Top College Essays Tutors
Biography
...a recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Literature, College English and 18 more subjects.
Education
- Harvard University - Bachelors, English
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a five-year-old son, and lots of friends and siblings to keep up with. I enjoy cooking, coffee, tea, healthy living, reading, sewing, painting, and oh so many other things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, High School English, Reading and 17 more subjects.
Education
- Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT Math: 31
- ACT Reading: 34
Biography
...units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies that students can put into their mental "toolboxes" for times that they are tasked with real world... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Writing, Public Speaking and 111 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
- SAT Math: 700
- SAT Verbal: 780
Biography
...currently a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Writing, Social Sciences and 36 more subjects.
Education
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Reading: 34
Biography
...the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Adult Literacy, Public Speaking and 122 more subjects.
Education
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Reading: 33
Biography
...the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to... Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Writing, English Grammar and Syntax and 77 more subjects.
Education
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
- SAT Verbal: 760
- SAT Writing: 750
Biography
...have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, ESL/ELL, Reading and 29 more subjects.
Education
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, College English, Public Speaking and 50 more subjects.
Education
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...my Bachelor of Arts with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, High School English, English Grammar and Syntax and 17 more subjects.
Education
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 31
Biography
...as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Reading, Literature and 50 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...goals are not only to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Adult Literacy, ESL/ELL and 31 more subjects.
Education
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and... Read more
Can also tutor: AP English Language and Composition, Reading, Phonics and 89 more subjects.
Education
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 790
Biography
...help because he doesn't know how to explain somethinghe just gets it right away. He's never sat down and broken it down. I never was that guy and I will never be that guy. I will always be that guy that stays after class to asks questions because I didn't get it right away. I will always be that guy that is in office hours from start to end until I get it right. My... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, Pre-Calculus and 31 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Reading, Writing and 44 more subjects.
Education
- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Biography
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing. Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, AP English Language and Composition, College English and 66 more subjects.
Education
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...for the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation. I adapted this curriculum for students in theater and creative writing electives at The Northwest School. I have also worked as a teaching assistant at Oberlin College. I tutored analytical and creative writing and gave lectures and facilitated discussions on creative writing, visual art, architecture, music, and dance. I have mentored writers through the development of content as an editor for various publications, and I have lots of... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Literature, Phonics and 27 more subjects.
Education
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
- SAT Math: 720
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, Reading and 21 more subjects.
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
Test Scores
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Reading: 34
Biography
...a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with an Honors BS in Biology and an Honors BA in French, and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Writing, ESL/ELL and 63 more subjects.
Education
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...fully understand the challenges of the test and I know that it can be frustrating not to see your score improve (I often felt that way myself!) The same is true of the SAT. I was not naturally good at test-taking, and so I am passionate about helping students who might be coming from that perspective. I also am excited to tutor in various academic subjects and to help students with college applications. I was... Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Reading, High School English and 26 more subjects.
Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 780
Biography
...the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Writing, High School English and 80 more subjects.
Education
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 36
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