Personalized Support from a College Writing Instructor

Expert Guidance for College Application Essays

I work one-on-one with students to develop compelling, authentic and unique college application essays. My focus is exclusively on the writing process, helping students every step of the way. We begin by brainstorming ideas, generating thesis statements, creating attention-grabbing narratives, and ultimately crafting essays that clearly reflect who they are – their unique stories – and highlighting what they bring to a college community.

Rather than offering broad admissions consulting, I focus deeply on the writing process: from early idea development to polished final drafts. This allows for more intentional, individualized support at every stage.

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About Me

I have taught college-level writing courses for over 12 years at various colleges, with a focus on composition, rhetoric, and argument-based academic writing. I have worked with students across a range of skill levels to develop clarity, confidence, and voice in their writing.

In my college essay coaching, I work one-on-one with students to develop authentic personal statements and supplemental essays that reflect who they are and what they will bring to a college community. My focus has always been helping writers communicate their ideas in a clear and compelling way. My approach is structured, supportive, and highly individualized. My goal is to help students write essays that feel honest, distinctive, and fully their own.

  • “I struggled to clearly express my ideas, and my essays often didn’t flow. You helped me organize my thoughts, strengthen my writing, and communicate my ideas more effectively. My final essays felt strong and authentic, and I was accepted to multiple top schools, including several UC campuses, USC, and the University of Michigan.”

    —Student

  • “Tamar encourages students to be authentic and truly reflect who they are in their writing. She is calm, supportive, and asks thoughtful questions that help strengthen their essays without pressure or criticism. Both of my children have worked with her, and I’ve already scheduled my younger sons to do the same.”

    —Parent

  • “Before working with Tamar, I struggled to get my ideas out and organize my writing. She helped me structure my essays so they felt clear, personal, and cohesive. The consistent feedback and support made a huge difference—I became more confident with each essay, and I’m now excited to be attending my dream school, UC Santa Barbara.”

    —Student

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