The Best Essay Writing Tutors in Manhattan, NY

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer and essayist,...See Olya's full profile

From teaching students to build paragraphs and essays in middle school to guiding young adults developing sophisticated personal essays to get into their choice colleges, I am a passionate educator ready to help my students succeed in essay writing. I work with students at their level, assessing what they need to...See Caitlin's full profile

Hi I'm Kevin! I graduated Valedictorian of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Ranking #1 out of 450 students with a perfect 4.0 GPA taught me that academic success isn't about working harder—it’s about working smarter. I approach tutoring and mentorship with this same systematic, high-efficiency mindset....See Kevin's full profile

Hello, I’m Carmen! I completed a dual-degree program at Northwestern University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. Throughout college, I tutored groups of 10 first- and second-year students who were...See Carmen's full profile

I’m a Rice University graduate with a double major in Political Science and Finance, and I have extensive experience tutoring students of different ages in writing, college counseling, and academic skills development. I work closely with students to strengthen their writing across subjects, navigate the college...See Liza's full profile

I help with everything from essay "final polishes," fixing sentence grammar and punctuation, to crafting a well-honed essay from the ground up. I can help with English analysis essays, personal writing, college applications, creative works, and everything in-between. See Robin's full profile

With my BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees have come over a decades worth of writing essays and carrying out extensive research projects. I also have taught many writing intensive literature courses, and therefore have extensive experience mentoring students in their own writing. I am trained in literary criticism and...See Marissa's full profile

I have extensive experience guiding students in essay writing across academic and creative contexts. I specialize in crafting clear, compelling arguments, structuring essays effectively, and improving grammar, style, and clarity. I have helped learners at high school, college, and professional levels to develop...See Jade's full profile

With 12 years of experience as an essay revisionist, I’ve developed a strong foundation in grammar, structure, and clear written communication. This background has naturally extended into tutoring students for SAT English and other standardized exams, where I focus on both the mechanics of grammar and the strategy...See Princess's full profile

I am a senior banking executive, published journalist, and university instructor with over 25 years of experience in analytical and persuasive writing. I coach students in essay writing using a natural, non-fiction–specialized style that emphasizes clarity, logical flow, and authentic voice. As a Forbes...See Robert's full profile

I am a Brown University graduate and a former course assistant who regularly evaluated and coached student writing and analytical essays. I specialize in academic and college essay writing, helping middle and high school students develop clear structure, strong arguments, and an authentic personal voice. My...See Grace's full profile

I'm a scholar and educator with a passion for Chinese language, literature and history! I graduated in Fall of 2025 from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in Chinese literature, with a recommendation for distinction, from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. In addition to teaching at Columbia University,...See David's full profile

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and have been tutoring essay writing since 2016. My background emphasizes careful analysis and clear argumentation. I help students at the high school and college level improve structure, clarity, and persuasiveness across a wide range of essay types. My approach focuses...See Nathan's full profile

I’ve published more than ten peer-reviewed research articles and have years of experience mentoring students through academic writing projects. I work with high school and college students on everything from brainstorming and structure to editing for clarity and impact. My focus is on helping students build confidence...See Madison's full profile

Hello! I am an opera singer and recent graduate from the Mannes School of Music in Manhattan with a Masters in Voice. I've graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Vocal Performance. I have been formally trained in Classical singing since 10-years-old. I have been in five operas at Carnegie Mellon...See Brianna's full profile

My professional focus is helping university applicants with strategizing, planning, and revising their application essays -- for undergrad and grad programs, as well as transfers. (I also coach speech & debate and help students with academic writing, especially in history and English.) With over twenty-five years'...See Jonathan's full profile

I started as a Writing Center Tutor at Hunter College, where I tutored graduate and undergraduate students across disciplines on essays, papers, poems, personal statements, and creative pieces. At the same time, I earned a BA in film production, writing scripts, directing short films, and creating digital media art....See Edward's full profile

I have over a decade of experience helping students strengthen their academic writing, as a college instructor. As a tutor, I have helped students develop successful application essays for college and graduate school. I'm happy to work with students at all phases of the writing process, from brainstorming and translating...See Elizabeth's full profile

I'm a professional, published writer. I authored a book with a mainstream press, and I've written dozens of articles for places like The New York Times, Washington Post, and WSJ. I've been helping students with their essays for decades.See Alex's full profile

I love helping students of all ages and educational backgrounds refine and strengthen their writing. I have tutored high school, college, and law students in essay writing, personal statements, legal memoranda, and research papers. My work extends to Bar Exam takers, with whom I have worked for the past 3 years as...See Katie's full profile

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story telling I am an imaginative person who is skilled at creating...See LAURA's full profile

There are tricks to hack reading and writing: breaking down practice questions with a formulaic approach, applying poetry analysis strategies to prose. I am a firm believer in teaching essay and creative writing strategies early on; younger students can grasp college-level writing strategies too. I am also...See Erica's full profile

Hello! I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University and admissions reader at UCSD. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two specialties in my practice: Application Consulting and Candidacy Development....See Daniel's full profile

I have done extensive doctoral work on global history subjects and have been in contact with historians in Britain, France, and Israel. At Baruch College I helped foreign born history students improve their essay writing and served as teaching and research assistant to the Chair of the History Department. Finally,...See Michael's full profile

Hi, I’m Talia! I’m currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology, where I combine research with hands-on clinical work. I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology and a second degree in Religious Studies through a dual-degree program. My academic background and real-world experience...See Talia's full profile