An English literature tutor guides students through the analysis and interpretation of ambiguity. The key to effective tutoring in this context is to equip students with the tools necessary for close reading and to foster an environment where open-ended discussion and multiple interpretations are encouraged.

The shift from the structured, often formulaic essays of high school to the expansive, critical, and research-driven assignments of college can be daunting. However, it is within this challenging transition that the role of an essay writing tutor becomes invaluable.

In the digital age, the ability to effectively use the internet and evaluate the reliability of sources has become an essential skill set for students of all ages. Online writing tutors are uniquely positioned to teach these skills within the context of writing education.

In the vast and ever-changing landscape of education, "third spaces" constitute a transformative arena wherein the boundaries of traditional learning are challenged and expanded. These environments, neither strictly institutional nor purely informal, have become crucial incubators for pedagogical experimentation and innovation. At the heart of these spaces lies the age-old practice of tutoring.

The development of metacognitive abilities in students is increasingly recognized as a key factor in enhancing learning outcomes. Accordingly, educators should study specific techniques for teaching them. At the Gilliam Writers Group, we feel that internet-based tutors are uniquely positioned to foster these skills, especially since the “mainstream-ification” of remote learning platforms.

At the Gilliam Writers Group, we understand that writing is more than just stringing words together; it's a reflective, strategic process. This is where metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, becomes pivotal. Our writing tutors not only guide our students in mastering language and structure but also in developing a metacognitive approach to writing. This involves teaching them to think about their thinking, strategize their learning, and reflect on their writing practices.

Writing is a complex skill that involves various cognitive processes and creative elements, making it challenging to teach and assess. For writing tutors, the task of evaluating student progress and encouraging continual growth requires a multi-faceted approach. In today’s post, I will outline several effective methods that the savvy writing tutor can employ to accurately assess and foster student development in writing and reading.

In a world of fast-paced information and polarized viewpoints, critical thinking stands out as a non-negotiable skill for today’s students. The Gilliam Writers Group understands this; each writing tutor on our faculty has crafted their own suite of exercises that aim not only to sharpen students' critical faculties but also to broaden their creative horizons.

As professional writing tutors, we rely on a mix of personal experience and research when designing our lesson plans & determining how to improve student outcomes. Like many in our field, we have found the “Writing Next” report to be an invaluable resource for teaching our students how to write not only “well,” but compellingly, with gusto and inspiration. Read on to learn why you should hire a writing tutor online.

In the age of digital innovation, the art of tutoring has undergone profound transformations. While today’s educators have access to more advanced tools and platforms than ever before, our core principle of one-on-one instruction has its roots in the deepest bedrock of educational history. Join us as we trace the footsteps of legendary tutor-student duos and discover how the past has informed today's tutoring landscape.

This is the second-to-last blog post in our series on the 2007 research report titled "Writing Next: Effective strategies to improve writing of adolescents in middle and high schools.” In today’s post, we’ll summarize the next three instructional strategies outlined in the report, and explain how our online writing tutors use them to enhance the writing skills of adolescent learners.

Strong writing skills are essential for cognitive and intellectual development. At Gilliam Writers Group, our writing tutors are committed to helping adolescents in middle and high schools improve their writing skills through evidence-based educational approaches. In this blog post, we’ll discuss an influential 2007 report titled "Writing Next: Effective strategies to improve writing of adolescents in middle and high schools."

One of the most frequent questions from those entering the sometimes-stressful years of middle school is what English teachers expect from their students. A qualified middle school writing tutor from the Gilliam Writers Group can help put your fears to rest, but first, a few pointers to get your recent middle schooler on the right track.

I’ve worked with dozens of college students who have finished a semester without finishing their final assignments, and who are now working desperately against looming extension deadlines to preserve their grades (and their mental health). Although it’s stigmatized and rarely talked about in academia, end-of-semester paralysis is a troublingly common affliction in today’s universities.

A deeper look at the module-style writing lessons that our online writing tutors design for students here at GWG.