4 years was crucial in developing my writing and historical reasoning skills, as his exceptional guidance in AP World History, AP Language, AP Gov, and AP Literature has directly contributed to... - Anna, 182 lessons with Adam

Alan J.

185/hour

Stanford Grad for College Application Essays

5.0 (827)

2,986 hours tutoring

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it...

Highly experienced, and creative college coach

Alan worked with my son to help decide which option was best. He helped us understand what we needed to do, and what essays to write. His process made it so that after seeing a few iterations, my son can replicate it himself. With... - Vijaya, 20 lessons with Alan

Phillip P.

285/hour

Top-tier Personal Statement & College Essay Writing Coach with PhD

5.0 (1013)

3,886 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

...students craft creative, memorable personal statements and supplemental essays that distinguish them from other applicants. I help students by sharing successful example essays, brainstorming ideas, offering suggestions, and revising/editing their...

Best English tutor ever!

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

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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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