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Yang W. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yang W.
150/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Cornell Student with Extensive Experience in College Essays

...admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come together to form a cohesive and impactful essay that brings the students' words to life on paper. I know this is a stressful journey, and my goal is to make sure you feel...

5.0 (68)
150/hour
151 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response time is based on Yang’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 10:00 am UTC.

...admission officers. From word flow to content structure, every piece needs to come together to form a cohesive and impactful essay that brings the students' words to life on paper. I know this is a stressful journey, and my goal is to make sure you feel...

Robert P. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert P.
80/hour

Mc Lean, VA

College Counseling Pro: Admissions Essays, School Selection

I have undergraduate and graduate writing degrees and trained with the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counselors (PNACAC). Contact me if you have a rough draft or no idea where to begin writing your Common App essay....

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5.0 (508)
80/hour
1,717 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robert’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I have undergraduate and graduate writing degrees and trained with the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counselors (PNACAC). Contact me if you have a rough draft or no idea where to begin writing your Common App essay....

Susan M. Ashburn, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan M.
80/hour

Ashburn, VA

Passionate and Qualified English Tutor and College Counselor

I have also tutored many students and have helped them strengthen and hone their writing skills as they worked on various styles of writing, including academic essays, research papers, projects, and college essays.

5.0 (153)
80/hour
969 hours tutoring

I have also tutored many students and have helped them strengthen and hone their writing skills as they worked on various styles of writing, including academic essays, research papers, projects, and college essays.

Zachariah R. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zachariah R.
35/hour

Richmond, VA

Essay Writing Tutor – Structure, Clarity, and Strong Arguments

With a background in technical communication, academic writing, and computer science, I help students master the art of clear, compelling essays across disciplines. I specialize in teaching students how to develop strong thesis statements,...

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4.9 (431)
35/hour
2,006 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachariah’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

With a background in technical communication, academic writing, and computer science, I help students master the art of clear, compelling essays across disciplines. I specialize in teaching students how to develop strong thesis statements,...

Joelle M. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joelle M.
85/hour

Richmond, VA

Stanford Law Graduate, Writer, & Essay and Thesis Advisor

I have done thesis advising for college students. I also wrote a 100-page thesis as an independent project and received highest distinction on the thesis. It was then presented at a university thesis symposium.

5.0 (2)
85/hour
12 hours tutoring

I have done thesis advising for college students. I also wrote a 100-page thesis as an independent project and received highest distinction on the thesis. It was then presented at a university thesis symposium.

Destiny P. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Destiny P.
20/hour

Richmond, VA

Passionate Writing Tutor Specializing in Essays & Personal Statements

It is important that their time with me does not result only in a stronger paper but leads to increased confidence in themselves as a writer. I have experience working with students on analytical and persuasive essays, personal...

5.0 (8)
20/hour
11 hours tutoring

It is important that their time with me does not result only in a stronger paper but leads to increased confidence in themselves as a writer. I have experience working with students on analytical and persuasive essays, personal...

Rich A. Falls Church, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rich A.
80/hour

Falls Church, VA

Virginia HS Teacher | AP & Academic Essay Writing Specialist

I am a Virginia-certified high school Social Studies teacher with extensive experience teaching and supporting academic writing on a daily basis. I work with students on structured writing tasks such as DBQs, LEQs, and analytical essays,...

5.0 (39)
80/hour
195 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rich’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I am a Virginia-certified high school Social Studies teacher with extensive experience teaching and supporting academic writing on a daily basis. I work with students on structured writing tasks such as DBQs, LEQs, and analytical essays,...

Ashley F. Charlottesville, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashley F.
45/hour

Charlottesville, VA

Experienced College Essay and Application Process Mentor

I assisted students with every step, including selecting target schools, preparing for the SAT, and developing impactful college application essays. This past year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, I helped international students...

5.0 (74)
45/hour
147 hours tutoring

I assisted students with every step, including selecting target schools, preparing for the SAT, and developing impactful college application essays. This past year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, I helped international students...

Christina S. Leesburg, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christina S.
67/hour

Leesburg, VA

Writing Teacher and Curriculum Designer.

During the summer of my sophomore college year, I was hired to write 300 essays for a curriculum company that wanted to develop some high school essay tests. Five years later, I became a writing teacher, and I've been teaching...

5.0 (924)
67/hour
6,306 hours tutoring

During the summer of my sophomore college year, I was hired to write 300 essays for a curriculum company that wanted to develop some high school essay tests. Five years later, I became a writing teacher, and I've been teaching...

Martine B. Berryville, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Martine B.
70/hour

Berryville, VA

Doctor Martine B.

As I correct hundreds and hundreds or essays and research papers every year and teach students or review with them the use of strong verbs in their writing, punctuation, subordinate clauses, transitional words, I must say I am proud that...

4.9 (64)
70/hour
202 hours tutoring

As I correct hundreds and hundreds or essays and research papers every year and teach students or review with them the use of strong verbs in their writing, punctuation, subordinate clauses, transitional words, I must say I am proud that...

Latasha D. Hampton, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Latasha D.
40/hour

Hampton, VA

Highly Qualified English Language Arts Teacher and Writing Coach

...understanding Writing: Strengthen basic writing skills in sentence structure, grammar, topic and thesis statements and essay structure. I have taught English Language Arts and Reading to 6th-12th graders for over 10 years. I am certified to teach...

5.0 (19)
40/hour
74 hours tutoring

...understanding Writing: Strengthen basic writing skills in sentence structure, grammar, topic and thesis statements and essay structure. I have taught English Language Arts and Reading to 6th-12th graders for over 10 years. I am certified to teach...

Allen R. Charlottesville, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allen R.
160/hour

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Law Grad; VA Bar Member; Crim Law & Gov Teacher

...need for the MBE. I have years of experience training students in legal writing, as well; I'm happy to help you hone your essay skills....

5.0 (11)
160/hour
131 hours tutoring

...need for the MBE. I have years of experience training students in legal writing, as well; I'm happy to help you hone your essay skills....

Jonathan S. Prospect, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan S.
55/hour

Prospect, VA

An experienced C# Programmer with a passion for teaching.

I have helped college students increase their grade by proofreading their essays, making corrections, and explaining the error to them. I have also helped students format their essays.

5.0 (2638)
55/hour
9,622 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonathan’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I have helped college students increase their grade by proofreading their essays, making corrections, and explaining the error to them. I have also helped students format their essays.

Patricia V. Charlottesville, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patricia V.
100/hour

Charlottesville, VA

Retired AP English Teacher and College Board Consultant

In addition, I am a College Board consultant for AP English Language and Composition and have taught both new and experienced teachers at AP Summer Institutes for the past two decades. I have extensive training in the new essay rubrics and...

5.0 (146)
100/hour
607 hours tutoring

In addition, I am a College Board consultant for AP English Language and Composition and have taught both new and experienced teachers at AP Summer Institutes for the past two decades. I have extensive training in the new essay rubrics and...

Roman G. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roman G.
297/hour

Alexandria, VA

Personal Statement & Admissions Essay Coach

A good statement has two things: a hook to draw you in, and something I'll discuss in a moment. It has to stand out from the statements of thousands of your peers, kicking awake some tired admissions coordinator, but it can't resort to...

5.0 (6)
297/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

A good statement has two things: a hook to draw you in, and something I'll discuss in a moment. It has to stand out from the statements of thousands of your peers, kicking awake some tired admissions coordinator, but it can't resort to...

Keya P. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Keya P.
55/hour

Arlington, VA

Experienced Essay Writing Tutor

I am an experienced essay writing tutor who has helped students write and edit essays for high school and college essays over the last six years. I have also assisted a tutor with college essay editing in the past....

5.0 (35)
55/hour
102 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Keya’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I am an experienced essay writing tutor who has helped students write and edit essays for high school and college essays over the last six years. I have also assisted a tutor with college essay editing in the past....

Virginia C. Fairfax, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Virginia C.
95/hour

Fairfax, VA

5+ Years Experience Teaching and Tutoring in Writing Skills

I have experience both as a writer through my bachelor and masters programs, as well as teaching writing and serving as a tutor for essay feedback for students. Types of writing I specialize in: argumentative essays; opinion pieces;...

4.9 (19)
95/hour
118 hours tutoring

I have experience both as a writer through my bachelor and masters programs, as well as teaching writing and serving as a tutor for essay feedback for students. Types of writing I specialize in: argumentative essays; opinion pieces;...

Hakinya K. Charlottesville, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hakinya K.
75/hour

Charlottesville, VA

Medical Student for Admissions Essays & Personal Statements

I provide detailed feedback on essay structure, content, and clarity while ensuring that each application authentically reflects the student's unique voice and experiences. Whether you are drafting your first essay or refining a...

5.0 (20)
75/hour
84 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I provide detailed feedback on essay structure, content, and clarity while ensuring that each application authentically reflects the student's unique voice and experiences. Whether you are drafting your first essay or refining a...

Erin C. Vienna, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin C.
70/hour

Vienna, VA

Test Prep (SSAT/ISEE/SAT/ASVAB/AFOQT), Math (all), Essay Writing

I have taught everything from elementary/middle school math to calculus and then reading/writing for all variations of school test prep (SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/HSPT) and college essays as well as the military exams...

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4.9 (799)
70/hour
2,410 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught everything from elementary/middle school math to calculus and then reading/writing for all variations of school test prep (SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/HSPT) and college essays as well as the military exams...

Alex W. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex W.
80/hour

Arlington, VA

Affordable College Essay Editor (UC, Ivys, t20 US Schools!)

I graduated with a degree in English with a writing concentration from Gettysburg College, and I've helped many students hone their writing skills in academic essays, personal essays, creative pieces, college essays, and...

5.0 (75)
80/hour
229 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alex’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I graduated with a degree in English with a writing concentration from Gettysburg College, and I've helped many students hone their writing skills in academic essays, personal essays, creative pieces, college essays, and...

Don M. Lexington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Don M.
40/hour

Lexington, VA

Retired Teacher Helps with Reading, Writing, and Other Skills

I instruct the student how to use an atlas. I introduce students to other references and online sources to assist them completing projects and essays. I help them make the distinctions between political and cultural geography. I assist...

4.9 (1018)
40/hour
2,312 hours tutoring

I instruct the student how to use an atlas. I introduce students to other references and online sources to assist them completing projects and essays. I help them make the distinctions between political and cultural geography. I assist...

Robyn R. Arlington, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robyn R.
100/hour

Arlington, VA

College Writing Professor with 15+ Years Experience

I have been working with students as they prepare to enter college or transfer for more than 15 years; I work with students at my current community college as they prepare transfer essays, and have worked one on one with students as a...

4.9 (21)
100/hour
51 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robyn’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I have been working with students as they prepare to enter college or transfer for more than 15 years; I work with students at my current community college as they prepare transfer essays, and have worked one on one with students as a...

Jenna R. Norfolk, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jenna R.
60/hour

Norfolk, VA

Experienced Teacher Tutors History and English!

I have nearly ten years of experience in teaching students to write argument-driven essays. First at USC, and now at a prestigious LA-area prep school, I work with students to break down the writing process into smaller, more manageable...

5.0 (14)
60/hour
30 hours tutoring

I have nearly ten years of experience in teaching students to write argument-driven essays. First at USC, and now at a prestigious LA-area prep school, I work with students to break down the writing process into smaller, more manageable...

Zakiy G. Mc Lean, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zakiy G.
175/hour

Mc Lean, VA

Common App and Supplement Essay Writing Specialist

I have worked with several dozen students (often current or former test prep clients) in crafting winning essays and personal statements. My students have earned admission to competitive residential scholar programs like TASS/TASP and...

5.0 (543)
175/hour
1,999 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zakiy’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I have worked with several dozen students (often current or former test prep clients) in crafting winning essays and personal statements. My students have earned admission to competitive residential scholar programs like TASS/TASP and...

Leslie W. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leslie W.
50/hour

Richmond, VA

MA in Teaching with 5+ Years of Experience Teaching English

As an English teacher of now six years, I have always emphasized essay writing. I have a way of breaking down writing an essay to small pieces in order to walk students through each step and ensure success. With my help, students...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
6 hours tutoring

As an English teacher of now six years, I have always emphasized essay writing. I have a way of breaking down writing an essay to small pieces in order to walk students through each step and ensure success. With my help, students...

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I was really struggling with my personal statement for medical school and Michaela helped me organize my thoughts and construct a strong essay. Medical schools are extremely competitive so I needed a compelling statement for my application. I'm so glad I found Michaela. She's a great writer but what's really important is she got to know me and what I was trying to convey before helping me write my essay.
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