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

I was a double major at Yale (in two writing-intensive majors), graduating cum laude. Outside of class, I was a full-time sports editor for our university newspaper. Later, I worked as a writing tutor while completing my MFA, helping students with essay writing, creative writing, and application essays.See Sebastian'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

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

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

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

Having graduated with a master's Degree from Imperial College London and worked for over fifteen years on creative/fiction writing projects, I have extensive experience in writing techniques that will take your project to the next level.See John's full profile

I help people write compelling essays. Writing is a fine art, and the best writing engages all of who we are. I've worked as a managing editor for business publications and have been recognized by 7x bestselling author Marianne Williamson in various media outlets, including The Intercept, for my...See Rayner's full profile

Working with a proven, experienced coach will make a huge impact on reaching your top choices—and on having a genuinely rewarding writing experience along the way. I hold an MA and PhD in English from UCLA, where I taught for a decade. My writing has been published in both academic and literary...See Gabriel's full profile

This experienced creative writing tutor, author of ten professionally-published books in the genres of novels, poetry, self-help, and autobiography, is available to review and improve English creative writing, including poetry, short and long fiction, and serialization of submissions. I won the Dayton,...See Dr. Eugene'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

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

With an eye for detail, I excel in proofreading, literary analysis, grammar, structure, and more. I am the recipient of AP Scholar with Honor and have received 5's on AP exams such as AP Literature, AP World History, and more. As a recipient of the UCLA Alumni Scholarship, awarded to approximately 1% of incoming...See Audrey'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

Hi there! I offer essay editing for college applications, academic essays, creating writing, etc. I am a writer and editor who majored in English Literature at Wellesley College. Through my careful assistance with the college application process, students of mine have learned how to identify the aspects of...See Amaya's full profile

Individualized tutoring for students from elementary to post graduate level (including standardized test preparation such as the CBEST, GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, etc.).See Phoebe'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

* 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 worked with many people on their theses and have identified 2 roadblocks over the course of time and have developed strategies to overcome these impediments. First, I have been successful in combatting the phenomenon of "paralysis by analysis", where the student is overwhelmed by Google Scholar searches that...See Ray'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

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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