Award-Winning Writing Tutors
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Eric's approach to writing comes from years of philosophy coursework, where every paper demanded a precise thesis defended with airtight reasoning. He applies that same discipline to any genre — persuasive essays, research papers, creative nonfiction — by teaching students to outline their argument before they write a single sentence. The terrible jokes he cracks along the way make revision feel less like surgery.

Teaching fiction at Washington University and facilitating pedagogy training for MFA students gave Erinrose an unusual dual perspective: she knows what makes a sentence work as a writer, and she knows how to explain why it works as a teacher. Whether a student is drafting a personal narrative, a research paper, or a short story, she tackles the writing process from brainstorming through final revision with real craft vocabulary — not vague advice like "show, don't tell."

Lacey treats writing as an act of thinking — her approach zeroes in on how to build a clear argument from a messy first draft, teaching students to identify their own thesis buried in freewriting and restructure paragraphs around it. Her background in history and philosophy of science means she's comfortable coaching writing across disciplines, from lab reports to personal narratives.

Most students know what they want to say but struggle to organize it on the page. Tara tackles that gap by teaching concrete techniques — outlining an argument before drafting, using topic sentences as signposts, and revising for cohesion rather than just grammar. Her interdisciplinary background across anthropology and museum studies means she's comfortable coaching writing for research papers, creative projects, and everything in between.

Good writing starts with having something specific to say and knowing how to organize it before a single sentence hits the page. Alicia teaches outlining, thesis development, and paragraph architecture across genres — from argumentative essays to personal narratives — drawing on years of classroom teaching experience to pinpoint exactly where a student's process needs strengthening.

Heidi approaches writing the way her journalism program at CU Boulder taught her: start with a clear claim, support it with specific evidence, and cut anything that doesn't earn its place. She's especially effective at breaking down the brainstorming-to-final-draft process so it feels manageable rather than overwhelming. Whether the assignment is a personal narrative or an argumentative essay, she zeroes in on structure and voice.

Getting ideas out of a student's head and onto the page is often the hardest part, and Emma's teaching background gives her a toolkit of strategies — outlining, freewriting, graphic organizers — tailored to how each student thinks. She walks writers through everything from constructing a solid thesis to varying sentence structure for impact. Rated 5.0 by her students.

Seth's graduate work in theology required constant writing — constructing sustained arguments from primary sources, defending interpretations, and revising through multiple drafts. He brings that discipline to student writing, whether the assignment is a five-paragraph essay or a research paper, by zeroing in on thesis clarity and evidence selection.

I am a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying Chemical Engineering. For the past several years, I have worked with students extensively. Through hosting events for younger kids to learn about STEM and for older teens to practice empathetic design, I know the importance of teaching students in ways that engage them rather than frustrate them, which I apply to my teaching. I have tutored high school students in a drop-in resource center in various subjects including math of all levels, chemistry, and English, making me adequately equipped in a variety of topics. I have also tutored several students long-term. Establishing relationships with students and exploring their unique learning styles is my favorite part of tutoring. I prioritize helping students discover HOW to learn in a manner that is the most effective for them, so they can begin to use those skills on their own throughout their education. Learning is a lifelong skill that requires practice for improvement; I strive to help my students gain confidence in their ability to learn.

Transitioning from engineering to graduate humanities meant Cody had to rebuild his writing from the ground up — learning to construct arguments, develop voice, and write for audiences beyond a technical readership. That process gives him a clear memory of what it takes to improve as a writer. He teaches outlining and revision as concrete, repeatable skills rather than mysterious talents.

Philosophy training rewires how you think about writing — every paragraph becomes an argument, every sentence a claim that needs support. Paige brings that discipline to essay structure, thesis development, and revision, teaching students to build pieces where each idea earns its place on the page. Rated 5.0 by students.

Clear writing starts with clear thinking, which is why Hannah spends time on outlining and thesis development before a student types a single sentence. She tackles common sticking points like building body paragraphs around evidence rather than summary, and crafting introductions that do real analytical work. Her training across both the sciences and humanities means she's comfortable coaching writing in virtually any discipline.

I am a undergraduate student who is willing to help other students in subjects that they may be experiencing difficulties in.

Clear writing starts with knowing what you actually want to say — and Rosemary treats outlining and thesis development as the real work, not just a box to check before drafting. Her environmental biology background means she's equally comfortable coaching narrative essays and data-driven research papers. She breaks revision into concrete steps: structure first, then argument, then sentence-level polish.

Good writing isn't just about having ideas — it's about structuring an argument so each paragraph builds toward something. Katie teaches the mechanics of that process, from crafting thesis statements to tightening transitions, drawing on her experience writing across both scientific and humanities disciplines. She's especially effective at getting students who say they 'hate writing' to actually engage with revision.

Getting ideas onto the page is one challenge; organizing them into something a reader actually wants to follow is another. Carson tackles both sides of the writing process, walking students through thesis development, paragraph transitions, and revision strategies rooted in his English background. Whether the assignment is a personal narrative or an argumentative essay, he teaches students to write with intention.

Getting ideas out of your head and onto the page is often the hardest part, so Jalonna starts with structured brainstorming techniques before any drafting begins. She then walks through organization, paragraph development, and revision — building each piece from outline to polished final draft. Students at every level, from middle school to college, have benefited from her step-by-step process.

Every writing problem is really a thinking problem — a thesis that hasn't been sharpened, a paragraph that drifts from its claim, an introduction that buries the point. Sarah's teaching spans high school essays to graduate-level academic writing, and she tackles each piece by first identifying what the writer is actually trying to say, then restructuring around that idea.

I am an experienced tutor who is passionate about math and science education. I have a deep understanding of math and science. I recently graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, coursework in both the physical and natural sciences, and a GPA of 3.87. I also studied at an IB high school and graduated with the highest marks in my class.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition. I received my Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Cornell University. While I tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring math and feel that our school systems often fail students when it comes to math. I do not believe that some people simply "can't do math." I believe that some may need extra time and help, but everyone can do math. With patience and hard work, any student can learn. I also enjoy tutoring Spanish, which I have studied since I was in elementary. During undergrad, I even studied abroad in Barcelona and lived with a host family. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dancing, TV/movies, and knitting.

I am a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry as well as MCD (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental) Biology while minoring in Chemistry in 2015. I love exploring all of the cool things that this world has to offer. By dabbling in a little of everything I can set my sights on what really holds my attention. My primary interests lie in the sciences, where learning what makes our world turn drives my passion for knowledge.

I am a certified teacher in English as a foreign language, certified to teach high school science abroad, and have developed my own independent program to teach elementary school children. I have tutored in all levels of algebra as well as geometry. I have 4 years of experience teaching biology, from AP/Honors level biology to 3rd grade level "Making Neuroscience Fun" programs.

I am a neuroscience and psychology double major from CU Boulder working to go to PA school down the road. I am originally from the East coast, but definitely prefer the hiking here. I was a learning assistant (basically student focused teacher aid) at CU, and took a course to learn more effective pedagogy. Afterwards, I was asked to be a mentor, and continued trying to help as much as I can.

I am not tutoring, I am studying to be an EMT. I also love backpacking and adventuring.

I am a current student at the Colorado School of Mines, studying to double major in Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics. I have been tutoring students professionally for one year, but also through my schools for 5 years now. I tutor most kinds of Math and Science, and love doing so; being able to help spread understanding of a difficult concept never fails to bring me joy. As a current student, I understand how lecturing is often not the most effective (or interesting) way to learn, so I like to be very interactive and ask a lot of questions in my teaching, almost like a conversation between the student and myself.

I am a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my telescope by night.

I am currently an undergraduate studying Computer Science at the University of Kansas, and am also a member of the KU Honors Program. As a native of Colorado, I love the great outdoors and have done everything from skydiving to climbing a few "14ers". I place great value on education and see the importance in attaining a deep understanding of academic subjects. I have a casual teaching style and do my best to teach my students the value of what they are learning. I specialize in Math and ACT and SAT prep.

Whether the assignment is a persuasive essay, a research paper, or a reflective narrative, Emily teaches students to build an argument from the ground up: claim, evidence, analysis, structure. Her Yale training spanned lab reports in cellular biology and literary essays in French, so she's comfortable coaching writing across genres and disciplines. Rated 5.0 by students.

Strong writing is really rewriting — and Meghan learned that through two journalism degrees at Northwestern and daily practice at a New York magazine. She teaches students to draft with a clear argument, revise for structure and evidence, and edit for voice, moving a piece from rough idea to polished final draft without losing what made it theirs.

Years as a writing consultant taught Renee that the hardest part of writing isn't grammar — it's figuring out what you're actually trying to argue. She walks students through the full arc from messy brainstorm to polished draft, with particular attention to building paragraphs that each do real work toward a central claim.

Years of editing medical school applications and serving on admissions committees at both Rice and Baylor College of Medicine taught Sugi exactly what distinguishes forgettable writing from prose that commands attention. She applies that eye to student drafts at every level — sharpening claims, cutting vague language, and reworking sentence-level rhythm until each paragraph earns the next. Rated 5.0 by students.

Clear writing starts with clear thinking, and Garrett treats every writing session as an exercise in organizing ideas before polishing prose. Whether a student is drafting a persuasive essay or a research paper, he teaches them to build an argument with a specific claim, logical evidence, and deliberate transitions — skills that transfer to every class. His own love of writing and reading keeps his feedback grounded in what actually makes sentences compelling.

Crafting a clear argument, structuring paragraphs that actually build on each other, finding the right word when "good" won't cut it — these are the skills Hannah teaches as an MFA candidate in Creative Writing at Temple University. She breaks down the revision process so students learn to read their own drafts critically and strengthen them independently.

Most writing instruction tells students what good writing looks like without explaining how to actually produce it. Elena breaks the process into concrete, repeatable steps — building an argument from a single claim, structuring paragraphs around evidence, and revising for voice and clarity. Named Scotland's International Young Thinker of the Year for her ability to communicate complex ideas accessibly, she brings that same skill to teaching students how to get their thinking onto the page.

Tom's PhD work produced hundreds of pages of academic writing, from seminar papers to a full dissertation, so he knows firsthand how to move from a messy first draft to a polished argument. He teaches students to outline before they write, build paragraphs around single claims, and revise with an eye toward clarity rather than word count. His 4.9 rating speaks to how well that process clicks with students.

The gap between having an idea and expressing it clearly on the page is where most students get stuck. Reid tackles that gap by teaching concrete techniques — thesis construction, paragraph transitions, evidence integration — rather than vague advice like "be more specific." His sociology and education background means he's equally comfortable coaching a persuasive essay or a research paper.

Strong writing starts with having something specific to say and a clear reason for saying it — the mechanics follow from there. Jessica earned her writing certification through Penn's selective Critical Writing program as a freshman, then spent years tutoring peers on everything from argumentative essays to research papers. She teaches students to outline with a claim in mind, draft without self-editing, and revise with ruthless attention to whether each sentence actually advances the argument.

Turning a vague idea into a structured, compelling piece of writing is a skill most students never get explicitly taught — they're just told to "write a five-paragraph essay" and figure it out. Sabira breaks the process into concrete steps: narrowing a topic, building an outline with real claims, drafting body paragraphs around evidence, and revising for clarity. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that structured approach works.

Getting ideas onto the page is one challenge; organizing them into a compelling argument is another entirely. Michelle breaks the writing process into concrete, repeatable steps — from brainstorming and outlining to crafting topic sentences that actually drive paragraphs forward. Her triple-major arts background means she's tackled research papers, personal essays, and analytical writing across multiple disciplines.