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 hundreds of students, primarily in high school and college. I now teach math at an elite DC...See David's full profile

Help with law school "issuer spotter" exams--specifically how best to study for them before and during the semester; how to outline; and how to write thorough "lawyerly" answers on exams. See Mansfield's full profile

As a graduate of Princeton University, I am fully aware of the difficult process and all the components and effort involved in a successful college application, interview, and matriculation. I have tutored high school students in several different subjects, and am well qualified to help with coursework as well. While a...See Christina'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

I have been writing since I was six. I write essays and blog posts, and short fiction. I am discerning and recognize what is effective in writing, and what is appropriate (tone, etc.) according to the purpose and occasion of the piece. I can help others express themselves in writing and...See Sharon's full profile

I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing...See Ben'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

Author, editor, understanding of all aspects of grammar needed to be taught - along with writing skills.See Heather's full profile

I am especially passionate about bolstering students' study, time management and organizational skills; these often overlooked tools tend to make all the difference for struggling, average, and even advanced students. I also work with students on improving their writing, including essays, short answers, and...See Caitlin'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

Hi! My name is Alexandra, a tutor based in the Washington, DC area. I specialize in math and science tutoring, and have over fifteen years of experience providing support with classwork at all grade levels, from elementary to intermediate-level college courses. In addition, I have been working as a test prep tutor for...See Alexandra's full profile

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

For instance, as the Reading test has a dozen question types, I assess which tend to be more challenging and teach students strategies for approaching these questions. When it comes to Writing, I begin by assessing students' knowledge of grammar. Then I use a strengths-based approach to fortify students'...See Kristine'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

My Bachelor's degree is in English, so I have extensive experience with academic writing at the university level. In addition, I have a good eye for grammar, spelling, and language choices, which gives me an additional edge when it comes to catching errors.See Phoenix's full profile

I have experience in writing both academic papers and accessible publications. I regularly assist undergraduates in their writing on final term papers, from outlining to proofreading.See Isabel's full profile

My tutoring experience spans a wide range of subjects, from elementary to college-level students. I have taught biology, calculus, algebra, precalculus, genetics, chemistry, Spanish, English, essay writing, history, and more. Additionally, I’ve guided students with resume building, cover letter development, and...See Amaya's full profile

I have experience in writing, drawing and illustrating children’s stories that being engaging characters to life. The stories integrate aspects of science and math to help students see the possibilities that exist for them to enhance their learning. I also enjoy helping scholars develop their own characters and...See Otto'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

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

I teach multi-level English classes at a private English language school. I work with students of all levels and from all parts of the world. I will create individual lessons for your specific needs. See Susan'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 semi-retired lawyer and HR professional. I love to write, and I hope to communicate this love to my students. I am extremely patient. I am a certified ESOL teacher in the State of Maryland, and I completed my TESOL certificate in December of 2013.See Laurie'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