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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
Languages Tutor • +4 Subjects
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.
Juliet
Adult Literacy Tutor • +12 Subjects
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.
Theo
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
High school students most commonly struggle with thesis development and argumentative essay structure—knowing how to craft a clear, defensible claim and organize evidence to support it. Literary analysis is another major challenge, as students learn to move beyond plot summary to interpret symbolism, tone, and author's purpose. Many also find grammar mechanics overwhelming when trying to balance technical correctness with developing their own voice, and organization becomes increasingly complex with longer research papers and multi-paragraph essays. A tutor can break these skills into manageable steps and provide targeted feedback on exactly where a student's writing needs strengthening.
Rather than just fixing grammar, a skilled tutor focuses on the architecture of your argument—helping you identify weak thesis statements, reorganize paragraphs for better flow, and strengthen evidence selection. They'll ask questions like "Does this quote actually prove your point?" and "Where's your counter-argument?" to push you toward deeper thinking. This personalized feedback on your actual writing is far more effective than generic writing tips, because a tutor can see exactly where your logic breaks down or where you need more support for a claim. Over time, you internalize these revision strategies and apply them independently to future assignments.
Summary tells what happened; analysis explains why it matters and how the author created meaning. In literary analysis, you're examining techniques like symbolism, imagery, characterization, and point of view to understand the author's message or theme. For example, summarizing "The Great Gatsby" means describing the plot, but analyzing it means exploring how Fitzgerald uses the green light as a symbol of Gatsby's impossible dream. A tutor can teach you to ask analytical questions while reading—"Why did the author choose this word? What does this scene reveal about the character?"—and then help you structure those observations into a coherent essay with textual evidence.
Writer's block often stems from perfectionism or unclear thinking, not lack of ideas. A tutor helps by working backwards from the assignment: discussing the prompt together, brainstorming arguments, and mapping out your main points before you write a single sentence. They might use strategies like freewriting (writing without stopping to edit) or the Socratic method (asking questions to clarify your thinking) to get ideas flowing. Once you have a rough outline and understand your argument, the actual writing becomes much less intimidating. This pre-writing process is one of the most valuable parts of tutoring, because it transforms a blank page into a concrete plan.
Citations serve two purposes: they give credit to sources and allow readers to find the exact material you referenced. Different disciplines use different styles (MLA for humanities, APA for social sciences, Chicago for history) because they prioritize different information—MLA emphasizes the author and work title, while APA emphasizes publication date. Rather than memorizing rules, a tutor teaches you the logic behind the style and shows you how to use citation tools and templates, so you're not manually formatting every source. They'll also help you understand when you need citations (direct quotes, paraphrases, specific facts) versus when you don't (common knowledge), which is where many students get confused.
Academic writing doesn't mean sounding robotic—it means being clear, precise, and appropriately formal while still letting your perspective come through. The balance shifts depending on the assignment: a personal essay allows more conversational tone and first-person reflection, while an analytical essay requires more formal language but can still show your unique interpretation. A tutor helps you understand these boundaries by analyzing published essays, discussing word choice and sentence structure, and giving feedback on your drafts. They'll point out where you're hiding behind vague language ("This is bad") versus where you're making a strong, specific claim ("The protagonist's silence reveals her powerlessness"), helping you find a voice that's both authentically yours and academically credible.
Dense texts like Shakespeare or classic literature require active reading strategies: annotating as you go, pausing to summarize sections, identifying key characters and conflicts, and looking up unfamiliar words. A tutor can teach you to read strategically—skimming for plot first, then re-reading for deeper analysis—rather than struggling through word-by-word. They can also explain historical or cultural context that makes a text more accessible, and model how to ask analytical questions while reading. For students tackling challenging texts, having someone to discuss confusing passages with makes the difference between frustration and genuine understanding.
A tutor adapts to exactly where you are. If you're struggling with basic essay structure, they focus on thesis statements and paragraph organization before moving to more complex elements like counterarguments or stylistic analysis. If you're already a strong writer, a tutor challenges you to develop more sophisticated arguments, analyze more subtle literary techniques, or tackle advanced texts. The personalized approach means you're never bored by material you've mastered or overwhelmed by concepts you're not ready for. Whether you need foundational skills or refinement for AP-level work, a tutor creates a learning path that builds confidence and competence at your pace.
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