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Clare
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Clare
BA Harvard College
6+ Years Tutoring

Strong writing starts before the first sentence — with organizing ideas into a structure that actually supports an argument. Clare teaches outlining techniques and paragraph-level logic so that by the time a student sits down to draft, the hard thinking is already done. She's especially effective at moving writers past the blank-page paralysis that kills momentum.

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Jennifer
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Jennifer
BA University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
10+ Years Tutoring

Crafting a clear argument is really about learning to think on paper — organizing ideas, choosing precise language, and revising until every sentence earns its place. Jennifer teaches the full arc of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining through editing for tone and flow. Rated 4.9 by students, she draws on her social sciences background to sharpen analytical and persuasive writing in particular.

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David
BA Siena College
9+ Years Tutoring

David treats writing as a craft with learnable moves rather than a mysterious talent some people have. He teaches students to outline with a thesis-driven structure, draft without self-editing, and then revise with specific goals — tightening transitions, sharpening claims, cutting filler. His history background means he's particularly strong at teaching argumentative and analytical writing.

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Arielle
BA Siena College
9+ Years Tutoring

Getting thoughts onto the page is one skill; organizing them into something a reader can follow is another entirely. Arielle breaks the writing process into concrete, repeatable steps — brainstorming with graphic organizers, drafting with clear topic sentences, and revising for voice and evidence. Her background spans elementary through high school writing instruction, so she adjusts her methods to match each student's developmental level.

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Esteban
BA National University of Colombia
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a cultural anthropologist by trade, but have more than five years of experience teaching a wide arrange of topics in the social sciences and language studies. I have taught and tutored students in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Canada and the United States, but I have been able to travel and engage with learners with an even wider arrange of culturally diverse backgrounds. I myself am Colombian, bilingual, and a believer in an approach to teaching that prioritizes informed conversation and dialogue, while encouraging critical thinking and gaining skills that will be useful in futural professional and academic fields.

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Taylor
AB Mcgill University
2+ Years Tutoring

From research papers to poetry to short fiction, Taylor writes across genres and knows that each one demands different skills — thesis construction for an essay, sensory detail for a narrative, concision for a poem. That range means sessions can target whatever a student actually needs, whether it's organizing an argument or finding a stronger opening line. Taylor's education training at McGill also grounds every lesson in clear, structured pedagogy.

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Reid
PhD Harvard University • BA Wesleyan University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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Charles
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!

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Solange
BA Harvard University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In a classroom with an average student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, teachers often can't provide detailed feedback on every student's writing. Personalized tutoring gives you one-on-one attention focused specifically on your writing strengths and areas for improvement. A tutor can work through your essays line-by-line, help you develop your unique voice, and give you the kind of individualized guidance that transforms your writing over time.

Many students struggle with organizing their thoughts into a clear structure, developing a strong thesis statement, or moving beyond surface-level analysis in literary essays. Others find the revision process overwhelming or get stuck trying to perfect their first draft. Tutors work with you on each of these challenges—from brainstorming and outlining to revising for clarity, argument strength, and voice.

Absolutely. Whether you're writing persuasive essays, literary analysis, research papers, or creative pieces, tutors can guide you through building a compelling argument with strong evidence and clear organization. They'll help you craft a thesis that actually argues something meaningful, support it with specific examples, and structure your ideas so readers follow your thinking. This foundation applies across all your classes.

Both matter, but they're different skills. Grammar is the foundation—correct mechanics make your writing clear and credible. Style and voice are what make your writing engaging and uniquely yours. A tutor helps you master grammar rules so they become automatic, then works with you on developing a stronger, more confident voice in your writing. You'll learn when to follow conventions and when breaking them intentionally creates impact.

Yes. Many students find citation styles confusing, but tutors can break down MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formats so they make sense. Beyond just showing you the rules, they'll help you understand why citations matter—giving credit to sources, building credibility, and helping readers find your references. You'll learn the patterns so you can apply them confidently in any assignment.

Strong readers become stronger writers because they understand how ideas connect, how arguments are built, and how language creates meaning. If you're analyzing literature or writing research papers, reading carefully is essential. Tutors help you develop active reading strategies—annotating, asking questions, identifying main ideas—which directly improve your ability to write insightful essays and support your arguments with solid evidence.

Writer's block usually happens when you're trying to write perfectly on the first try or you're unclear about what you actually want to say. Tutors help you get unstuck by using strategies like freewriting, outlining before drafting, or talking through your ideas out loud. They'll also help you separate the drafting phase from the editing phase—permission to write badly at first is often the key to writing well eventually.

Revision is where good writing becomes great writing, but many students don't know where to start. Tutors teach you to revise in layers—first for big-picture issues like organization and argument strength, then for paragraph clarity, then for sentence-level style and grammar. With personalized feedback on your actual drafts, you'll learn what to look for and develop revision strategies you can use on every assignment going forward.

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