Think Clearly. Write Powerfully.
Elite mentorship with a Yale-admitted coach in essay writing, creative writing, and the humanities
Master the John Locke Essay Competition with the 2024 2nd Prize winner (~35,000 entrants)
Hi, I'm Zack!
I work with enthusiastic students to build critical writing and thinking skills that top programs demand. I intend to maximize your writing potential and academic achievement, but above all, I care about developing your critical thinking, ever so relevant in the era of AI.
Why I Should Teach You:
2nd Prize: John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition (Oxford & Princeton)
Out of 35,000 participants from 191 countries
Invented an original macrosociological systems-based model of civilization
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Senator: Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship
Top 100 out of 5000 applicants
All-expenses-paid trip to the Senators Summit at Boston and Vermont​
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Preselected: Yale Directed Studies (Humanities Intensive)
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8th Place: International History Olympiad (Princeton)
Top 32 (3x): National History Bee
24/25 pts: IB Philosophy Internal Assessment (Normative Ethics; Top 1-2% Globally)
Champion: DC National Ethics Bowl​
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3x Gold Medalist: Scholastic Writing Awards (Critical Essay/Poetry)
DC American Voices Nominee, Top 5 out of 2408 entrants (2026)​
9x Gold Key, 16x Silver Key
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Twice Published in National Adult Journals
Tusculum Review, Nov. 2025 (<2.3% acceptance)
Cherry Tree Literary Magazine, Feb. 2025 (<3.6% acceptance)
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Top 50: National Student Poets Program
Out of 37,000 poetry submissions.
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Former UK PM Liz Truss announces the 2024 John Locke Essay Competition results
OUR SERVICES
My Services
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Essay Review (Any Type)
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One-on-one personalized Zoom sessions
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Line-by-line feedback to strengthen clarity, structure, and argumentative depth
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Strategic guidance on prompt analysis, thesis formation, and critical analysis
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Application and essay competition support (i.e., John Locke)
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Feedback calibrated to the standards of top humanities programs
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Humanities Tutoring
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One-on-one Zoom sessions focused on analytical reading and argumentation
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Step-by-step support for philosophy, history, and literature
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Personalized curriculum
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Socratic-style discussion that builds independent critical thinking
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Guided practice in constructing clear, defensible arguments
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Pacing based on each student’s goals
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Creative Writing Review
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One-on-one Zoom sessions focused on detailed revision and submission strategy
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Meticulous feedback on voice, imagery, and structure
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Collaborative discussions about craft and artistic choices
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Strategic guidance for competitions and publications
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Emphasis on both artistic idiosyncracy and polished final pieces