The Best Writing Tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA

I believe in engaging students by tailoring lessons to their needs and personality. Communication, patience and understanding are a must for a successful rapport with the student. I studied at the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure in France and graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Linguistics and Literature as...See Cloe's full profile

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 and mentoring. Published book with Harvard University Press in 2013...See Ben's full profile

I help students with all manner of English skills, including developing and writing essays, learning how to self-edit their own writing, learning (or re-learning) grammar rules, improving their reading comprehension, and preparing for the reading and writing sections of any standardized test. Along...See Carol Anne's full profile

Many students never get direct guidance on their writing in school. They end up with rushed, superficial, often contradictory guidance. Unfortunately, the name of the game in school writing is to impress the teacher, not learn to communicate effectively. That’s where I come in. Working one-on-one,...See Nick's full profile

My approach emphasizes structure and clarity—skills that are essential for success on exams, in legal internships, and throughout your legal career. Whether you're working on IRAC-style essays or tackling timed writing assignments, I can help you improve your writing with practical guidance and...See Manisha's full profile

But I learned the secret in college and now I'm hooked -- and I promise, you will be too. After receiving a BA, MA and doing work towards a Phd in history at UCLA, I started writing history books (the "Nutshell Notes" series), taught American history in Lithuania and tutored learning...See Amanda's full profile

I worked for 3 years at my school's writing center, where I assisted other students in the entire writing process from brainstorming to final edits. I have experience editing in a variety of fields, including graduate school applications, personal statements for medical school, and assignments for...See Stephanie's full profile

I'm Jakob, a graduate from UCLA with a BA with highest honors in History and Political Science and a current JD candidate at Berkeley Law School. Over five years of coaching students applying for undergraduate and professional graduate programs, I've embraced a method of individualized tutoring and support that...See Jakob's full profile

Louis where I graduated with degrees in Film and French. Currently I work as a TV writer in LA, where my most recent credits include writing for the series A Million Little Things. While in college I worked as a Writing Center tutor for a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, so I'm used to...See Claudia's full profile

As a published author of plays, chapbooks, and a viral online blog, I have a lot of experience writing in the professional sphere. After earning my BA in Communications from Northwestern University, I've begun tutoring college essays around the LA area.See Arianna's full profile

My experience as a writer in Hollywood enables me to help students find their creative voice and craft undeniable essays. You can find my most recent film on Amazon, with another being produced by A+E Networks this year! My other focuses are creative writing and filmmaking. I directed a feature documentary...See Will's full profile

In April of this year, I successfully defended my creative dissertation in English at the University of Georgia. Later in June, I facilitated a five-day dissertation writing retreat through the Graduate School and the Willis Center for Writing. In this role, I guided twenty PhD candidates from subjects...See Genevieve's full profile

Learning can be fun! I am a warm and compassionate, easy going and patient teacher. I understand your needs and feel that every moment together is worthwhile. I am dedicated and seek to inspire you to success. I have a varied teaching background with a broad scope of skills acquired through my diverse work experience...See Regina's full profile

As a UCLA alum, I specialize in English analytical interpretation, etymology, comprehension, and essay writing/structure. I have tutored many students in English, including ESL speakers, all of whom saw significant improvement in their course grade and English comprehension.See Jy's full profile

I have an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, and I've been NY state certified in Secondary English and Theater. I love working with students of all ages, and I have a special passion for teaching writing (creative, persuasive,...See Lyssa's full profile

I am a high school and college instructor and tutor with over 20 years of experience. I've taught at prestigious private high schools and colleges, created online psychology classes, and even served as a reader for the AP Psychology exam administered by the CollegeBoard. I have four degrees (BS, MS, MEd, and EdD) all...See Ara's full profile

Calculus / Geometry / Algebra / ACT/SAT / Statistics / Trigonometry Professionally: Hello! My name is Andrew and I'm an experienced tutor and a recent college graduate from the University of California Santa Barbara with a major in math. I am very accomplished academically but I am also SUPER social and passionate...See Andrew's full profile

I have 12 years of experience writing poetry, short fiction, novels, novellas and essays. I am an expert in the craft of writing and the composition of beautiful prose. My credentials include a Master's degree in Creative Writing, a Bachelor's of English with honors from the University of...See Andrew's full profile

I have been writing professionally for years in both academic and creative mediums. I have written and edited essays, short stories, poetry, blog posts, research, and even full manuscripts. As a result, I have a large body of work in various genres, making me qualified to teach all forms of English writing.See Tara's full profile

I have taken several university-level writing intensive courses and I teach other students about professional writing, including grant writing and soliciting corporate sponsors. I have been nominated for essay writing awards.See Shwetha's full profile

I’m a Brown University graduate with a degree in Political Science and a former Brown University Writing Fellow, where I served as a writing coach for fellow students. I have five years experience teaching, tutoring, and designing curriculum at the middle, high school and college levels and have worked...See Alexandra's full profile

B.S. In English/Writing 30 years tutoring experience 4 years teaching experience See Jennifer's full profile

As a graduate with extensive experience in academic, professional, and creative writing, I specialize in helping students and professionals develop their writing skills for any purpose.My expertise, honed through rigorous coursework and writing-intensive projects, encompasses a deep understanding of...See Muriel's full profile

Do you have an idea for a screenplay but aren't sure where to start? Do you have a draft but need help honing it? Some writing experience? No writing experience? A place to start? Completely lost in the woods? Regardless of where you're at in the process, I can help! I firmly believe that...See Josh's full profile

My background has heavily focused on mastery of the English language. I have experience teaching writing and rhetoric at UC-Irvine. Writing is my passion, both personally and as an educator. I have an MFA in writing poetry, as well as years of experience writing fiction. I cover and...See Sonya's full profile