Help for Hire Tutors
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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.
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
Are you looking for a friendly, experienced ESL instructor to help you succeed in school or business? My experience teaching international students spans 30 years. I design individual lessons based on my students’ needs.
Katie Caprino
Katie Caprino is a freelance editor who is interested in helping high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals improve their writing. Katie has composition teaching experience at the university, community college, and secondary levels and offers clients explicit revision suggestions. Previous clients have been pleased with the quick and effective feedback Katie provides. Katie is excited to start helping you with your writing! Email kcaprino@email.unc.edu to schedule a revision session now!
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.
Antoinette V. Corsentino
I have been teaching college English composition courses for five years. My speciality is assisting native English speakers and international students, from high school juniors to post-doctoral candidates, to find their writing voice. My experience includes: scholarship essays, research for public health policy papers, dissertations in engineering, resumes, and cover letters. I can help you at any stage of the process, whether it is formulating a thesis statement for your term paper or completing final edits on your dissertation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roni Klass
As an experienced Writing Center tutor for the last 18 years in Miami, FL, and Raleigh, NC, a former professor of Freshman Comp, Developmental and ESL Writing, a SAT tutor, an online tutor, and an editor of graduate student papers, theses, dissertations, as well as book chapters, online articles, and The Naked Truth about Publishers Clearing House, I am well skilled to help you with your writing/tutoring needs. My rates and hours are flexible, and I am happy to work with writers at all levels, from high school students to ESL learners to professionals. Students come away pleased with the friendly, knowledgable help I provide.
Christine Mojica
I’ve earned a M.S in English and have fifteen years combined experience editing, tutoring, and teaching college level writing, literature, and humanities classes. I am happy to work with writers at all levels, including ESL students and professors. My favorite pastimes include fastidiously proofreading and editing the works of others. I am dedicated to helping people improve their written communicate skills and believe that with patience, practice, and coaching , writing can be as evocative and effective as the most well-spoken words.
Molly Mullin
If you need help getting your message across, I can help. I have more than 20 years’ experience as a college writing professor, lecturer, and published author. I have a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and specialize in making complicated ideas clear.
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.
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.
Theresa Stone
I have a M.Ed. in Global Education Policy, a B.A. in International Education and I am TESOL certified, with adult ESL instruction and tutoring experience through the Orange County Literacy Council. I am happy to help with English tutoring, editing, and writing skills development for non-native speakers. My extensive work history in academic administration and human resources also makes me qualified to assist with the review of your academic application materials, essays, cover letters, and other job placement documents.
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.