1-on-1 Online Tutoring Services

Better Writing. Stronger Essays. Real Confidence.

Your Personal Writing Coach, College Application Guide & Language Tutor

Are you searching for a tutor who builds your student's skills one session at a time, and not just helps them cram for tomorrow?

Hi, I'm Jonathan! 👋

See What I Offer

Isn't It Wild How Much Pressure One Essay Can Create?

Your student sits down to write… and nothing comes out. 😬

You figured they'd just pick it up on their own or at school eventually, right?

Turns out writing is a skill — not something you're born with.

Or maybe your student is capable — you know they are — but they don't see the path from where they are now to the college or university they want. You just need someone to help them start walking it.

Whether you're a parent watching your child dread every English assignment, or a student staring down a college application deadline with no clue where to start — it doesn't have to feel this impossible.

You just need the right support.

I'm Here to Make Writing Feel a Lot Less Scary

You don't need a big tutoring center. You need someone who actually shows up, session after session, and knows your student by name.

Hi again! I'm Jonathan, your 1-on-1 writing coach, learning strategist, college application guide, and Spanish tutor. I've been working with students from middle school to working adults since 2019, building real skills, not just crossing assignments off a list.

Sessions aren't lectures — they're conversations. I help students figure out how they learn best, so that confidence carries into every class and every assignment.

From cracking open a blank doc together to polishing a final college essay draft, I focus on the whole student: helping them overcome the fear of writing first, then giving them the tools to actually enjoy it. Students who enjoy writing write better. It really is that simple.

So why keep struggling through it alone?

Let's set up a session and get to work.

Paper & Essay Editing

Writing

Drafts you've already written

Line-level edits, structural feedback, and revision coaching. Clear, specific notes you can act on. Not just "needs improvement."

College Application Essays

College Apps

Brainstorm → draft → final polish

Coaching that keeps your voice front and center. No generic templates. Past students have earned offers from Harvey Mudd, USC, Purdue, UIUC, and Boston University.

Essay & Paper Writing

Writing

Grades 7–12 · AP-level · Short answer to long-form

Structure, argument, and voice: the three things that separate an okay essay from a great one. We work on all of them, together.

College Application Assistance

College Apps

School list · Strategy · Timeline

School list building, application strategy, and timeline planning, from early research all the way through hitting submit.

Study Skills & Habits Coaching

Coaching

Organization · Focus · Long-term habits

Building the foundations: reading comprehension, writing fluency, and study habits that compound over time, so every assignment gets a little easier than the last.

Spanish Tutoring

Language

Conversational · Academic · All levels

Real-world Spanish that actually sticks. (Enough to receive an offer to work at the Guatemalan Embassy at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.)

Japanese Tutoring

Language

Conversational · Academic · All levels

From hiragana fundamentals to advanced grammar and reading. (Placed directly into third-year university Japanese as a first-year student — learned through immersion.)

The Stats Don't Lie

7 years
of tutoring experience, since 2019
2019
100th session
400th session
2026
495+
hours spent helping students
  • 275+ hrs
  • 175+ hrs
  • 25+ hrs

My clients stay for the long term. Most come back month after month because real growth takes more than one session.

B.A.
Occidental College
Diplomacy & World Affairs (Int'l Relations) · cum laude · Departmental Honors · Minors: Linguistics & East Asian Studies
1550 / 1600
SAT score through study strategy coaching (99th percentile, top 1%)
3
supported languages
English Spanish Japanese

Beyond the Numbers

1-on-1 only Skill-building, not just grade-patching No generic templates Your authentic voice, always AP English Language and Literature level writing Reading, writing, study skills & problem-solving Middle school students to adult learners Conversations, not just lectures Builds confidence, not dependency Real-world language practice 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 Committed to academic and holistic student success

What Other People Say About Me

Qin 292 lessons with Jonathan
Jonathan has worked with my 11-year-old for his English writing for a couple years now. He is knowledgeable, patient, and fun to work with. Jonathan comes up with creative prompts for my son to work on and reviews his writing during class. During lessons, he covers many aspects of writing, from the outline to sentence structure and grammar. When giving my son feedback, Jonathan is positive and encouraging. My boy enjoys Jonathan's writing lessons and says he likes writing more now.
"I recommend Jonathan to any student who wants not only to write better but to enjoy writing."
Xiaojing 175 lessons with Jonathan

"Very knowledgeable and patient tutor"

I love the rationale and the way that he teaches my kids. Before giving them the writing tools and skills, the first step is to help them overcome their fear of writing. The key is to gradually develop, not just a couple times only. He also enjoys sharing his experiences and advice which are very helpful and inspiring for my sons. In addition, Jonathan is convincing and friendly with my younger son. So far, Ryan has enjoyed every lesson. He is also patient with my older son, who was initially reluctant to try writing tutoring. Jonathan related to him with his favorite topic — programming — and now willingly participates in the lessons. If you are a parent who wants to foster a love of writing in your kids, I strongly recommend Jonathan as a writing tutor.
Wendy 28 lessons with Jonathan

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Ready to Get Started?

All sessions are 1-on-1 and online. Your student just needs a laptop.

If we've already been in touch, you know what to expect. When you're ready, reach out and we'll set up your student's first session. No pressure — just a conversation about where they are and where you want them to go.