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Derrick

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Derrick

Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Derrick's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a graduate of Colorado State University. I received my Master's degree in Finance with a specialization in Accounting. I have worked extensively in the banking and finance industry. I currently work for a private equity real estate firm as a registered representative. I currently have my series...

Education

Colorado State University

Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Annelisa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Annelisa

Bachelors
Annelisa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

I'm Annelisa, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I recently graduated from Yale University, where I studied art and its interactions with political journalism and science. I'm happy to tutor on a wide range of subjects, especially writing, college application, and the SAT!

Education

Yale University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Diana

Certified Tutor

Diana

Masters, Philosophy
Diana's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

I am a graduate of Stanford University. I received my BA in Philosophy, and continued with graduate studies at Brown University where I received my MA in philosophy and completed all my course requirements for a PhD in philosophy. After several adventurous decades including travel in Africa and Asia...

Education

Brown University

Masters, Philosophy

Stanford University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Stanford University

BA in Philosophy

Brown University

MA in Philosophy

Aaron

Certified Tutor

Aaron

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I'm fairly new to formal tutoring but I've been helping my five children with their homework for the last 18 years. I consider math and science my favorite subjects, with physics being one of my most favorite. When I'm coaching a student, I believe in a very tailored approach which encourages and st...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering

John

Certified Tutor

5+ years

John

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
John's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a graduate from Chicago State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Education & Psychology. My graduate work has been at the College for Financial Planning. I have worked in financial services for over 28 years. I am a passionate management professional accomplished in successfully r...

Education

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology

Daniel

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, Police Science
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am licensed in Ohio, New Mexico, and Arizona. Yes, I took three different bar exams! For the first 25 years, I emphasized criminal defense both in my private practice and in the public sector working at the New Mexico Public Defender's Department where I quickly rose to lead felony trial attorney....

Education

Cleveland State University

Bachelor in Arts, Police Science

Zineb

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Zineb

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Zineb's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am an Arizona State University graduate and have been tutoring French on campus as well as online to anyone who needs it. French is my first language and I have a passion for teaching and helping people with this beautiful language. I am originally from Morocco, which is a French colony, and go to...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Mesa Community College

Associates, Biology, General

Atley

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Atley

Bachelor's
Atley's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a student at the University of Arizona. I am majoring in Nutritional Sciences with minors in Biochemistry and Spanish. I hope to attend medical school upon graduating and continue to learn throughout the rest of my life! I have extensive experience taking Science, Math, and English courses thro...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Lindsay

Certified Tutor

Lindsay

Bachelor's
Lindsay's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics HL
College Algebra

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, with a BS in Biology and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Spencer

Certified Tutor

Spencer

Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Spencer's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
11th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra

I am a graduate of Brigham Young University where I majored in International Relations and Russian and of Thunderbird School of Global Management where I earned an MBA in International Business. My college and graduate studies include coursework in Writing, Literature, Geography, History, Political ...

Education

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Masters in Business Administration, International Business

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Russian

Test Scores
ACT
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Essay editing tutoring focuses on helping you strengthen your writing through personalized feedback and revision strategies. A tutor will work with you on elements like thesis development, argument structure, clarity, grammar, and style—identifying specific areas for improvement and guiding you through the revision process rather than simply correcting errors.

Typically, you'll share a draft with your tutor, who will review it and discuss what's working well and where you can strengthen your ideas and organization. Your tutor will ask questions to help you develop your arguments more effectively, teach you revision strategies you can apply to future essays, and provide targeted feedback on grammar and style. This collaborative approach helps you become a stronger writer, not just fix one essay.

Many students struggle with organizing their thoughts, developing a clear thesis, or supporting arguments with strong evidence. Others face writer's block, have difficulty with citation formats like MLA or APA, or struggle to find their writing voice. Essay editing tutoring addresses all of these challenges by providing personalized guidance tailored to your specific writing patterns and goals.

Yes—essay structure is a core focus of editing tutoring. Your tutor can help you craft a strong introduction with a clear thesis, develop body paragraphs that support your argument with evidence, and write conclusions that reinforce your main ideas. They'll also teach you how to organize your thoughts logically and create outlines before you write, which prevents many structural problems from the start.

Absolutely. Literary analysis essays require a specific skill set—close reading, identifying themes and literary devices, and supporting interpretations with textual evidence. Tutors can help you develop strong analytical arguments, avoid plot summary, and write essays that demonstrate deeper understanding of texts. This is especially helpful for high school English classes and AP Literature.

Bring a draft essay or writing sample—even if it's rough or incomplete. Your tutor will review it to understand your writing style, identify patterns in your strengths and challenges, and create a personalized plan. If you don't have an essay yet, you can discuss upcoming assignments so your tutor can prepare strategies in advance.

No—while grammar is part of it, essay editing tutoring focuses much more on the bigger picture: developing strong ideas, organizing arguments logically, and finding your authentic writing voice. Your tutor will help you understand the difference between surface-level corrections and deeper revision that strengthens your argument and clarity. This approach helps you grow as a writer beyond just one assignment.

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