The Best Writing Tutors in Sherman Oaks, CA

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

* Crafting a persuasive career narrative that showcases your trajectory and goals. * Optimizing your resume to make an immediate impact. * Guiding your recommenders to write strong letters of support. * Equipping you with the confidence and strategies to ace your admissions interviews. Proven Results at...See H's full profile

I have several years of experience teaching and tutoring homeschool pods, with a focus on Kindergarten, 1st, and 5th grade across both core and enrichment subjects. I specialize in creating engaging, customized lessons in Spanish, math, reading, and writing, and I’m comfortable following structured curricula as...See Jessica'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

Masters degree in Creative Writing from Oxford University. Career as a professional writer and published short story author. 12 years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and Writing.See Minoti'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 an expert proofreader with more than twenty years of experience assisting students of all levels, high school, graduate, post graduate and professionals with the writing and editing of professional, academic, and scholarly manuscripts, admission essays, and case studies. I have also operated an editorial...See Janet's full profile

I worked as a Writing Fellow at Tufts University, where I majored in Comparative Literature and once headed the literary magazine. I have been independently tutoring writing since May 2013.See Brandon'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

I am a 99th percentile test taker who routinely helps students reach their fullest potential on a test and, in many cases, perform better than I ever have. The LSAT is a test that requires those who take it to think in a particular way. As such, each person's path to that particular way of thinking will be an...See Timothy'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 a JD from UCLA School of Law and have honed my writing craft through 25 years in the legal field. I am also currently a part time Student Affairs Officer at UCLA School of Law where my job duties include editing the students' resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.See Ilene'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

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

Given that I have my MFA in Film Production where I specialized in screenwriting, that I have also worked in script development at a production company, and that I earned my BA in Literature where I took several creative writing courses, I have been fortunate to cultivate an extensive background in creative...See Ariana'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've been a writing tutor for about ten years. I teach students to ascertain what they want to say, crystallize and streamline their message, structure it properly in an essay format, properly use an outline, and adjust their nuance and tone. I studied AP English and grammar extensively at The Brunswick...See JAMES's full profile

English, Grammar, Proofreading, Reading, and Vocabulary are all subjects that, when used correctly, can enhance writing. When I tutor writing skills, all of these issues come into play and serve as necessary steps in effective essay, creative, and formal/informal writing. In this age of texting...See Linda'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

I studied Film at Southern Methodist University. I have a Masters in Screenwriting from California State University, Northridge, where I have also taught media writing. I have been a writer in the entertainment industry for 10+ years and have worked in various positions in the film / television industry for a...See Adrian's full profile

Years as a high school Speech, Film and Drama teacher, followed by work as a college Screenwriting, Essay Writing instructor, taught me how to teach writing. I will help you find a terrific topic to write about, one that is authentic, surprising and attention-getting. You will also learn many ways...See Shelley'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

With business communications and storytelling expertise which has gotten me featured in "The Huffington Post," "Business Rockstars," and other publications, I work with students to build an application strategy and write the college essays that gives them their best chance of success.See Lisa's full profile

My writing expertise covers the following, ever-growing list: research papers, literary analyses, speech outlines, doctoral dissertations, freehand poetry, haikus, short stories, resumes, cover letters, scriptwriting, creative non-fiction, and just about anything in MLA or APA formatting styles. Regarding essays...See Ligia's full profile

Having actually lived for years overlooking the Roman Forum and knowing key Italian archeologists/art historians, the narratives of European History come naturally to me. From writing about the court of Louis X!V for New Line Cinema to interviewing family member of Nazi war criminals, I've gained unique...See William's full profile