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2+ years
Emily
I have been tutoring for over 7 years and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have...
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
PhD
Arizona State University
PhD

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Isabella
Senior year English often doubles as college-prep writing — personal statements, literary criticism essays, and in some cases AP or IB portfolios all land at once. Isabella's own path through an English BA at Occidental and a Master's at Brown means she's written extensively in every one of those fo...
Brown University
Master's/Graduate
Occidental College
Undergraduate Degree

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Caitlin
As a recent graduate and experienced tutor with a summa cum laude Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Colorado College, I bring over five years of tutoring experience across a variety of subjects, including high school biology and chemistry (regular, honors, and AP), as well as physics, writ...
Colorado College
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Srisindhu
Hi! I'm Srisindhu Medukonduru, and I'm a student at Vanderbilt majoring in Business. I love exploring the intersection between service and teaching, particularly in subjects like Math and Science, and I love meeting new people. Helping students understand a concept where I see the lightbulbs turning...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alana
Senior-year English often throws students into dense, thematically complex texts — think Beloved, Hamlet, or The Stranger — while simultaneously demanding polished analytical essays. Alana's Yale degree in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health trained her to read critically across genr...
Yale University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Caresse
As a passionate educator with a Doctorate in Comparative Literature from Princeton University, I have over 10 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom instruction. My expertise spans AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, and more. I b...
Princeton University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Princeton University
Master's/Graduate

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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Jeffrey
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I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.
Erika
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I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
Quinn
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I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
Samuel
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Tiffany
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Tony
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Matthew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
Zachary
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I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many 12th graders find advanced literary analysis challenging—moving beyond plot summary to examine themes, symbolism, and author's purpose in complex texts. Argumentative and analytical essay writing is another major hurdle, particularly developing a strong thesis, organizing multiple pieces of evidence, and maintaining an academic voice throughout. Additionally, students often struggle with citation formats (MLA/APA), managing longer research papers, and revising their own work critically rather than just fixing surface-level errors. Personalized tutoring can target these specific weaknesses with focused practice and detailed feedback on student writing.
A tutor works with you to move beyond vague, obvious statements toward specific, arguable claims that guide your entire essay. They'll help you identify the difference between a topic and a thesis, ask probing questions about what you actually want to prove, and show you how to revise weak statements into ones that set up clear analytical direction. Through practice with sample texts and your own writing, you'll learn to craft thesis statements that are narrow enough to support with evidence but broad enough to sustain a full essay. This skill directly transfers across all your 12th grade writing assignments.
Strong 12th grade essays typically follow a clear structure: introduction with context and thesis, body paragraphs that each focus on one main idea with textual evidence, and a conclusion that synthesizes rather than just summarizes. A tutor can help you plan this architecture before you write—using outlines or graphic organizers to map your argument logically so each paragraph builds on the previous one. They'll also show you how to use topic sentences, transitions, and evidence analysis to keep readers oriented through longer, more complex arguments. This planning phase prevents the common problem of essays that feel disorganized or repetitive.
Literary analysis requires you to examine *how* and *why* an author makes choices—not just *what* happens in the text. A tutor helps you ask deeper questions: Why does this character speak in short sentences here? What effect does the author's word choice create? How does this scene connect to the overall theme? They'll teach you to use textual evidence strategically, explaining what the evidence shows rather than just quoting it. Through guided practice analyzing poems, novels, and essays, you'll develop the habit of looking beneath the surface to uncover meaning, which is exactly what AP Literature exams and college-level English courses demand.
Writer's block in 12th grade often stems from perfectionism, unclear thinking about your topic, or not having a solid plan. A tutor helps by breaking the writing process into manageable steps: clarifying your argument through conversation, creating a detailed outline, drafting a rough thesis, and starting with the easiest section rather than the introduction. They'll also teach you prewriting strategies like freewriting or the Socratic method to generate ideas before worrying about polish. Once you have momentum on the page, revision becomes much easier—and that's where personalized feedback on your actual draft makes the biggest difference.
Many 12th graders waste time reformatting citations or lose track of sources mid-project. A tutor can teach you to set up a research system from the start—keeping a works cited list as you find sources, using citation tools correctly, and understanding *why* different formats exist (MLA for humanities, APA for social sciences). They'll also help you integrate quotes and paraphrases smoothly into your own writing, avoiding the common mistakes of over-quoting, under-citing, or using evidence that doesn't actually support your point. With these systems in place, research papers become less overwhelming and you can focus on the actual analysis and argument.
Effective revision at the 12th grade level means reading your draft with fresh eyes—ideally after a day or two—and asking: Does my thesis actually match what I wrote? Is my evidence organized logically? Does each paragraph support my argument? A tutor teaches you to revise in layers: first for big-picture issues like organization and argument strength, then for paragraph-level clarity, and finally for sentence-level grammar and style. They provide expert feedback on your actual drafts, showing you exactly where your writing is unclear or unsupported, and helping you develop the critical eye to catch these issues yourself. This personalized guidance accelerates your growth as a writer far more than generic rubrics alone.
12th graders often struggle with the balance between sounding like themselves and sounding formal enough for academic writing. A tutor helps you understand that academic voice doesn't mean robotic or pretentious—it means clear, precise, and confident. They'll show you how strong writers use word choice, sentence variety, and tone to sound authoritative while remaining readable. Through analyzing published essays and revising your own work, you'll learn when to use active voice, how to vary sentence length for emphasis, and how to choose words that are both sophisticated and natural. This skill is crucial for college writing, where professors actually value distinctive voice alongside rigorous analysis.
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