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Audrey

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Audrey

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Audrey's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Sociology trains you to notice how people actually talk, perform identity, and navigate unspoken social rules — details that make fiction and poetry feel inhabited rather than invented. Audrey brings that sociological eye from her Penn coursework into drafting sessions, especially when a student's c...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Isabelle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Isabelle

Bachelor
Isabelle's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Algebra
Middle School Reading
High School English

Isabelle's theater studies at Emory mean she thinks about character, scene, and dramatic stakes every day — and those instincts sharpen her creative writing tutoring in ways that go beyond typical grammar-and-structure feedback. She's especially good at helping younger writers who have a story burst...

Education

Emory University

Bachelor

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
MaryAnn

Certified Tutor

13+ years

MaryAnn

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
MaryAnn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

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...

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Tony

Certified Tutor

Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tony's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Frequently Asked Questions

Personalized creative writing instruction focuses on developing your unique voice, strengthening narrative structure, and building confidence in self-expression. Tutors work with you on character development, dialogue, plot pacing, descriptive language, and revision techniques—helping you move beyond first drafts to polished pieces. Whether you're working on short stories, poetry, personal essays, or longer fiction projects, personalized feedback identifies specific areas for growth and provides strategies you can apply across all your writing.

Creative writing tutoring emphasizes storytelling, artistic expression, and developing your distinctive voice—whereas academic writing focuses on thesis-driven arguments and formal structure. While both benefit from strong writing fundamentals, creative writing instruction prioritizes imagination, sensory details, character complexity, and experimental techniques. Tutors help you explore different genres and styles to discover what resonates with you as a writer, rather than conforming to a single academic format.

Writer's block is incredibly common, and personalized tutoring can help you work through it with targeted strategies. Tutors might use techniques like freewriting, prompt-based exercises, brainstorming sessions, or examining what's causing the block—whether it's perfectionism, unclear story direction, or self-doubt. Working through these obstacles with someone who understands the creative process helps you build momentum and rediscover your writing confidence.

Absolutely. Revision is where many writers transform their first drafts into compelling final pieces. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who provide detailed feedback on structure, pacing, character consistency, dialogue authenticity, and descriptive language. Rather than simply correcting errors, they help you understand why certain changes strengthen your writing and teach you revision strategies you can apply independently to future projects.

When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you're matched with tutors based on your specific interests and goals—whether that's poetry, fiction, screenwriting, memoir, or experimental forms. The matching process considers both your creative genre preferences and your learning style, ensuring you work with someone who can genuinely support your artistic development and has experience in the areas you want to explore.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to tailor feedback directly to your unique voice, goals, and pace—something difficult in a classroom setting with many students. You receive undivided attention on your specific pieces, get immediate answers to your questions, and work through challenges in real-time. This personalized approach is particularly valuable for creative writing, where developing individual style and confidence requires individualized guidance and constructive feedback on your actual work.

If you're aiming for publication or literary competitions, tutors help you polish your craft to a competitive level. They provide professional-caliber feedback on manuscript strength, help you understand what makes your work stand out, guide you through multiple revision rounds, and discuss submission strategies. Having an experienced creative writing mentor in your corner significantly increases the quality of what you submit and your confidence in your work.

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