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Molly
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...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Allan
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 ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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Paula
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...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts

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Angela
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Psychology/International Relations

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Hasan
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...
Brown University
B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

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Madeline
I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors

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Dakota
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...
Vanderbilt University
Master's degree
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts

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Jennifer
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 ...
Trinity College Dublin
Masters, Theatre Directing

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David
I am a passionate educator with over eight years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have worked with many different kinds of learners during my career as a public school teacher, and I understand that every student has their own unique way of growing and of mastering skills. I have experience te...
CUNY Hunter College
Master of Arts, English Adolescent Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Meagan
I am a certified and experienced former middle-school teacher, with a particular passion for teaching reading and writing. I've also enjoyed teaching ESL and sharing my enthusiasm for learning Spanish. These experiences have included working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Masters, Education Policy and Management
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
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I'm a state certified teacher with many years of experience teaching and tutoring both in and out of the classroom, and I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals. I hope to get to know you in person soon, but until then, here are my qualifications and interests. See you soon! Qualifications: -Graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a BA in Classics, Greek focus, and a minor in Japanese. -Graduated with Merit (UK equivalent of a 3.0 GPA) from The University of Nottingham in England, Master's in Ancient History. -Texas state certified to teach English both level and advanced for grades 9-12. -More than a decade of tutoring experience in English language arts, foreign language, and study skills; five years of classroom teaching experience: one year at a private academy of students with learning differences and disabilities and four years in public school. -Have taught students as young as 8 years old and as old as 63 -Coached and ran academic clubs and extracurricular clubs such as state spelling and writing competitions and creative writing clubs. -My proudest accomplishments to date include teaching an elementary student to love classical literature and one of my Latin students going on to join and excel in college translation courses as only a junior in high school. Interests: -Reading and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, and even fanfiction! -Singing: I hope to resume voice lessons soon! -Jogging -Watching foreign television such as anime or BBC programs -And of course studying languages!
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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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Fifth graders often struggle with the transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Common challenges include comprehending complex plots with multiple subplots, understanding character motivation and development, making inferences beyond literal text, and managing longer chapter books with sustained attention. Many students also find it difficult to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details, and they may rush through reading without pausing to check their understanding. Personalized tutoring helps identify exactly where a student's comprehension breaks down so instruction can target those specific gaps.
Tutors work with students to move beyond simple plot summary toward deeper analysis by teaching them to ask questions like "Why did the character make that choice?" and "What does this detail tell us about the setting?" In 5th grade, literary analysis typically focuses on identifying themes, analyzing character traits through their actions and dialogue, and understanding how an author's word choices create mood or tone. Tutors use guided practice with age-appropriate texts to help students build these skills gradually, modeling how to cite specific evidence from the text to support their thinking rather than making general statements.
Inference requires students to combine clues from the text with their own background knowledge—a skill that doesn't develop automatically for all readers. Fifth graders may miss subtle hints about character feelings, upcoming plot events, or unstated relationships between characters. A tutor teaches inference strategies explicitly, such as tracking "what the text says" versus "what I can figure out," using graphic organizers to organize clues, and practicing with short passages before moving to longer texts. This targeted practice builds confidence and helps students understand that comprehension isn't just about remembering facts—it's about thinking actively while reading.
Rather than memorizing isolated word lists, 5th graders benefit from learning vocabulary in context—understanding how word choice affects meaning and tone in actual texts they're reading. Tutors help students develop strategies like using context clues, recognizing word roots and prefixes, and understanding that words can have multiple meanings depending on how they're used. For example, a tutor might explore how an author's choice to use "trudged" instead of "walked" changes the reader's understanding of a character's mood. This approach builds both vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension simultaneously, rather than treating them as separate skills.
When students read too slowly or with choppy expression, they use so much mental energy on decoding words that little attention remains for understanding meaning. Fifth graders need fluency—the ability to read smoothly and at a reasonable pace—so their brain can focus on comprehension. Tutors assess whether a student's comprehension struggles stem from fluency issues and, if so, use repeated reading practice, modeling fluent reading aloud, and building sight word automaticity. For students reading at or above grade level, tutors focus on reading with expression and appropriate pacing to deepen engagement with the text.
Nonfiction reading requires different strategies than narrative fiction. Students must identify main ideas and supporting details, understand text structure (cause-and-effect, compare-and-contrast, sequence), navigate headings and visual features like diagrams, and synthesize information across multiple sources. Fifth graders often excel with stories but struggle with expository text because there's no character-driven plot to hold their interest. Tutors teach students to preview nonfiction by examining headings and images, set a purpose for reading ("What am I trying to find out?"), and use organizational patterns to track information. These explicit strategies help students approach nonfiction with the same confidence they have with fiction.
Many 5th graders can read individual chapters but lose focus or comprehension when tackling longer texts over multiple days. Building reading stamina requires gradually increasing the length of time students read independently while maintaining comprehension. Tutors help by setting realistic goals (starting with 15-20 minute sessions and building up), teaching students to take strategic breaks with comprehension check-ins, and helping them connect what they read today with what they read yesterday. Tutors also help students choose books at the right level—not too easy (which feels boring) and not too hard (which causes frustration)—so students stay engaged and motivated to keep reading.
Tutors assess a student's current reading level through observation and conversation, looking at both accuracy (can they read the words?) and comprehension (do they understand what they read?). The goal is finding books in the "just right" zone—challenging enough to build skills but not so difficult that the student becomes frustrated. Tutors also consider a student's interests and background knowledge, since students comprehend better when they care about the topic. Throughout tutoring, the reading level adjusts as the student grows, ensuring continuous challenge and engagement. This personalized approach prevents students from being stuck with books that are either too easy (boring) or too hard (discouraging).
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