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Sydney M. Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sydney M.
70/hour

Ridgewood, NJ

Research-Published Psychology Graduate Tutoring Essay Writing

Through Wyzant, I have tutored high school, college, and graduate students specifically in writing, helping them develop thesis statements, organize arguments, strengthen evidence use, and refine their voice across multiple essay formats including argumentative, analytical, and personal essays. My...

5.0 (23)
70/hour
182 hours tutoring

Through Wyzant, I have tutored high school, college, and graduate students specifically in writing, helping them develop thesis statements, organize arguments, strengthen evidence use, and refine their voice across multiple essay formats including argumentative, analytical, and personal essays. My...

Elliott E. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elliott E.
150/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Columbia Instructor+Published Author for Writing Tutoring/College Apps

...Nonfiction Writing from Columbia's School of the Arts. I've tutored for over a decade, helping students with all manner of essays and writing assignments, including personal statements, application essays, book reports, research proposals, creative work, and more. I've received perfect scores on the SAT reading and writing...

4.9 (48)
150/hour
139 hours tutoring

...Nonfiction Writing from Columbia's School of the Arts. I've tutored for over a decade, helping students with all manner of essays and writing assignments, including personal statements, application essays, book reports, research proposals, creative work, and more. I've received perfect scores on the SAT reading and writing...

Vincent L. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vincent L.
45/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

History, Social Studies, English, and Test Prep tutor

I can teach a wide variety of writing subjects, including sentence structure, literary techniques, persuasive essays, expository essays, and how to convey one's point effectively.

4.9 (295)
45/hour
1,606 hours tutoring

I can teach a wide variety of writing subjects, including sentence structure, literary techniques, persuasive essays, expository essays, and how to convey one's point effectively.

Edward H. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edward H.
60/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

SAT Program Content Designer and Distance Learning Coach

I've developed special fact sheets that make mastering the knowledge portion a snap. I generally can move a student to within three errors of a perfect score in three lessons (4.5 hours) on the multiple choice portion. For the essay portion, I can improve a student from 4 or 6 to 10 within 6-10 lessons. My...

5.0 (656)
60/hour
1,891 hours tutoring

I've developed special fact sheets that make mastering the knowledge portion a snap. I generally can move a student to within three errors of a perfect score in three lessons (4.5 hours) on the multiple choice portion. For the essay portion, I can improve a student from 4 or 6 to 10 within 6-10 lessons. My...

Alison T. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alison T.
150/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Ivy League Expert Writing Coach/30 Years Teaching All Levels.

I am expert at literary analysis and critical thinking. That said, I have taught everything from remedial reading/writing to AP Literature. As a writing tutor, be it for an AP literature, or psychology essay, an article, or a PHD research paper, I can support you step by step through the writing process:...

5.0 (27)
150/hour
154 hours tutoring

I am expert at literary analysis and critical thinking. That said, I have taught everything from remedial reading/writing to AP Literature. As a writing tutor, be it for an AP literature, or psychology essay, an article, or a PHD research paper, I can support you step by step through the writing process:...

Nathan N. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathan N.
60/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Philosophy Tutor | 9+ years of teaching experience

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and have been tutoring essay writing since 2016. My background emphasizes careful analysis and clear argumentation. I help students at the high school and college level improve structure, clarity, and persuasiveness across a wide range of essay types. My approach...

4.9 (108)
60/hour
266 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nathan’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and have been tutoring essay writing since 2016. My background emphasizes careful analysis and clear argumentation. I help students at the high school and college level improve structure, clarity, and persuasiveness across a wide range of essay types. My approach...

Stephen W. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen W.
90/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

College and Grad School Admissions Essay Advisor/Editor

For the past 14 years I have been engaged in college and grad school (including law and medicine) admissions counseling. The bulk of my work with students has been employing my editorial skills in guiding and advising them through the essay and personal statement process. Can connect applicant with former...

4.9 (109)
90/hour
570 hours tutoring

For the past 14 years I have been engaged in college and grad school (including law and medicine) admissions counseling. The bulk of my work with students has been employing my editorial skills in guiding and advising them through the essay and personal statement process. Can connect applicant with former...

Princess I. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Princess I.
50/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Expert Personal Essay With 12+ Years in Essay Writing and Grammar Work

My guidance has supported successful admissions to top-tier institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard. Many students have credited my assistance as a pivotal factor in their acceptance, citing the clarity, impact, and authenticity brought out in their essays. I take pride in helping students...

5.0 (103)
50/hour
576 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My guidance has supported successful admissions to top-tier institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard. Many students have credited my assistance as a pivotal factor in their acceptance, citing the clarity, impact, and authenticity brought out in their essays. I take pride in helping students...

Caroline C. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caroline C.
30/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Script & Essay Wordsmith

Scriptwriting and essay writing takes surgical precision. I have improved hundreds of essays, short stories, poems, short scripts, treatments, and college application personal statements and assignments. My coaching involves impromptu feedback with critique and positive reinforcement. Especially with...

4.9 (212)
30/hour
634 hours tutoring

Scriptwriting and essay writing takes surgical precision. I have improved hundreds of essays, short stories, poems, short scripts, treatments, and college application personal statements and assignments. My coaching involves impromptu feedback with critique and positive reinforcement. Especially with...

Talia L. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Talia L.
75/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Essay Development Tutor: Structuring, Drafting, and Refining

I provide feedback on content, style, and grammar while helping learners build confidence in expressing their thoughts clearly and persuasively. My approach is individualized, ensuring each student improves their writing skills while producing polished, well-crafted essays.

5.0 (5)
75/hour
18 hours tutoring

I provide feedback on content, style, and grammar while helping learners build confidence in expressing their thoughts clearly and persuasively. My approach is individualized, ensuring each student improves their writing skills while producing polished, well-crafted essays.

Laurelle B. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laurelle B.
100/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

AP Lang & Comp, English, Essay Writing, and Public Speaking/Interviews

In that time, I have prepped my students both in the classroom and in home instruction tutoring sessions on a variety of subject matter. My specialty is test preparation for the SAT/ACTs and essay construction as well as all areas of English literature/writing. I have a Master's degree in Writing...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
12 hours tutoring

In that time, I have prepped my students both in the classroom and in home instruction tutoring sessions on a variety of subject matter. My specialty is test preparation for the SAT/ACTs and essay construction as well as all areas of English literature/writing. I have a Master's degree in Writing...

Ashley T. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashley T.
60/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

PhD Candidate Specialized in Essay Writing

I graduated summa cum laude with my BA in 2017 and received my MA in English Literature in 2021. I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years and I specialize in college essay writing, and I teach my own University Writing course for undergraduates at Columbia. I understand that the essay writing...

5.0 (17)
60/hour
61 hours tutoring

I graduated summa cum laude with my BA in 2017 and received my MA in English Literature in 2021. I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years and I specialize in college essay writing, and I teach my own University Writing course for undergraduates at Columbia. I understand that the essay writing...

Cheri Z. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cheri Z.
125/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Compassionate ESOL Conversation and Writing Tutor

My lessons can help develop conversational fluency and appropriateness, as well as critical thinking skills, and show students how to improve oral presentations, essay writing, written presentations, memos, correspondence, and personal statements. I also prepare students for Common Core Standard exams and the...

4.8 (344)
125/hour
2,823 hours tutoring

My lessons can help develop conversational fluency and appropriateness, as well as critical thinking skills, and show students how to improve oral presentations, essay writing, written presentations, memos, correspondence, and personal statements. I also prepare students for Common Core Standard exams and the...

Chieko I. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chieko I.
70/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Columbia University Student Received 1600 on SAT

With a perfect SAT Writing score and years of tutoring experience, I specialize in teaching grammar rules, essay strategies, and effective writing techniques. I help students approach the Writing section with confidence, mastering both the multiple-choice and essay components. Together, we’ll work to...

5.0 (4)
70/hour
15 hours tutoring

With a perfect SAT Writing score and years of tutoring experience, I specialize in teaching grammar rules, essay strategies, and effective writing techniques. I help students approach the Writing section with confidence, mastering both the multiple-choice and essay components. Together, we’ll work to...

Rodrigo A. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rodrigo A.
90/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Essay Writing Experience

During revision, I address organization and reasoning before sentence-level grammar and proofreading. My goal is to preserve the student's own voice while teaching a repeatable process for planning and improving an essay.

4.9 (498)
90/hour
2,381 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

During revision, I address organization and reasoning before sentence-level grammar and proofreading. My goal is to preserve the student's own voice while teaching a repeatable process for planning and improving an essay.

Chinenye E. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chinenye E.
180/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Ivy League Graduate For Admission Essays, Interviews, and Counseling

Hi, my name is Chinenye! I am a healthcare professional with a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global and Public Health Sciences from Cornell University. I have a deep passion for higher education and helping other students navigate the undergraduate and...

5.0 (127)
180/hour
430 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Chinenye! I am a healthcare professional with a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global and Public Health Sciences from Cornell University. I have a deep passion for higher education and helping other students navigate the undergraduate and...

Alexandra B. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra B.
95/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Alumni Interviewer For Georgetown University, Honors B.A. + English MA

I have served as an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program, where I conducted interviews with undergraduate applicants. I have also advised students on their essays and applications who have gained admission to top schools including Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Duke...

5.0 (301)
95/hour
1,716 hours tutoring

I have served as an alumni interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program, where I conducted interviews with undergraduate applicants. I have also advised students on their essays and applications who have gained admission to top schools including Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Duke...

David L. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
300/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

PhD in History

I hold a PhD in history from Columbia University and I currently teach history and social studies in a private high school in NYC. I have tutored numerous students in these topics, helping them with content review, reading comprehension, essay writing, and support with various other assignments.

5.0 (115)
300/hour
372 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a PhD in history from Columbia University and I currently teach history and social studies in a private high school in NYC. I have tutored numerous students in these topics, helping them with content review, reading comprehension, essay writing, and support with various other assignments.

Andrea P. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea P.
45/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Application Essay Master Specializing in Personal Statements

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a wide range of fields such medical, dental, pharmaceuticals, physician...

5.0 (109)
45/hour
440 hours tutoring

Also known as the Application Essay Master, I have guided students and professionals through the process of writing/editing winning personal statements and application essays since 2014. My essay expertise encompasses a wide range of fields such medical, dental, pharmaceuticals, physician...

Nesa R. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nesa R.
50/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Experienced English Tutor – Essays, Grammar, & Writing Skills

With 6+ years of tutoring experience, I help students improve writing, grammar, and reading comprehension across grade levels. I specialize in essay structure, sentence clarity, literary analysis, and proofreading. My approach is supportive and skills-based, focused on helping students express ideas clearly and...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
13 hours tutoring

With 6+ years of tutoring experience, I help students improve writing, grammar, and reading comprehension across grade levels. I specialize in essay structure, sentence clarity, literary analysis, and proofreading. My approach is supportive and skills-based, focused on helping students express ideas clearly and...

Valerie K. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie K.
55/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Essay Writing

At Ossining High School, I developed English Regents preparation templates for essay writing that were adopted across the school. I have helped many students write their college application essays. As a well-published writer, I have had numerous essays published in magazines, including film reviews...

5.0 (12)
55/hour
40 hours tutoring

At Ossining High School, I developed English Regents preparation templates for essay writing that were adopted across the school. I have helped many students write their college application essays. As a well-published writer, I have had numerous essays published in magazines, including film reviews...

Olya T. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olya T.
350/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Accomplished and Experienced Essay Writing Tutor

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer and...

5.0 (1435)
350/hour
2,658 hours tutoring

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer and...

Jenna K. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jenna K.
150/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Personal Essay Guru // Author of Princeton Review's Teaching Model

I'm an Ivy League grad, New Yorker-reviewed writer, and author of the Princeton Review’s teaching model college essay. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in American Studies and have worked two decades as a writing professor and mentor, helping students find their voice, tell their story, and make...

5.0 (11)
150/hour
19 hours tutoring

I'm an Ivy League grad, New Yorker-reviewed writer, and author of the Princeton Review’s teaching model college essay. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in American Studies and have worked two decades as a writing professor and mentor, helping students find their voice, tell their story, and make...

Lorien B. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lorien B.
75/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Former Classroom Teacher with 10+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I have tutored students in SAT Reading and Writing, high school English, and have many years of experience helping them improve their essay writing.

5.0 (10)
75/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have tutored students in SAT Reading and Writing, high school English, and have many years of experience helping them improve their essay writing.

Peter G. Near Ridgewood, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter G.
45/hour

Near Ridgewood, NJ

Tutor-Reading and Elementary Math Specialist

The Common Core ELA curriculum requires students to understand characters and determine main idea, theme and problem/solution in the story. The writing curriculum asks students to write complete essays. I use the writers workshop model to give students a way to achieve this. The Common Core Curriculum...

5.0 (111)
45/hour
1,013 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

The Common Core ELA curriculum requires students to understand characters and determine main idea, theme and problem/solution in the story. The writing curriculum asks students to write complete essays. I use the writers workshop model to give students a way to achieve this. The Common Core Curriculum...

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