The Best Writing Tutors in Staten Island, NY

Helping people succeed with all things writing and research. Experience in guiding writers for crafting your weekly writing assignment, tackling a term paper, working on a thesis or dissertation, preparing your work for journal publication, polishing your college admissions essay, need to develop a clear...See LAURA's full profile

Three of my mentees have won National Medals from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts. Certificate in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.See Jonathan'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 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

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

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've...See Jamie's full profile

Experience and specialization create two major advantages: deeper understanding of the tests themselves and better recognition of how students tend to struggle with them. As a result, I’m often able to recognize quickly why students are struggling and which aspects of the test are creating the problem. Because of...See Scott'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

Hi, my name is Chinenye! I am a healthcare professional with a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global and Public Health Sciences from Cornell University. I have a deep passion for higher education and helping other students navigate the undergraduate and...See Chinenye's full profile

In addition, I've taught and mentored hundreds of students across the US and abroad. This includes working as a 10th grade English teacher, chess coach, curriculum developer, writing mentor, clinical social worker, social science researcher, summer camp director, and even professional storyteller and...See Paul'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

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

On that note, I'm always here to help you with your personal statement and essays as well. After having reviewed dozens of applications, I know how much it helps to have a second set of eyes on your writing, preferably those of someone who has recently —and successfully— gone through this grueling...See Tea's full profile

I currently serve as the Op/Ed editor for Westmont's student newspaper publication. I am responsible for overseeing and editing each article in my section, along with adding the occasional contribution.See Skyler's full profile

So, more people actually dread being called upon to give a eulogy than being the dearly departed. Well, I've observed a "dread of writing" as a close second to a fear of public speaking. (Not many people are eager to write that eulogy either!) When analyzed, writer anxiety is mainly rooted...See Louis's full profile

Having completed a PhD, I have been coaching and editing writing at EVERY level of academic writing. I help people at every stage - from conceptualization and research - to final editing and formatting. In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven...See James's full profile

I have a Master's Degree in Education and I am NYS certified for both Special Education 7-12 Generalist and General Childhood Education 1-6. I have worked in a NYC Public High School in Brooklyn for 3 years teaching both general education ELA, AP English Language, AP English Literature, ICT and self-contained for grades...See Adrianna's full profile

A little bit about my writing background: Tutored for four years and scored perfect on the AP Language exam as well as the SAT Writing section. See Sophie'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

I troubleshoot and resolve system issues. This includes investigating and resolving hardware and software problems, as well as configuring and maintaining systems. I write scripts to automate tasks. This can save time and improve efficiency. I have written scripts for a variety of tasks, including system...See Rodrigo's full profile

I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years and I specialize in college essay writing, and I teach my own University Writing course for undergraduates at Columbia. I understand that the essay writing process can be daunting and stressful, but I'm here to help students talk through their...See Ashley's full profile

I offer tutoring for standardized tests and academic coursework. I am a former Princeton Review teacher (both group lessons and tutoring) and have been tutoring professionally since 2003 (full-time since 2012). I received my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and MA from Georgetown University. I received a perfect...See Marc's full profile

Before I began teaching in the public schools, I was required to write a critical analysis of an essay. I was asked to do so again when I took The National Teachers Exam. I exceeded the requirements on both occasions. I referred to the main idea at hand, made certain observations, used specific examples to...See Timothy's full profile

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 was Writing Center October 2023 Editor of the Month; took AP...See Erica's full profile