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Kristine W. Springfield, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristine W.
65/hour

Professionally trained proofreader with an eye for detail

I have over 15 years of experience reviewing student essays for a university and have been extensively trained in editing. I have a strong command of grammar, mechanics, and various citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago). I am a certified teacher...

5.0 (237)
65/hour
1,174 hours tutoring

I have over 15 years of experience reviewing student essays for a university and have been extensively trained in editing. I have a strong command of grammar, mechanics, and various citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago). I am a certified teacher...

Amanda W. Riverview, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda W.
90/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business...

5.0 (307)
90/hour
2,364 hours tutoring

I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business...

GiGi R. Nashville, TN, available for online tutoring
GiGi R.
75/hour

Writer | Editor | Proofreader | College Application Essay Specialist

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

5.0 (609)
75/hour
1,654 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

Keisha B. Kerrville, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Keisha B.
45/hour

Detail-Oriented Editor with 10+ Years of Proofreading Experience

I have 7+ years of experience as an editor at an academic publishing company in addition to 3 years of experience tutoring at a university Writing Center, and I have proofread on a freelance basis for happy clients throughout the duration...

5.0 (1224)
45/hour
4,580 hours tutoring

I have 7+ years of experience as an editor at an academic publishing company in addition to 3 years of experience tutoring at a university Writing Center, and I have proofread on a freelance basis for happy clients throughout the duration...

Karen K. West Bloomfield, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karen K.
125/hour

Proofreading, specializing in personal essays and college statements

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements.

4.9 (395)
125/hour
1,764 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes

I am an editing and proofreading tutor specializing in college essays and graduate school personal statements.

Maggie H. Glen Rock, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maggie H.
70/hour

Proofreading & Editing Assistance from an ESL Professional

I am adept at assisting with writing errors related to spelling, grammar, word choice, syntax, and overall organization of ideas--working with both native and non-native English speakers. I go beyond examination of individual words and sentences...

5.0 (1233)
70/hour
3,179 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

I am adept at assisting with writing errors related to spelling, grammar, word choice, syntax, and overall organization of ideas--working with both native and non-native English speakers. I go beyond examination of individual words and sentences...

Adam D. Alexandria, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam D.
175/hour

Proofreader experienced in grading college essays and publishing

I taught college writing at UCLA and I have graded hundreds of essays. I have written a dissertation and published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

5.0 (360)
175/hour
1,103 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes

I taught college writing at UCLA and I have graded hundreds of essays. I have written a dissertation and published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dana G. Blue Hill, ME, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dana G.
140/hour

Experienced Reader with a Printer’s Eye for Detail

I have several years’ experience proofreading fiction, nonfiction, and verse, including two published novels. I am also a letterpress printer, meaning that I have developed the skill of finding typos in text that is tiny, backwards, and...

5.0 (102)
140/hour
317 hours tutoring

I have several years’ experience proofreading fiction, nonfiction, and verse, including two published novels. I am also a letterpress printer, meaning that I have developed the skill of finding typos in text that is tiny, backwards, and...

Razi H. Bala Cynwyd, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Razi H.
720/hour

Harvard Grad & College Essays Proofreading - 50 Best Harvard Essays

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of personal statement consulting—including deep-dive editing and proofreading—and more than a decade of...

5.0 (528)
720/hour
1,873 hours tutoring

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of personal statement consulting—including deep-dive editing and proofreading—and more than a decade of...

LAURA B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
LAURA B.
125/hour

Dynamic Guide Specializing in Expert Performance

Proofreading thesis and dissertations. Strong knowledge in APA, MLA, Chicago Style. Please specific what style I should adjust for your field. Teach writing and creative process and have experience in adult learning theory.

5.0 (282)
125/hour
908 hours tutoring

Proofreading thesis and dissertations. Strong knowledge in APA, MLA, Chicago Style. Please specific what style I should adjust for your field. Teach writing and creative process and have experience in adult learning theory.

Phillip P. Farmington, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phillip P.
285/hour

PhD with Strong Proofreading Credentials

I have 10 years of tutoring experience working with high school and college students (undergraduate through Ph.D.) on proofreading their writing, offering revision and editing support. I did not hire an outside editor for my own 274-page...

5.0 (981)
285/hour
3,561 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I have 10 years of tutoring experience working with high school and college students (undergraduate through Ph.D.) on proofreading their writing, offering revision and editing support. I did not hire an outside editor for my own 274-page...

Brian L. Farmington, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian L.
67/hour

Medical School graduate (MD) for Math, Science, and history tutoring

Please note: If you are not in Connecticut, then I can do only ONLINE sessions. I am recently graduated medical student. I make a point to respect the student as a learner; getting things wrong is a natural part of the learning process and is how...

5.0 (569)
67/hour
1,408 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutes

Please note: If you are not in Connecticut, then I can do only ONLINE sessions. I am recently graduated medical student. I make a point to respect the student as a learner; getting things wrong is a natural part of the learning process and is how...

Amy A. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy A.
150/hour

Professional Editor and Proofreader for Books, Magazines, and More

As a professional editor and proofreader, I create concise and precise content for literary and consumer magazines, as well as books. I also write, edit and proofread copy of all kinds as a communications consultant to the World...

5.0 (1815)
150/hour
9,195 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

As a professional editor and proofreader, I create concise and precise content for literary and consumer magazines, as well as books. I also write, edit and proofread copy of all kinds as a communications consultant to the World...

Mikayla L. Branford, FL, available for online tutoring
Mikayla L.
55/hour

Expert Editor and Proofreader

As an experienced editor with many satisfied clients, a quick turnaround time, and years of experience in writing, I am fully equipped to offer proofreading and editing services to any client. I will always leave detailed and constructive...

5.0 (837)
55/hour
2,662 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes

As an experienced editor with many satisfied clients, a quick turnaround time, and years of experience in writing, I am fully equipped to offer proofreading and editing services to any client. I will always leave detailed and constructive...

Colleen O. Coatesville, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Colleen O.
135/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

I very much enjoy teaching students how to proofread and perfect their papers. I teach individuals how to carefully read and re-read their work for errors by having them check spelling, grammar and punctuation; I direct them to circle each...

5.0 (1071)
135/hour
4,279 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes

I very much enjoy teaching students how to proofread and perfect their papers. I teach individuals how to carefully read and re-read their work for errors by having them check spelling, grammar and punctuation; I direct them to circle each...

Jeffrey N. San Leandro, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey N.
125/hour

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...

5.0 (304)
125/hour
688 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...

Tim C. Fremont, CA, available for online tutoring
Tim C.
45/hour

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

I guide students through brainstorming, note taking, freewriting, researching, planning, drafting, revising, polishing, and proofreading. In addition, I also assist by proofreading completed drafts, providing feedback on work in...

4.8 (1732)
45/hour
11,329 hours tutoring

I guide students through brainstorming, note taking, freewriting, researching, planning, drafting, revising, polishing, and proofreading. In addition, I also assist by proofreading completed drafts, providing feedback on work in...

Joslyn C. Scottsdale, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joslyn C.
125/hour

Duke Grad College and Graduate School Essay Writing Tutor

I graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in English, and studied English literature in the UK at Oxford University and the University of Warwick. In my professional career, I have done extensive writing, proofreading and editing. My...

4.9 (215)
125/hour
707 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

I graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in English, and studied English literature in the UK at Oxford University and the University of Warwick. In my professional career, I have done extensive writing, proofreading and editing. My...

Josh M. Minneapolis, MN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
185/hour

Experienced scientist with many years of writing and paper editing

I have worked on numerous publications, documents, theses, and many teaching documents...all of which required editing and proofreading. I'm able to offer live proofreading or proofreading of a document you send me.

5.0 (1306)
185/hour
3,030 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

I have worked on numerous publications, documents, theses, and many teaching documents...all of which required editing and proofreading. I'm able to offer live proofreading or proofreading of a document you send me.

Brandy C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brandy C.
155/hour

Meticulous Proofreader and Editor w/ Writing MFA from Carnegie Mellon

I specialize in working with adults and teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted strategies for improvement. As a proofreader I offer both simultaneous and asynchronous notes processes, and can adapt to...

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5.0 (490)
155/hour
2,028 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

I specialize in working with adults and teen learners to identify challenge areas and create personalized and targeted strategies for improvement. As a proofreader I offer both simultaneous and asynchronous notes processes, and can adapt to...

Roy P. Missouri City, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roy P.
45/hour

Respiratory Therapy/Proofreading/Anatomy tutor for hire

I won't do the work for my students because in the long run that doesn't help them solve the problem that they are having, but I help them think and offer suggestions. I charge flat rates for editing and proofreading work...

4.9 (601)
45/hour
1,723 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

I won't do the work for my students because in the long run that doesn't help them solve the problem that they are having, but I help them think and offer suggestions. I charge flat rates for editing and proofreading work...

Kelli S. Harrisburg, PA, available for online tutoring
Kelli S.
80/hour

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading and writing intervention along with math. I also work with preschool students to prepare for kindergarten. I...

5.0 (610)
80/hour
1,478 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutes

Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading and writing intervention along with math. I also work with preschool students to prepare for kindergarten. I...

Elizabeth H. Krum, TX, available for online tutoring
Elizabeth H.
60/hour

20+ Years Proofreading and Editing Experience

I have 20+ years experience proofreading and editing business, technical, and academic papers. I have proof-read and edited award winning and bestselling books sold on Amazon and in bookstores. I know how to manipulate words to make your...

4.0 (4)
60/hour
36 hours tutoring

I have 20+ years experience proofreading and editing business, technical, and academic papers. I have proof-read and edited award winning and bestselling books sold on Amazon and in bookstores. I know how to manipulate words to make your...

Bob P. Duluth, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bob P.
90/hour

Enthusiastic Expert in Writing, SAT/ACT, AP Hist/Lit

A former AP/Honors History and Lit teacher, I have extensive experience tutoring HS, MS, and college students (GACE-certified in HS/MS History, Political Science, English, and Geography) and unique real-world experiences and credentials. After...

5.0 (603)
90/hour
2,123 hours tutoring

A former AP/Honors History and Lit teacher, I have extensive experience tutoring HS, MS, and college students (GACE-certified in HS/MS History, Political Science, English, and Geography) and unique real-world experiences and credentials. After...

Ricky S. Hialeah, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ricky S.
65/hour

Knowledgeable Teacher, Proofreader, and Editor in APA/ MLA format

I teach APA and MLA format and guide students through college essays and research papers. I have years of experience in proofreading and editing compelling academic essays. In addition, writing compelling stories and structuring it...

5.0 (155)
65/hour
425 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutes

I teach APA and MLA format and guide students through college essays and research papers. I have years of experience in proofreading and editing compelling academic essays. In addition, writing compelling stories and structuring it...

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1 Proofreading lesson

He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result. He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result. He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result.
Sue K.

3 Proofreading lessons

I am a happy repeat customer with Shelley for proofreading. With the first proofreading, her work was quick, clean, and clear. I am really impressed. So, when I needed another proofreading, I did not look any further, Shelley was my first choice and she did not disappoint me at all.
Saleh S.

1 Proofreading lesson

Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job! Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job! Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job!
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How would you define Proofreading in your own words?

Proofreading involves reading over what you have written for mistakes in grammar, usage, and mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling). As...

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How would you define Proofreading in your own words?

Proofreading is the opportunity to edit your writing to most impress your reader and receive the best outcome with your writing. By having someone els...

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How would you define Proofreading in your own words?

"Proofreading" and "revising" are often conflated in academia and beyond, but I see a stark difference between the two practices. Proofreading address...

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How would you define Proofreading in your own words?

Proofreading is the careful and supportive process of helping a student through editing and revising their work. Mechanics, sentence structure, and gr...

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About proofreading

On Wyzant, students and learners can connect with professional tutors to improve their proofreading skills, whether for academic papers, creative writing, or professional documents. Wyzant offers flexible, personalized sessions led by experienced instructors who can help you identify errors, improve clarity, and ensure your writing is polished before publishing.

Proofreading is the final stage of writing, where you review your work to catch minor errors like spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting mistakes. Effective proofreading techniques include taking breaks to see your work with fresh eyes, reading aloud to catch awkward sentences, printing a hard copy to spot errors on paper, and reading backwards or focusing on one error type at a time. Using checklists and editing tools can also improve accuracy and overall clarity.

By practicing proofreading with a dedicated Wyzant tutor, learners gain confidence in their editing skills and strengthen their writing over time. Instructors can tailor lessons to practice specific editing techniques, provide feedback on drafts, and help students develop consistent habits that enhance their writing quality. With personalized guides and experienced educators, Wyzant makes learning proofreading accessible and effective for every learner.

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