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Max

Certified Tutor

Max

Masters, Public History
Max's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of the public history program at the University of South Carolina, where I received an M.A. I am pursuing a career in historic preservation, because buildings and structures crucial to maintaining the culture of local and national society are constantly threatened. Throughout my grad...

Education

University of South Carolina

Masters, Public History

New College of Florida

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Mackenzie

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Mackenzie

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
English
High School English
High School Writing
Math

I'm dedicated to helping my students in any way I can. I'm a flexible tutor, willing to conform to how my client needs me to help them, whether that be constant hands on or timely chime-ins. Whatever I can do to help, I will do!I tutored students through my middle school and high school experience. ...

Education

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Kyle

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kyle

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
AP Environmental Science
Bioinformatics
Biology

I love biology and really enjoy helping others understand how biology applies to them and not just in an academic setting. I understand what it can feel like to struggle to understand a topic and would love the opprotunity to help others like me to keep their passion for their studies and to increas...

Education

Gettysburg College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Laura

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Laura

Bachelors, Linguistics, French
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational French
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a recent graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, where I earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in French and Linguistics in May 2016. Sometime in the near future, I plan on going back to school to earn a Masters degree in translation. I have a passionate love of languages and language...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelors, Linguistics, French

Test Scores
ACT
33
Sneha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sneha

Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Sneha's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Business

I strongly believe in making a personalized learning experience for every student, no matter the age or subject. My strategy centers around providing an organized plan to help empower learning and show definitive progress. My end goal is to help students understand their work and thrive in academic ...

Education

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems

Alexandre

Certified Tutor

Alexandre

Bachelors, Commerce, Geography
Alexandre's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

Hello, I am a passionate and energetic native French Teacher from Brittany, France. I have over 10 years of experience teaching all levels and experiences of French to various age groups from children to adults. My goal as French tutor is to help students reach their full potential and give them con...

Education

Mcgill University

Bachelors, Commerce, Geography

Melody

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Melody

Associates, EMT-Paramedic, French language studies, ESL/TEFL Certification in 2006
Melody's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

I have many years of professional experience teaching and tutoring English, grammar and ESL at college and adult professional levels. I spent six years working as a one-on-one ESL teacher at a language school in France and have continued teaching online since I moved back to New York two years ago. ...

Education

SAF San Angelo Texas, Inflexyon, Lyon France, ITTT

Associates, EMT-Paramedic, French language studies, ESL/TEFL Certification in 2006

Allegra

Certified Tutor

Allegra

Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Allegra's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep

They say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that.As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary wr...

Education

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Current Undergrad, Religious Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Landen

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Landen

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Landen's other Tutor Subjects
Java
Programming Languages
Python
Technology and Coding

My name is Landen Master, I am a Senior at Ohio State majoring in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Software Developement. I enjoy all things computer science and helping others, so tutoring is a happy medium for the two.

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Michelle

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Michelle

Masters, Elementary Education
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

Hello! I am a local Elementary School teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education and BA in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Having taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, I am especially qualified for lower Elementary ages but am endorsed to teach reading at all levels. I also have ext...

Education

University of Central Florida

Masters, Elementary Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelors, Communcative Sciences and Disorders

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your writing goals, current challenges, and the types of essays you're working on. A tutor will assess your strengths and areas for growth—whether that's thesis development, organization, argumentation, or revision strategies—so they can tailor instruction to your needs. This personalized approach ensures you get targeted feedback on your actual writing rather than generic lessons.

Many students struggle with turning ideas into a clear, arguable thesis and structuring supporting paragraphs effectively. Tutors work with you to brainstorm ideas, craft focused thesis statements, and build logical outlines before you draft. With personalized guidance on organization and argumentation, you'll write with more confidence and clarity.

Yes—personalized feedback on your own writing is a core part of essay writing tutoring. Rather than working through generic examples, tutors review your drafts, identify patterns in your writing, and help you revise for clarity, argument strength, and style. This direct feedback accelerates improvement far more than self-editing alone.

Both matter, but they serve different purposes. Grammar ensures your ideas are clear and professional; voice and style make your writing engaging and authentic. A tutor helps you balance technical correctness with developing your unique voice, so your essays are both polished and compelling. The focus depends on your current needs—some students need grammar support, while others are ready to refine their style.

Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking, perfectionism, or not knowing where to begin. Tutors use strategies like brainstorming, freewriting, and outlining to help you generate ideas and build momentum before drafting. With a clear plan and personalized encouragement, you'll move past the blank page and into productive writing.

Absolutely. Citation formatting and integrating sources smoothly into your writing are common challenges for students. Tutors can teach you the rules of your required citation style, show you how to incorporate quotes and paraphrases effectively, and help you avoid plagiarism. This skill becomes especially important for research papers and longer essays.

Literary analysis requires close reading, strong evidence selection, and clear argumentation about a text's meaning or technique. Tutors help you develop interpretations, find supporting textual evidence, and structure arguments that go beyond plot summary. With guided practice, you'll write more sophisticated analyses that demonstrate deeper understanding.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in essay writing and understand the curriculum standards for Salt Lake City schools. You can share your specific needs—whether you're working on persuasive essays, literary analysis, research papers, or test-based writing—and get matched with a tutor who fits your learning style and goals. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction means you'll get feedback tailored to your writing, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

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