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Olya T.

Accomplished Writing and College Essay Tutor

Accomplished Writing and College Essay Tutor

$200/hour

5.0 (420 ratings)

  • 866 hours tutoring

  • New York, NY 10024

About Olya

Bio

I am a professional writer of commentary and literary essays. I have worked as a columnist and essayist for Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and other publications, including NPR, and have had my blog posts picked up by various online and academic outlets. My writing is also featured in a nonprofit website and in an international European forum.

I am multilingual and I taught essay-writing, literature, and ESL at UNC. I have taught upper-level writing classes and writing workshops at...

I am a professional writer of commentary and literary essays. I have worked as a columnist and essayist for Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and other publications, including NPR, and have had my blog posts picked up by various online and academic outlets. My writing is also featured in a nonprofit website and in an international European forum.

I am multilingual and I taught essay-writing, literature, and ESL at UNC. I have taught upper-level writing classes and writing workshops at other universities. I am also a judge of a literary contest, sponsored by a nonprofit.

I enjoy helping others improve their written and oral language skills and am gentle and encouraging of all student efforts. I offer a high level of skill when it comes to writing. As an experienced writer, teacher, and editor, I can help you produce polished writing in your own voice that you will be proud to submit. I have worked with elementary students, middle schoolers, high school students, college students, graduate students, and adult professionals.

I specialize in writing (both introductory and advanced), including essays, college essays, research papers; academic papers, theses, business writing, creative writing, and literary writing.

I can help you fine-tune your writing for applications to selective colleges; the common app; master's and doctoral programs; law schools and medical schools; and internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. I can help you craft compelling and original college essays and personal statements that will make you stand out. (After all, it is the college essay that often makes all the difference in admissions.) My students have gained admission to their first choice colleges, such as Princeton, Yale, Columbia, NYU, Cornell, Williams College, U of Chicago, Georgetown, and Barnard.

I also advise my students about colleges and help them with their applications and the secondary essays, and make such each application is polished and highlights the student in the best possible way.

I tutor ESL to professionals who want to improve their language skills for the workplace, and I help students who are aiming for a high TOEFL score to get into selective colleges.

I also tutor high-achieving students for the ISEE, SAT, and ACT, and I focus not only on strategies but teach the underlying concepts the students are being tested on. I can also help you do well on the writing portion of these tests.

In teaching writing, I stress clarity, organization, and support as a basis for all good writing. I include lessons on style and grammar when applicable. I relate these methods to all forms of writing and to all the disciplines. My goal is to help students develop the ability to think and write analytically, no matter what the topic and to enable them, through writing, to take part in a larger dialogue about the world.

My students show concrete improvement in their analytical skills and an improved ability to present a unified and tightly structured argument. Improvement is also reflected in their understanding of the writing process and in their own evaluations of their work. My students also report an enhanced interest in and a renewed excitement about the field of writing.

I am also a member of the New York Learning Specialists Group.

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Education

City University of New York, Brooklyn College
English
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly rate: $200
  • Rate details: $200 for College Apps; $125-150 for Middle School; $150 for HS English; $150-200 for College English; $150 for ACT/SAT/ISEE; $150-200 for advanced ESL; $150 for GMAT; $200 Writing
  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person and online
  • Travel policy: Within 5 miles of New York, NY 10024
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/8/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Art

Art History

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Grammar,

Grammar

Have taught writing, including grammar, on the college level. Am a writer. Worked as an editor. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining English grammar and usage.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have taught writing and advanced writing at the college level. I have also worked as a writer and as a skilled editor of deadline prose. I can quickly edit and proofread your writing to get into shape.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

Have taught writing, including grammar, on the college level. Am a writer. Worked as an editor. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining English grammar and usage.
Reading,

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.
Spelling, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. These are grammar & usage, punctuation, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. The questions include identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, making inferences, understanding the logic of organization, or explaining words from the context. I can significantly improve your comprehension and vocabulary.
English,

English

I have taught writing, literature, and advanced writing classes on the college level. I can teach you to read critically and write well, no matter what your school level and no matter what your topic. I also help improve your comprehension, and I can help you master analytical writing. I teach organization, paragraphing, sentence structure or syntax, word choice. I am very patient explaining English grammar, usage, and essay structure. I can help you understand figurative language, such as image, metaphor, and personification in literature, and I can help you see how it relates to a literary work. I can help you master the art of clear, concise and thoughtful writing.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Grammar,

Grammar

Have taught writing, including grammar, on the college level. Am a writer. Worked as an editor. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining English grammar and usage.
Literature,

Literature

I have a degree in English, and a Master's in Comparative Literature. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty with academic writing, ranging from papers or essays, to theses, to published articles and books.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have taught writing and advanced writing at the college level. I have also worked as a writer and as a skilled editor of deadline prose. I can quickly edit and proofread your writing to get into shape.
Reading,

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools who want to apply to selective colleges. I not only teach study strategies to help you move quickly though the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the the concepts you need to master for the SAT. My students report outstanding results. I often assign additional materials, other than just test prep. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I taught writing and advanced writing on the college level and worked as an essayist, an editor, and a student mentor. I can help you do well on the new SAT, by not only teaching strategies but by helping you master the concepts behind them. In addition to the reading test, the new SAT includes a writing and language test and an optional essay. (I can clearly explain the conventions of writing and language and its usage that you will be tested on, and I can show you how to structure your essay.)
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I taught TOEFL classes at a university training institute. I now help students who already have basic fluency and need to pass the test at a high level (100+) in order to get into selective colleges or graduate schools. I can not only prepare you for the test format, but also teach you much about the English language. I can help you increase your score by showing you how to most efficiently get through the reading, speaking, listening and writing portions of the test. I can also develop an individualized plan for you to address your needs and meet your specific goals.
Writing,

Writing

I taught writing on the college level. I initially taught introductory composition essays. 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 advanced nonfiction writing class, and am now also working on a book.
Spelling, Vocabulary

History

Art History

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught writing, literature, and advanced writing classes on the college level. I can teach you to read critically and write well, no matter what your school level and no matter what your topic. I also help improve your comprehension, and I can help you master analytical writing. I teach organization, paragraphing, sentence structure or syntax, word choice. I am very patient explaining English grammar, usage, and essay structure. I can help you understand figurative language, such as image, metaphor, and personification in literature, and I can help you see how it relates to a literary work. I can help you master the art of clear, concise and thoughtful writing.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Reading,

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools who want to apply to selective colleges. I not only teach study strategies to help you move quickly though the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the the concepts you need to master for the SAT. My students report outstanding results. I often assign additional materials, other than just test prep. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.
Writing,

Writing

I taught writing on the college level. I initially taught introductory composition essays. 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 advanced nonfiction writing class, and am now also working on a book.
Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I taught TOEFL classes at a university training institute. I now help students who already have basic fluency and need to pass the test at a high level (100+) in order to get into selective colleges or graduate schools. I can not only prepare you for the test format, but also teach you much about the English language. I can help you increase your score by showing you how to most efficiently get through the reading, speaking, listening and writing portions of the test. I can also develop an individualized plan for you to address your needs and meet your specific goals.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have taught writing, literature, and advanced writing classes on the college level. I can teach you to read critically and write well, no matter what your school level and no matter what your topic. I also help improve your comprehension, and I can help you master analytical writing. I teach organization, paragraphing, sentence structure or syntax, word choice. I am very patient explaining English grammar, usage, and essay structure. I can help you understand figurative language, such as image, metaphor, and personification in literature, and I can help you see how it relates to a literary work. I can help you master the art of clear, concise and thoughtful writing.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Reading,

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.
Writing

Writing

I taught writing on the college level. I initially taught introductory composition essays. 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 advanced nonfiction writing class, and am now also working on a book.

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have helped numerous students craft and fine-tune successful applications to very selective colleges. I have helped these students with their college essays/personal statements for the common app; for master's and doctoral programs; for law schools and medical schools; and for internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. I helped them create compelling and original college essays and personal statements that made them stand out. (After all, it is the essay that often makes all the difference in admissions.) I am very knowledgeable about the format of the applications to selective colleges and I have shown students how to successfully direct their responses to the questions on them. I am pleased to say that the students I have worked with got back to me and reported outstanding results in getting into the college programs they were applying to. I have an outstanding admissions rate: most of my students get into their early decision colleges or into their "reach" colleges. My graduate students report excellent results. My medical students have been granted numerous interviews on the basis of their essays. PLEASE NOTE: The Common App 2018/2019 essay prompts are the same as last year's. An ideal time to work on the common app essay is during the summer when you are not burdened by school work. I only have a few spots left for summer essay writing, so if you are interested, please let me know.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Reading,

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.
Writing,

Writing

I taught writing on the college level. I initially taught introductory composition essays. 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 advanced nonfiction writing class, and am now also working on a book.
GED

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. These are grammar & usage, punctuation, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. The questions include identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, making inferences, understanding the logic of organization, or explaining words from the context. I can significantly improve your comprehension and vocabulary.
College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have helped numerous students craft and fine-tune successful applications to very selective colleges. I have helped these students with their college essays/personal statements for the common app; for master's and doctoral programs; for law schools and medical schools; and for internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. I helped them create compelling and original college essays and personal statements that made them stand out. (After all, it is the essay that often makes all the difference in admissions.) I am very knowledgeable about the format of the applications to selective colleges and I have shown students how to successfully direct their responses to the questions on them. I am pleased to say that the students I have worked with got back to me and reported outstanding results in getting into the college programs they were applying to. I have an outstanding admissions rate: most of my students get into their early decision colleges or into their "reach" colleges. My graduate students report excellent results. My medical students have been granted numerous interviews on the basis of their essays. PLEASE NOTE: The Common App 2018/2019 essay prompts are the same as last year's. An ideal time to work on the common app essay is during the summer when you are not burdened by school work. I only have a few spots left for summer essay writing, so if you are interested, please let me know.
ISEE,

ISEE

I tutored for the ISEE, including the writing portion, and I am pleased to report my 4th Grade student and 7th Grade student got into the private schools of their choice.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools who want to apply to selective colleges. I not only teach study strategies to help you move quickly though the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the the concepts you need to master for the SAT. My students report outstanding results. I often assign additional materials, other than just test prep. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I taught writing and advanced writing on the college level and worked as an essayist, an editor, and a student mentor. I can help you do well on the new SAT, by not only teaching strategies but by helping you master the concepts behind them. In addition to the reading test, the new SAT includes a writing and language test and an optional essay. (I can clearly explain the conventions of writing and language and its usage that you will be tested on, and I can show you how to structure your essay.)
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I taught TOEFL classes at a university training institute. I now help students who already have basic fluency and need to pass the test at a high level (100+) in order to get into selective colleges or graduate schools. I can not only prepare you for the test format, but also teach you much about the English language. I can help you increase your score by showing you how to most efficiently get through the reading, speaking, listening and writing portions of the test. I can also develop an individualized plan for you to address your needs and meet your specific goals.
GED, PSAT, SSAT

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Extremely knowledgeable & experienced writer

Olya, is a fabulous editor and writer. She is experienced, accommodating, and caring. She is well worth her rate. I highly recommend Olya for help with writing!

Emilia, 13 lessons with Olya

Really Professional!

This is my first class with Olya and I find that Olya is really professional. She can quickly find out the root of my pronunciation problem. And she is very patient at teaching me the correct pronunciation.

Changda, 7 lessons with Olya

Great College Essay Assistance

Olya was instrumental in helping me compile my college transfer essays. She is amazing to work with and provides plenty of feedback. Thank you, Olya!

Larissa, 18 lessons with Olya

An Expert on English

I have very little skill in the entire essay writing process. With the deadline for college applications coming up, I was given a very short time span to come up with a successful essay and application. Fortunately, Olya was able to get a very unique and interesting essay prompt out of me over our short session. On top of that, she is very familiar with the application process as a whole, providing great suggestions on certain parts of my application that I needed to improve. I would definitely recommend her for any writing troubles you have, as well as the college essays.

Aaron, 5 lessons with Olya

Very nice, friendly, smiling tutor who loves kids and adults.

Olya worked on writing essays with my daughter who is 10 to prep for middle school exams. She was fun, engaging and pleasant to work with. My daughter read aloud very proudly her essay at the end of the lesson.

Irina, 1 lesson with Olya

knowledgeable and insightful

Olya digs deep to help you tease out experiences and views you can use for essays, and helps you write pointed specific essays that meet the expectations of business schools

Leah, 21 lessons with Olya

College admission essays

Olya did a fabulous job helping my daughter with college admission essays, both the Common Application and the supplemental essays. Both essays are perfect and I am recommending her to anyone who needs help with college admission.

Elenor, 5 lessons with Olya

I'm grateful I was able to work with Olya.

After seeing another tutor, I came to Olya. Olya told me exactly what I needed to do to improve my common app and college essay. I learned a lot and I am really happy with the result. I'm grateful I was able to work with Olya. She really cares about her students.

Stephanie, 3 lessons with Olya

Extremely knowledgeable about creative essay writing

She focused a lot on how to structure an essay of this type, and make it come alive! She brings a journalist's viewpoint and perspective to the college essay process.

Claudia, 7 lessons with Olya

Great Tutor

Greate! Lesson. Will be continued. We went over a few articles. Olya corrected all mistakes have done by me.. we worked on my pronunciation and comprehension.next time we will put more effort and I hope it will be same outcome

Anatoly , 1 lesson with Olya
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