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- English
- Oral expression
- Thesis
- Dissertation
PhD & MFA Essay Writing Coach for High School, College & ESL Students. Here to assist you with editing, structural feedback, and translating your ideas into readable, meaningful words.
- English
- Oral expression
- Thesis
- Dissertation
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About Tawanda
I help high school and college students turn rough drafts into essays that are clear, well-structured, and sound like their own voice — whether it's a class assignment, a college application essay, or a timed in-class essay. With a PhD, an MFA, and 10+ years of university teaching experience, I know exactly what teachers, professors, and admissions readers are looking for, and I explain it in plain, practical terms rather than vague margin notes. Every session is tailored to your grade level, assignment, and deadline, and I'm just as comfortable with a last-minute edit the night before as I am building your essay-writing skills over several weeks. Your first lesson is on me — let's see if we're a good fit.
Beyond the classroom, I've spent years working as a personal coach, which shapes how I approach every session: with patience, attentiveness, and a genuine investment in your growth, not just your grade or deadline. I know that academic writing can feel isolating and high-stakes, and I aim to make our work together feel collaborative and encouraging rather than transactional.
I also bring a lifelong passion for the arts to my work, which has taught me to value clarity, voice, and craft — principles I apply whether I'm helping you restructure a dissertation chapter or find the clearest way to express a complex idea.
My goal in every session is simple: to help you produce work you're proud of, delivered with the professionalism, care, and expertise your project deserves.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I work with students on essays for class assignments, college applications, timed in-class writing, theses, and ESL writing practice, at whatever stage the draft is in, from a blank page to a final polish before it's due. My approach centers on three things: sentence-level editing that sharpens your writing without erasing your voice, structural feedback that helps you spot where your argument gets buried or disorganized so it flows clearly from point to point, and plain-language guidance that breaks down exactly what teachers and admissions readers are looking for. Sessions are tailored to your grade level, assignment, and deadline, so whether you need a quick turnaround before a due date or want to build stronger essay-writing habits over time, I'll meet you where you are. My goal in every session is for you to leave not just with a better essay, but a clearer sense of how to write the next one.
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- R1062
Package rates
- 5h: R4903
- 10h: R9807
online
- R1062/h
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The free first lesson with Tawanda allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
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