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9+ years
Vansh
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

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Max
I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months.
Ball State University
Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Conor
I am currently a medical student in Philadelphia, and have a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I have several years of experience tutoring SAT students, but thanks to my mixed background I have proficiency in a wide range of subjects including mathematics, biological scie...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

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Julia
I am a recent college graduate currently pursuing a career in publishing in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good boo...
The College of William & Mary
Bachelors, English & Linguistics

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Arthur
I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.
Middlebury College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Emily
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Certified Tutor
16+ years
John
I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting

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Ethan
I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelain
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Thomas Jefferson University
PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
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I'm a motivated and enthusiastic engineer with a drive to always continue learning, share knowledge with others and inspire. Hobbies: writing, reading, cooking, music, art, books
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I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.
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I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.
Alex
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I'm a junior in chemical engineering at ASU Barrett and I specialize in math and physics tutoring. If you need help with any of your math subjects or have trouble with physics and chemistry I'm the one to call. I love working with students and each and everybody's success is my top priority.
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I am currently working on a Master of Arts in Philosophy at Georgia State University, where I serve as a teaching assistant and writing consultant. I currently tutor in the areas of test preparation, government, philosophy, and religious studies. My passion for education stems from the joy I find in helping students achieve their goals. My teaching style involves asking lots of strategic questions to help students discover answers for themselves, a process which my students typically find quite empowering. Still, I recognize that each student has unique needs, questions, and learning styles, so I strive to listen first and then craft individualized plans to meet each student's particular objectives. In my spare time I like to get outside hiking, playing soccer, or volunteering at my church's community garden. I also enjoy reading, watching football, and cooking.
Anya
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I am a graduate of the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons The New School for Design in New York, having previously studied linguistics and foreign languages (concentrating in Russian and French) at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and at McGill University in Montreal. I currently serve as adjunct faculty in the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons, where I specialize in courses which combine numerous disciplines within the humanities, such as a course about the relationship between fashion and language and a graduate seminar about writing for fashion publications. I have also led elementary summer art camp workshops in my hometown of Los Alamos, New Mexico. My teaching methods, which are interactive, engaging, and tailored to a range of learning styles, have consistently been described by my students as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in relating the themes of their writing to their own outside interests and passions. I also enjoy helping students prepare to take standardized tests by addressing, in an understanding and accommodating way, the common anxieties and stresses that can accompany test-taking. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading, visiting museums, cooking, and snowboarding.
Ken
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I am a Wake Forest University graduate with a degree in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing a career as a physical therapist.
Anna
Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
Kate
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects
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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verb conjugation is one of the biggest hurdles for adult learners because Spanish has far more conjugation patterns than English, and you need to access them quickly in real conversation. A tutor can teach you the patterns strategically—focusing on high-frequency verbs first (ser, estar, tener, ir) and grouping similar conjugations together—then use conversation drills to build automaticity so you're not mentally translating during actual dialogue. This targeted practice is much more effective than memorizing conjugation tables, because your brain learns the patterns through meaningful use rather than rote repetition.
In a classroom, you might speak for a few minutes per class; with a tutor, you're speaking for the entire session—getting real-time correction, natural back-and-forth dialogue, and personalized feedback on your specific patterns and mistakes. A tutor can also adapt the conversation to your interests and real-life scenarios (ordering food, discussing work, making plans) rather than textbook dialogues, which builds confidence and vocabulary you'll actually use. Most importantly, you have space to make mistakes and self-correct without the pressure of peer judgment, which is essential for adults learning to speak naturally.
Yes—a tutor can identify which sounds don't exist in English (like the rolled 'r' or the distinction between 'z' and 'c' in Spain) and give you targeted exercises and feedback. They can also help you recognize stress patterns and intonation in Spanish, which differ from English and affect how natural you sound. The key is consistent, corrected practice with a native or near-native speaker who can model the sounds and adjust your mouth position if needed—something you can't get from apps or recordings alone.
Rather than memorizing word lists, a tutor teaches vocabulary in thematic clusters tied to real conversations you want to have—like dining, travel, or workplace topics—and uses spaced repetition and retrieval practice (asking you to recall words in new contexts) to cement them in memory. They'll also help you recognize word families and patterns (like how -ción words are often cognates with English -tion words), which speeds up acquisition. The difference is that you're learning words in sentences and dialogues, not isolation, so they stick better and you know how to use them naturally.
Both matter, but the balance shifts as an adult learner. A tutor helps you understand the grammar rules well enough to recognize patterns, but then prioritizes speaking practice so you internalize those rules through use rather than conscious thinking. For example, you'll learn why preterite and imperfect exist, but then spend most of your time using them in stories and conversations until they feel natural. This approach avoids the trap of being able to recite grammar rules but freezing up in actual conversation.
Language and culture are inseparable—a tutor can weave in cultural context (like regional differences between Spain and Latin America, social norms around formality, or current events) so you understand not just what to say, but when and why to say it. For example, knowing when to use 'tú' versus 'usted' isn't just a grammar rule; it's about respect and social relationships in Spanish-speaking cultures. This deeper understanding makes your conversations more authentic and helps you avoid awkward mistakes, plus it keeps learning engaging and meaningful.
When you read, you can pause and re-read; when you listen, native speakers speak at natural speed with contractions, accents, and background noise—there's no rewind button in real life. A tutor can start with clear, slightly slower speech and gradually increase speed and complexity, expose you to different accents and speaking styles, and teach you listening strategies like recognizing word stress and understanding words from context. They can also pause and clarify, which builds your confidence and helps you develop the pattern recognition your brain needs to keep up with natural conversation.
Adults have life experience, stronger metacognitive skills (you know how you learn), and clear motivation—you're learning Spanish for a real reason, not because it's required. A tutor can leverage this by skipping childish dialogues and teaching you the register and topics that matter to your life, whether that's professional Spanish, travel conversations, or connecting with family. Adults also benefit from understanding the 'why' behind grammar, which a tutor can explain efficiently, and from being goal-oriented—so a tutor can track progress toward your specific conversational milestones rather than generic proficiency levels.
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