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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

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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

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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

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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

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD

Certified Tutor
13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your writing goals and current challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on—whether that's developing a thesis, organizing arguments, or refining your voice—and create a personalized plan. This helps them tailor instruction to your specific needs, whether you're preparing for AP exams, college applications, or improving grades in English class.
A strong thesis is the foundation of any essay, and tutors work with you to move beyond basic topic statements to arguments that are specific, debatable, and meaningful. They'll guide you through brainstorming, help you evaluate your ideas critically, and teach you how to refine your thesis as your essay develops. This personalized feedback is especially valuable—research shows 1-on-1 instruction significantly improves writing outcomes compared to classroom instruction alone.
Organization challenges are one of the most common writing hurdles, and tutors help by teaching you frameworks for structuring arguments logically. They'll work with you on outlining strategies, paragraph development, and ensuring each section supports your thesis. Whether you're writing analytical essays, persuasive pieces, or research papers, a tutor can help you see the bigger picture and arrange your ideas so readers follow your reasoning clearly.
Absolutely. Citations and formatting can feel tedious, but tutors make it manageable by teaching you the rules and best practices for MLA, APA, or Chicago style—whichever your assignment requires. They'll help you understand not just how to cite, but why proper attribution matters. With personalized guidance, you'll gain confidence handling sources and avoid common citation mistakes.
Revision is where good writing becomes great, and tutors provide the detailed, personalized feedback that's hard to get in a classroom of 20+ students. They'll help you distinguish between big-picture revision (strengthening arguments, improving flow) and line-editing (grammar, word choice, style). Tutors teach you strategies to self-edit effectively, so you develop skills you can apply to every essay you write.
Writer's block is frustrating but very treatable with the right strategies. Tutors help you overcome it by breaking the writing process into manageable steps—starting with brainstorming, freewriting, or discussing ideas aloud before you even touch the keyboard. They'll help you identify what's causing the block (perfectionism, unclear assignment, fear of judgment) and work through it with techniques tailored to how you think and learn best.
Literary analysis requires you to move beyond summarizing a text to making arguments about how an author achieves meaning through technique—theme, symbolism, characterization, and more. Tutors teach you how to identify and analyze these elements, support claims with specific textual evidence, and develop original interpretations. This skill is crucial for success in high school English and AP Literature courses.
Yes—developing a strong, authentic voice is what separates competent writing from compelling writing. Tutors work with you on stylistic choices like sentence variety, word selection, and tone to help you sound confident and clear. They'll teach you when formal academic voice is appropriate versus when you can be more conversational, and help you find the balance between following conventions and expressing your unique perspective.
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