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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...
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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
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Erika
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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6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD

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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology

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13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

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I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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Essay editing tutoring focuses on helping you strengthen your writing through personalized feedback on structure, clarity, and argumentation. A tutor will work with you to refine your thesis, organize your ideas logically, develop stronger supporting evidence, and polish your prose—whether you're working on persuasive essays, literary analysis, or research papers.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who review your draft and provide detailed feedback on both big-picture elements (organization, argument strength) and line-level improvements (word choice, sentence variety, grammar). Your tutor will guide you through revision strategies, helping you understand not just what to change, but why those changes strengthen your writing.
Bring a draft of your essay—whether it's a rough outline, first draft, or near-final version. If you have assignment guidelines or a rubric from your teacher, that's helpful too. Your tutor will assess where you are in the writing process and tailor feedback to address your specific needs, whether that's developing a stronger thesis or refining your conclusion.
Many students struggle with organization (knowing how to structure arguments logically), developing a clear thesis statement, supporting claims with strong evidence, managing writer's block, and understanding citation formats like MLA or APA. Personalized tutoring helps you work through these challenges systematically, building writing skills you'll use across all your classes.
No—while grammar and spelling matter, essay editing tutoring goes much deeper. The focus is on developing your voice, strengthening your arguments, improving organization, and learning revision strategies that make your writing more persuasive and engaging. Grammar is one piece of the puzzle, but the real goal is helping you become a stronger, more confident writer overall.
Absolutely. Literary analysis requires you to support interpretations with specific textual evidence and develop compelling arguments about a text's meaning. Tutoring helps you craft strong thesis statements about literature, organize your analysis logically, integrate quotes effectively, and articulate your ideas clearly—skills that strengthen any analytical essay.
With an average student-teacher ratio of about 20.8:1 in Mission Viejo schools, many students don't get the individualized writing feedback they need in the classroom. Personalized 1-on-1 essay editing tutoring fills that gap, giving you dedicated attention on your specific writing challenges and the chance to develop your unique voice as a writer.
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