Award-Winning Writing Tutors
serving Ann Arbor, MI

Every writing problem is really a thinking problem — unclear prose usually means the idea underneath hasn't been fully worked out yet. Skyler's approach starts with organizing a student's raw ideas into a logical framework before worrying about style or polish. Her graduate thesis work in Russian and Eurasian Studies gave her deep practice turning complex research into clear, persuasive writing.

Clear writing starts with clear thinking, and Martha's cross-disciplinary research at Michigan — bridging psychology and global health — demands exactly that. She teaches students how to outline an argument before drafting, develop evidence-driven paragraphs, and revise with purpose so the final product actually says what they mean.

Sophia treats writing as a craft with learnable moves — thesis construction, evidence integration, sentence-level revision — not just a talent some students have and others don't. Her English degree from Yale means she's spent four years dissecting how great prose works and translating those techniques into clear, teachable steps. Students she's tutored have gone on to earn acceptances at Brown, Duke, and Cornell.

Strong writing starts with a clear claim and a plan for proving it, not with a blank page and good intentions. Suzie tackles the outlining and thesis-building stages head-on, showing students how to move from a vague topic to a specific argument supported by textual or research evidence. Her background spans scientific writing and creative work, so she adapts her approach to whatever genre the assignment demands.

Three years as an ESL instructor in college plus a teaching stint in Medellín, Colombia gave Ruth an unusually sharp eye for how language works at the sentence level — clarity, structure, and purpose. She applies that awareness to everything from persuasive essays to research papers, breaking down the drafting process so students learn to self-edit as they write.

Years of teaching both literature and language at Princeton gave Megan a dual perspective on writing: she thinks about clarity and argument structure the way a composition instructor does, but she also pays attention to rhythm, word choice, and voice the way a literary scholar does. Whether the assignment is a research paper, personal narrative, or analytical essay, she walks through the full process from brainstorming to final revision.

Every writing assignment has a hidden question: what does this piece need to accomplish, and for whom? Eva starts there, then builds outward into thesis development, paragraph architecture, and sentence-level style. Her dual background as a journalist and Harvard English student means she can shift between persuasive essays, narrative writing, and research papers with equal fluency.

Strong writing starts with a clear claim and a logical architecture to support it — skills Surina developed across disciplines from microbiology lab reports to psychology research papers. She walks students through outlining, crafting thesis statements, and revising for clarity, treating each draft as a chance to sharpen both the thinking and the prose. Rated 5.0 by students.

Getting ideas out of your head and onto paper in an organized way is a skill, not a talent you're born with. Trishani teaches the mechanics behind strong writing — crafting thesis statements, structuring body paragraphs around evidence, and revising for clarity — across academic essays, creative pieces, and research assignments. She holds a 5.0 rating from students.

Two years of teaching a first-year social sciences seminar at Michigan taught Ceren exactly where student writing tends to fall apart: vague thesis statements, paragraphs that summarize instead of analyze, and conclusions that repeat the intro. She walks through each stage of the drafting process, from brainstorming a specific argument to revising for clarity and flow.

The gap between having an idea and getting it onto the page clearly is where most students struggle. Rebekah tackles that gap by teaching concrete techniques — outlining with a thesis-first approach, building body paragraphs around evidence, and trimming filler — so students leave with a repeatable process, not just a polished single draft.

Strong writing isn't about following a formula; it's about knowing what you want to say and choosing the clearest path to say it. Juliane tackles everything from paragraph organization and thesis development to voice and word choice, adapting her approach based on whether a student is working on a personal narrative, a research paper, or a lab report. Her range across technical writing, creative work, and academic essays makes her unusually versatile.

Julia has been immersed in writing instruction from nearly every angle — as a Writing Center consultant at Denison, a mentor coaching teens on blog posts through New Moon Girl Media, a camp counselor teaching writing at Thurber House, and soon as a GTA at Michigan's Helen Zell Writers' Program. That range means she can tackle everything from argument structure and thesis development to voice and revision, adapting her feedback to what each piece of writing actually needs.

Strong writing starts with a thesis that actually says something debatable, not a summary statement dressed up as an argument. Alec walks students through the full arc — from brainstorming a defensible claim to organizing evidence paragraphs to revising for voice and precision. His engineering background gives him a knack for logical structure that translates directly into tighter, more persuasive prose.

Good writing starts with having something specific to say and knowing how to organize it on the page. Anna treats drafting, revision, and sentence-level craft as distinct skills that each deserve focused practice. Her graduate work in speech-language pathology deepens her understanding of how language structure shapes written expression.

Because his University of Michigan coursework spans lab reports, research papers, and humanities essays, Nicholas has practiced adapting tone, evidence use, and structure across genres. He teaches students how to build a clear claim, support it with specific details, and revise with purpose — skills that transfer to any writing assignment.

Timothy approaches writing as a craft built on clear thinking: before a student types a word, he walks them through outlining an argument, choosing evidence, and structuring paragraphs that build momentum. His finance background at the University of Michigan means he's comfortable coaching everything from analytical essays to personal narratives, always pushing for precision over filler.

The hardest part of writing isn't grammar — it's organizing ideas so they build toward something convincing. Tiffany developed her own process for outlining, drafting, and revising during her political science and African-American studies coursework at the University of Michigan, where analytical writing was constant. She teaches students to structure their thinking before they ever write a full paragraph, which makes the drafting stage dramatically easier.

Getting words on the page is one problem; making them do what you want is another. Allie's Creative Writing degree trained her in the mechanics of compelling prose — thesis development, voice, paragraph architecture — and she applies that same workshop-style feedback to everything from personal narratives to research papers.

Getting ideas onto the page is one skill; organizing them into something a reader can follow is another entirely. Kavya tackles both by walking through outlining strategies, paragraph architecture, and revision techniques tailored to whatever the student is writing — argumentative essays, research papers, or reflective pieces. Her 4.9 rating speaks to how comfortable students feel working through messy first drafts with her.

I am a current undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I am a Biochemistry major and Philosophy minor, with years of experience tutoring students. Through high school, I tutored kids in the ACT, math, science, literature, and debate. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, as I have taken Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry(1 and 2). I believe that tutoring is a two way street, with the student learning about the material, but the teacher learning about how the student interacts with the material. Due to this, I am a very hands-on tutor who is always available for a text/call outside of class. Outside of academia, I am a singer and have been for 13 years now - a choir singer for 7 years and now in a premier acapella group at the University of Michigan.

I am a learner for life and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I have tutored middle-school students for one year and university students for two years. My focus is mainly on mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. I have degrees in both mathematics and biomedical engineering so I cover a lot of ground in the physiological sciences, computer programming, and statistics as well. Taking tests is one of my strong points and I have some killer strategies to share!

I am currently a student at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. I am working on my third year in the Bachelors of Business Administration program. Throughout my time in both college and high school I have experienced the frustration and pains of students, whether it be myself or my friends. I have always helped my friends with the subjects they struggled with (Calculus, ACT science, Economics, etc.) because I want to see them succeed. I decided to become a tutor to help others succeed as well. I teach ACT, SAT, Statistics, Economics, Business, Math, English, Environment Science, Reading, Writing, and Essay Editing. I especially enjoy teaching Essay Editing, Reading, and Writing because there is more flexibility and opportunity to add your own style into these subjects. Outside of school I enjoy playing tennis, working out, DJing and cooking.

I'm an incoming full-time MBA student at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Growing up, my mother was a teacher, and instilled in me a love for learning. In high school, I tutored my younger brother across many subjects. Since, I've volunteered as an SAT Tutor with New York Cares for an underfunded public school in my old neighborhood in Manhattan.

I am a Computer Science graduate from the University of Michigan, initially from central New Jersey. I have worked to tutor students through Varsity Tutors for around 4 years. I am confident in my abilities to tutor with college admissions exams such as the SAT and ACT, including specialized SAT subject tests. I also tutor in math, until Multivariable Calculus, and can help with computer science skills and languages. I believe teaching is best done through discussion and conversation, and lead my tutoring sessions with this mentality. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing tennis, piano, and exploring new coffee shops!

I am comfortable working with students in general education and students with disabilities. I have a lot of experience teaching from the past year, and two years of pre-student teaching and student teaching experience in college, along with experience tutoring students during the summer.

I'm Uchenna! I'm from Beltsville, MD and I currently am taking a year off between my third and fourth years at the University of Michigan Medical School to do biomedical research at the NIH. I also graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Psychology. I have quite a few years of tutoring under my belt as I tutored for about 3 years when I was at UMBC. And although I had no formal tutoring positions in medical school, my classmates and I constantly taught each other our material and various concepts. I love tutoring because I know trying to be successful in your coursework can be difficult and when you can help someone throughout that journey, it truly is beneficial for both tutee and tutor seeing the mutual satisfaction in that person's progress.

I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat!

I am always prepared to demonstrate multiple strategies for solving difficult problems. I look forward to helping your student reach their greatest potential!

I am currently a biology, health, and society major at the University of Michigan.

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and am pursuing a dual degree in Movement Science and Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience. I hope to go to medical school and become a physician in the future. I have had previous experience working with young kids at daycares, and I love helping others.

I'm hoping to be your next tutor! I've worked with kids of all ages and know that every one has a unique learning style and requires patience and attention. I look forward to working with you or your child to meet their goals

I am currently a freshman studying business at the University of Michigan. I love Ann Arbor, but my first home is Chicago! I enjoy a lot of subjects but my favorites are economics and math, and more recently I have enjoyed programming. I hope I can help you to the best of my ability!

I'm Yanti, a USC award-winning writing instructor, an emergency medicine continuing educator, and a biology major with a chemistry minor. For 36 years, I've taught students how to master difficult concepts across a very wide range of subjects. While I focus on professional licensing and standardized exam test prep, I've taught most major subjects at every level and ability. I love teaching, not lecturing. You will get information and techniques in any way that works for you: color-coded charts, visual mind maps, easy-to-memorize songs. Whatever the format, I break complex ideas into clear, doable steps that make sense to you. No fluff. No jargon. Just clarity, confidence, and even some fun. In our sessions, you get structure, support, and a coach who makes learning enjoyable and easy again. If you're ready to succeed, laugh a little, and learn a lot, please book a lesson. I'd love to work with you. Thank you!

I am a recent University of Michigan graduate with a Bachelor's in Industrial and Operations Engineering. I enjoy teaching people of all ages, and am particularly strong within SAT/ACT test prep, algebra/geometry/pre-calc, calculus 1, and reading/writing.

The gap between having ideas and getting them onto the page clearly is where most writers struggle. Nicole tackles that gap by teaching concrete strategies — outlining techniques, thesis construction, paragraph cohesion — drawn from her linguistics background, so students understand not just what to write but why certain structures communicate more effectively than others.

Years of academic writing through a philosophy PhD taught Anthony that clear prose starts with clear thinking — knowing exactly what claim a sentence makes and what evidence backs it up. He walks students through the process of outlining, drafting, and revising with that principle at the center, whether they're writing a five-paragraph essay or a research paper.

Most students know what they want to say but struggle to organize it into a coherent argument with real evidence. Eric teaches writing as a process of building claims — starting with a specific, debatable thesis and then selecting details that earn each paragraph's place in the essay. His business background gives him a practical edge: every sentence should do a job, or it gets cut.

Pratik treats writing as a craft built on deliberate choices — sentence structure, transitions, argument architecture — rather than a set of rules to follow. As a premedical student at Cornell who also writes extensively, he teaches students how to revise their own drafts by identifying where logic breaks down or where a paragraph loses its reader. His 1550 SAT score reflects the same precision he brings to breaking down essay prompts and thesis construction.

Strong writing starts with knowing what you're actually trying to say — and Rae treats outlining and thesis development as the foundation before a single full sentence gets written. She walks through everything from argument structure in persuasive essays to narrative pacing in creative pieces, adapting her approach to the assignment at hand. Her background in economics and international business means she's equally comfortable with analytical and research-driven writing.