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8+ years
Jane
I am a current student at Princeton University, obtaining a major in English with minors in Environmental Studies and Musical Theater. I graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2016 as a member of the Cum Laude Society with highest honors for all semesters. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, an Academic Al...
Princeton University
Current Undergrad Student, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Anna
With each of my experiences working with children my passion for education has grown. I first came to Austin to work with a Spanish literacy intervention program through Americorps called A Community for Education (ACE). After my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school ...
Oberlin College
Bachelors, Comparative American Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Deborah
My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructe...
Georgia State University
Master of Arts, English
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Hi. I love math and I love teaching math. I am a state certified high school math teacher. I have 31 years of classroom experience. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics.
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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Katherine
Hi, my name is Katherine and I've been tutoring in various capacities since 2012. Although I'm currently studying Computer Science at Swarthmore College, I have expertise in a number of subject areas and I'd love to help you out.
Swarthmore College
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Samantha
I believe every student has a unique learning skill set and every teacher continues to learn from her students. To ensure every student receives the best tutoring, I strive to offer excellent communication and a diverse set of teaching skills.I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from th...
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business/French
Vermont Law School
Juris Doctor, International Law

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Christopher
I am a current student at Rutgers University on track to major in Electrical Engineering. I tutor a wide range of math from elementary level up to high school and college. This range includes algebra, trigonometry, pre-calc and calculus. I have had many experiences through my high school and outside...
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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Jerry
Hey, I enjoy teaching math, computer science, and the SAT! Contact me if you are interested in these.
The Texas A&M University System Office
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Amy
I have a B.A. in French and a diploma in Business French from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris. I also speak Greek, Italian, and Spanish.I have worked as a private tutor in the area of foreign languages, essay writing, and a variety of other subjects for more than a decade. In that time...
Hofstra
Bachelor in Arts, French

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Gabrielle
I am recent graduate of Binghamton University, with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. I am deeply committed to the value of education, and believe that learning is a gift and an opportunity for growth that should be available to everyone. For this reason, I am passionate about tutoring and helping ...
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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Julie
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I am a graduate of LaSalle University in Mexico City. I received my Bachelor of Science degree inBusiness Administration with a focus on management. I am also a certifiedteacher of Spanish. Since graduation I have worked in Human Resources and I havealso been tutoring children and adults in private and public schools, as wellas online. I am very enthusiastic about teaching my native language because Ifeel that in that way I am enriching my students' education and experiences inlearning aspects of another culture. One area where we seem to have the mostfun is prepping for exams and writing assignments. I am a firm proponent ofeducation, and as a tutor, my approach is based on each of my students'level of proficiency, their goals, and their learning pace. I focus on providinga pleasant and safe experience for my students. I prepare lesson plans that arecreative and introduce new topics in a fun way, spending enough time reviewingthe material. Afterwards, I allow students time to practice on their own. I encourage you to contact me to schedule so togetherwe can start achieving your goals
Anna
ACT Writing Tutor • +27 Subjects
I honestly love tutoring. While working in finance and publishing over the past decade, I have independently tutored students from many premiere NY and NJ high schools and universities. I continued tutoring even after joining a major private equity firm because of how much I enjoy working one-on-one with students. Breaking down seemingly complex subjects is one of my favorite pastimes--it's part of the reason I also enjoy writing about arcane financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my own study plan to pass the first two CFA exams (I'm taking the third exam in June). This experience has shaped how I work with students to tackle test-taking anxiety and master difficult material quickly.I have both a BA and MA in English from New York University.
Catherine
Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects
Hello! My name is Catherine Raj and I am a second-year medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience in 2022. Since 2015, I have tutored children from ages 3-16 in areas of math and reading, as well as their school curriculum. Apart from tutoring here, I have worked for the Kumon Learning Center as a teaching instructor for 5 years. While I am certified to tutor a broad range of subjects, I have years of experience with tutoring young children in math and reading, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, phonics, reading comprehension, and much more. I connect with elementary and middle school students very well, as I believe in understanding children in order to give them a fulfilling tutoring experience. I also very much enjoy tutoring pre-algebra and algebra as those are my favorite math subjects, as well as my best! My students and I have always had a deeper level of understanding beyond the books and I pride my style of teaching on that aspect.
Grace
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education (3.95 GPA) and New York University (3.98 GPA). I have worked with students of all ages. I love adapting my teaching style to the individual needs of each student to help them fulfill their greatest potentials.
Sarah
Elementary School Math Tutor • +20 Subjects
I have been a special education teacher in Somerset County for the last 5 years. I have worked in self-contained classrooms and am currently working as a 4th grade resource room Reading and Math teacher. Next spring, I will graduate from Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education with an Ed.M in Reading Education. I will be a certified Reading Specialist as well as a certified supervisor. I am currently a certified Literacy Specialist.
Chester
Creative Writing Tutor • +18 Subjects
I love English, and good writing. Since I like working one-or-one or with a small group, tutoring is a great way for me to help young people communicate more effectively in writing. As a social scientist, I also like to talking about statistics and social science. I like to teach by example and ask lots of questions so students can discover answers themselves. When not working, I like to watch movies, exercise, and write science fiction.
Maria
ACT Prep Tutor • +15 Subjects
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Denison University. I am currently pursuing an M.D. at Case Western Reserve University. I've been a college-level teaching assistant for both introductory biology and general chemistry. Besides chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring for test prep (ACT and MCAT) because I view these types of tests to be a collection of puzzles to solve. It's a lot of fun helping students to figure out the logic behind these puzzles and apply it broadly, and it's incredibly rewarding to see this integration of knowledge translate to a high score. When working with students, I like to challenge them to identify the purpose of the problem or question and what underlying reasoning can be applied broadly in future questions. In doing so, students gain more long-term usable skills and the ability to think independently.
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Passionate social justice advocate eager to serve as a mentor to the youth. Sociologist at heart. I am the rose that grew from the concrete.
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ACT Prep Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a current undergraduate student at Columbia University in New York City, pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in History and Economics. These are two of the subjects that I enjoy tutoring the most, but I also have a penchant for tutoring and learning about math and literature. I am passionate about tutoring because I benefited from the personalized guidance of great tutors in my past and I really enjoy seeing students push themselves and develop an appreciation for subject areas or even the mental exercise of test-taking thanks to tutoring. I also believe that tutoring a subject area is the greatest way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and as I take more classes in college, I look forward to tutoring students in those in which I understood the material really well. In my spare time, I enjoy reading about history, camping, biking, and traveling when I can (or exploring the incredible city of New York)!
Qin
Conversational Mandarin Tutor • +14 Subjects
Living in Great New York Area since 2008. Graduate student at Columbia University.Major in Finance + Economics (Undergraduate Program), and Public Administration (Graduate Program), Average GPA is 3.65.Speak Mandarin, English and Japanese.Subjects cover East Asian History (China & Japan), International Relation, Public sector (NPO related).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eighth graders typically face challenges with essay organization, particularly structuring multi-paragraph arguments with clear thesis statements and supporting evidence. Many students also struggle with literary analysis—moving beyond plot summary to discuss theme, symbolism, and author's purpose. Grammar concepts like comma usage, sentence fragments, and pronoun agreement often trip up students who haven't solidified these fundamentals. Additionally, many 8th graders find it difficult to develop their own voice in writing while maintaining formal academic tone, and they may procrastinate on longer writing assignments, leading to rushed, disorganized work.
A tutor can work with you to craft a thesis that takes a specific, defensible position rather than a vague statement of fact. They'll help you brainstorm supporting points, then guide you in finding textual evidence—quotes, examples, or details—that actually prove your argument rather than just relating to the topic. Through personalized feedback on your drafts, a tutor can show you how to integrate evidence smoothly, explain why it matters, and connect each paragraph back to your central thesis. This iterative process helps you understand argumentation as a skill you can apply to any essay, not just a formula to follow.
Tutors often introduce pre-writing techniques like mind mapping, outlining, or freewriting to help students externalize their ideas before drafting. For 8th graders, a simple outline that lists your thesis, three main points, and 1-2 pieces of evidence per point can transform a blank page into a manageable roadmap. When writer's block hits mid-essay, tutors can help you identify whether you're stuck because you lack evidence, your argument isn't clear, or you're overthinking the wording—then address the actual problem. Having a tutor talk through your ideas out loud before you write often unlocks what's stuck in your head.
Literary analysis requires asking "why" and "how" instead of just "what." Instead of "The character was sad," ask why the author showed that sadness, what it reveals about the character's values, or how it connects to the book's larger theme. A tutor can teach you to identify literary devices—metaphor, foreshadowing, characterization—and explain their effect rather than just naming them. They'll help you practice selecting specific quotes that illustrate your point about theme or character, then explain the connection explicitly rather than assuming the reader will make it themselves. This shift from plot to interpretation is a major 8th grade milestone.
Rather than just marking errors, a tutor reads your essay as a reader and points out where your argument gets unclear, where you need more evidence, or where a paragraph doesn't connect to your thesis. They might ask questions like "What do you mean here?" to help you see where you've assumed the reader knows something they don't. With specific, actionable feedback on multiple drafts, you learn to recognize patterns in your own writing—like always burying your main idea in the middle of a paragraph, or forgetting to explain why your evidence matters. This self-awareness transfers to future assignments because you're not just fixing one essay; you're building writing skills.
Grammar and voice aren't opposites—strong writers master grammar so they can break rules intentionally for effect. A tutor helps you understand which rules are non-negotiable in academic writing (like subject-verb agreement and comma splices) versus which offer flexibility for style (like starting sentences with "and" or using short, punchy sentences for emphasis). They can show you how professional writers use grammar strategically, then help you experiment with sentence variety, word choice, and tone in your own work. The goal is to give you control over your writing so you sound like yourself while meeting academic expectations.
MLA citations are a skill, not something to memorize—a tutor can teach you the logic behind the format (author, title, publication info) so you understand why each element matters rather than just following a template. Working through 2-3 real citations together, you'll learn the pattern and where to find information in a book or website. Many tutors create a simple reference sheet you can use while writing, then gradually reduce your reliance on it as the format becomes automatic. Once you've cited 5-10 sources with feedback, it clicks—and you'll be able to handle new source types (like podcasts or databases) using the same logic.
Active reading strategies—like annotating (marking key passages, jotting questions in margins), pausing to predict what happens next, or summarizing each chapter in a sentence—help you engage with the text instead of passively moving through pages. A tutor can teach you to ask questions while reading: "Why did the author include this detail?" "How does this character's action connect to the theme?" "What's the author's tone here?" These habits transform reading from a chore into detective work, making details stick in your memory. When you need to write about or discuss the book later, you'll have notes and a deeper understanding rather than fuzzy recollections of the plot.
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