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Laura

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Laura

Masters in Education, English Composition
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
College English
College Level American Literature

When I was younger, I viewed education as a great leveler, allowing people to move from lower economic groupings to higher ones, but now, I view education as the creator of a wider path for personal and professional improvement that motivates individuals to move past where they might have stopped. F...

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Campbell University

Masters in Education, English Composition

University of NC at Greensboro

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Zachary

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Zachary

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Elementary School Writing
English
High School Writing

I have been an educator for over 8 years and my areas of specialization are English, Literature, U.S. History, and Drama. My teaching background primarily involves working with elementary school age children, but I have also conducted workshops for middle schoolers and taught adult learners. I have ...

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Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Aaron

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Aaron

Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

For as long as I have been a student, I have taken great pleasure in imparting my knowledge on others and in seeing others succeed. I especially love tutoring motivated, hard-working students to help them achieve their full potentials. When reviewing material with a student, I generally like to delv...

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Rice University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Ashli

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ashli

Master of Arts, French
Ashli's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
English

I am passionate about languages and helping you learn to speak better French or English! I provide engaging activities and authentic resources to help you build confidence and the skills to communicate effectively...in real life! My goal is to get YOU actually using the language- right away. You can...

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University of North Texas

Master of Arts, French

University of North Texas

Bachelor in Arts, French

Andrea

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Andrea

PHD, Urban + Public Policy
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Conversational Italian
Conversational Spanish

Teaching is my passion; as a Sagittarius, I am on an endless quest to learn more and help others do the same. I have taught over 100 college and graduate students in my career, in courses ranging from writing seminar to research methods.I'm currently faculty at The New School (Parsons School of Desi...

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The New School

PHD, Urban + Public Policy

Sarah Lawrence College

Bachelors, Liberal Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Eric

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eric

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
College Business
CPA

I am a graduate of The University of Tennessee where I received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. I also have an MBA from Tennessee Tech University and am a CPA. Outside of my academic accomplishments, I have worked in a Fortune 200 Energy company within its Finance and Accounting functions and h...

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Tennessee Technological University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Gloria

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Gloria

Masters, Education
Gloria's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Business
College Business
Elementary School Math

I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, a Masters Degree in Education and currently I am on a hiatus from my Doctoral program of Higher Education and Adult Learning of which I have two courses including a research course and project to complete, prayerfull...

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Strayer University-Tennessee

Masters, Education

Columbia College

Bachelors, Business Administration/Management

Alex

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alex

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

My past students and friends say that my face lights up when I start talking about math (especially calculus). Between my Applied Mathematics degree from the University of Rochester and my Eagle Scout award, I have natural passions for mathematics and helping people. Let me combine these passions fo...

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University of Rochester

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Sarah

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Sarah

Current Grad Student, Masters of Biomedical Science
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I am a graduate of the University of Virginia, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Public Health. After college, I went on to get my Masters of Science in Biomedical Science at Tufts University School of Medicine. I am currently applying to medical school and hope to matriculate nex...

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Tufts University School Of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Masters of Biomedical Science

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelors, Global Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
31
Kim

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kim

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Kim's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Italian
Conversational Spanish
Italian
Languages

Hello all, my name is Kim and I am a recent graduate of West Chester University! I studied Spanish Language and culture and political science, and loved every minute of it. Areas that I feel particularly strong in are grammar and pronunciation, but I can provide any type of support or clarification ...

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

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AP Computer Science A Tutor • +20 Subjects

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AP Biology Tutor • +15 Subjects

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10th Grade Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a student at Miami Dade College, and I aim to transfer into Florida International University. I am pursuing a Bachelors degree in Physics and Philosophy, and more specifically Applied Physics and Philosophy of Science. Throughout my academic career I have increasingly become amazed at and passionate about the fundamental studies in the scientific field, such as pure mathematics, physics and chemistry. I tutored many of my classmates during my high school years and eventually became know as "the neighborhood tutor". Immediately after high school i began to tutor privately and have been doing so for two years. Aside from my own independent tutoring, I have worked as a math tutor in a separate tutoring company as well as a Physics assistant in my college where I helped various groups of students with college physics one and two.I have always found it a wonderful experience to introduce or develop a student's understanding of what I consider an exciting and unique perspective of the beautiful world around us. Aside from my primary interest in most science and math courses, I also have become rather adept with writing both explanatory and narrative essays. I hold education to be an intrinsic part of human existence-Humans are meant to learn. For this reason, I believe that teaching is really an internal process that happens within all of us, and my job as a tutor is only to act as a facilitator and catalyst to the powerful potential that exists within all people. Outside of my academic life, i enjoy playing the occasional game of soccer, jamming out on my trumpet, and practicing public speaking skills in both controlled and spontaneous settings.

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ACT Writing Tutor • +30 Subjects

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ACT Math Tutor • +25 Subjects

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AP Biology Tutor • +10 Subjects

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Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

A strong playwriting tutor should have experience with dramatic structure, character development, and dialogue craft. Look for tutors who understand different theatrical genres and can provide constructive feedback on your scripts. The best tutors combine technical knowledge of playwriting fundamentals—like scene structure, conflict, and pacing—with the ability to help you develop your unique voice as a writer. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can guide you through the full creative process, from initial concept to final revision.

Authentic dialogue is one of the biggest challenges in playwriting. Strong dialogue should reveal character, advance the plot, and sound natural when spoken aloud. Many playwrights benefit from reading their scenes out loud to catch awkward phrasing or unnatural speech patterns. A playwriting tutor can help you develop distinct character voices, eliminate exposition-heavy dialogue, and use subtext to create depth. Through personalized feedback on your scripts, you'll learn to distinguish between how characters should speak versus how people actually speak.

Play structure typically follows a three-act format with clear turning points: the inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution. However, many contemporary plays experiment with non-traditional structures. The key is understanding how each scene builds on the previous one to create momentum and maintain audience engagement. A playwriting tutor can help you map out your plot, identify where scenes are dragging, and ensure your dramatic action serves your central theme. Different genres—comedy, tragedy, drama—also have their own structural conventions worth mastering.

Great characters need clear motivations, internal conflicts, and arcs that show change throughout the play. Start by understanding your character's wants versus their needs, and what obstacles stand in their way. Many playwrights find it helpful to develop character backstories, even details that never appear on stage, to inform authentic choices. A playwriting tutor can guide you through character work exercises and provide feedback on whether your characters feel three-dimensional and consistent. The goal is creating characters whose actions and growth feel inevitable to the story you're telling.

Revision is where plays truly come alive. The first draft is often about getting ideas on the page; subsequent drafts focus on clarity, pacing, and impact. Read your script multiple times with different questions in mind: Does each scene serve the overall story? Is the dialogue efficient? Are there moments that feel forced or unclear? Getting personalized feedback from a playwriting tutor is invaluable during revision—they can identify scenes that aren't working, spot inconsistencies in character behavior, and help you strengthen weak transitions. Many successful playwrights go through 5-10 drafts before their work is performance-ready.

Stage directions should be clear and purposeful without over-directing. Include directions that are essential for understanding the action or revealing character—like a nervous habit or significant movement—but avoid excessive detail that limits a director's creative choices. The balance varies by playwriting style: some contemporary playwrights write minimal stage directions, while others provide detailed visual storytelling. A playwriting tutor can help you understand when stage directions enhance the script versus when they become distracting. Generally, focus on what actors and directors need to know to tell your story effectively.

Yes, proper formatting is important because it helps readers and industry professionals evaluate your work fairly. Standard playwriting format includes scene headings, action descriptions, character names centered above dialogue, parentheticals for delivery notes, and consistent spacing. Most productions use 12-point courier font on white paper. Learning proper formatting shows professionalism and makes your script easier to read. A playwriting tutor can teach you standard formatting conventions and help you understand why they matter in the theater world. Many playwriting software programs handle formatting automatically, but understanding the rules behind them strengthens your craft.

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