Waleed approaches writing the way he approached engineering problems at VCU: break the prompt apart, build an outline that actually supports a thesis, then draft with intention. He's especially effective at teaching students how to move from scattered ideas to a cohesive argument with clear topic sentences and evidence.

Clear writing starts with clear thinking, and Molly's approach begins with helping students articulate what they actually want to argue before they write a single sentence. Her year mentoring writers at a Singapore college and her Yale training in constructing evidence-based arguments gave her a concrete process: claim, structure, evidence, revision. She's particularly effective at teaching persuasive and analytical writing — the kinds of essays that show up in high school, college, and beyond.

Clear, persuasive writing is the throughline of Briana's academic career, from cognitive science research papers to graduate-level criminal justice analysis. She teaches the full arc of the writing process — generating ideas, organizing an argument, drafting with purpose, and revising with a critical eye — so students build real confidence rather than relying on formulas like the five-paragraph essay.

Strong writing starts before the first draft, and Roshni spends real time on outlining and thesis construction so students aren't just staring at a blank page. She tackles everything from argumentative essays to narrative pieces, teaching students how to build paragraphs around specific evidence and vary sentence structure for readability. Her own writing practice — she lists it alongside painting and reading as a core hobby — keeps her advice grounded in craft, not just rules.

Philosophy trained Kyle to treat every sentence as an argument — each claim needs evidence, each paragraph needs a logical thread connecting it to the next. He applies that same rigor to essay structure, thesis development, and revision, whether a student is drafting a personal narrative or a research paper. Rated 4.7 by students.

I am a graduate of Tufts University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English as well as a minor in History. Since graduation, I have worked as a 7th grade Reading Language Arts teacher in Dallas Texas at a newly formed public all boys school. This has provided me with great experience and insight into how students best learn and how to create culturally responsive lessons that students will engage with. I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and Spanish. In my experience, working to prepare students for state standardized tests has had the additional benefit of helping students to discover what they enjoy reading about. This increase in intrinsic motivation to read has had an important impact on struggling students. I am dedicated towards ensuring that students are provided with an education that increases their quality of life.

Kendra's curriculum development experience means she doesn't just assign writing — she teaches the process behind it, from brainstorming techniques that generate real ideas to outlining methods that give an essay structural backbone before a single paragraph gets drafted. She's particularly effective at helping writers who know what they want to say but struggle to organize it on the page.

Amanda's English degree and her love of literature give her a particular edge when teaching students to write analytically — she knows how to pull a defensible claim out of a text and build body paragraphs that actually prove it. She also coaches the less glamorous skills that make drafts stronger: tightening wordy sentences, fixing comma splices, and choosing specific verbs over vague ones. Rated 5.0 by students.

Julia treats writing as a craft with learnable moves: how to build a thesis that does real argumentative work, how to structure body paragraphs so evidence doesn't just sit there, how to revise a first draft into something sharper. Her dual background in English and studio art means she thinks about composition in both senses — arranging ideas on a page with the same intentionality an artist brings to a canvas.

Most writing struggles aren't about grammar — they're about not knowing what you're trying to say before you start typing. Shahad teaches outlining and thesis development as concrete, repeatable steps so students can move from a blank page to a structured draft without stalling. Her Honors College coursework keeps her writing constantly, which means the strategies she shares are ones she actively uses.

Strong writing starts before the first sentence, in the messy work of brainstorming, outlining, and figuring out what you actually want to say. Lauren breaks the writing process into concrete, repeatable steps — from crafting a specific thesis to structuring body paragraphs around evidence rather than opinion. Her English and Communications background means she's equally comfortable coaching personal narratives and argumentative essays.

Good writing isn't about following a formula — it's about learning to say something clearly and then revising until it actually lands. Brooke's English degree sharpened her eye for structure, voice, and argument, and she brings that same revision-heavy approach to everything from personal narratives to research papers.

Strong writing starts with clear thinking, and Jessica tackles both simultaneously — teaching students to outline an argument before drafting a single sentence. Her International Studies degree required constant writing across formats, from policy briefs to research papers, so she knows how to adjust tone, structure, and evidence for different purposes. She's particularly good at showing students how to revise their own work with a critical eye.

Most writing problems aren't really about grammar — they're about a writer not knowing what they're trying to say yet. Katie starts each session by clarifying the argument or story a student wants to make, then tackles organization, transitions, and sentence-level clarity in that order. That top-down approach keeps revisions purposeful instead of endless.

I am very excited to have the chance to work with students preparing for the PSAT, the SAT, or the LSAT! While I'm originally from Connecticut, I attended college and law school in Buffalo, New York. While there, I worked for a test prep agency helping students prepare for the SAT and the LSAT. In 2003, I moved to Richmond. I worked with the Virginia Department of Taxation for 7 years doing policy work and assisting with the legislative process. In 2011, I began working for Bryant and Stratton College, where I taught students in the Paralegal Studies program. I loved helping my students prepare for new careers. I can't wait to work with you and help you succeed as well!

I'm an undergraduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in biomedical engineering with minors in math and chemistry and concentrated in pre-medicine. I've completed AB and BC Calculus and Differential Equations. When tutoring you, I will make sure you thoroughly understand each topic and instill confidence in the subject in you so you will be able to complete homework on you own in the future. I'd love to help you reach your academic goals, and look forward to talking with you!

I am a 19 year old student taking a year off from college to explore opportunities in the intersection between art and cognitive studies. I am currently residing in Los Angeles, but traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia where I was studying Cognitive Science and Studio Art at University of Virginia. I am patient, flexible, and love working with students in different subjects, but especially math. I prefer to cater the way I teach a student based on how they learn, whether it be by visuals, repetition, etc. I create methods that are out of the box if a student struggles with the way she/he are learning in school since school tends to teach in a uniform method rather than on an individualized basis.

I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best for each student. I am available for in person as well as online tutoring.

I am fourth-year medical student seeking to use some flexible time before I graduate to work with students interested in learning and growing to new heights.

I am currently applying to medical schools in hopes of attending in the Fall of 2015. Helping my younger brother manage his genetic disorder, in addition to years of teaching special needs students at summer camp, has inspired me to pursue a career as a Pediatrician with a focus in Medical Genetics.

I'm currently a Junior at VCU. My major is Biology and I'm minoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, I'm also on the pre-med track, so I have taken many science classes!

Teaching the writing process — brainstorming through revision — has been one of Andrew's most rewarding areas across years in the high school classroom. He walks students through outlining arguments, developing body paragraphs with specific evidence, and revising for clarity and voice rather than just correcting surface errors. His 5.0 rating speaks to how well that approach clicks.

I am a graduate of James Madison University. I double majored in English Literature and Arabic. In college, I started tutoring students of all ages. I assisted them in various areas of study, including essay and Arabic grammar. After college, I worked at a refugee center with children of immigrants. I helped them to adjust to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons.