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Karishma

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Karishma

Bachelor in Arts
Karishma's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology

I am very dedicated to helping students excel in school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and En...

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Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
34
Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the indiv...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Sarah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sarah

Master of Arts, Sacred Music
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts, Sacred Music

Vassar College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Margot

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Margot

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Margot's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

I am a student at Boston College studying Economics and English. I have an excellent academic record, haven taken 14 AP courses throughout high school, and have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers ...

Education

Boston College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Jack

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Jack

B.A. in Theatre and Economics
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!

Education

Northwestern University

B.A. in Theatre and Economics

Test Scores
ACT
35
Marisa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marisa

Bachelors, Writing
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a senior at MIT majoring in Writing with a specialization in Digital Media. I have also completed a minor in Business Management. As one of ten writing majors at a school full of people pursuing science and technology rather than humanities subjects, I have taken a default position as tutor for...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Writing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minor in Business Management

Test Scores
SAT
1540
David

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David

Bachelor's
David's other Tutor Subjects
9th-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

Hasan

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Hasan

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
Hasan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-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
Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...

Education

The New School

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Peter

Certified Tutor

Peter

Masters in Education, English Education
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!

Education

Ohio State

Masters in Education, English Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Test Scores
SAT
1470

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +55 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and nothing in teaching brings me more joy than in helping students develop their own sense of intuition towards a subject.

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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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Patrick

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I'm a student at Harvard University earning my master's degree in English literature and creative writing. Since starting this program, I've realized that teaching and learning are major parts who I am; it's become my favorite way to connect with people and leave a legacy. So, I'm eager to work with students on any challenges that they have while writing papers for college classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fiction writers often struggle with show-versus-tell—describing scenes and emotions through action and dialogue rather than explanation. Other frequent challenges include developing authentic character voices, maintaining consistent point of view, pacing plot effectively to avoid sagging middles, and creating dialogue that sounds natural while advancing the story. Tutors can help identify which of these elements are holding back your writing and provide targeted feedback on specific passages.

A Fiction Writing tutor can guide you through character development techniques like backstory exploration, motivation mapping, and internal conflict identification. They'll help you move beyond surface-level traits to create characters with contradictions, desires, and realistic flaws. Through analyzing published examples and revising your own work, you'll learn how subtle details—speech patterns, physical gestures, choices under pressure—reveal character more powerfully than direct description.

While there's no single "right" structure, understanding narrative frameworks like the three-act structure, the Hero's Journey, or Save the Cat can provide scaffolding for your plot. A tutor can help you identify where your story's inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution should occur, and diagnose pacing problems—like why readers might lose interest in act two. The key is learning which structure serves your specific story, then using it flexibly rather than rigidly.

Voice emerges through consistent choices about word selection, sentence rhythm, perspective, and what you choose to emphasize. A tutor can help you analyze your natural patterns by reading samples of your writing aloud, identifying your strengths (perhaps lyrical description or snappy dialogue), and helping you strengthen weak areas. Reading widely in your genre and studying how published authors construct sentences also trains your ear—tutors can recommend strategic reading paired with revision exercises to accelerate this development.

Revision works best in layers rather than all at once. Start with big-picture concerns: Does the plot serve your theme? Are character arcs satisfying? Then move to scene-level editing: Does each scene have clear purpose and tension? Finally, tackle line-level work: word choice, sentence flow, and grammar. A tutor can teach you this systematic approach and provide detailed feedback on specific sections, helping you distinguish between surface-level fixes and deeper structural problems that need addressing.

Effective dialogue balances realism with purpose—it should reveal character, advance plot, or deepen relationships without feeling like exposition. A tutor can help you identify when dialogue is doing too much work (explaining backstory the reader doesn't need) or too little (characters just chatting without consequence). Techniques like reading dialogue aloud, studying how published authors handle similar scenes, and understanding subtext—what characters want versus what they say—all strengthen this crucial skill.

Not all feedback is equally valuable, and learning to evaluate it is a crucial skill. A tutor can help you distinguish between feedback that identifies real problems in clarity, logic, or craft versus subjective preferences about style or taste. They'll teach you to ask clarifying questions like "What specifically confused you?" and "Does this serve the story's purpose?" rather than accepting every suggestion. This develops your critical judgment and helps you maintain your vision while genuinely improving your work.

Understanding your genre's reader expectations—whether you're writing literary fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, or science fiction—helps you either meet those expectations effectively or subvert them intentionally. A tutor can guide you through strategic reading of published works in your target genre, helping you identify patterns in pacing, character types, plot structure, and thematic concerns. This knowledge becomes your foundation for making informed craft choices rather than accidentally confusing readers or missing opportunities to satisfy genre conventions.

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