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Accomplished Writing Tutor
Olya T.

5.0 (1,118 ratings)

2,120 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,118 ratings)

2,120 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Olya

Bio

I am a professional writer of commentary and literary essays. I have a very high level of skill and experience in the craft of writing, and I love the English language. 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 on a nonprofit website and in an international European forum.

I taught essay-writing, literature,...

I am a professional writer of commentary and literary essays. I have a very high level of skill and experience in the craft of writing, and I love the English language. 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 on a nonprofit website and in an international European forum.

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 can help you improve your written and oral language skills and am gentle and encouraging of all student efforts. I can teach you just about anything about writing, language, or ELA that you would want to master. As an experienced writer, teacher, and editor, I can help you produce polished original writing in your own voice that you will be proud to submit. I can help you achieve on standardized tests and in your English classes. I work 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, personal statements, research papers; academic papers, theses, business writing, creative writing, and literary writing.

I can help you craft compelling and original college essays and personal statements for selective colleges. My students have gained admission to Amherst, Barnard, Boston College, Boston University, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Fordham, Georgetown, NYU, Oxford, Princeton, Rice, St. Andrew's (Scotland), Tufts, U-Chicago, UNC, U-Penn, USC, Williams College, and Yale. My students always tell me they get nice comments on their essays. My medical school, dental school, law school, and business and graduate school applicants often tell me that their personal statements were cited in their

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Education

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

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $350
  • Rate details: $300-350 College Apps; $250 for MS or HS English; $300 College English; $200-300 ACT/SAT/ISEE/GRE; $300 GMAT/TOEFL; $200-300 ESL; $300-350 Writing
  • 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

Business

GMAT,

GMAT

I can help you boost your score on the Gmat verbal portion by showing you exactly what grammar and usage issues to look for in the Sentence Correction. I can also help you understand sentence structure. In addition, I can help you move quickly through the reading by applying some useful strategies. I have helped my GMAT students boost their scores by at least 100 points.
GRE

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.
GMAT,

GMAT

I can help you boost your score on the Gmat verbal portion by showing you exactly what grammar and usage issues to look for in the Sentence Correction. I can also help you understand sentence structure. In addition, I can help you move quickly through the reading by applying some useful strategies. I have helped my GMAT students boost their scores by at least 100 points.
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

Common Core,

Common Core

I have worked on the state common core exams with several students at different grade levels. We emphasized reading comprehension, and we answered essay questions by referring to the text. I am happy to say all of my students did well on these exams. These tests serve as good prep for future testing.
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.
Phonics, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. My students report an average 10 point increase in their English score. 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. I help you dramatically increase your score. 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 through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts you need to master for the SAT. All my students report a significant and dramatic increase in their score. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I have perfect grammar. I am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I can help you do well (and raise your score) on SAT Writing by helping you master the concepts this portion of the test is based on. As a college teacher of writing, and a professional writer and editor, I can clearly explain the grammar and usage points that you will be tested on and so help you ace this portion of the test. I can also show you some useful test strategies.
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 always 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 through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts you need to master for the SAT. All my students report a significant and dramatic increase in their score. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I have perfect grammar. I 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 always 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 high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. 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 have also helped students applying to master's and doctoral programs; business schools, law schools, and medical schools; and for internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. 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.
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.
Phonics

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. My students report an average 10 point increase in their English score. 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. I help you dramatically increase your score. 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 high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. 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 have also helped students applying to master's and doctoral programs; business schools, law schools, and medical schools; and for internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. 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.
Common Core,

Common Core

I have worked on the state common core exams with several students at different grade levels. We emphasized reading comprehension, and we answered essay questions by referring to the text. I am happy to say all of my students did well on these exams. These tests serve as good prep for future testing.
GMAT,

GMAT

I can help you boost your score on the Gmat verbal portion by showing you exactly what grammar and usage issues to look for in the Sentence Correction. I can also help you understand sentence structure. In addition, I can help you move quickly through the reading by applying some useful strategies. I have helped my GMAT students boost their scores by at least 100 points.
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 through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts you need to master for the SAT. All my students report a significant and dramatic increase in their score. I can improve your comprehension and vocabulary. I have perfect grammar. I am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I can help you do well (and raise your score) on SAT Writing by helping you master the concepts this portion of the test is based on. As a college teacher of writing, and a professional writer and editor, I can clearly explain the grammar and usage points that you will be tested on and so help you ace this portion of the test. I can also show you some useful test strategies.
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 always develop an individualized plan for you to address your needs and meet your specific goals.
GED, GRE, PSAT, SSAT

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wonderful writing support

So grateful for Olya’s strategic thinking, support, and great skills. You are helping so much!! Definitely contact and hire Olya :-)

Melinda, 7 lessons with Olya

wonderful writing support

So grateful for Olya’s strategic thinking, support and great skills. You are helping me so much!! Definitely hire Olya :-)

Melinda, 7 lessons with Olya

Knowledgable and Dedicated Tutor!

Olya has been of immense help throughout the process of applying to graduate programs. She came prepared, was patient, listened to my concerns, and gave me exceptional advice each session. I've been accepted to a few of my top schools (UNC at Chapel Hill, University of Michigan, University at Buffalo, University of Colorado Denver, Ohio State University) and I thank Olya for her help on both my personal statement and supplementary essays!

Elsa, 17 lessons with Olya

Wonderful Results!

Olya taught me how to excel in my college nonfiction writing class. Olya is very knowledgeable about writing, and she showed me how to quickly edit my writing and how to make it flow. I learned how to focus the paper on the big issue and how to organize it. I also learned the fine points of grammar and where to put my details. Olya is very motivating, and she cared about me both as a person and as a student. I recommend her to anybody who wants to really improve their writing.

Michelle, 64 lessons with Olya

excellent teacher

She is the best teacher I have ever gotten since the completion of my high school. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with reading and writing.

Ahmed, 8 lessons with Olya

Professional, Experienced and friendly tutor

Olya is an excellent tutor! She always goes in-depth into my college essays, both with grammar and word choice as well as with the overall structure, tone, and thesis/main point of my essay. She responds very quickly and is happy to review my work on her own time. I always enjoy working with her and she makes me feel confident with my writing!

Seiko, 10 lessons with Olya

Was very helpful and accommodating for grad school admission essay

She spent a lot of time reviewing my essay before our tutoring session and was accommodating to allow for a session last minute! She worked very fast and I feel much better about my admission essays

Sarah, 2 lessons with Olya

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Olya was patient and able to bring out the best in my daughter. We are confident she has essay going into the college application process. We want to continue with her help for the supplemental essays.

Ang, 3 lessons with Olya

Outstanding SAT Tutor

I came to Olya in desperate need of help with the English section of the SAT, especially the reading section. My score on this section has improved tremendously in only a matter of weeks! One of my main issues while taking the test was speed, as I would spend too much time on each question and run out of time before I could answer each one. Olya taught me how to quickly go through the test and recognize each question type. She is the reason why I was able to complete all of the questions in my most recent practice exam BEFORE time was up! In addition, Olya is extremely accomplished and goes in depth with every explanation, allowing students to build lifelong grammar skills that will benefit them even after their SAT. I would highly recommend Olya for all of your SAT and English tutoring needs!

Sofia, 9 lessons with Olya
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