The Best Writing Tutors in Staten Island, NY

The personal statement is my specialty. I coach students to write highly engaging and deeply personal application essays for college and medical school. The story is in you. As an experienced journalist and filmmaker, I know how to draw it out and help you tell it in an unforgettable way. See Alan's full profile

I taught writing on the college level. My academic focus of interest was 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, editor, and essayist, teaching the occasional...See Olya's full profile

...unmatched ability to effectively guide students through the many stages of an admission cycle. I specialize in creating college selection lists, admission essay writing, and interview preparation. If you are interested in scheduling a lesson, please send me a message....See Chinenye's full profile

I serve on the admissions ambassador team for NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I have experience with interview prep (both traditional and MMI), essay writing, application planning/submission, and more! I have helped over 20 students achieve success during the medical school admissions process and am...See Ashish's full profile

I have also taught deductive writing to government executives, and am a researcher, analyst and editor with extensive experience in all sectors. As a result, I understand the kind of writing that is prized in the corporate setting (clear, concise, to the point), and in the government and academic as well....See Lisa's full profile

I have been tutoring since high school in various subjects, but my primary focus is in English and Math. I work with middle school to high school students in developing stronger writing skills, and in growing reading comprehension. I also assist in editing and proofreading essays. For math, I primarily work with...See Riley's full profile

In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm,...See Meeraj's full profile

I'm an enthusiastic and supportive writing tutor. I pride myself on my ability to help those I tutor not only with their writing, but also their belief and excitement in their writing. I am a playwright and screenwriter who has extensive experience working with very young students as well as...See Maya's full profile

After many years of writing and editing, from my high school newspaper to my college yearbook to a company magazine, I've developed some handy tricks to help people write organized, coherent texts. These skills allowed me to write books, theses, and a dissertation. I've helped students...See Jennifer's full profile

I double-majored in History and Creative Writing at Columbia, and have been helping high school and college students with their term papers since 2008. The term papers have been about everything from the modern New York subway system to classical theater to Chinese history. See Avi's full profile

I have had the opportunity to train many young writers in English - both from a reading and writing perspective. This included use of correct grammar, appropriate selection of words and accurate spelling. Currently, I coach mid-level executives in the proper use of English, specifically effective business...See M.K.'s full profile

As an experienced ELA tutor, I specialize in helping students develop clear, well-organized writing that effectively conveys their intended tone and purpose. I guide learners in developing strong thesis statements and logical coherence. I assist students in aligning their word choice and sentence structure to...See Aya's full profile

I hold dual certifications in special education and general education for all grades and am certified in the Wilson Reading Method. Whether you need support in reading, writing, math, or test prep for standardized exams, I provide personalized instruction to help students build confidence and succeed. Contact...See Caitlin's full profile

I love teaching English! I am a 99th percentile scorer on the SAT Reading & Writing sections. I also scored 5s on both the AP Language and AP Literature exams. I’m happy to help with both your reading and writing skills.See Tea's full profile

I taught academic writing at Baruch and Hunter Colleges for many years. That comprised of teaching how to write five-paragraph essays on a wide range of topics, with warm-up writing exercises. My course also emphasized grammar, punctuation and self-editing techniques. I also taught CLIP at BMCC - how...See Bonnie's full profile

I have years of experience supporting students in developing their creative writing skills through storytelling, poetry, personal narratives, and reflective writing. I’ve worked with elementary through college-aged students, helping them organize ideas, find their voice, and refine their grammar and...See Alexa's full profile

As a non-traditional student, I never felt that I 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 me gain...See Benjamin's full profile

I am qualified to tutor writing, because I have written many high quality essays throught high school and college! My strategy is creating a simple but efficient draft before writing the essay. This way, my ideas flow as I write the essay. Therefor, creating a high quality essay in less time! I can...See Michael's full profile

I graduated from Harvard with a cum laude degree in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms, from cover letters to dissertations to storytelling. My poetry has been published nationally and in high school I...See Miles's full profile

For getting started, a brainstorm activity can be very effective since for many, starting the writing can be a difficult part of the writing. If a student is at a more advanced level, I ask him/her to work on editing the writing first, before I give any feedback: I believe that taking a step...See Cheri's full profile

This includes competitive grant application essays that nominated me for the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Program in Malaysia. My interdisciplinary degrees have allowed me to write A+ papers for courses in Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Sociology, Political...See Vindhyaa's full profile

I'm a professional journalist who has written articles for national and major city publications. I've helped students prepare for their ACTFL and TOEFL exams, and also TA'ed many students at UCSB who did not speak or write in English as their first language. See Nicholas's full profile

...right answers are correct. This method serves my goal of enabling students to think rigorously, not just memorize formulas. When working with more open-ended writing tasks, I emphasize proper outlining, clear and effective grammar and punctuation, how to develop a strong argument, and how to avoid plot summary in favor of...See Dylan's full profile

I spent this time grading papers, organizing class assignments, and writing case modules for the course's new textbook. I tutored several college-aged students in both one-on-one and group settings regarding psychological theories of personality and essay writing methods, helping them raise their...See Christian's full profile

I have been counseling students on both their college applications, essays, and overall search for 3 years with a focus on the student's needs and their intended career plans. I focus on the development and writing of the student's personal statement and supplemental essays in order to best reflect their...See Jaclyn's full profile