Strong writing isn't about following a formula — it's about making deliberate choices with structure, evidence, and language. Frances brings professional writing experience and a magna cum laude Duke education to her teaching, and she treats every assignment as a chance to practice real rhetorical thinking. Whether the task is a persuasive essay or a research paper, she digs into how to build an argument that actually convinces a reader.

Engineering coursework at Duke demands relentless clarity in writing — every claim backed up, every paragraph earning its place. Eric applies that same discipline when teaching essay structure, thesis development, and revision strategy, whether the assignment is a personal narrative or a research paper.

Clear scientific writing — the kind Callie produces daily as a brain tumor researcher at Duke Medical Center — requires the same skills every student needs: sharp thesis statements, logical paragraph structure, and precise word choice. She breaks the revision process into concrete steps so students learn to spot weak arguments and vague language in their own drafts.

Getting ideas onto the page is one challenge; organizing them into something a reader can follow is another entirely. Simon tackles both by teaching students to outline arguments before drafting, then revise with an eye toward transitions, evidence integration, and concision. His dual background in International Relations and Environmental Studies means he's comfortable coaching writing across disciplines.

Strong writing starts with a clear argument and a structure that serves it, not the other way around. Tammy teaches students to outline a thesis, build paragraphs around specific evidence, and revise for precision — skills she honed writing across disciplines from biochemistry lab reports to humanities essays. She's rated 5.0 by the students she's worked with.

Gregory approaches writing as a set of learnable practices: constructing a thesis, organizing evidence, controlling tone, and revising with purpose. His background in graduate-level theological writing means he's comfortable coaching students through everything from personal narratives to research papers, always pushing for clarity over filler.

Two master's-level research programs taught Justin that clear writing is really clear thinking made visible on the page. He tackles writing at every stage — from outlining an argument to tightening sentence-level mechanics like parallel structure and active voice — and adapts his approach depending on whether a student is drafting a personal narrative or a five-paragraph analytical essay.

Good writing is really about thinking clearly on paper, and Jennifer approaches it that way — teaching students how to build a thesis, organize supporting evidence, and revise with purpose. Her background spans academic writing at Dartmouth, persuasive legal writing at Duke Law, and curriculum design through her M.Ed. at Boston College, giving her a wide toolkit for any writing assignment.

Strong writing starts with knowing what you're actually trying to say — something that sounds obvious but trips up students at every level. Myles walks writers through the process of turning a vague idea into a clear thesis, then building paragraphs that develop it with evidence and reasoning rather than filler. His training spans argumentative essays, research papers, and narrative writing across multiple disciplines.

Clear writing starts with clear thinking, and Anastasia's behavioral science training at Duke gave her practice translating complex ideas into structured, evidence-driven prose. She teaches students how to build an argument paragraph by paragraph — from crafting specific thesis statements to choosing transitions that actually move a reader forward.

Breaking a writing assignment into stages — brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising — sounds obvious, but most students skip straight to a blank page and freeze. Timothy teaches a repeatable process that works across genres, from persuasive essays to research papers, drawing on his own extensive writing across academic, business, and freelance contexts.

Fifteen years of tutoring across subjects from test prep to literacy have given Sonja an unusually clear sense of what makes writing work at every level — whether a student is drafting their first five-paragraph essay or polishing a research paper. She digs into the mechanics of organization, evidence use, and voice, giving concrete feedback that writers can immediately apply to their next piece.

The hardest part of writing is usually the gap between what a student wants to say and what actually ends up on the page. Arial closes that gap by teaching concrete techniques — outlining arguments before drafting, varying sentence structure for emphasis, choosing evidence that genuinely supports a claim. Her English training at Duke gives her a sharp editorial eye, but her real strength is making the revision process feel collaborative rather than intimidating.

Teaching 7-12 history means Rayhan spends his days grading essays — which gives him a sharp eye for the exact moments where a student's argument goes soft, a paragraph loses direction, or evidence stops doing real work. His Duke training across history, biology, and chemistry forced him to adapt his writing for audiences that value very different kinds of proof, from document-based historical analysis to precise scientific reporting. Rated 5.0 by students.

Strong writing starts with knowing your audience and choosing a structure that serves them, whether that's a five-paragraph essay or a research proposal. Emily's master's work at Johns Hopkins covered professional, technical, and scientific writing, so she brings real versatility to assignments across genres. She's especially effective at teaching students how to outline before they draft — a habit that cuts revision time dramatically.

Strong writing starts with organizing ideas before worrying about word choice, and that's exactly where Future begins — mapping out an argument or narrative so the structure does the heavy lifting. Studying cognitive science at Penn has given her a research-backed understanding of how the writing process works in the brain, from generating ideas to translating them into clear, purposeful sentences. She teaches outlining, drafting, and revision as distinct skills rather than one blurry task.

Scientific writing — structuring an argument, supporting claims with evidence, revising for clarity — is something Kailee practiced extensively through her neuroscience degree. She applies that same discipline to any writing assignment, whether it's a personal narrative or a research paper, teaching students how to organize their ideas before drafting and tighten their prose during revision.

Getting ideas out of your head and onto the page in an organized, persuasive way is a skill that improves with deliberate practice and honest feedback. Lane teaches the full writing process — from brainstorming and outlining through drafting and revision — and emphasizes building clear thesis statements that give essays direction. His social studies background means he's especially sharp with argumentative and research-based writing.

Strong writing starts with a clear argument and a deliberate structure, but most students get stuck somewhere between having ideas and organizing them on the page. Sara tackles that gap by teaching outlining techniques, paragraph-level logic, and revision strategies drawn from her English degree and her current graduate work at Duke, where she writes extensively on policy analysis.

I am a freshman at Duke University in the Pratt School of Engineering. I plan on majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering, as well as Economics. While I am qualified to tutor a range of subjects from math and science to ACT prep, I get the most excited when working on improving a student's writing because it is such a beautiful process. Sparking students' curiosity and excitement is the most rewarding part of tutoring, and I make it my mission to achieve that with all students I work with. In my free time, I am involved in a variety of groups on campus such as the triathlon club, FEMMES (a female-oriented STEM tutoring club), and The Chronicle, which is Duke's student newspaper. I also enjoy reading, running and baking all sorts of delicious delicacies.

I am a Marshall Scholar and will begin graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the fall.

I am a rising junior at Duke University. I hail from Cleveland, Ohio (Go Cavs!), and I'm currently studying medical sociology, with the intent of going to medical school.

I am currently in my fourth year of medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Learning science is my passion, but I also enjoy running, trying new food, and reading classic books. I would love to be part of your journey by helping you love mastering the task at hand. No doubt, you will see your best results once you have learned to enjoy the grind of becoming an expert of the material placed before you. Together, we can learn to enjoy the process as well as enjoy the results you will achieve. Whether you are working through upper-level science courses to complete a pre-med degree, taking the MCAT before applying to medical school, or studying for the USMLE Step 1 or 2 exams to get into the residency of your dreams, I can help you achieve your goal. With whatever content we are mastering together, we will work to be as organized and planned as possible. "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail!"

I am a third-year college student enrolled in a rigorous international program and I will graduate with two bachelor's degrees in 2023. One degree will be from Duke University and one will be from Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. I received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan University. I spent my freshman year studying in China, and I now live and study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and have experience tutoring Spanish language learners as well as Spanish-speaking English language learners. I have more than 3 years of tutoring experience working with children ages 7 up to adults. As a tutor, I consider myself knowledgable, motivated, and patient.

I am now attending Duke University to pursue a Master of Public Policy, a track studying the quantitative analysis behind policy decisions. I will focus on social policy and international development.

I am inclusive and accepting of students from all walks of life, regardless of identity (race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, etc). Instruction is only available in Spanish, however.