Demystify the Writing Process

Private writing tutoring for high school, college, and graduate students. I teach concrete skills so students can write with clarity and confidence.

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Sarah Bonanno

About

I'm Sarah Bonanno. Since 2019, I have taught hundreds of students ranging from first-year college students in humanities classes to high school students working on their college admissions essays. I am also proud of my work with advanced students and professionals, including PhD students, new teachers in training, and business professionals.

I believe in a collaborative approach where students are active participants in sessions and retain ownership over their ideas and writing. I don't edit your student's work for them — I teach them how to see their own writing more clearly so they can revise with intention.

I tutor over Zoom and am available for in-person sessions in the NYC area.

Clear thinking leads to clear writing. I teach students a repeatable process — how to read critically, build an argument, and revise with purpose. The result isn't just a better paper. It's a stronger thinker.

That's what I teach.

What I Offer

01

Academic Tutoring

I work with students on understanding their humanities assignments, including strategies for reading and annotating texts, analyzing literature, and preparing for classroom discussion or on-demand writing exercises. I typically work with high school, college, and graduate students.

02

Writing Tutoring

I help students at all stages of the writing process for any academic course — from understanding assignments and prompts to drafting, revising, and proofreading. Sessions include on-demand writing exercises so students practice skills in real time.

03

College Application Essays

Dedicated support for Common App essays, supplements, scholarship essays, and statements of purpose. I guide students from brainstorming through final polish on a structured timeline.

Pricing

Transparent pricing. All sessions are one-on-one over Zoom or in person in NYC.

Currently accepting 4 new students for Spring 2026
Academic Tutoring
$150
per session
  • Reading & writing support for any course
  • Essay brainstorming through final draft
  • On-demand writing exercises in session
  • High school through graduate level
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Application Essays
$180
per session
  • Common App, supplements & scholarships
  • Brainstorming through final polish
  • Statements of purpose for grad school
  • Dedicated, structured timeline
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How It Works

1

Schedule a Free Consultation

A quick 15-minute call to discuss your student's needs and goals.

2

Get a Welcome Packet

Within 24 hours, you'll receive a packet with my background, approach, full pricing, and policies — everything you need to decide if it's the right fit.

3

Start Your Sessions

We'll find a time that works and get started over Zoom. In-person sessions available in the NYC area.

What Families Say

“

Sarah worked with my son last year when he took AP Language, and she is continuing to work with him this year as he navigates AP Lit and works on getting his writing in great shape for college. Sarah is an experienced tutor and teacher, and she is always positive, patient, and prepared. I highly recommend her!

Parent Review
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Group Workshops

I also run small, hands-on writing workshops on topics like thesis statements and literary analysis. Get in touch to learn about upcoming sessions.

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Credentials

Education

PhD Student, English
CUNY Graduate Center
MA, Theater and Performance Studies
University of Chicago
BA, English
Bowdoin College — cum laude, departmental honors

Experience

Graduate Teaching Fellow
Brooklyn College, English Department
Assistant Director
University of Chicago Writing Program

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Interested in working together? Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours with a Welcome Packet that includes full pricing, services, and policies.