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Jennifer
Hello! My name is Jennifer. I am a certified English Language Arts teacher and currently teach 7th grade English Language Arts. I have experience teaching Pre-K through high school. I have previously worked as a tutor teaching reading skills and intervention to students in grades K-12. I specialize ...
William Woods University
Masters, Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Central Christian College of the Bible
Bachelors, Youth and Family Ministry

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I am a highly motivated finance major at the University of Georgia. I will begin working full time in Atlanta in July of 2017, but in the meantime I am seeking to tutor local students in order to further their academic achievement.
University of Georgia
Bachelors, Finance

Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am a sophomore at Columbia University majoring in biochemistry with a concentration in mathematics. I am invested in helping students of all backgrounds understand the foundations of math and science that make studying the subjects so exciting. I have extensive experience tutoring in all levels of...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Chemistry

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Warren
I currently teach High School Chemistry, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I and 2. I enjoy witnessing student growth - particularly, what I refer to as "light-bulb moments" - and achievement.
National Louis University
Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Howard University
Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Zovinar
My name is Zovinar and I'm an undeclared undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2017 with honors in math and social sciences.My goal is to help high school students become better and more effective writers in any subject, whether that be hi...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

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Rosanne
My mission is to instill a love of learning in students by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed. I have over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects.In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Ar...
New Saint Andrews College
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Culture

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lashana
I am passionate about helping students achieve their learning goals. I have my undergraduate degree from the College of Saint Rose in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6). I earned my graduate degree from the University at Albany in Literacy and Special Education. I have 14 years of teaching experience in...
SUNY at Albany
Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Daniel
My name is Daniel Kearney, and I'm a recent college graduate living in New York City. My entire professional career has been spent working with youth. I love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. ...
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Andrew
My name is Andrew Heng, and I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2015. I am currently pursuing a career as a physician and will be applying to medical school in 2017. I enjoy meeting people of all ages and backgrounds and learning about their lives and experiences. I have always ...
University of California-Irvine
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alphonse
I started my journey while in high school, I took my first anatomy and physiology class and discovered that I wanted a career that would allow me to work with the human body. I was mostly interested in dentistry and orthodontics until I hurt my back in an offseason football workout. After I went to ...
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Palmer college of chiropractic
Current Grad Student, Chiropractic (DC)
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Jordan
Adult Literacy Tutor • +38 Subjects
Currently, I am a first year student at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Although unofficial, I will most likely continue on to minor in English/Literature or Art History. My skills vary widely in terms of tutoring subjects. I am personally equipped to teach elementary school through college level courses; however, as I have a passion for literature and the arts, I specialize and do best in tutoring English, Writing, and Literature Analysis & Critique. I love to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom - there is a difference between tutoring for the test, and tutoring to expand the way a person thinks, perceives, and analyzes the world. Outside of teaching, though, I love to write and read for pleasure, as well as learn about art and art history. I also play the french horn and the trumpet!
Nick
German Tutor • +5 Subjects
Egal wie schlecht es dir geht, es gibt immer jemanden dem es schlechter geht.Having arrived in the United States 4 months ago, I would love to tutor German to students in need. I was born in Germany and lived there for 11 years of my life. The rest of my life I have lived in the UK, where my English language skills come from.
Juan
10th Grade Math Tutor • +40 Subjects
I began working as a tutor in High School as part of the Math Club, and then continued in college in a part time position, where I helped students in College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus and Programming. After college I moved to Spain where I gave private test prep lessons to high school students and also helped friends prepare for their college entrance exams. By using my broad background in these subjects I can help students see concepts in different ways, and by enthusiastically approaching problems I can help increase the student’s interest.When I am not working or studying for Actuarial Exams, I play guitar, exercise and write computer programs.
Kavita
Elementary School Math Tutor • +30 Subjects
Hello everyone!! I am a happy, energetic elementary school teacher, I have been an educator for over 10 years. Ive taught from grades K-5,afterschool/tutoring, online teaching to students in China, and proctored the SAT and ACT tests. I love working and impacting the lives of my students to help them achieve success in our growing society!
Amanda
American Literature Tutor • +15 Subjects
I am a third-year law student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and will be working as at attorney at a large corporate law firm when I graduate. I completed my undergraduate degree at NYU, double majoring in journalism and dramatic literature.I am passionate about education, specifically reading and writing, and believe my enthusiasm, organization and professionalism would make me an asset to your company.In law school, I was selected by a professor to be a teaching assistant for a Legal Writing course for 16 first-year students. I attended weekly classes, often providing input and co-teaching several classes. I also held weekly office hours, where I met with students individually and in small groups to help with their assignments, including working on their writing style and structure. In addition, I reviewed and edited students’ assignments, providing individualized feedback and advice.As a Constitutional Law teaching assistant, I co-taught weekly review sessions of over 75 students, where I explained and reviewed course material. I reviewed practice problems, coached students on proper study and reading strategies, and answered questions. I quickly learned best practices to keep all of the students engaged and focused, encouraging student participation and leading class discussions.I also volunteered with iMentor, providing one-on-one support to two high school freshman through online communication and in-person meetings. I provided structure and motivation, helping my mentees plan their future college and career goals, as well as study strategies and day-to-day organization. Working closely with my two mentees, I determined their individual communication and learning styles, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and used this knowledge to tailor our sessions to best meet their needs.Finally, in high school, I tutored elementary school students in math and reading comprehension, helping with homework and assignment organization. I understand that every student has different academic, emotional and social needs and I am confident in my ability to help each student reach his or her potential.
Robert
College English Tutor • +21 Subjects
I currently work as a School Counselor in a local high school while also tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite color is blue and my favorite ice cream is cookies and cream.
Adeola
Biology Tutor • +20 Subjects
I am extremely passionate about biology and life sciences. My passion began in elementary school, continued into the college, as well as graduate education. I firmly believe that nothing is difficult, you just haven't found the solution yet. Helping students reach their goals in academia is important to me because everyone should realize their full potential.
Logan
ACT English Tutor • +15 Subjects
My goal as a tutor is not just to help students learn new material, but also to help them understand how to learn, study, and teach themselves things that they are having trouble with. This is something I struggled with throughout my academic career, and only through years of practice was I able to figure out new tricks and methods for teaching myself new material. I want to save this time and effort for all my students so that they can get to learning. I received a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, and just graduated in June 2016, and will tutor for Economics, the SAT, and the ACT. My interests outside of schooling include basketball and psychology!
Blake
Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects
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Marilene
Conversational French Tutor • +33 Subjects
Bonjour! I am a native speaker of French, fluent in English. I have years of experience teaching French language, culture, literature and cinema at all levels in higher education (one university in Minnesota and two in Georgia). I also organized or contributed to group conversations chatting in French on many topics (France & French speaking countries or regions, food, films, music, news etc.) I also have experience in tutoring learners of French and English. I can tutor children, teenagers and adults.I love learning and teaching. My students praise my clear explanations and how I am dedicated to my work. I enjoy witnessing the improvement of students. I am sociable, meticulous, and organized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In 2nd grade, fluency and comprehension are deeply connected—students who read too slowly or haltingly often lose the thread of the story. A tutor can help by using repeated reading strategies and guided practice with grade-appropriate texts to build automaticity with sight words and common phonetic patterns. As fluency improves, students naturally have more mental energy to focus on understanding what they're reading, asking questions about characters, and making predictions about what happens next.
Second graders are still developing the ability to think beyond literal text—they may notice that a character is crying but struggle to understand *why* or what that means for the story. Tutors help by using targeted questioning techniques ("What do you think the character is feeling? What in the story makes you think that?") and modeling how to look for clues in illustrations, dialogue, and actions. With consistent practice using relatable stories, students learn to connect character behavior to emotions and motivations.
By 2nd grade, students need to move beyond sounding out every word to recognizing high-frequency words instantly—this shift is essential for reading fluency. A tutor can use a combination of phonetic review for new words and spaced repetition practice for sight words like "the," "said," and "because." Interactive games, word cards, and guided reading sessions help cement automaticity while keeping practice engaging and preventing frustration.
Many 2nd graders can follow a story but struggle to retell it in order—they might jump around or forget important details. Tutors use visual strategies like story maps, sequencing cards, and guided questions ("What happened first? Then what?") to help students organize events logically. This skill builds the foundation for understanding plot structure and later for writing their own narratives with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Instead of stopping to look up every unfamiliar word, 2nd graders benefit from learning to use context clues—looking at surrounding words, illustrations, and sentence structure for hints about meaning. A tutor teaches students to ask themselves questions like "What's happening in the picture?" or "What other words in the sentence help me?" This builds independence and keeps reading momentum going while naturally expanding vocabulary.
Second graders often state opinions as facts ("This book is boring") without recognizing the difference. Tutors use concrete examples from texts—pointing out statements like "The cat is orange" (fact) versus "The orange cat is cute" (opinion)—and help students practice using opinion words like "I think," "I like," and "I believe." Through guided discussions and simple writing practice, students learn to support their opinions with reasons from the story.
In 2nd grade, illustrations aren't just decoration—they're essential to comprehension and should be examined as carefully as the text. A skilled tutor teaches students to use pictures as a reading tool by asking questions like "What details in the picture help you understand what's happening?" or "How does the picture show the character's feelings?" This multi-modal approach strengthens comprehension and helps students who are still building reading stamina.
Struggling 2nd grade readers often feel discouraged, which can lead to avoidance of reading altogether. Tutors address this by selecting books at the student's independent reading level (not frustration level), celebrating small wins, and using positive reinforcement to rebuild confidence. Personalized instruction also helps identify specific gaps—whether it's phonics, sight words, or comprehension strategies—so progress feels real and measurable rather than overwhelming.
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