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Services

Tutoring for every stage of the essay.

Book only the help you need — from a blank page through a final, polished draft.

Common App Personal Statement

From blank page through final draft.

Supplemental Essays

Individual college essays tailored to specific prompts and schools.

UC Personal Insight Questions

Brainstorming, strategy, drafting and revision for UC PIQs.

Brainstorming & Topic Discovery

For students who genuinely don't know where to begin.

Essay Revision

Structure, clarity, storytelling and authentic voice.

Glimpse Video Planning & Practice

For colleges that require a Glimpse video — plan the answers, then practice on camera.

Academic Tutoring for School Subjects

One-on-one help for school subjects, from concept review through problem sets.

Academic tutoring subjects

One-on-one academic tutoring for high school courses and AP-level work. Subject-specific help with concepts, problem sets, study strategy and exam prep.

Math

  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry

Science

  • Chemistry
  • Biology

History

  • AP US History
  • AP European History
  • AP World History

English

  • Academic Essays
  • AP Literature
  • AP English

Test Prep

  • AP Physics 1 & 2

Quick answers for parents

Do you tutor both regular and AP Calculus?
Yes. I work with students in standard Precalculus and Calculus as well as AP Calculus AB and BC, depending on the support they need.
What's the difference between AP Literature and AP English tutoring?
AP Literature focuses on fiction, poetry, and close literary analysis. AP English Language focuses on rhetoric, argument, and nonfiction writing. I tutor both.
Can you help with regular or honors Biology, or only AP Biology?
I support Biology and Chemistry at the regular, honors, and AP levels. The same is true for the history courses I tutor.
Do you tutor AP Physics C?
Currently I tutor AP Physics 1 and 2. For AP Physics C, I can refer you to a specialist if needed.
Can you help with essay writing for non-AP English classes?
Yes. Academic essay tutoring covers writing and analysis skills for any English or humanities class, not just AP courses.
Do you tutor IB or other international curricula?
My main focus is US high school and AP courses. Send me your student's syllabus and I can confirm whether it's a good fit.
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