Help for Hire

If you are looking for an editor, proofreader, tutor for your child, or typist, you may want to search the Help for Hire board to see a list of local people who are interested in doing this work for a fee. The people listed here are not endorsed by the Writing Center nor by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; we are not responsible for the services they provide or for any aspect of their interactions with you. We simply provide web space for interested individuals to advertise their availability. We cannot recommend a particular editor or tutor for your situation. By reading their qualifications, checking their references, and emailing/talking with them, you can make an informed choice on your own.

Get Listed as a Help for Hire Tutor

To request that your name be added to the Writing Center's Help for Hire board, please fill out the form below and email it to Percival Guevarra; be sure to focus on your qualifications and experience as an editor, teacher of writing, or ESL instructor. After you submit the form, a Writing Center staff member will contact you by email. Answers to questions marked internal use only will not appear on the public advertisement.

You must be a resident of the Triangle area of North Carolina to be listed. We reserve the right to refuse requests for any reason and to edit ads for length or relevance; we also reserve the right to remove any ad at our discretion at any time after it is posted, without prior notice. If you have any questions, contact us at writing_center@unc.edu. Please note that the Writing Center assumes no responsibility for clients' interactions with editors/tutors.

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View Current Help for Hire Tutors

The Writing Center reserves the right to remove any posted advertisement at our discretion, at any time, and without prior notice. Click on the names below to view the full ads.

Kay Robin Alexander

I have more than 20 years' experience editing all kinds of writing, from simple correspondence to dissertations. My rates are affordable and I'm willing to work with your schedule, including long-distance consultations.

Adrienne Allison

I am a former assistant editor for a university press and currently a practicing attorney. My specialty is general editing, including grammar and mechanics. I am particularly experienced with editing book and journal manuscripts, dissertations, cover letters/resumes, and application essays.

Robin Arcus

Clear writing is essential to communicating your ideas effectively. I have worked at the Duke University Writing Studio tutoring graduate and undergraduate students. I also work independently as a tutor, writing coach, and editor. Let's work together on your writing goals.

Jocelyn Rose Arem

I am an experienced editor and grant-writer with a Masters in Folklore/Cultural Studies from UNC, looking to tutor and help students & independent researchers edit papers, grants, oral histories, proposals, applications, resumes, cover letters, journal articles and other projects. I have a great sense of humor and enjoy working with students and researchers.

Mary K. Brown

I specialize in helping students and faculty – especially those whose first language is not English – improve dissertations, reports, proposals, articles, journal submissions, and similar documents. My clients have been extremely pleased with my editing and appreciative of my help in improving the readability of their papers.

Eileen Burton

Do Americans have trouble understanding you? I teach English language skills to international graduate students and business professionals. My students enjoy friendly lessons planned to address individual needs. With years of experience in schools and corporate offices, I can teach you the skills you need to speak English with confidence!

Kathryn Caprino

I live on the UNC campus! I'd love to help you with organizing your papers and editing your drafts. I am a composition instructor at a community college with five years of English/composition teaching experience. I have a B.A. and a M.A. in English! Let's start writing!

Rene Caputo

Are you an international student, visiting scholar or researcher? We can work together to improve your skills in American English. I have nearly 15 years of experience in teaching and tutoring non-native speakers in writing and conversation. We can have face-to-face private tutoring sessions or conduct coaching or editing sessions via Skype or email.

Joanna Carey

24 years of experience as teacher, writer, editor. My tutoring skills are widely known to be fun, interesting and to produce excellent results. Can work with any of the 4 skills of reading, writing, speaking/conversation or listening comprehension as well as assist in improving the overall look and sound of whatever text is in need of revision. I can help you with any and all projects. My specialty is working with international, non-native English speakers. My rates are flexible.

Kitty Dalton

Love your accent but hate being misunderstood? As an experienced ESL instructor and private tutor, I specialize in American Accent Training and can also help with social English, writing, pronunciation, listening comprehension, presentations, interviewing, etc. Since 2000, I have worked with graduate students, MBAs, visitng scholars, and corporate clients.

Tsultrim "Diane" Datso

International students, I would be happy to use my years of "English polishing" experience to edit your written work into fluent English. I am careful to preserve your "voice" and content. I enjoy teaming with international students and have successfully supported their academic accomplishments in a variety of fields.

Myra Emerson

I am a meticulous editor with 10+ years of experience editing documents such as class papers, dissertations, and articles for publication. Working with non-native English speakers is my specialty. I have an MA degree in sociology, a JD degree, and 15 years of research experience.

Don Evans

Clear, concise writing is the best way to get your ideas across. I am an experienced editor/writer who is skilled in proofreading and communication and can help you organize and improve your text to increase accuracy and readability.

Rebacca Gomez Farrell

I am a fast, affordable editor who will tweak your writing so you look better! My rates start at $1/page for basic proofreading fixes. I provide a quick turnaround so you don't have to worry about deadlines. I have experience editing blogs, dissertations, medical manuscripts and more!

Laurel Fredrickson
I have a PhD in art history and twenty years of experience of writing and teaching students from many backgrounds, including those for whom English is their second language. I enjoy tutoring and encouraging writers at all levels. I will help you go through the stages of successfully writing and rewriting all kinds of texts, from scholarly essays, theses, and dissertations to short stories and ad copy. I assist not only with grammar, phrasing, and punctuation, but also with developing an argument, organizing the structure of one's writing and with clarifying ideas.

Ilene Freedman

I'm an experienced ESL instructor/tutor, graduate of the Duke Certificate Program, with a love for teaching international students (individuals and small groups). Let me help you improve your oral communication, grammar, writing and presentations. I'd enjoy giving you more tools to enjoy your life in The Triangle to its utmost.

Chris Hoerter

I have 14 years of experience in writing and editing, including work in econometrics, urban planning, public health, statistics, and sociology. I offer a range of services, including copy editing, critiquing, and coaching. Quotes on all jobs are guaranteed and free. Ask about my special student rates!

Patrick Inman

I edit articles, grant proposals, papers, theses, dissertations, and books in the humanities, social sciences, and medicine. I can help an author find his or her way, develop ideas, structure an argument, and present it persuasively. I also coordinate collaborative projects, coach scholars and nonfiction authors in writing, research, and stress reduction, translate Spanish and German, and research and write grant proposals. I work frequently with foreign students.

Joy Javits

IN THE PUBLIC EYE, Effective Communication, gives you the tools to make an eloquent presentation – vivid, fluent, forceful, graceful and persuasive. In one 2-hour session you will: improve your body language & voice, learn how to handle nervous energy, verbosity or awkwardness. Joy Javits will augment your ability to listen and to be listened to, whether you are making a presentation or speech, interviewing for a job or the media, teaching a class, making a sale, eliciting a medical history, negotiating a deal, or making a toast. Joy will enhance your effectiveness, confidence and dignity.

Derek Keever

I have been a freelance editor for 5 years, helping writers to express themselves more clearly and effectively. My specialty is editing academic essays, theses, and journal articles for non-native English speakers. I lived in Asia for 10 years and have been teaching ESL and EFL for 15 years. I have an MAT in TESOL and a CELTA certificate.

Dan Leigh

As writer and editor for 25 years for publications, I have worked with inexperienced writers, including those for whom English is a second language, preparing them to publish general interest and technical articles. Key offerings: tutoring (organizing thoughts for writing), international writers, writing for publication, general editing and application essays.

Dave Levin

I edit most forms of nonfiction; however, my practice deals largely with scholarly work by non-native English speakers. I'm familiar with APA, MLA and Chicago styles. My clients find email and phone to be a satisfactory substitute for face-to-face meetings. A special student rate is available.

Amy Lorenti

For concise articles and reports that present your information clearly and logically, I am the APA style editor to call. A focused, expert freelance writer with over 25 years of professionally writing and editing marketing communications materials.

TD Matheny

I am semi-retired college instructor with doctorate and over twenty years' teaching and research experience in biological sciences. Courses taught range from Anatomy—Zoology and everything in-between. I have a great sense of humor and work well with students of all ages to make science fun and applicable. My services include: tutoring, editing, reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Barbara Nagler
Are you frustrated because you can't easily send and receive messages in English? With extensive experience serving internationals since 1989, I can help you achieve your personal and professional communication goals. Here and abroad, I've taught teacher-trainees, as well as graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 students.

Bob Pleasants

I can help make your writing more clear and concise, ensuring that your ideas come through. I'll help you with organization, grammar, mechanics, and general editing. I specialize in application essays, dissertations/theses, academic writing, and particularly in prepping manuscripts for publication. I'm a former UNC Writing Center Tutor and an editor with over seven years of experience working with professors, undergraduates, and graduate students.

Wade Ponder

Your success depends on the quality of your writing, so let an experienced editor provide the help you need. I will take your work as seriously as you do, provide top-quality editing, suggest improvements, meet your deadline, and answer your questions. Click on my name for details.

Anthony Robbins

I am a traditionally trained scholar, an experienced editor, and university teacher. My services include manuscript copy editing and proofreading in all disciplines (including preparation of all styles of in-text citations and bibliographies), English-language tutoring, help with writing resumes and cover letters for job applications, academic admissions materials, and writing grant applications.

Fran Salman

More than 20 years of experience in copyediting, including scholarly journals. Expert in grammar and syntax. Meticulous attention to detail. Able to work closely with clients to elicit their best ideas. Fluent in Spanish. Experience working with non-native English speakers. Flexible schedule. Willing to meet in person.

Paul K. Shaub

Paul Shaub provides editorial services for dissertations and scholarly manuscripts in theology, the social sciences, and the humanities. Paul is experienced in working with ESL students and professionals. He has a certificate in editing from EEI, a master's degree in social work,a bachelor's degree in anthropology, and coursework in comparative literature. Paul was a clinical social worker for fifteen years and an editorial assistant to an anthropologist for ten years.

Amanda Shapiro

I'm a word maven with an MFA in Writing and a passion for clear prose. I'm also a listener; it's important to take the time to understand my students' goals before diving in. I've worked in writing centers, as a writing coach, and as a freelance editor for the past six years. I specialize in application essays, personal statements, and academic writing in the humanities and social sciences. My rates are flexible, and my turnaround is fast.

Elizabeth Shestak

After receiving an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by a Master's of Journalism degree from the University of Maryland, I am well-equipped to coach, edit, and review any kind of writing on whatever level the client so chooses. I have worked with ESL clients on numerous occasions. To date I have revamped resumes, proofed grants for grammar, and edited book chapters for flow and consistency. I am also well-versed at workshopping fiction and poetry, and am happy to guide non-fiction writers in terms of their reportage and direction.

Amy Strong

I have a Ph.D. in English and over 15 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. I edit scholarly articles and book-length projects in the humanities/social sciences/science, technology, and engineering. For aspiring authors, I can also help with nonfiction writing, including memoirs.

Paige Vinson

Scott D. Walker

I'm a former UNC Writing Center tutor and assistant director with a Ph.D. in English. I have been writing and editing on a freelance basis for more than 12 years, working with professors as well as with students on subjects ranging from economics to medicine and health. I am happy to work with writers whose first language is not English.

Dana Watson

I am an experienced former ESL instructor willing to help proofread and edit the papers of native and non-native speakers alike. I will be happy to work with manuscripts of all kinds: academic essays, theses and dissertations, papers for publication, or fiction. Formatting services are also available.

Sean Wellington

I currently teach two public speaking classes as well as an advanced grammar/writing course. I am available to assist international students and visiting scholars with public presentations and written work, particularly dissertations.

Laura Wenzel

I am a cultural anthropologist, tutor and editor with 20 years of experience helping newcomers adjust to American culture and improve their English writing and speaking. I am a patient teacher and believe people learn best when it's fun! I also can help with developing, editing and proofreading papers.