Jes Kozloff

Editing for ESL Writers

Your ideas are strong. Your English should show it.

I edit for students and international professionals—ESL writers preparing resumes, personal statements, applications, and academic work—who want their English to match their ability.

Small language errors in your writing can affect how you’re perceived—by admissions teams, hiring managers, and professors.

let’s get started!

With my editing, you get:

↳ Writing that sounds clear, natural, and professional in U.S. English—not AI-translated or awkward
↳ Language that reflects your ability—not your English level
↳ Clean, direct phrasing that makes a strong impression
↳ Tone that fits the situation (formal, academic, professional)
↳ A second set of eyes that catches errors that you don’t notice

My editing is for you, if:

↳ You’ve written something important, but it doesn’t sound quite right
↳ You worry your English is affecting how you’re judged
↳ Your ideas are strong, but the wording feels unclear or off
↳ You want your writing to sound natural to a U.S. reader
↳ You want honest, direct feedback—not vague or overly polite edits

What I edit:

↳ Resumes and cover letters
↳ Personal statements and application essays
↳ Scholarship and university applications
↳ LinkedIn profiles and professional bios
↳ Emails to professors, hiring managers, or clients
↳ Academic writing and research papers
↳ Anything high-stakes where clarity and tone matter

What it’s like to work with me:

↳ Direct edits: I fix phrasing so it sounds natural and professional—not just “correct”
↳ Clear revisions: you’ll see exactly what changed and why
↳ Tone alignment: your writing fits your audience and situation
↳ Fast, practical feedback you can actually use moving forward