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Thomas
- Rate £69
- Response 1h
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Students18
Number of students Thomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Thomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£69/hr
1st lesson free
- English writing
College Essays, Personal Statements, University Applications and Academic Writing | 40+ Years Experience
- English writing
Lesson location
Super Tutor
Thomas is one of our best English writing tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Thomas
With more than 40 years in education, dual master's degrees, and over 20 years as an AP Reader, I help students develop authentic, compelling essays that reflect their experiences, values, and goals.
I'm a college admissions essay coach, writing mentor, and AP Literature teacher. My coaching is direct, practical, and individualized. I help students strengthen their ideas, organize their stories, and communicate clearly in their own voices.
Over the past 30 years, my students have earned admission to Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Brown, Rice, the University of Chicago, and many other highly selective universities.
I help students with college admissions essays, Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, scholarship essays, graduate school statements, short-answer responses, and "Why Us?" essays. Coaching includes topic selection, organization, voice, revision, and line editing.
My rate reflects more than forty years of experience as a teacher, librarian, administrator, AP Literature instructor, and college admissions coach. Students receive individualized instruction, detailed written feedback, practical revision strategies, and ongoing support tailored to their goals.
I work with a limited number of students so that each receives the time, attention, and responsiveness necessary for meaningful progress. Every lesson, every revision, and every piece of feedback comes directly from me.
Hourly Rate: $100 USD
Package rates are available for students completing multiple application essays.
Please note: I do not teach ESL, conversational English, or beginner English. My coaching is designed for students who are already proficient in English and want to strengthen their academic writing and prepare competitive university applications.
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Goal: Help you tell your story with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Kickoff: We review your experiences, activities, and goals, identify strong topics, and create a plan that fits your application deadlines.
Draft cycles: You write. I return detailed comments and specific suggestions, usually within 12–24 hours, to improve clarity, structure, voice, and effectiveness.
Strategy: We tailor each essay to the prompt and the school, avoid repetition across applications, and keep your voice front and center.
Outcome: Clear, polished essays that sound like you and reflect your strengths, experiences, and goals.
My role is to guide, challenge, and coach students throughout the process. The ideas and writing remain their own.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Excellent! Exceptional high standards, well versed of US college essays, very committed to helping my son to bring out the best of his writings while being emphatic and supportive. highly recommend.
Very thorough and knowledgeable, will adapt for your specific writing help needs . Two thumbs up!
Thomas provided a very thorough and thoughtful approach to helping me write a major essay for school. I was taught many new skills such as being coherent with my thesis throughout all my arguments, and how to properly include quotes into my writing while still maintaining a good flow.
He was a great teacher, and I had lots of fun just chatting with him. Highly recommended.I have had the privilege of knowing Thomas Rompf as a teacher, and I can confidently attest to his knowledge and teaching abilities. His deep understanding of English and writing, combined with his ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, makes him an outstanding educator. Thomas has a natural talent for engaging students and helping them succeed.
Throughout his career, I have seen Thomas help countless individuals improve their essays, applications, and English work. His dedication to tailoring his approach to each student’s needs and quick response has enabled many to achieve their academic goals. I am confident in his ability to continue making a positive impact on all those he teaches.Thomas has been a great mentor and support for my writing. He is always available, responsible and I appreciate his balance of challenging you to do your best without overwhelming you.
He is also very thoughtful with his feedback, which has helped me to recognise my strengths and work on my weaknesses. You can tell he cares about what he does.
Mr. Rompf is an exceptional teacher who provides critical feedback in essay writing. He is receptive and willing to accommodate each student’s needs. He is especially knowledgeable in analyzing difficult literary works in an approachable manner. I recommend Mr. Rompf to students who wish to understand literary texts critically.I can’t recommend Thomas enough. His "From Competent to Captivating: The Essay Masterclass" offers exceptional guidance from his extensive experience in English literature. Thomas creates an engaging environment where every student feels supported and inspired. My writing has significantly improved under his direction, and I've gained a deeper appreciation for literature. His expertise and passion are invaluable for any student looking to enhance their writing skills.
Mr Thomas has been a great teacher during the time I have been with him.
His feedback is deep in all the senses: the structure of the essays, the tone, words to improve the message and analysis of texts.
With him you also have the opportunity to improve your argumentative skills, debates preparation, conversations, and tips to speak and write a formal EnglishMr. R is the best of the best. There's no one as patient, kind and helpful as him. He invests time in ensuring you understand and genuinely cares about your well-being, knowing it impacts your work. I've always felt safe and comfortable with him. I've learned a lot from him and can assure you, with him as your teacher, you will never be bored.
As a college student, I can't recommend Thomas enough. His masterclass on essay writing made it easy to understand and improved my writing skills. His love for literature, expertise in English, and friendly personality make him a fantastic teacher. Thomas connects with students personally, helping them learn in a way that works best for them. If you want to become a better writer and succeed in your studies, Thomas is the perfect teacher for you.
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Rates
Rate
- £69
Pack prices
- 5h: £345
- 10h: £689
free lessons
The first free lesson with Thomas will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £53/h
Details
My rate reflects more than forty years of experience as a teacher, librarian, administrator, AP Literature instructor, and college admissions coach. Students receive individualized guidance, detailed written feedback, practical revision strategies, and ongoing support throughout the writing process.
I work with a limited number of students each year so that every student receives the time, attention, and responsiveness necessary for meaningful progress. Every lesson, every revision, and every piece of feedback comes directly from me.
Sessions are conducted online and accommodate students applying to universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international destinations.
Package rates are available for students completing multiple application essays, including Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, scholarship essays, and graduate school applications.
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