Tutoring Services

Need help in writing, college application essays, or even learning a new language? I can help!

My Services I provide 1-on-1 tutoring services in writing habits, essays, college search consulting, college application essays, and foreign language acquisition virtually via videoconferencing tools.

Ace Short-term Essays, Papers, etc.

I work with students to figure out how to excel in most things writing, including the following:

  • English classes
  • the SAT
  • AP English Language and AP English Literature
  • College Papers (ex. 10, 15, 25 page papers)
  • Professional writing in emails and correspondence in the workplace

Build Long-term Writing & Reading Habits

I work with middle school and high school students to build a habit of writing consistently and build the following skills:

  • sharpening their awareness of grammar and syntax
  • crafting an essay from brainstorm to final draft
  • navigating the revision and proofreading process

Ace College Application Essays

I collaborate with students and work to improve their abilities to:

  • find their voice in their personal statements
    • highlight your personality to the admissions committee!
  • write lots of quality essays quickly
    • don’t waste time procrastinating or getting stuck!
  • detect patterns and errors in their own writing
    • so that you can learn how to do it on your own!

Personalized College Search Consulting

Using a holistic big picture approach, I prioritize personal well-being and help define and support every step of the journey to attending the college you want to go to:

  • what colleges you are considering
  • what major(s) you are considering
  • what criteria you have for selecting colleges
  • what classes and grades you need for your desired colleges
    • and how to get those grades (ex. time management, energy management)
  • standardized exams and whether to take them:
  • what extracurriculars to take (or make)

Learn a New Language

I work with students individually to curate their personalized path to proficiency in the following languages:

  • English (native speaker)
    • English as a Second Language, especially for Mandarin Chinese native speakers.
  • Spanish (Español) (4 on AP Spanish Language)
    • Read, write, speak, listen, think
  • Japanese (日本語) (transferred into third year classes in university)
    • Read, write, speak, listen, think

Individual Paper & Essay Edits

My quality edits include:

  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Structure Check
  • Clarity Check

My Qualifications

Quantitatively

  • Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Diplomacy & World Affairs (International Relations) at Occidental College cum laude with Departmental Honors
    • with Minors in Linguistics and East Asian Studies
  • 5 years of experience working with middle school, high school, and college students
  • Self-studied and earned 4 on AP English Language and 4 on AP Spanish Language.

Qualitatively

  • Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
  • Passion for working with middle school and high school students
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Flexible, patient, and attentive
  • Motivated and dedicated to helping students improve and succeed academically and holistically

What Other People Say About Me

"I RECOMMEND JONATHAN TO ANY STUDENT WHO WANTS NOT ONLY TO WRITE BETTER BUT TO ENJOY WRITING.” - QIN

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