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Max
Graduate-level history training means writing constantly — seminar papers, thesis chapters, archival analyses — and Max brings that revision-heavy process to essay writing instruction. He teaches students how to build an argument from a clear thesis statement, structure supporting paragraphs with ev...
University of South Carolina
Masters, Public History
New College of Florida
Bachelors, History

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alana
A strong essay starts with a clear argument, not a five-paragraph formula. Alana's training at Yale in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health required constant analytical writing — constructing thesis-driven arguments from complex sources — and she brings that same rigor to teaching stu...
Yale University
Bachelor's

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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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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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

Certified Tutor
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

Certified Tutor
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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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

Certified Tutor
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

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Varsity Tutors connects Rochester students with tutors who specialize in all aspects of essay writing—from thesis development and argument structure to revision and polishing. Whether you're working on persuasive essays, literary analysis, research papers, or timed writing assignments, tutors provide personalized feedback on your writing and help you strengthen your voice and clarity.
Your first session focuses on understanding your current writing challenges and goals. The tutor will review a sample of your writing, discuss what you're working on in class, and identify areas to prioritize—whether that's organizing ideas, developing stronger arguments, or refining your writing style. This helps create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
Yes. Tutors work with you on the foundational elements of essay writing, including crafting a clear, arguable thesis and structuring your supporting points logically. They'll help you brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts before you write, and revise your draft to ensure your argument flows clearly from introduction through conclusion.
Rather than just marking errors, tutors provide targeted feedback on both content and mechanics. They'll help you see where your argument needs strengthening, where evidence is missing, and how to improve sentence clarity and style. This personalized approach teaches you to revise strategically rather than just fixing surface-level mistakes.
Absolutely. Tutors can guide you through MLA, APA, and Chicago citation formats, and help you integrate sources smoothly into your writing. They also address grammar and mechanics, but focus on the patterns that affect your clarity and credibility—teaching you to catch and correct recurring issues rather than just fixing individual errors.
Yes. Tutors work with you on close reading skills, identifying literary devices and themes, and building evidence-based arguments about texts. They help you move beyond plot summary to develop original interpretations supported by specific textual evidence—a key skill for AP Literature, honors English, and college-prep courses.
Tutors help you overcome writer's block by breaking the writing process into manageable steps. They use brainstorming techniques, help you organize your thoughts before drafting, and create accountability so you make progress. Many students find that talking through their ideas with a tutor makes it much easier to actually start writing.
Varsity Tutors matches you with qualified tutors in Rochester who specialize in essay writing and understand the writing standards taught in local schools. You can start by telling us about your specific needs—whether it's help with a particular assignment, improving overall writing skills, or preparing for standardized writing sections—and we'll connect you with the right fit.
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