Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...student knows precisely what's wrong with the essay (and, most importantly, how to fix it). I also make sure that the student makes the corrections his or herself so they get the actual feel for writing something well. Good writing is not just about using correct grammar, it is about structuring an argument, persuading an audience and sounding eloquent; skills that will help student well into adulthood. I have an MFA in Creative Writing with...

...tutor for Scottsdale School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring...

...a new language; in the past I have worked as a Spanish tutor and as an ESOL teacher and one-on-one English tutor. I graduated from Brown University with a degree in History in 2014. While at Brown I worked as a writing tutor, edited a weekly newspaper, and volunteered teaching writing workshops in a local prison. Since graduating, I have been working as a paralegal at a public defenders office in New York. I am...

...them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy the tutoring sessions more. I particularly enjoy teaching science, writing, and test prep. With test prep I've found that supplemental work on fundamental skills helps students improve their scores much more than working through a test prep book alone. Watching students develop confidence in their abilities and improve their performance makes my tutoring sessions some of the best hours of my week!

...all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of humor in my tutoring sessions. I use it as an ice-breaker to build rapport with my students. I pride myself on being able to determine where problems lie and how best to tackle them. I rarely give students answers - I think it's my job to help them figure it out for themselves so they can do it...

I am working towards two degrees for Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. Currently I am attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick. I had the pleasure of tutoring Calculus 1 to my fellow peers during my freshmen year of college, and ultimately math is my favorite subject to tutor. Being patient is key to succeeding as both a student and a mentor and I believe practicing problems often enough is a great way to understand them.

...and I feel especially qualified to work with students on the writing and verbal sections of the SAT and editing their personal statements and college essays. As a high schooler, I was one of those students who LOVED standardized tests; I have always viewed them as an exciting way to measure progress and hone in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization, and maintaining a sense of personal calm. In fact, I...

...both the college and high school level, and I would be happy to bring that expertise to helping you or your student. In addition, I have published work in both academic journals and popular magazines and have worked in the editorial field. Improving writing is a specialty of mine. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, reading, and spending time with my girlfriend and two dogs; I am also an avid baseball fan.

I began tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own individual ways!

...I love imparting that fascination on to others. I am a firm believer in different learning processes and always make sure to tailor my lessons to best fit my students. I enjoy tutoring in Psychology, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Writing. I first started tutoring while in high school, teaching my younger cousin her times tables, and I have since developed a love for helping students achieve their goals in various...