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Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

The Praxis Core Writing exam trips up many test-takers on the argumentative essay and the source-based essay, where scoring depends on structure and evidence use — not just clean prose. Megan's English degree from Sewanee and her years teaching writing across grade levels mean she can break down exa...

Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Sewanee: The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Miakia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Miakia

Masters in Education, Education
Miakia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

The PRAXIS Core Writing exam tests two distinct skills: spotting grammatical and structural errors in other people's writing, and producing a clear argumentative essay under time pressure. Miakia drills both by walking through real question types — sentence correction, revision-in-context, and sourc...

Education

Cambridge College

Masters in Education, Education

Christian Brothers University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Gabriela

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Gabriela

Master's in Math Education
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th-5th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

The PRAXIS Core Writing section tests two distinct skills: spotting grammatical errors in existing text and producing a coherent argumentative essay under a tight deadline. Gabriela's boot camp experience with this exam means she can pinpoint whether a student's weak spot is subject-verb agreement, ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master's in Math Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Emma

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

Between the selected-response grammar questions and the argumentative essay, the Praxis Core Writing exam tests two very different skill sets — and Emma covers both. She drills the grammar and usage rules that show up most frequently, from subject-verb agreement to parallel structure, while also tea...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

Adam

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Adam

MRE
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

I have been tutoring for over 12 years. I have worked with many different students in many different subjects. I've worked as a classroom teacher and instructional content creator, as well. My favorite part of tutoring is knowing that I am making a real difference for my students. I am looking for...

Education

George Mason University

MRE

University of Mary Washington

MRE

Sabrina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sabrina

AM
Sabrina's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACCUPLACER
Essay Editing
Middle School Reading

I have over 9 years of experience tutoring students preparing for teacher certification exams and hold degrees in English and Education, as well as a technical writing certification. I enjoy helping students strengthen their reading comprehension so they can break down test questions and avoid commo...

Education

The University of Alabama

AM

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

PRAXIS Core Writing is a standardized test required for teacher certification in Florida and many other states. It assesses your ability to write clearly and effectively, including grammar, organization, and essay composition. For students in Orlando preparing for education careers, passing this exam is a critical step toward becoming a certified teacher.

The test has two main sections: a multiple-choice portion covering grammar, usage, and rhetoric (40 questions), and a written essay section where you compose two essays demonstrating your ability to organize ideas and support arguments. You'll need to demonstrate strong thesis development, logical organization, and clear writing mechanics under timed conditions.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who provide personalized feedback on your writing, helping you strengthen essay structure, thesis statements, and argumentation. Tutors work with you on both the grammar fundamentals tested in the multiple-choice section and the essay composition skills needed for the written portion, tailoring instruction to your specific weaknesses.

Many students struggle with organizing their thoughts quickly under timed conditions, developing strong thesis statements, or recognizing subtle grammar and usage errors. Others find it difficult to balance essay content with proper mechanics, or they second-guess their writing voice when trying to maintain formal academic tone. Personalized tutoring helps you identify and overcome your specific obstacles.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment where your tutor reviews your current writing skills, takes a practice test section, and identifies your strongest and weakest areas. From there, your tutor creates a personalized study plan focused on the skills that will have the biggest impact on your score, whether that's grammar mechanics, essay organization, or time management strategies.

The timeline depends on your starting point and target score, but most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of regular tutoring sessions. Some students need focused help on specific skills and see improvement in 4-6 weeks, while others benefit from longer-term support to build confidence and refine their writing voice. Your tutor will discuss a realistic timeline based on your goals.

Expert tutors who work with Varsity Tutors have strong backgrounds in writing instruction, English education, or teacher preparation. Many have passed PRAXIS Core Writing themselves or have extensive experience helping students master test content, essay composition, and grammar skills. Varsity Tutors matches you with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your specific needs.

Yes—personalized essay feedback is a core part of PRAXIS Core Writing tutoring. Your tutor reviews your practice essays, provides detailed comments on thesis clarity, organization, argumentation, and mechanics, and helps you revise and strengthen your writing. This targeted feedback accelerates your improvement much faster than studying alone.

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