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Molly

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Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra

I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Allan

Certified Tutor

Allan

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

Certified Tutor

Paula

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

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor in Arts, Public Health/Pre-Medicine
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1

I am an incoming medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine who graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University. My degree is in Public Health with a Biology concentration, but I also studied two full semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at H...

Education

Johns Hopkins

Bachelor in Arts, Public Health/Pre-Medicine

Dakota

Certified Tutor

Dakota

Master's degree
Dakota's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
3rd-8th Grade Science

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 pr...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Master's degree

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
33
Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Masters, Theatre Directing
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
1st-5th Grade Writing
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

Trinity College Dublin

Masters, Theatre Directing

Nima

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nima

Bachelors, Physics
Nima's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
1st-7th Grade math
1st-6th Grade Writing
3rd-7th Grade Science

I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessalyn

Certified Tutor

Jessalyn

PHD, Philosophy
Jessalyn's other Tutor Subjects
3rd Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-6th Grade math
Calculus

I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the Univers...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

PHD, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1420

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Allen

11th Grade math Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation. Hobbies: art, books, hiking, nature, reading, cooking, music, writing

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Sarah

12th Grade math Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky's College of Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Classics giving me a strong background in mathematics, language and the hard sciences. Hobbies: art, outdoors, reading, writing, books, music

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Felice

8th Grade math Tutor • +57 Subjects

I am a graduate of Rutgers College - Undergraduate Business School. I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in English. I believe that students learn best when taught in an engaging and energetic way but also believe that it is only through patience and an individualized approach that you can you truly understand the way that a student comprehends and retains that knowledge. I work hard to encompass creativity, energy, and patience in the ways that I teach. My passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in various finance and human resources roles. This experience allowed me to work with all different types of people and helped me develop my skills for understanding unique personalities and how different individuals are motivated. Throughout my career post-college, I continue to be involved in the Learning & Development of my colleagues and often create training guides and conduct training sessions on various relevant topics such as computer skills and financial applications. I am extremely excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to work with students again and in an area where my true passion has always been: education. In my spare time, I love being with friends and family, discovering food festivals around NYC and finding any excuse to travel.

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Orlando

12th Grade math Tutor • +86 Subjects

Hobbies: reading, music, running, art, books, writing

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Adrianna

Elementary Math Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am a 7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Gary Comer College Prep Middle School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. Hobbies: running, art, books, reading, music, writing

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Tara

10th Grade math Tutor • +71 Subjects

I'm sure of, it's that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students.

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Leonid

5th Grade math Tutor • +49 Subjects

I am a motivated Mechanical Engineering student at UMass Amherst, with a strong passion for teaching. In my free time, I rock climb, dance, and build crazy robotics projects. I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be terrible at math and was taught to love it, I can attest to the fact that the right teacher can make a world of difference. I hope to work with you and help you accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books

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Brianna

10th Grade math Tutor • +149 Subjects

I am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and social media.

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Taylor

4th Grade math Tutor • +67 Subjects

I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best for each student. I am available for in person as well as online tutoring.

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Myles

Calculus Tutor • +80 Subjects

I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point!

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is a common challenge in 3rd grade, where students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. A tutor helps bridge this gap by teaching comprehension strategies like predicting what happens next, asking questions while reading, and making connections to prior knowledge. Tutors also work on building vocabulary in context and breaking down complex sentences into manageable parts, so students can focus on meaning rather than just word-by-word decoding.

Inference means reading between the lines—using clues from the text plus what you already know to figure out something the author didn't directly state. Many 3rd graders struggle because it requires holding multiple pieces of information in mind at once and making logical connections. A tutor teaches students to identify "clue words" in the text, ask themselves "What does this tell me?" and practice with guided questions before moving to independent inference work.

By 3rd grade, students should recognize most common sight words automatically, but some students need extra practice to build automaticity. A tutor can assess which words are causing slowdowns and use targeted strategies like repeated exposure, word families, and contextual reading to help sight words become automatic. This frees up mental energy for comprehension rather than struggling with individual words.

Rather than just defining these terms, tutors use concrete, interactive approaches: asking students to draw or describe characters, act out scenes to understand plot sequence, and create story maps that show how events connect. Tutors also teach students to find evidence in the text for their answers—for example, "How do you know the character was scared? What words did the author use?" This builds both comprehension and analytical thinking skills.

Tutors personalize instruction to meet each student where they are. For students reading below level, tutors focus on foundational skills like phonics, decoding, and building confidence with appropriate-level texts before advancing. For advanced readers, tutors introduce more complex texts, deeper literary analysis, and critical thinking questions that push their skills further. The goal is steady progress from the student's current level, not forcing grade-level material that doesn't fit.

Tutors start by finding books and topics that genuinely interest the student—graphic novels, books about favorite animals or hobbies, or high-interest series—rather than forcing grade-level texts the student finds boring. They also build in success by choosing appropriate reading levels, celebrating small wins, and using interactive techniques like partner reading, dramatic reading, or stopping to make predictions. When reading feels like a choice rather than a chore, motivation naturally increases.

Reading speed varies widely in 3rd grade, and slower reading isn't necessarily a problem if the student understands what they're reading. However, if slow reading is paired with difficulty comprehending, a tutor can work on fluency through repeated reading of engaging texts, chunking words into meaningful phrases, and building automaticity with high-frequency words. The focus is always on balancing speed with accuracy and understanding—rushing through text without comprehension defeats the purpose.

The most powerful thing parents can do is read together regularly and ask open-ended questions about the story: "What do you think will happen next?" or "Why did that character do that?" rather than just checking if they understood. Let your child choose books they're interested in, listen without correcting every mistake, and model reading yourself. A tutor can give you specific strategies tailored to your child's needs, so home practice reinforces what happens in tutoring sessions.

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