Writing/Essay Tutoring

From short essays to research papers, our writing tutors guide students through every step of the writing process.

Better writing, better grades, brighter future.

Writing is more than putting words on a page—it’s thinking clearly, organizing ideas, and communicating effectively. We focus on clarity, organization, and argumentation, helping students strengthen skills that transfer across all subjects and exams. Our personalized tutoring helps students improve grammar, structure, and style while developing the confidence to tackle essays, reports, and creative projects with ease.

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From phonics to AP Literature and independent research projects, we will equip your student with reading skills to guarantee their success in school, on homework, and on high-stakes exams.

Elementary

  • Handwriting & Letter Formation

  • Sentence Construction & Grammar Basics

  • Punctuation & Capitalization

  • Vocabulary Development & Word Choice

  • Short Paragraph Writing

  • Storytelling & Creative Writing

  • Writing for Journals & Simple Reports

  • Spelling & Phonics in Writing

Middle School

  • Paragraph Organization & Coherence

  • Grammar, Syntax, & Sentence Variety

  • Essay Writing (narrative, expository, persuasive)

  • Research Skills & Note-Taking

  • Vocabulary & Academic Word Use

  • Editing & Revising

  • Literary Analysis Writing

  • Writing for Standardized Tests (SSAT, STAAR, etc.)

High School

  • AP Language & Composition

  • AP Literature

  • AP Capstone & Research

  • Advanced Essay Writing (persuasive, analytical, argumentative)

  • Research Papers & Citations

  • Literary & Textual Analysis Writing

  • Critical Thinking & Evidence-Based Writing

  • Creative & Reflective Writing Projects

  • College Application & Personal Statement Writing

College & Beyond

  • Academic & Scholarly Writing

  • Research Papers & Literature Reviews

  • Argumentative, Analytical, & Persuasive Essays

  • Thesis & Dissertation Support

  • Grammar, Style, & Academic Conventions

  • Writing for STEM, Social Sciences, & Humanities

  • College-Level Test Prep (GRE Verbal, Analytical Writing)

  • Professional & Technical Writing

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From the foundations of science to post-grad (including PhD level coursework and medical school tutoring), we provide expert support at every stage..

Elementary

  • 1st Grade Writing

  • 2nd Grade Writing

  • 3rd Grade Writing

  • 4th Grade Writing

  • 5th Grade Writing

Middle School

  • 6th Grade Writing

  • 7th Grade Writing

  • 8th Grade Writing

High School

  • 9th Grade Writing

  • 10th Grade Writing

  • 11th Grade Writing

  • 12th Grade Writing

  • College Applications

College

  • Undergraduate Writing

  • Graduate Writing

  • Professional Writing

  • Graduate Admissions

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