The Best Essay Writing Tutors in Manhattan, NY

I'm a professional, published writer. I authored a book with a mainstream press, and I've written dozens of articles for places like The New York Times, Washington Post, and WSJ. I've been helping students with their essays for decades.See Alex's full profile

Hey there! I am a graduate of Harvard University and a native New Yorker who has been tutoring students of all ages in everything from standardized tests to Spanish to Math to songwriting for over seven years. The SAT, ISEE, SSAT and other middle school and high school level standardized tests are a specialty of mine,...See JC's full profile

As a tutor, I value the opportunity to foster that same environment, offering students tailored tools that are often overlooked in a classroom setting. Over the past four years, I've logged 100+ hours of one-on-one tutoring in high school math, biology, and college essay writing. My teaching style mirrors...See Olivia's full profile

I have over 10 years of experience helping students create authentic, engaging college application essays that highlight their strengths and individuality. I guide students through every stage of the process; brainstorming, structuring, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays—while making the process...See Neil's full profile

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "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 and essayist,...See Olya's full profile

I have extensive experience tutoring essay writing from secondary school and postgraduate education. I take a bespoke approach, ensuring each student's voice is authentically captured on the page. I have also published in academic journals, as well as popular media outlets. See Sam's full profile

I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends to Bar Exam takers, with whom I have worked for the past 3 years as...See Katie's full profile

I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and English, earning cum laude honors, and have a diverse range of teaching experiences. I am also well-versed in social work concepts due to my MSW degree. I am an experienced English Language Arts teacher and instructor. I have designed and implemented lessons that...See Aya's full profile

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story telling I am an imaginative person who is skilled at creating...See LAURA's full profile

I have successfully written essays for every stage of my academic journey (college, medical school, residency). As part of the admissions team at my medical school, I have a strong understanding of what programs look for. I have reviewed and edited personal statements and secondaries for 3 students who were all admitted...See Elizabeth's full profile

I’ve studied advanced academic and creative writing at Cornell University and have experience writing across disciplines—from literary analysis to original neuroscience research. My essay writing background includes publishing research papers as well as crafting essays on short fiction, scientific topics, and...See Daniel's full profile

I supplement this work by breaking down practice questions with a formulaic approach, applying poetry analysis strategies to prose. I am a firm believer in teaching essay and creative writing strategies early on; younger students can grasp college-level writing strategies too. I am also happy to mentor...See Erica's full profile

I help with everything from essay "final polishes," fixing sentence grammar and punctuation, to crafting a well-honed essay from the ground up. I can help with English analysis essays, personal writing, college applications, creative works, and everything in-between. See Robin's full profile

While at Harvard, I taught expository writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking to graduates and undergraduates in many varied courses and settings (a short selection below). Working closely with world-renowned faculty, I designed and implemented course curriculums, led seminars, ran essay writing...See Serge's full profile

With 12 years of experience as an essay revisionist, I’ve developed a strong foundation in grammar, structure, and clear written communication. This background has naturally extended into tutoring students for SAT English and other standardized exams, where I focus on both the mechanics of grammar and the strategy...See Princess's full profile

While in college, I studied English with a focus in writing where I learned how to craft solid critical essays whether they were five pages or 105! On top of this, I worked in my school's writing center, helping other students with their essays. I also worked with students of all ages on their essay writing...See Benjamin's full profile

I have over a decade of experience helping students strengthen their academic writing, as a college instructor. As a tutor, I have helped students develop successful application essays for college and graduate school. I'm happy to work with students at all phases of the writing process, from brainstorming and translating...See Elizabeth's full profile

My name is Lavender and I am a junior at Hunter College in the Thomas Hunter Honors Program who has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout college. I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2023 with a 3.7 GPA and during my time at Stuyvesant, I tutored two small groups of 3-4 students in SHSAT prep through a mentorship...See Lavender's full profile

With a strong background in English and years of experience guiding middle and high school students through essays and narrative writing, I bring structure and inspiration to creative writing sessions. I help students in these age groups develop authentic voices, build engaging story arcs, and refine their...See Wendy's full profile

As a tutor of students in grades 4-9, I have worked with at least 10 students on their essay writing skills, tackling such areas as: developing a thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, using examples to support the topic sentence and/or thesis statement, transitions, voice and audience,...See Emily's full profile

I'm skilled in Essay Writing with a strong background in college-level English Language Arts alongside Computer Science. I create bullet point drafts, then begin to write! As an essay writing tutor, I'll teach students how to write strong essays; beginning with drafting, all the way to making...See Michael's full profile

I specialize in college admissions and academic essay writing, helping students craft compelling personal statements, supplementals, and analytical papers. As a Columbia University student with a National History Day award for excellence in historical writing, I bring both technical skill and narrative insight to...See Nick's full profile

I graduated from Rice University, where I majored in Political Science and Finance. Prior to that, I attended high school in New York City. My professional experience includes roles at the Council on Foreign Relations and Goldman Sachs. I'm passionate about helping students strengthen their writing skills—whether for...See Liza's full profile

I'm a Columbia University graduate with a degree and background in Finance and Economics, plus a passion for helping people—students and professionals alike. My career spans top-tier financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies across Investment Banking, Private Equity, Wealth Management, Real Estate, and Small...See Sal's full profile

Preparing for the SAT? Apply to law school? Working on that 1L legal research memo? Studying for a big Latin exam? I can help! I’m a professional tutor with decades of experience, working both one-on-one with students of all ages and as a high school instructor. My approach combines honing necessary skills to help...See Ian's full profile