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Max
Graduate-level history training means writing constantly — seminar papers, thesis chapters, archival analyses — and Max brings that revision-heavy process to essay writing instruction. He teaches students how to build an argument from a clear thesis statement, structure supporting paragraphs with ev...
University of South Carolina
Masters, Public History
New College of Florida
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2+ years
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A Cornell education in Industrial and Labor Relations is essentially a degree in persuasive writing — every assignment demanded clear claims backed by specific evidence and tight reasoning. Vicente carries that training into essay instruction, walking students through how to craft a thesis that actu...
Cornell University
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2+ years
Hi! I'm a copywriter currently working in the U.S. at a top advertising agency. I hold a Master's degree from VCU Brandcenter, one of the leading advertising programs in the country, and studied Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne, one of Australia's top universities. I'm deeply passiona...
University of Melbourne
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Alana
A strong essay starts with a clear argument, not a five-paragraph formula. Alana's training at Yale in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health required constant analytical writing — constructing thesis-driven arguments from complex sources — and she brings that same rigor to teaching stu...
Yale University
Bachelor's

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2+ years
Alicia
A strong essay lives or dies on its thesis and evidence — not on fancy vocabulary. Alicia's graduate work at Columbia demanded rigorous analytical writing across social science disciplines, and she now teaches students how to construct a clear argument, select supporting evidence, and revise for log...
Columbia University
Master's/Graduate
University of Saint Joseph
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2+ years
Bilge
Good essay writing is really about learning to think on paper — picking a clear claim, supporting it with evidence, and knowing when a paragraph is doing too much. Bilge's doctoral training at Wesleyan required writing that was precise, well-organized, and defensible under scrutiny, and she applies ...
Wesleyan University
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Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's

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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
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I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
A tutor can work with you to move beyond vague topic sentences and craft a thesis that makes a specific, arguable claim—the foundation of a compelling essay. They'll help you map out your essay's structure by identifying how each paragraph supports your thesis, ensuring your arguments build logically rather than feel scattered. Through personalized feedback on your drafts, tutors can show you exactly where organization breaks down and help you restructure sections for clarity and impact.
Revision focuses on big-picture issues like thesis clarity, argument strength, and paragraph organization—does your essay actually prove what you claim? Editing addresses sentence-level concerns like grammar, word choice, and flow. A tutor can guide you through revision first by asking critical questions about your evidence and reasoning, then help you edit for polish. This two-stage approach prevents you from wasting time fixing comma splices in paragraphs you might later delete.
Writer's block often stems from perfectionism or unclear thinking rather than lack of ideas. A tutor can help you break through by using strategies like freewriting (getting messy thoughts down without judgment), talking through your argument aloud, or starting with the paragraph you find easiest rather than the introduction. They can also help you identify whether you're stuck because your thesis needs clarifying or because you need more evidence—solving the real problem rather than just pushing through.
Strong essays don't just state claims—they prove them with specific examples, quotes, or data. A tutor can help you evaluate whether each paragraph has concrete support by asking "What evidence backs this up?" and "Would a skeptical reader believe this?" They'll show you how to weave evidence into your argument rather than dropping it in awkwardly, and help you distinguish between surface-level observations and analysis that actually deepens your point.
Many students either over-cite (interrupting every sentence with a source) or under-cite (forgetting to credit ideas). A tutor can teach you when citations are needed, how to introduce sources smoothly with signal phrases, and how to format them correctly in MLA, APA, or Chicago style. They'll help you understand that citations serve your argument—they build credibility and show you've done research—rather than feeling like a burdensome requirement tacked onto your writing.
Academic writing doesn't mean sounding robotic or using unnecessarily complex words. A tutor can help you find the balance between clarity and formality by analyzing your sentence patterns, word choices, and tone. They'll show you how to cut jargon that obscures meaning, vary sentence structure to keep readers engaged, and use active voice where possible. Through revision of your actual writing, you'll develop a voice that sounds intelligent and authentically yours, not like you're imitating someone else.
Summary tells what happened; analysis explains how and why it matters. In literary essays, a tutor can help you move beyond plot summary by teaching you to examine literary devices (symbolism, imagery, tone), character motivation, and thematic significance. They'll guide you in using textual evidence not just to prove you read the book, but to support an original interpretation—showing how specific scenes or word choices reveal deeper meaning about the author's message.
The best tutoring feedback identifies patterns in your writing—recurring issues like weak topic sentences, vague word choices, or rushed conclusions—so you can apply lessons to future essays. A tutor will explain *why* something needs revision (not just mark it wrong), help you practice the skill on new material, and check your progress on subsequent drafts. Over time, you'll internalize these patterns and catch them yourself, building writing skills that transfer across all your classes.
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