"Helping people achieve their own goals is one of my favorite things about teaching. As a university professor, I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students over the past decade in subjects ranging from literature to history and philosophy.

I specialize in tutoring English (both Pre-AP/Honors, AP, and non-Honors), writing, reading, and the Russian language, as well as essay writing, and standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GED and GRE exams).

One of my areas of expertise is proofreading and editing college application essays. This experience comes from my time working at college writing centers, and sitting on admission committees for various college programs. In addition to correcting grammar, spelling, and logic errors, I also focus on structure, argument, and flow. I help my students write their college and graduate schools essays so that they stand out from the crowd and avoid the common pitfalls that plague most application essays.

I have over a decade of teaching experience at both the high school and college levels. Currently, I teach Writing and Composition at a major research university. I love helping students learn how to turn their ideas into convincing arguments.

One of the advantages of working with me is that I will adjust to your unique situation. After assessing your strengths, weaknesses, and specific concerns, I'll focus on what you need to learn. This means that your lessons with me are tailored to your needs rather than a generic prescribed lesson plan.

I look forward to working with you!

2023-2024 Application Cycle Update: Some of the universities my students were accepted to include: Georgetown University, Columbia University, University of Michigan, Emory University, Northwestern University, Brown University, University of Virginia, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Rochester, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, and Villanova University. Please contact me for a full list." less...