Philosophy PhD training is essentially years of constructing airtight arguments and finding the weak points in everyone else's — Anthony brings that same discipline to persuasive writing. He teaches students to identify the logical skeleton underneath their essays, showing them how to arrange premises so the conclusion feels inevitable rather than asserted. His formal training in ethics and analytical reasoning means he catches gaps in logic that most readers only sense instinctively.

I am a graduate of the Master's program at the School of Education at St. John's University, and a graduate of the undergraduate English program at Washington University in St. Louis. I am currently eligible to teach 7th to 12th grade English in a New York City school under the Initial Certificate, and have a combined three years of experience in the Department of Education. I have a significant background in tutoring, including test prep, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. My extensive background in education, coupled with my intense desire to bring about positive change in the lives of New York City school children and my belief in the importance of using emerging educational technologies to engage with and enrich the education of students, has made me both a successful teacher, and a popular tutor.

A persuasive essay that only states opinions without anticipating counterarguments isn't persuasive at all — it's just loud. Julian teaches students to map out opposing viewpoints first, then build their case using evidence, rhetorical appeals, and strategic concessions. Studying government and politics gave him years of practice analyzing how arguments succeed or fail in real-world contexts, from policy debates to Supreme Court opinions.

A persuasive essay that actually persuades needs more than a strong opinion — it needs strategic use of evidence, counterargument, and rhetorical appeals. David's background teaching both literature and non-fiction texts means he can show students how published writers build convincing arguments, then apply those same techniques to their own position papers, op-eds, and debate prep writing.

A persuasive essay that only states opinions without grounding them in evidence reads more like a rant than an argument. Joanne teaches students to identify their audience, anticipate counterarguments, and deploy rhetorical strategies — ethos, logos, pathos — with intention rather than by accident. Her English degree and M.A. in Educational Studies give her both the subject expertise and the instructional toolkit to turn reluctant arguers into confident, structured writers.

A persuasive essay lives or dies on its logical structure — and that's exactly where Valerie's Applied Math background becomes an advantage. She teaches students to map out claims, warrants, and counterarguments before writing a single sentence, which transforms vague opinion pieces into airtight arguments. Whether it's a five-paragraph essay or a college-level op-ed, her students learn to anticipate objections and address them head-on.

Persuasion isn't about volume — it's about anticipating what your audience already believes and meeting that head-on. Julio unpacks the classical tools of rhetoric (ethos, logos, pathos) and shows students how to deploy them in modern contexts: op-eds, debate cases, policy proposals. His sociology training at Swarthmore gave him a sharp eye for how arguments succeed or fail based on their awareness of audience and context.

Persuasion lives or dies on structure: a compelling claim means nothing if the evidence is disorganized or the counterargument goes unaddressed. Clare spent years in professional editing shaping content that had to convince skeptical readers, and she brings that real-world instinct for audience, tone, and logical progression to every persuasive essay she tackles with students.

The difference between a persuasive essay that convinces and one that just states an opinion usually comes down to counterarguments — acknowledging them, then dismantling them. Natalie digs into rhetorical strategy with students, teaching them to deploy ethos, logos, and pathos deliberately rather than accidentally. Her 1560 SAT score reflects the same analytical precision she brings to crafting arguments.

A strong persuasive essay isn't just an opinion with evidence stapled on — it anticipates counterarguments and dismantles them. Marjorie teaches students to map out rhetorical strategies like ethos, logos, and pathos before drafting, so every paragraph serves a deliberate purpose. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how quickly students start producing sharper, more convincing arguments.

Philosophy PhD training is essentially years of constructing airtight arguments and finding the weak points in everyone else's — Anthony brings that same discipline to persuasive writing. He teaches students to identify the logical skeleton underneath their essays, showing them how to arrange premises so the conclusion feels inevitable rather than asserted. His formal training in ethics and analytical reasoning means he catches gaps in logic that most readers only sense instinctively.

I am a graduate of the Master's program at the School of Education at St. John's University, and a graduate of the undergraduate English program at Washington University in St. Louis. I am currently eligible to teach 7th to 12th grade English in a New York City school under the Initial Certificate, and have a combined three years of experience in the Department of Education. I have a significant background in tutoring, including test prep, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. My extensive background in education, coupled with my intense desire to bring about positive change in the lives of New York City school children and my belief in the importance of using emerging educational technologies to engage with and enrich the education of students, has made me both a successful teacher, and a popular tutor.

A persuasive essay that only states opinions without anticipating counterarguments isn't persuasive at all — it's just loud. Julian teaches students to map out opposing viewpoints first, then build their case using evidence, rhetorical appeals, and strategic concessions. Studying government and politics gave him years of practice analyzing how arguments succeed or fail in real-world contexts, from policy debates to Supreme Court opinions.

A persuasive essay that actually persuades needs more than a strong opinion — it needs strategic use of evidence, counterargument, and rhetorical appeals. David's background teaching both literature and non-fiction texts means he can show students how published writers build convincing arguments, then apply those same techniques to their own position papers, op-eds, and debate prep writing.

A persuasive essay that only states opinions without grounding them in evidence reads more like a rant than an argument. Joanne teaches students to identify their audience, anticipate counterarguments, and deploy rhetorical strategies — ethos, logos, pathos — with intention rather than by accident. Her English degree and M.A. in Educational Studies give her both the subject expertise and the instructional toolkit to turn reluctant arguers into confident, structured writers.

A persuasive essay lives or dies on its logical structure — and that's exactly where Valerie's Applied Math background becomes an advantage. She teaches students to map out claims, warrants, and counterarguments before writing a single sentence, which transforms vague opinion pieces into airtight arguments. Whether it's a five-paragraph essay or a college-level op-ed, her students learn to anticipate objections and address them head-on.

Persuasion isn't about volume — it's about anticipating what your audience already believes and meeting that head-on. Julio unpacks the classical tools of rhetoric (ethos, logos, pathos) and shows students how to deploy them in modern contexts: op-eds, debate cases, policy proposals. His sociology training at Swarthmore gave him a sharp eye for how arguments succeed or fail based on their awareness of audience and context.

Persuasion lives or dies on structure: a compelling claim means nothing if the evidence is disorganized or the counterargument goes unaddressed. Clare spent years in professional editing shaping content that had to convince skeptical readers, and she brings that real-world instinct for audience, tone, and logical progression to every persuasive essay she tackles with students.

The difference between a persuasive essay that convinces and one that just states an opinion usually comes down to counterarguments — acknowledging them, then dismantling them. Natalie digs into rhetorical strategy with students, teaching them to deploy ethos, logos, and pathos deliberately rather than accidentally. Her 1560 SAT score reflects the same analytical precision she brings to crafting arguments.

A strong persuasive essay isn't just an opinion with evidence stapled on — it anticipates counterarguments and dismantles them. Marjorie teaches students to map out rhetorical strategies like ethos, logos, and pathos before drafting, so every paragraph serves a deliberate purpose. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how quickly students start producing sharper, more convincing arguments.