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I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career development. I’ve taught...
I’ve had careers in teaching, publishing, and corporate banking. I have master’s degrees in writing and business administration and graduated from Washington & Lee and Northwestern universities. Given the above, I teach what I know: writing, SAT Verbal, college counseling, and career development. I’ve taught...
My HS senior hit a roadblock on one of the college application prompts and reached out to Robert for help. After the first session, my daughter ran to me screaming "Robert is sooooooooo gooooooood!" Robert was able to quickly co... - Franccini, 35 lessons with Robert

Silver Spring, MD
I've taught creative writing on the college level. But more importantly, I've published dozens of short stories, film critiques, plays, and essays on an array of subjects. I can provide you with a lively, robust, and encouraging time if you're trying to tackle a creative writing assignment in...
I've taught creative writing on the college level. But more importantly, I've published dozens of short stories, film critiques, plays, and essays on an array of subjects. I can provide you with a lively, robust, and encouraging time if you're trying to tackle a creative writing assignment in...
Alan was very helpful in helping my son grasp the concerts of the material my son was struggling with. His greatest quality was that he was very patient and always available to meet my son to provide help. - Christopher, 6 lessons with Alan

Silver Spring, MD
I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping...
I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping...
I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy

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Are you ready to write something truly original but need the guidance to get there? My creative writing tutoring offers a unique perspective forged at Columbia University and NYU, blending academic rigor with deep personal exploration. This isn't about fitting into a mold; it's about discovering your...
Are you ready to write something truly original but need the guidance to get there? My creative writing tutoring offers a unique perspective forged at Columbia University and NYU, blending academic rigor with deep personal exploration. This isn't about fitting into a mold; it's about discovering your...
Thank you, Jeremy, for working with my daughter on her college essay. You are / were excellent - empathic, listen-first, a domain expert and helpful coach! We are excited for our second session with you! - Dan, 3 lessons with Jeremy

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I have extensive experience writing and analyzing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with a background in both academic and literary settings. My work explores storytelling, voice, and structure, helping students refine their writing style and develop unique perspectives. I’ve written and edited numerous...
I have extensive experience writing and analyzing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with a background in both academic and literary settings. My work explores storytelling, voice, and structure, helping students refine their writing style and develop unique perspectives. I’ve written and edited numerous...

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My freelance experience includes personal statements for medical school, undergraduate, and graduate school, and my clients have all gone on to gain acceptance into their desired institutions. I have completed graduated work in editing and writing, worked as a science writer and creative writing coach, and...
My freelance experience includes personal statements for medical school, undergraduate, and graduate school, and my clients have all gone on to gain acceptance into their desired institutions. I have completed graduated work in editing and writing, worked as a science writer and creative writing coach, and...
Molly had tutored my daughter with essay writing for college app. She provided excellent recommendations that were very eccective. She is very pleasant and processional. My daughter and I highly recoomend Molly. - Michael

Silver Spring, MD
Creative writing is the best to teach. My focus would be more academic to check on tone, voice, elements of a narrative and give suggestions.
Creative writing is the best to teach. My focus would be more academic to check on tone, voice, elements of a narrative and give suggestions.

Near Silver Spring, MD
I have extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students in English and creative writing, helping them develop strong storytelling skills and unique voices. My background as a language instructor and academic advisor enables me to customize lessons to each student’s needs, fostering creativity and...
I have extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students in English and creative writing, helping them develop strong storytelling skills and unique voices. My background as a language instructor and academic advisor enables me to customize lessons to each student’s needs, fostering creativity and...

I have published two books of poetry and have taught poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing at the college and high school levels for twenty years. I’ve also taught creative writing electives to middle schoolers and tutored students who...
I have published two books of poetry and have taught poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing at the college and high school levels for twenty years. I’ve also taught creative writing electives to middle schoolers and tutored students who...

Creative writing has always been my passion. I hold a BA with Honors in Creative Writing from Hamilton College; I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have had multiple poems published in magazines. I would not have thought...
Creative writing has always been my passion. I hold a BA with Honors in Creative Writing from Hamilton College; I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have had multiple poems published in magazines. I would not have thought...
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

With a strong background in English and years of experience guiding middle and high school students through essays and narrative writing, I bring structure and inspiration to creative writing sessions. I help students in these age groups...
With a strong background in English and years of experience guiding middle and high school students through essays and narrative writing, I bring structure and inspiration to creative writing sessions. I help students in these age groups...
Wendy is an absolute gift to work with. She tutored me on the verbal section of the SSAT and my percentile went from 70% to 98%. I've had other tutors and no one else could bring my score up by that much. Wendy was also able to he... - Lin, 13 lessons with Wendy

Certificate in teaching English from Massachusetts. Teacher-Consultant for the National Writing Project. Certificate in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley.
Certificate in teaching English from Massachusetts. Teacher-Consultant for the National Writing Project. Certificate in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley.
Jonathan helped our daughter prepare essays for almost 20 schools. He worked with her weekly over several months to generate strategies for how to approach each application (e.g., which supplemental essays to choose if there is a... - Nahid , 92 lessons with Jonathan

I am a creative writing professor at a major public university, where I teach both fiction and nonfiction writing. In addition, I’ve published two well-reviewed novels, along with dozens of essays and short stories.
I am a creative writing professor at a major public university, where I teach both fiction and nonfiction writing. In addition, I’ve published two well-reviewed novels, along with dozens of essays and short stories.
Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael! - Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

As someone who is an aspiring author, creative writing is my passion. I have spent almost a decade studying it intensely and thus have a comprehensive understanding of storytelling, including story structure, character development, and...
As someone who is an aspiring author, creative writing is my passion. I have spent almost a decade studying it intensely and thus have a comprehensive understanding of storytelling, including story structure, character development, and...
Mikayla is very knowledgeable and helpful. What set Mikayla apart was her ability to inspire confidence in my writing abilities. She didn't just edit my work; she taught me the art of effective communication. Through her guidance,... - Lena, 68 lessons with Mikayla

...playwright with productions featured in a Manhattan festival, I provide real-world insight into creative writing across multiple media. My creative writing has earned me membership in The Dramatists Guild, WGAe, and BMI ...
...playwright with productions featured in a Manhattan festival, I provide real-world insight into creative writing across multiple media. My creative writing has earned me membership in The Dramatists Guild, WGAe, and BMI ...
I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me that he was going to help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, insightful, and raw essay... - Shira, 2 lessons with Kenneth

...clicked with traditional school subjects, but after discovering creative writing, I discovered a passion for storytelling that led me to studying English with a focus in creative writing at Harvard University. In university my short stories helped ...
...clicked with traditional school subjects, but after discovering creative writing, I discovered a passion for storytelling that led me to studying English with a focus in creative writing at Harvard University. In university my short stories helped ...

During my career, I've guided authors through each step of the creative writing process as well as edited a large volume of creative pieces. Several of my students have published their works or placed in creative writing...
During my career, I've guided authors through each step of the creative writing process as well as edited a large volume of creative pieces. Several of my students have published their works or placed in creative writing...
Keisha is an outstanding writing tutor! She is so knowledgeable and patient. She has been my tutor since I began my doctoral classes in August. Since then, I have learned so much from her! She has even helped my son with some of h... - Carmen, 32 lessons with Keisha

I took a course in Creative Writing at university, as well as supplementary/related courses in Author Craft/Style. I also have a high school certification in English Language Arts and have taught that subject for 7 years. That...
I took a course in Creative Writing at university, as well as supplementary/related courses in Author Craft/Style. I also have a high school certification in English Language Arts and have taught that subject for 7 years. That...
Emily has tutored my daughter only a couple of times and we are thrilled with her knowledge, patience and method of tutoring. My daughter has ADHD and learning difficulties in English reading and writing. Emily is giving my daught... - Ambereen, 13 lessons with Emily

Whether you struggle with structuring an essay, need help forming just the right way to say something, aren't sure how to finish that creative writing project, or have trouble turning a blank page into anything with words on it, I can...
Whether you struggle with structuring an essay, need help forming just the right way to say something, aren't sure how to finish that creative writing project, or have trouble turning a blank page into anything with words on it, I can...

I have mentored various students in Creative Writing through the Adroit Journal, my high school literary magazine, and my university's initiative to propagate storytelling in Chicago's South Side. I currently pursue a joint...
I have mentored various students in Creative Writing through the Adroit Journal, my high school literary magazine, and my university's initiative to propagate storytelling in Chicago's South Side. I currently pursue a joint...
Tyler is patient and communicative, making the writing sessions both productive and enjoyable. He provides thoughtful feedback and takes the time to explain concepts clearly, making sure that I fully understand them. His guidance ... - Li, 3 lessons with Tyler

I have published three books and I'm currently working on two others. I have over ten years of experience as a journalist. When it comes to character development, story building, outlining a story, or simply proofreading, I can assist. As a...
I have published three books and I'm currently working on two others. I have over ten years of experience as a journalist. When it comes to character development, story building, outlining a story, or simply proofreading, I can assist. As a...

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a minor in Creative Writing at NYU. As a freshman I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry course, the highest-level class for poetry at the university. In high school I...
I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a minor in Creative Writing at NYU. As a freshman I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry course, the highest-level class for poetry at the university. In high school I...
Erica helped my kid improve ELA a lot in just a few lessons. She can explain the materials very well to understand. Her class is very effective and efficient compare to our previous group class. We are very glad we had her in time... - Jenny, 7 lessons with Erica

...magazine. I earned my bachelor's degree summa cum laude in English from Princeton University with a certificate in Creative Writing. I hold an MFA in fiction from the University of Texas at Austin, where I was a James A. Michener Fellow. I enjoy...
...magazine. I earned my bachelor's degree summa cum laude in English from Princeton University with a certificate in Creative Writing. I hold an MFA in fiction from the University of Texas at Austin, where I was a James A. Michener Fellow. I enjoy...
We are and will be forever grateful to Mimi and her support throughout this grueling college application process. She has the incredible ability to connect with students and make them reflect and and shine in their essays. Her sen... - Katherine, 15 lessons with Mimi

My undergraduate degree specialized in fiction and creative writing. I thoroughly enjoyed honing my writing craft and would love the opportunity to take all I have learned to assist others. Within my masters program to teach English, we...
My undergraduate degree specialized in fiction and creative writing. I thoroughly enjoyed honing my writing craft and would love the opportunity to take all I have learned to assist others. Within my masters program to teach English, we...

In addition to my teaching experience, I am a published author of short fiction. I earned a BA in English from Cal State East Bay with a minor in Creative Writing. Several of my stories have been published online and in print. I also have...
In addition to my teaching experience, I am a published author of short fiction. I earned a BA in English from Cal State East Bay with a minor in Creative Writing. Several of my stories have been published online and in print. I also have...
David is tutoring my 7th grader son. The best thing I like about David is how he open mindedly heard my requirements for tutoring my son and supportively agreed and understood with patience. I am thankful and feel blessed to have ... - Neha, 12 lessons with David
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