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Jacob

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Master of Arts, German
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in German with Listening

I am an experienced and well-qualified essay coach, and a tutor in language arts and German. I also tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received tra...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Arts, German

Columbia University

B.A. in Comparative Literature

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Moya

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Moya

Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Moya's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am particularly interested in helping people strengthen their writing skills. Whether you're working on your first high school essay or whether you're refining your undergraduate honors thesis, I can help!

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors

Yale University

Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Caitlyn

Certified Tutor

Caitlyn

Bachelors, Biology, Botany
Caitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I'm a strong believer that education can be fun, and address learning with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. My approach to learning tends to be very communication-based, and often driven by how the client I'm working with feels they learn best. As a result, I tend to provide structure and g...

Education

Oregon State University

Bachelors, Biology, Botany

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of The University of Portland, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I worked for Nike as a Test and Validation Engineer on their Digital Sport products (FuelBand, SportWatch, Nike+, etc.) for one year before returning to graduate school...

Education

Stanford University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Portland

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I've always loved Math and the Sciences: the hunt for the right equation to use, the unravelling of the mystery of the value of x. I want to show my students to see these subjects ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Maya

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Maya

Current Undergrad Student, Environmental Studies
Maya's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a current undergraduate sophomore at Harvard College majoring in biology. I also have some previous tutoring experience and I enjoy working with students. I'm patient, I have high expectations for work, I am passionate about learning, and I am excited to share what I know.

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Environmental Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Luke

Certified Tutor

Luke

Bachelors, English Honors
Luke's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
Public Speaking

I am a writer of nearly ten years. In this realm, I have focused mainly on short fiction stories as well as the odd novel. In another life I also taught yoga regularly for a year, a discipline in which I learned to teach from my own experience and convey myself in front of large audiences.

Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelors, English Honors

Owen

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Owen

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Owen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I'm Owen! I was born and raised in Portland, OR, but I currently live in Rhode Island, where I'm working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Brown University. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I love to learn, no matter the subject. Learning is a life-long process that can take you anywher...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
33
Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Masters, Vocal Performance
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am here to lend patience, clarity of thought and most of all encouragement to my students. I personally understand how difficult it can be to navigate through certain subjects and I know that for me, a great mentor can make a world of difference. I like to engage different modes of learning and he...

Education

University of Oregon

Masters, Vocal Performance

Humboldt State University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Claire

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Claire

Master's degree in education
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am so excited to teach online this year. For the last seven years, I taught all over the country (Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA) and also earned a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University along the way.

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master's degree in education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Frequently Asked Questions

Essay editing tutoring focuses on strengthening your writing at every stage—from developing a strong thesis and organizing your ideas, to refining sentence-level clarity and style. Tutors work with you on structure, argumentation, grammar, citation formats (MLA, APA, Chicago), and helping your unique voice come through in your writing.

Varsity Tutors connects you with an expert tutor who reviews your essay and provides personalized feedback on what's working and what needs revision. Rather than just correcting errors, tutors help you understand the 'why' behind their suggestions so you can apply those lessons to future writing. Sessions typically focus on one or two key areas at a time—whether that's strengthening your argument, improving organization, or polishing your prose.

Students often struggle with organizing their thoughts into a coherent structure, developing arguments that go beyond surface-level observations, and maintaining a consistent voice throughout their essay. Writer's block, managing citations correctly, and balancing grammar rules with stylistic choices are also frequent pain points. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weaknesses and build strategies to overcome them.

Absolutely. A strong thesis is the foundation of any essay, and tutors excel at helping you craft one that's specific, arguable, and compelling. Through guided questions and examples, they'll help you move from a general topic to a focused claim, then show you how to build your entire essay around supporting that thesis with evidence and analysis.

No—while grammar is important, essay editing tutoring goes much deeper. Tutors help you develop your writing voice, strengthen your arguments, improve clarity and flow, and make strategic choices about word choice and sentence structure. Think of it as the difference between correcting mistakes and actually becoming a better writer.

Yes. Tutors can guide you through close reading, help you identify themes and literary devices, and teach you how to write analysis that goes beyond plot summary. They'll work with you to develop interpretations supported by textual evidence and show you how to construct arguments about literature that are both insightful and well-organized.

Definitely. Whether you're working with MLA, APA, Chicago, or another citation style, tutors can clarify the rules and help you format your essay correctly. They'll also teach you the reasoning behind citations so you understand not just how to do it, but why it matters for academic integrity.

Bring a draft of your essay—it doesn't need to be polished or complete. If you have specific assignment guidelines or rubrics, share those too so the tutor understands what your teacher is looking for. Come ready to discuss what you find most challenging about the writing process, whether that's getting started, organizing ideas, or revising.

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