The Best Essay Writing Tutors in New York City, NY

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

I'm a certified English teacher who is passionate about writing and literature. At The College of New Jersey, I majored in English and Secondary Education and graduated summa cum laude. Afterwards, I taught middle and high school English for six years. I've taught sixth, eighth, and ninth grades, and eventually...See Katie'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 am a former Hunter College (CUNY) and Fordham University professor who has taught 1,500 students and provided hundreds of individualized tutoring sessions in the form of office hours over the past 10 years. I received my PhD in philosophy from Fordham University, and took graduate philosophy and religion classes at...See Douglas's full profile

I'm a certified English teacher in New Jersey with 12 years of experience teaching essay writing to students in grades 6 through 12. I've worked with a wide range of learners, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs and 504 plans. I specialize in helping students build strong...See Nathan's full profile

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

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

Hello! I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University and admissions reader at UCSD. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two specialties in my practice: Application Consulting and Candidacy Development....See Daniel'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

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

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

There are tricks to hack reading and writing: 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...See Erica's full profile

I’m a Harvard‑trained Ph.D., NSF Graduate Research Fellow, and summa cum laude William & Mary alumnus who has authored multiple research papers and edited manuscripts for leading journals. After thousands of tutoring hours, I specialize in helping students craft essays that earn top grades, win competitions, and...See Ethan's full profile

Hi, I’m Talia! I’m currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology, where I combine research with hands-on clinical work. I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology and a second degree in Religious Studies through a dual-degree program. My academic background and real-world experience...See Talia's full profile

I can help you craft a phenomenal college essay that will truly "wow" the admissions committee. With admission rates to top-tier colleges at record lows, having a truly impactful essay that set you apart is absolutely essential – it must be nothing less than spectacular. Students that I've worked with have been...See Dennis's full profile

I am a veteran history teacher and I teach students essay writing as part of my curriculum. In the 9th grade, I am focused on develop defensible thesis statements and arguments that present a position and refute a counter position. I feel confident in my ability to help students of all ages improve their writing...See Amy'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'm a UChicago graduate (BA and MA in History), former graduate teaching/research assistant at UCSB's history department, and professional journalist whose writing has appeared in national and major city publications. As a teaching assistant, I designed lesson plans, led discussion sections, graded assignments, and...See Nicholas'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

I’ve published more than ten peer-reviewed research articles and have years of experience mentoring students through academic writing projects. I work with high school and college students on everything from brainstorming and structure to editing for clarity and impact. My focus is on helping students build confidence...See Madison'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 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

In coaching for the college essay, I generally work in three phases: getting to know the student to figure out what subject or story would best translate into a great Common App essay or supplemental essay, writing the essay(s) with a focus on voice and message, and editing the writing to make it really pop. The...See David'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