Award-Winning College Essays Tutors

...taught group and one-on-one English classes at a university. Since then, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in grad school and as an English and Spanish instructor here in Tucson. I also have edited and proofread research papers and essays for professors and fellow students, not to mention every member of my extended family. In addition to English writing and Spanish, I also teach Economics, Geography, and History. I believe in tailoring classes to...

...his or her essay writing abilities. No matter what subject a student is interested in, the ability to write with clarity and logic is absolutely central to success. Each student also learns differently, and with the right teacher a student can learn in a manner that addresses individual needs. In addition to effective writing, I believe that developing individualized study skills, learning how to manage time and material, and maintaining an organized system of study...

...essay writing. I enjoy political science, essay writing and public speaking the most. While working on my doctorate I taught students on the college level, and my philosophy for working with those students informs the way I tutor. I try my best to establish that we are a team, working together to get the right answers and to learn the material. I try to stay away from rigid hierarchy as much as possible, while still...

...in tutoring by connecting with a wide variety of people, improvising new ways to communicate the material, and engaging interest in the subject matter. Friendly, dependable, and approachable, I am always willing to go the extra mile with my students-students of all ages and abilities. While I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, I especially enjoy math and writing skills. Math was always one of my favorite subjects in school, and I enjoy the...

...my thesis in order to receive my Master of Arts in English Literature from San Francisco State University. I have over five years of tutoring experience, and I truly enjoy working one-on-one in order to really focus on students' needs. I am passionate about creating a collaborative environment in my tutoring sessions, and I believe in empowering my students so that they feel both confident and competent. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running,...

...High School Program and other Columbia programs, helping students of all abilities with all genres of creative writing, and with reading comprehension. These have been relatively small classes, where I have had the opportunity to get to know my students and provide advice and guidance based on my own academic career. I love helping students in all aspects of college prep, from SAT prep to time management to managing personal anxiety. I also tutor in...

...students master. My students have been wonderfully varied, ranging from absolute newcomers to the language to students preparing for undergraduate and graduate university programs. In addition to working as a language tutor for over a decade, I have taught English Composition courses to first-year university students and to international students from all over the world. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or writing, you'll likely find me outdoors hiking around San Diego, practicing yoga in Carlsbad,...

...acquire in the classroom. I am currently the Editor-in-Chief of Crit, the Journal of the American Institute of Architecture Students, a national peer-reviewed publication in which high school, college, and graduate students publish their written and design work. I also work as a college essay editor for an educational consultant based in Philadelphia. I am preparing applications to dual-degree graduate programs in city planning and law. I consider “co-learning” to be the most appropriate educational...

...of thinking that give context to the information they must learn. When I tutored in high school, many peers commented that I was helpful to them because of my ability to find just the right explanation for their way of thinking. I continue aiming to tailor lessons to each student’s individual needs and idiosyncratic learning process in order to promote the most comprehensive learning possible and create a happy and productive tutor-student relationship.

...Shelly! My dad is a lawyer, and has taught me the value of strong argumentation skills. I have published everything from short stories to journalistic articles, in my college paper or at The New York Times. Most students come to me for my encouraging spirit and fun attitude because I always want to make learning a positive experience. Writing an essay or dissecting a book really boils down to the art of storytelling -- and...