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Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelor in Arts
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
6th-12th Grade math
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra

I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Allan

Certified Tutor

Allan

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Allan's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Maddy

Certified Tutor

Maddy

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
Maddy's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
6th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, wr...

Education

Harvard University

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

Paula

Certified Tutor

Paula

Bachelor in Arts
Paula's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
2nd-8th Grade math
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Angela

Certified Tutor

Angela

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/International Relations
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in International Relations and minoring in French and English. The studies of English and Literature have been my passion for a long time. I enjoy reading about cultures while familiarizing myself with the world’s diverse peoples. In...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/International Relations

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Hasan

Certified Tutor

Hasan

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
Hasan's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...

Education

Brown University

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Ariela

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ariela

Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
Ariela's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
Calculus

I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script)...

Education

University of Chicago

Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

PHD, Ethnomusicology
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Oberlin College and Wesleyan University and I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a wr...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Ethnomusicology

Oberlin College

Bachelors, English and Jazz studies

David

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor's
David's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, an...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
10th Grade math
Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and wri...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

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Marjorie

Calculus Tutor • +42 Subjects

I am eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas that need improvement. The ability to teach one's self efficiently and effectively is a skill that will be invaluable throughout their entire lives.

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Victoria

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am well schooled in academic writing and reading comprehension; furthermore, I have honed my ability to write pointed, direct essays for both applications and classes. After studying French in high school, I went on to spend over six months in France working on archaeological excavations. As a previous educator for high school students, I am versed in different learning styles and can't wait to work with more. It sounds trite, but it's true--I love teaching, and consider it both a privilege and a real pleasure. I look forward to helping more students achieve their academic goals!

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Gabriel

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +47 Subjects

I'm a rising Junior at the University of Chicago studying Computational Neurosciences and Fundamentals: Literature & Philosophy. I've tutored 7th and 8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act, play guitar, and bike along the river. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music

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Julie

12th Grade math Tutor • +83 Subjects

I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision!

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Dakota

12th Grade math Tutor • +126 Subjects

I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! Hobbies: art, books, travel, reading, cooking, music, writing

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Alex

Calculus Tutor • +51 Subjects

I am a pre-Occupational Therapy student majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and art. I will be graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in May, and I will begin Washington University School of Medicine's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program this Fall. My academic pursuits have made me confident in my abilities to tutor those pursing degrees in social sciences along with those pursuing careers in health care. Currently my favorite subject is neuroscience. I fell in love with it after I started college and I plan on specializing in neurorehabilitionation as an occupational therapist.

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Eric

Calculus Tutor • +43 Subjects

I'm a hiker, a reader, a giant nerd, and full of terrible jokes that will (shockingly) make tutoring fun.

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Jennifer

Calculus Tutor • +54 Subjects

I'm communicating and working with a pupil that I get a proper indication of how to work best with them. It's crucial to understand every student is different. There are always indications on how to handle/work with each student. For example, with a hostile student I would try to ease off and allow them to talk whilst making the material seem personal and easygoing. With a more outgoing and confident student, I would invite them to be challenged in our studies, as they usually work best with a challenge.

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Julian

5th Grade math Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft with effective methodologies and strategies all that is needed is the right guidance and support. Hobbies: reading, music, hiking, art, travel, books, writing

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Anthony

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am committed to helping students acquire skills necessary for life-long learning. I prize education as an occasion for student development, discussion, and the refinement of communicative and analytical skills. I enjoy my role as a tutor and I anticipate increasing fulfillment as the scope and depth of my skills are expanded and refined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can work with you to move beyond surface-level claims toward arguable, specific thesis statements that actually guide your essay. They'll help you distinguish between a topic and a thesis, teach you to anticipate counterarguments, and show you how to refine your thesis as your ideas develop through drafting. This personalized feedback is crucial because thesis development is deeply tied to your unique argument—something generic writing guides can't address.

Many 12th graders know the five-paragraph format but struggle with how to build complex arguments across multiple paragraphs or how to organize evidence logically within a longer essay. A tutor can help you understand why certain structures work for specific arguments, how to use topic sentences strategically, and how to create transitions that show relationships between ideas rather than just listing points. They'll work on your actual drafts to show you where structure breaks down and why.

Revision means rethinking your argument, reorganizing evidence, and strengthening weak points—not just fixing commas. A tutor can teach you to read your own work critically, identify where your logic falls apart or where you haven't supported a claim, and guide you through substantial rewrites. They'll help you develop a revision process that moves from big-picture issues (does my argument hold up?) down to sentence-level clarity, which most students try to do all at once and get overwhelmed.

12th grade writing requires balancing formal academic tone with authentic voice—and that balance is different for each student and assignment. A tutor can help you understand when to use complex sentences versus shorter ones for impact, how to incorporate your perspective without being too casual, and how to choose precise vocabulary that sounds natural rather than thesaurus-heavy. They'll give you feedback on your actual writing to show you where your voice comes through strongest and where you're overcorrecting into stiffness.

Many students describe what happens in a book or poem instead of explaining why the author made certain choices or what those choices mean. A tutor can teach you to move from plot summary to literary analysis by asking targeted questions: What's the author's purpose? How does this technique support the theme? What's the effect on the reader? They'll show you how to use textual evidence not just to prove you read the book, but to build an argument about its meaning or effectiveness.

Awkward quote integration is one of the most common issues in 12th grade essays—quotes that feel tacked on rather than woven into your argument. A tutor can teach you how to introduce sources with context, how to choose the right portion of a quote to use, and how to explain what the quote means for your argument. They'll also help you master MLA or APA formatting in a way that makes sense, not just as rules to memorize, so you understand why citations matter beyond avoiding plagiarism.

Writer's block in 12th grade often comes from perfectionism, unclear thinking about your argument, or not knowing where to find evidence. A tutor can help you work through the root cause: they might ask questions to clarify your thinking before you write, help you brainstorm and organize ideas, or teach you to write a messy first draft without judging it. They can also help you break an overwhelming assignment into smaller, manageable steps so you're not staring at a blank page trying to write a perfect essay all at once.

Teacher feedback often comes after the assignment is graded and focuses on what you did wrong. A tutor can give you ongoing feedback during the writing process—before you submit—and focus on what you're doing well and how to build on it. They can explain the reasoning behind their comments in real time, answer follow-up questions, and show you strategies you can apply to future essays. This personalized, process-focused approach helps you develop as a writer, not just fix individual papers.

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