I am a professional ESL teacher and editor. I studied abroad in college and taught English overseas for four years before returning to the US. I am CELTA certified in TESOL, specifically for teaching adult speakers of other languages. I currently work in marketing as an editor for large businesses. I have strong skills in editing and proofreading for a variety of subjects, including English, literature, sociology, anthropology and linguistics.

Advising, editing, and proofreading for college application essays and other academic writing

MA in Linguistics from the University of Texas-Austin and BA in English from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

A professional researcher, writer, and editor with a background in public policy and education.

Hi! I'm Andrew. My interests include English syntax, morphology, and traditional grammar, which I studied while working toward my MA in linguistics. I have been an ESL instructor and tutor and understand the rationales behind the common errors that students make when writing, which is essential when interpreting any message you may wish to convey. I will work hard on any project until it is perfect. My goal is to ensure that your submissions convey professionalism without losing personality. I am currently an accent modification instructor and grammar tutor in Los Angeles, California. Recently, I have returned to school and am pursued an MA in Speech-Language Pathology.

A graduate of Oxford University with over seven years teaching and educational consulting experience, Sarah has worked for many years helping Chinese students achieve their dreams of studying abroad. Sarah has worked with middle school, high school, university and graduate students--preparing them for classes & exams and assisting with their application process to many of the top Boarding Schools and Universities in the UK, Canada, and USA. Sarah loves this work and looks forward to helping you.

I am a research scientist who has worked and studied extensively in the fields of child psychology, behavioral health, and neuroscience. I have had substantial experience with writing, editing, and peer-reviewing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. I've also written and edited numerous successful personal statements for my own scholarly pursuits and also to help friends, colleagues, and students.

Hello, my name is Holly Maraist. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Literature from the University of Mary Washington. I aspire to be a librarian in the future.

Hello! My name is Lucien Monson. I taught as a professor for over six years at University of South Florida. I spent many years mentoring both foreign and American students, assisting them with their writing, advising them, and providing letters of recommendation. In 2018, I successfully applied for a fellowship to do research for my dissertation at Fudan University. As an academic, I know a lot about what universities and scholarship programs look for in an applicant. I look forward to using my knowledge to help your application materials shine so you can stand out in the crowd!

Having studied at both Harvard University (BA) and Peking University (MA), I know what it takes to get into elite academic institutions, and it is my mission to help you do the same! Additionally, as a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese and having lived in China for several years, I have acquired the necessary framework to better understand the Chinese context and skillfully navigate any type of language barrier. I look forward to working with you as we work together to help you achieve your goals!