Write better.
Think critically.
Communicate with confidence.
Work directly (one-on-one) with an experienced university professor and professional editor who gets to know how you think, write, and communicate.
DON'T JUST IMPROVE THE WRITING.
IMPROVE THE WRITER.
Most writing support begins when you have a paper due. Personal Prof starts earlier.
We:
- identify the writing and communication challenges you want to work on,
- build a plan around your courses and assignments,
- work together throughout the semester or academic year.
The goal isn't to make one assignment better. It's to help you become a more confident, independent writer and communicator.
A DIFFERENT CLASS OF SUPPORT
Compare Personal Prof's ongoing coaching model with alternatives.
| Coaching & Support Standards |
Personal Prof
Ongoing Mentorship
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Campus Writing Centres | Private Tutors | Gen AI Subscriptions |
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Ongoing coaching relationship across the term
Sustained development tailored to your personal habits and progress
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✓
Full term or year
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✕
Single-visit triage
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✕
Ad-hoc hourly
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✕
Disjointed prompts
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Taught directly by a university lecturer & professional editor
Instruction from someone who teaches university courses and evaluates papers
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✓
PhD & Lecturer
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✕
Peer/grad students
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✕
Rarely faculty
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✕
Machine model
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Advance draft review & targeted written markup
Reading your draft beforehand so every coaching minute counts
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✓
Pre-reviewed + markup
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✕
On-the-spot only
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✕
Charged during session
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~
Surface suggestions
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Academic integrity first: builds the writer, no ghostwriting
Strict adherence to university policies while fostering authentic critical thought
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✓
Policy compliant
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✓
Compliant
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⚠
Variable risk
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⚠
High integrity risk
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Presentation & oral communication coaching
Slide design, speaking presence, oral argument, and Q&A defense rehearsal
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✓
Full verbal rehearsal
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✕
Rarely offered
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✕
Uncommon
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✕
Text only
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UNLOCK YOUR SUCCESS
Think of Personal Prof as your own academic writing and communications coach—someone who helps you identify where you need to grow and works with you throughout the semester or academic year.
SEMESTER COACHING
One Term • Four Months
- 1 Academic Planning Session: 45-minute setup at term start to review courses, major assignments, goals, and build an individualized plan.
- 3 Editorial Coaching Sessions: 60-minute sessions focused on your actual assignments.
- Advance Editorial Review: Detailed review of draft prior to each session.
- Targeted Markup & Feedback: Receive a marked-up copy of your work after each session.
ACADEMIC YEAR COACHING
Full Academic Year • Eight Months
- 2 Academic Planning Sessions: One at the beginning of each academic term to map out goals and major assignments.
- 6 Editorial Coaching Sessions: 60-minute virtual sessions scheduled across the academic year.
- Advance Editorial Review: Deep pre-session review of drafts.
- Ongoing Skill Development: Continuous tracking of writing patterns, growth, and feedback.
Plans are paid in full at enrolment and provide coaching throughout the full semester or academic year.
Need help with one specific project?
Ongoing coaching is at the heart of Personal Prof, but one-off sessions are also available when you need focused help with something specific.
Writing Review + Coaching
60-minute session + advance review of draft + marked-up draft returned. (Up to 10 pages).
Presentation Coaching
60-minute session + advance review of slides, script/notes, and delivery practice.
LET'S FIND OUT IF PERSONAL PROF IS RIGHT FOR YOU.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. Tell me what you're studying and where you'd like to improve.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER?
SUBMIT
Send your draft, assignment instructions, and rubric before our session.
REVIEW
I read your work before we meet and prepare targeted edits, questions, and feedback.
MEET
We spend 60 minutes on a video call working through the issues that matter most.
REVISE
You leave with a clearer understanding of what to change—and a marked-up draft to guide your revision.
WHAT CAN WE WORK ON?
Comprehensive skill development covering writing, oral communication, and digital literacy.
Academic Writing
Undergraduate & Graduate
Developing clear, compelling academic prose and mastering structural argument across essays, research papers, reports, literature reviews, applications, and theses.
- Argument & Thesis Structure
- Organization & Flow
- Clarity & Style
- Evidence & Analysis
- Revision & Self-Editing
- Mechanics & Proofreading
Communication
Verbal & Visual Delivery
Refining how you present your ideas verbally and visually, ensuring your presentations are persuasive, and delivered with confidence.
- Presentations & Oral Argument
- Slide Design & Narrative Flow
- Speaking & Delivery Practice
- Professional Communication
- Q&A Preparation & Confidence
AI & Editorial Judgment
Responsible AI Literacy
AI can produce polished prose quickly, but not necessarily good writing. Learn how to evaluate AI output critically while preserving your own voice.
- Responsible AI Use & Academic Integrity
- Fact-Checking & Source Verification
- Editing & Refining AI Output
- Preserving Your Authentic Voice
- Recognizing Ineffective AI Patterns
GUIDING UNIVERSITY SUCCESS THROUGH INDEPENDENCE.
University writing requires an entirely different standard of critical thinking than high school. I help students bridge that gap with integrity.
High School to University
Many bright students struggle during their first years of university not because they lack intelligence, but because professors expect independent development, sophisticated analysis, and rigorous structure rather than five-paragraph summaries.
Academic Integrity First — Never an "Essay Service"
Personal Prof does not write papers or proofread passively. I teach your student how to edit and defend their own work. This ensures they follow university integrity policies while developing intellectual resilience that carries into graduate school and professional careers.
An Experienced Mentor in Their Corner
University courses are often large and impersonal, leaving students with brief rubrics and little direct guidance. Having a dedicated university lecturer and professional editor provides an ongoing sounding board throughout the term to relieve stress and build confidence.
Want to discuss your student's goals?
Parents are welcome to join our initial consultation.
WHY PERSONAL PROF?
Divya Maharajh, PhD
University of Toronto Lecturer (2012 to present)
Communications & Professional Writing
During my own graduate studies, I really valued the individualized writing instruction I received from my advisors. They took the time to understand my writing and help me become a better writer.
I brought that same model into my own university teaching.
I meet individually with students throughout the term for intensive writing and editing sessions tailored to their particular strengths and challenges and habits.
Personal Prof grew out of that experience.
READY TO HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL PROF?
Let's figure out what you need to become a stronger writer and communicator—and how we can get there, together.
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