Award-Winning English Tutors
serving Columbia, SC

Engineering coursework demands precise, structured writing — and Janay applies that same clarity to breaking down English concepts like thesis development, grammar mechanics, and essay organization. She's tutored peers through college study groups and knows how to pinpoint where an argument loses focus or where sentence structure gets tangled. Her experience with college essays and literature analysis gives her a practical toolkit for students working on everything from reading comprehension to polished final drafts.

I've helped several hundred students in a wide variety of subjects, from executive functioning to computer science to standardized testing. I also help students with general support in math and English. Most of my students are around 9-17, but I work well with students who are older and a little younger as well. I also work very well with students who have specific obstacles or requirements, such as neurodiversity support or schedules that change a lot. Most of my background is in computer science, from my college major to my experience hands-on over the past 10 years. Regardless of the subject, I believe every student's needs are unique and every student is able to achieve great things with the right preparation and support. My number one goal is to provide that whenever I can, both to the student and to their parents. I communicate with parents outside of sessions a lot to establish their expectations, better understand students, and recommend ways they can directly support their children in their journey as well.

From personal statements for medical school to K-10 art education, Lenique has spent years teaching people to express ideas clearly — a skill that sits at the heart of every English classroom. She tackles reading comprehension by showing students how to pull apart an author's argument, and strengthens writing by walking through structure and evidence one paragraph at a time.

Between her chemistry coursework and her Spanish minor at UGA, Katheryn spent college reading and writing across disciplines — analytical essays, research summaries, literary analysis. She approaches English by connecting reading comprehension to clear, structured writing, walking students through how to build an argument from a thesis statement to supporting evidence. Rated 4.8 by students.

Reading widely across biology, psychology, and the humanities gave David an unusual lens for English — he treats every text as an argument to be dissected, whether it's a novel's use of symbolism or an essay's rhetorical structure. He's especially sharp at teaching students how to build thesis statements and weave textual evidence into analytical paragraphs. Rated 5.0 by students.

Strong English skills come down to two things: reading critically and writing clearly. Rachael tackles both by teaching students to identify an author's argument or purpose first, then use that analysis as fuel for their own structured essays. Her background in scientific writing — where every sentence needs to be exact — gives her a useful lens for cutting filler and strengthening thesis statements.

Reading comprehension and analytical writing reinforce each other, and Kelly leans into that connection when teaching English. She walks students through how to annotate a passage for argument structure — not just plot — and then turn those annotations into clear, evidence-driven paragraphs. Her teaching spans middle school through college-level coursework, so she adjusts complexity to match exactly where a student is.

Between SAT Reading, ACT English, college essays, and literature, Saad has spent years working across every corner of English — from close-reading arguments in nonfiction passages to tightening thesis statements in student writing. His engineering mindset means he teaches essay structure and textual analysis with unusual precision, showing students exactly where an argument gains or loses its power.

Math majors aren't the first people you'd expect to tutor English, but Garrick's experience with college essays and essay editing means he knows how to build a logical argument on the page — structuring a thesis, sequencing evidence, and cutting the filler that weakens a point. That same precision he brings to proofs carries over when he's walking through grammar mechanics or tightening a draft's clarity.

I am currently a Senior at Florida Atlantic University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English with honors. I have gained valuable experience teaching a diverse range of subjects. I have had the opportunity to teach writing, reading, critical thinking, and beginner's Spanish to students from grade 6 through undergraduate college. This experience has honed my communication and instructional skills, allowing me to engage with students of various age groups and learning styles. I am excited to continue applying my skills and interests as a tutor because I planning to pursue my PhD in literature after graduating with the goal to become a professor. I am committed to contributing meaningfully to the fields of literature, education, and language.

I am currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and Spanish at Virginia Tech. I have a strong academic record in my fields. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others overcome learning challenges. Through previous tutoring, I have developed excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. I am comfortable using online learning technologies and am committed to providing engaging, supportive lessons that help students reach their full potential.

Years of scientific and musical writing have given Rachelle a sharp eye for structure, clarity, and argument — skills she applies when tutoring English. She teaches students to organize essays around a clear thesis, choose evidence that actually supports their claims, and revise sentences for precision rather than just length.

A science background might seem unusual for an English tutor, but Akarsh's training in cellular and molecular biology sharpened the close-reading and argumentative writing skills that matter most in English coursework — breaking down complex texts, building thesis-driven essays, and revising for clarity. He brings that same analytical rigor to literary analysis and composition, teaching students to structure their ideas before putting them on the page.

Jeff's English teaching draws on a Princeton philosophy degree, a Berkeley history M.A., and real-world experience in book publishing — a combination that makes him especially sharp on analytical reading and thesis-driven writing. Whether a student is dissecting a passage from *The Great Gatsby* or structuring a comparative essay, he teaches them to identify an author's argument and respond to it with precision.

Nina's Northwestern liberal arts education required extensive essay writing, close reading, and literary analysis alongside her science coursework. She's particularly strong at teaching thesis development and paragraph-level organization — showing students how to move from a vague reaction to a text into a specific, well-supported argument.

Running a tutoring program at a charter school meant Liz saw every kind of English learner — the reluctant reader, the student who could discuss a novel but froze during essays, the kid who needed phonics reinforcement alongside literary analysis. Her master's in special education sharpened her ability to adapt reading and writing instruction on the fly, matching the approach to how each student actually learns.

Perry's Medical Humanities minor at Rice required close reading of literature, philosophy, and narrative nonfiction — the kind of analytical work that builds strong skills in thesis development, textual interpretation, and evidence-based argumentation. He approaches English as a discipline where every claim needs support, teaching students to move from gut reactions to structured, persuasive analysis. Rated 5.0 by students.

From annotating nineteenth-century novels to constructing a thesis around a single anthropological case study, Victoria's English tutoring draws on the full range of reading and writing she did across three undergraduate degrees. She digs into whatever a student is actually working on — whether that's unpacking symbolism in a poem or structuring a five-paragraph argument — and teaches the analytical moves that transfer across assignments.

Keith's Williams College education was steeped in close reading and analytical writing across political science, history, and English — the kind of interdisciplinary background that makes him especially effective at teaching students how to build a thesis, integrate textual evidence, and revise for clarity. Whether the task is dissecting a novel's themes or structuring a persuasive essay, he connects the reading and writing sides of English into a single skill set.

A journalism and psychology double major turned doctoral candidate at Duke, Shelley brings an unusual lens to English — she treats reading comprehension and essay writing as exercises in argument analysis, teaching students to identify claims, weigh evidence, and structure their own ideas with precision. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that analytical approach clicks for students working on everything from thesis statements to close-reading passages.

Between her psychology training and professional writing experience, Frances brings an unusual combination to English instruction: she can teach a student to analyze a character's motivation in a novel and then turn around and sharpen the thesis statement in their essay about it. Her 35 ACT composite speaks to the kind of close reading and analytical writing she teaches across literature and composition.

NYU's Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education trains its residents by putting them in real classrooms daily — Jennifer is in the thick of that right now, teaching ELA to New York public school students while earning her master's. That immersion means she's constantly planning lessons around close reading, essay argumentation, and grammar instruction, and she brings that fresh, practitioner-level energy to tutoring sessions where students need to sharpen a specific skill rather than review everything at once.

Between a Classics major that demands constant close reading of complex texts and twenty pre-college writing awards, Valerie's entire academic life runs on English skills. She tackles everything from thesis development and literary analysis to vocabulary building and rhetorical strategy, adjusting her approach based on whether a student needs help generating ideas or tightening final drafts.

Engineering majors don't usually end up on English tutoring pages, but Charles is also an avid reader and writer who tackles grammar, essay structure, and close reading with the same precision he applies to physics problems at Yale. His analytical mindset is especially useful for students who struggle to organize arguments or build coherent thesis statements — he breaks the writing process into clear, logical steps that make essays less intimidating.