The Best Writing Tutors in Washington, DC

I've spent a year and a half working as a tutor in the writing center at the University of Pennsylvania, and I've advised on countless personal statements for graduate schools (medical and law school including), as well as cover letters and resumes. Privately, I've advised tens of high school...See Josh's full profile

Hi, I'm David! I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Computer Science, along with minors in Business and Entrepreneurship. With over four years of tutoring experience, I have had the pleasure of working with over 100 students, primarily in high school and college. I achieved a perfect score of...See David's full profile

I have extensive experience writing and editing essays across disciplines, from academic analysis to creative and persuasive writing. My background includes helping students strengthen their thesis statements, organize arguments, and refine their writing voice for clarity and impact. I emphasize...See Olivia's full profile

Due to my strong academic background in grammar and writing, I love helping students with essays. I am able to clearly explain various writing techniques, essay types, and what makes good writing really shine. See Sarah's full profile

I am a certified English teacher with over five years of experience helping students strengthen their academic and creative writing. I hold a Master's degree and have taught middle and high school English, focusing on evidence-based writing and clear, confident expression. I have also supported...See Bassel's full profile

After nearly 20 years as a university professor, I now teach at a private school and as a private tutor. I am an expert in all areas of English language: speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and accent reduction. I help students of all ages, from children, through elementary,...See Steven's full profile

I have been published in leading academic medical journals with a background in advocacy and scientific communications at top government organizations, as well as international English education with highly ranked programs. I work with individuals to produce clear, effective writing that preserves their voice;...See Cady's full profile

As a nationally registered emergency medical technician and after completing a high-school level anatomy and physiology course with an A, I can deliver relevant tutoring knowledge to my students.  Outside of my science knowledge, my language arts skills in English remain strong. My English and writing courses...See Eden's full profile

I have always possessed strong spelling skills since childhood, in part because I have both strong reading skills and an excellent memory. I consider myself to have great ability to edit writing and detect and fix spelling errors, something that should prove very useful for the average student. See Sean's full profile

I enjoy helping students find their voice and tell their own story through reflective writing. As a former admissions representative at Northwestern University, I understand what colleges are looking for through their application essay requirements, and walk my students through every part of the process. In my...See Daniel's full profile

I am a firm believer in individualized learning styles, and the underlying premise that no subject is inherently difficult, so long as it is presented in a digestible way. This means recognizing and offering multiple approaches to problem-solving. I am deeply passionate about the process of learning, and find it...See Justin's full profile

I've been tutoring for 10 years, and I specialize in Latin, particularly the first 3 years and mastering basics of grammar, construction and translation. I also frequently tutor English literature, writing/essays, and Regents test prep and I coach theatre: monologues, songs, and Shakespeare. I love...See Sarah's full profile

I honed my skills writing four published books and more than 200 articles in major newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media. I taught magazine writing at universities including Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of...See Amy's full profile

I've taught college writing and I've published in major journals.See Adam's full profile

...college essays. During my doctoral studies, I became the Assistant Director of University Writing at Brandeis University, and continued to work with private individuals in test prep, literature, history, art history, and writing. As a professor, I taught a wide variety of classes, including honors classes and so-called...See Jennifer's full profile

I tutor students preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT but focus only on prepping for the reading and writing questions. I cover the following question types: main idea, quantitative evidence, craft and structure, words in context, expression of ideas, and standard English conventions. I do not provide tutoring...See Jessica's full profile

Over the years, I’ve tutored students writing persuasive/argumentative essays, personal essays, research papers, literature analysis, and other compositions. I’ve tutored students in middle school, high school, and college on writing pieces from concept through finished work – including...See Robert's full profile

I love writing, and previously worked as an editor for my college newspaper. I have over 6 years of experience as a writing tutor, and always try to help my students become stronger writers themselves rather than just giving line edits. Writing papers doesn't have to be painful!See Clara's full profile

Reading, writing, grammar, revisions See Makayla's full profile

Not only can I help you attain a greater command of the written word, but I can support your endeavors across multiple forms of writing: academic, professional, college admission essays, etc. Patiently, I can assist young writers with spelling and grammar, proper sentence structure and skillfully crafted...See Nancy's full profile

In college I tutored high school and college athletes in critical essay writing. I helped them to devise and lay out evidence for a central argument. The students I tutored all improved greatly in their writing.See Ian's full profile

Additionally, James conducts tailored advocacy trainings for nonprofits, frequently contributes programming for DC-based experiential learning organizations, mentors young people interested in government service, and writes about civic discourse and experiential education for democracy-building journals. See James's full profile

I am a law professor at George Washington University. I have taught legal research and writing for the past ten years. My primary emphasis is on writing: I can help you with the structure, analysis, and content of a legal memo, an appellate brief, a law review note, and other legal writing...See Jill's full profile

Ever since I began working as a writing center tutor at Georgetown University in 2001, I have been bringing a compassionate, fun and student-focused method to all my writing teaching, and I know that I can help you feel more confident in your writing skills. I hold a PhD in Writing and...See Robyn's full profile

Over 30 years experience teaching writing in college and high schoolSee Andrew's full profile