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Academic Coaching With Mati Lio

Academic writing can be challenging — but you're not alone. I work with students, researchers, and professionals to elevate their academic work through in-depth review, expert editing, precise proofreading, tailored feedback, and PowerPoint presentation coaching.

 

I won’t write your assignments for you — instead, I’ll guide you to meet academic standards, enhance clarity, and communicate your ideas more confidently. Whether you’re polishing a thesis, refining an essay or assignment, or preparing a presentation in any area of the life sciences and social sciences, this service helps you grow in skill, understanding, and academic confidence.

Academic writing coaching for essays and research proposal

Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Personal Statement Guidance

For applicants who want to craft authentic, compelling statements that stand out.

 

What’s Included:

 

  • Detailed review and critique of your SOP or personal statement draft

 

  • Personalized feedback on content, structure, and impact

 

  • Clear guidance on admissions expectations

 

  • One revised version with tracked changes

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What I Need From You:

 

  • Draft of your SOP or personal statement, or key points you want to include

 

  • Target programs or institutions

 

  • Your academic and professional background

 

  • Career goals and motivations

 

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Benefits:

 

  • Communicate your story with clarity and confidence

 

  • Highlight your strengths relevant to the program

 

  • Understand how to connect your experiences with admissions criteria

 

  • Increase chances of acceptance with a polished statement

 

Price: $50 CAD

 

One-on-one consultation is available at $50/hour. Book a 1-on-1 Session

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Delivery Time: 5–7 business days
 

Disclaimer:

I do not write SOPs or personal statements on your behalf. I provide ethical mentorship and feedback to help you craft your own authentic narrative.

Research writing by graduate students

Research Writing Support

For students and researchers needing expert support to refine their research proposals and projects.

 

What’s Included:

 

  • Thorough review of your draft or concept

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  • Guidance on literature review or literature search (if applicable)

 

  • Feedback on structure, research questions, methodology, and clarity

 

  • Up to two rounds of revisions

 

  • Formatting and citation guidance

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What I Need From You:

 

  • Draft or outline of your proposal or project

 

  • Research topic and objectives

 

  • Institutional guidelines or formatting requirements

 

  • Timeline and submission deadlines

 

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Benefits:

 

  • Strengthen your proposal’s academic rigor

 

  • Clarify your research aims and methodology

 

  • Avoid common pitfalls in academic proposals

 

  • Gain confidence in presenting your research plan

 

Price: $100

 

One-on-one consultation session is available at $50/hour. Book a 1-on-1 Session

 

Delivery Time: 7–10 business days
 

Disclaimer:

I do not write research proposals or projects. I provide coaching, feedback, review, editing, and proofreading to help you develop your own work

A professor editing academic papers and manuscripts

Academic Essay Guidance

For learners wanting to improve the quality and impact of their essays.

 

What’s Included:

 

  • Review and detailed feedback on one essay (up to 2000 words)

 

  • Editing suggestions with tracked changes

 

  • One revision round included​​

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What I Need From You:

 

  • Essay draft and assignment instructions

 

  • Academic level (undergraduate or graduate)

 

  • Instructor's feedback (if any)

 

  • Submission deadline

 

 

Benefits:

 

  • Improve essay structure and flow

 

  • Strengthen arguments and clarity

 

  • Enhance grammar and academic style

 

  • Build lasting writing skills

 

Price: $50

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Extra length or revisions available at $30 per 1000 additional words and $30 per round.

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One-on-one consultation is available at $50/hr. Book a 1-on-1 Session

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Delivery Time: 4–5 business days​

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Disclaimer:

I do not write essays for clients. My service is to mentor and support your own writing development by reviewing, editing, proofreading and offering feedback.

Academic writing coaching

Manuscript Review for Journal

For researchers preparing manuscripts for academic publication.

 

What’s Included:

 

  • Comprehensive review of manuscript (up to 5000 words)

 

  • Detailed editorial feedback on flow, clarity, and academic tone

 

  • Citation and formatting support

 

  • Recommendations to enhance publication readiness​

 

  • One revision round included​​​

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What I Need From You:

 

  • Complete manuscript draft

 

  • Target journal or publication guidelines

 

  • Abstract or study aim

 

  • Key terminologies or methodologies to preserve

 

 

  • Benefits:

 

  • Improve clarity and academic rigor

 

  • Enhance chances of acceptance with polished writing

 

  • Receive expert insight from a seasoned researcher

 

  • Strengthen your academic publishing skills

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Price: $50

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​Extra length or revisions available at $50 per 1000 additional words and $30 per round.

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One-on-one consultation is available at $50/hr. Book a 1-on-1 Session

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Delivery Time: 7–10 business days

 

Disclaimer:

I provide review, editing, proofreading, feedback, and mentorship only. I do not ghostwrite or co-author manuscripts.

Presentation

PowerPoint Preparation & Slide Review

For students and professionals preparing academic or conference presentations.

 

What’s Included:

 

  • Review of up to 15 PowerPoint slides

 

  • Feedback on content flow, design, and clarity

 

  • 30-minute consultation to discuss presentation strategy

 

  • Annotated suggestions for improvement

 

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What I Need From You:

 

  • Draft presentation slides

 

  • Presentation purpose, topic, and audience

 

  • Time limit and key messages

 

  • Areas where you want help or feel unsure

 

 

Benefits:

 

  • Deliver clear, engaging presentations

 

  • Improve slide design and messaging

 

  • Boost confidence in your delivery

 

  • Learn how to communicate research effectively

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Price: $50 CAD

 

Additional slides charged at $20 per 10 slides

 

One-on-one consutation is available. Book a 1-on-1 Session

 

Delivery Time: 3–5 business days

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Disclaimer:

I review and provide feedback only; I do not create presentations from scratch.

Working Remotely

Do It Yourself (DIY) Pack

This free package is designed for students, researchers, and professionals who prefer to work independently but want some direction and trusted tools to guide their process.

 

 What’s Included:

 

  • Access to my blog content and newsletter for ongoing academic insights

 

What I Need From You:

 

  • Just your name and email to receive the resource bundle.​

 

Benefits:

 

  • Start improving your writing at no cost

 

  • Learn best practices for academic and research work

 

  • Build confidence and structure in your own time

 

  • Get a taste of the support available if you later upgrade

 

  • Join a community committed to academic growth and integrity

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Price: $0 (Free)

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Delivery: Instant access (via email or download link after signup)

 

Disclaimer: This pack does not include personalized coaching, review, or feedback. If you’d like tailored support, please explore one of the paid coaching packages.

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Why Work With Me

I bring unmatched academic insight from both Nigerian and Canadian educational systems. I’ve consistently been a top-performing student throughout my studies, winning competitive scholarships and graduating with distinction.

 

Over the years, I’ve:

 

  • Authored over 60 peer-reviewed research articles

 

  • Reviewed more than 30 academic manuscripts and essays

 

  • Served as a journal reviewer, editor and conference panelist

 

  • Taught and supervised both undergraduate and graduate students

 

  • Supported countless learners in achieving academic breakthroughs

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I understand how to transform technical, complex ideas into clear, well-structured, impactful writing. Whether you’re preparing a class essay, developing a journal article, or fine-tuning a presentation, I’m here to help you grow—not just as a student, but as a confident academic voice.

 

You’ll get more than corrections—you’ll get mentorship, clarity, and long-term writing confidence.

 

What sets me apart is not just my technical expertise but my commitment to ethical, mentorship-based coaching. I won’t write your assignments for you—but I will guide, challenge, and support you to improve your writing, sharpen your critical thinking, and grow your academic confidence. Whether you’re drafting a Statement of Purpose, polishing a manuscript for publication, or preparing your research proposal, you’re getting personalized support from someone who knows what it takes to succeed—and wants to help you do the same.

 

Let’s turn your academic potential into tangible results.

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