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Sage

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sage

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Sage's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Statistics
Middle School Math

I'm a current sophomore at Rice University studying Economics and Data Science. I'm an avid learner and am interested in anything from politics and foreign affairs to the technological capabilities we currently harness to solve big social issues (data-related or not). I've worked in both bioengineer...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Patrick

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Patrick

Doctor of Philosophy, European History
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
1st-6th Grade French
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History

I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP Engl...

Education

Rhodes College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Rutgers University (New Brunswick)

Doctor of Philosophy, European History

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Olivia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Olivia

Bachelor's
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP t...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33
Ariana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariana

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Ariana's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Human Development
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language

Kansas State University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32
Tara

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tara

Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology
Tara's other Tutor Subjects
K-12th Grade French
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I'm a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in French, and minored in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working in Television while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology

Amy

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Amy

Master of Science, English
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A and M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for ...

Education

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

Master of Science, English

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science

Dana

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Dana

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently working as an ESL teacher in an elementary school in France. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, and French from Tulane University. My teaching style focuses on the student's learning style - before every session, I will ask how the student learns best and adapt m...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Current Undergrad Student, English
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

Education

Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, English

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Anna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anna

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use

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 ...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelors, Comparative American Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Master of Arts, English
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT Writing
Business
Business Writing

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...

Education

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

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Deborah

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

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.

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Katherine

ACT Science Tutor • +32 Subjects

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.

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Samantha

10th Grade Reading Tutor • +119 Subjects

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 the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where I double majored in International Business and French. I also obtained my paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems.I began working as a child care provider in 1998 and continued until I graduated from Law School. I also worked as a para-educator for down-syndrome children in Vermont public schools. For the past four years, I have taught at the collegiate level. I have taught many subjects including legal research and writing, political science, professional development, college career and success, sociology, computer science, English, ethics, and accounting.Besides my formal education, I have a diverse arts background, including Voice, French Horn, and Dance. I enjoy many sports including ice skating, hiking, skiing, and biking. I am currently learning photography. Lastly, I am an avid volunteer in my community. In particular, I provide event management, planning, and fundraising support to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART).From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math, Phonics, Political Science, Legal Studies, LSAT Prep, Study Skills, Science, and Public Speaking.For my full work history and credential, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn page at: www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-balmes/50/326/a0a/

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Christopher

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

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 work at kumon learning centers in tutoring. I love helping students not only learn the material themselves, but being able to know it well enough that they can teach it themselves, achieving my goal of getting students to work autonomously without required help. The many interests I have outside of the classroom includes playing basketball, running, video games, and computer programming.

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Jerry

ACT Writing Tutor • +2 Subjects

Hey, I enjoy teaching math, computer science, and the SAT! Contact me if you are interested in these.

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Amy

College English Tutor • +13 Subjects

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, I have witnessed the difficulties many students have when learning something that seems unfamiliar, uninteresting, or just makes no sense. Seeing this, I believe it is my responsibility to be a positive influence by ensuring that all my students do well and understand the material. For example, with French, I always give them a brief English grammar lesson beforehand which helps tremendously boost their confidence level as the foreign gradually becomes familiar.I am truly excited about working with students and encouraging them to excel. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing a student conquer his/her fears and expressing him/herself in a way he/she never thought possible. I work with each student’s specific needs in a patient yet firm manner. I also exhibit determination, empathy, and humor to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Most importantly, I am personable and understanding and believe that brings me closer to helping my students.In my free time, I love cooking Mediterranean/Greek cuisine and would love to open a restaurant one day. I also write poetry, short stories, etc. and am currently working on my first novel. Lastly, I adore knitting and crocheting cute, fashionable clothes and accessories for girls.

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Gabrielle

AP Biology Tutor • +25 Subjects

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 students, so that everyone is able to not only do well in school, but to fall in love with learning in the process. Anyone can enrich themselves through learning. This is the foundation of my teaching philosophy: in addition to emphasizing results and academic achievement, I believe it is integral to find an individual approach to each student and to focus first and foremost on teaching students to study in a way that is effective and engaging. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in all subjects. In my free time, I like to go running, practice dance, learn new languages, and play ping-pong.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verb conjugation is one of the biggest hurdles for English speakers learning French because English verbs barely change form, while French requires mastering multiple tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, futur) with different conjugation patterns for regular and irregular verbs. A tutor can break conjugation into manageable chunks, use pattern recognition to show how verb families work together, and provide targeted practice with the specific tenses your coursework requires—rather than overwhelming you with every tense at once.

In a typical classroom, each student gets only a few minutes of actual speaking time per class. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you're speaking French for the entire session—answering questions, having conversations, and receiving immediate feedback on pronunciation and grammar in real time. Tutors can adjust difficulty on the fly, focus on topics relevant to your coursework, and create a low-pressure environment where making mistakes actually helps you learn faster.

Listening comprehension improves through repeated exposure to natural speech at varying speeds, combined with learning to recognize common word patterns and phrases rather than translating every single word. A tutor can start with slower, structured audio and gradually introduce authentic French content (news clips, songs, podcasts), teach you to identify cognates and context clues, and practice active listening techniques like predicting what comes next in a conversation.

Vocabulary sticks when it's learned in context and reviewed strategically using spaced repetition—seeing words again at increasing intervals rather than cramming. Tutors can teach you to learn vocabulary thematically (restaurant vocabulary, travel phrases, academic terms) and use it immediately in conversations, which creates stronger memory connections than memorizing word lists. They can also help you develop personalized study systems that fit how you learn best.

The most effective approach combines both: understanding grammar rules gives you a framework, but natural French usage often breaks those rules or applies them in ways textbooks don't explain. A tutor bridges this gap by teaching grammar concepts and then immediately showing you how native speakers actually use them in real conversations, which helps you develop intuition for what sounds right rather than just following rigid rules.

Accent is absolutely learnable through focused practice and ear training. Many English speakers struggle with French sounds that don't exist in English (like the French 'r' or the nasal vowels), but a tutor can isolate these specific sounds, show you how to position your mouth and tongue correctly, and have you practice them in words and sentences until they become automatic. Regular feedback on your pronunciation helps you catch and correct habits before they become ingrained.

Language and culture are deeply connected—idioms, expressions, and communication styles reflect how French speakers think and interact. When you understand cultural context (like the importance of formal vs. informal speech, or how French humor works), you grasp not just what words mean but why they're used that way. Tutors can weave cultural insights into lessons, making vocabulary and grammar more meaningful and helping you communicate more authentically, not just grammatically correctly.

A strong High School French tutor can work with students at all levels—from beginners building foundational grammar and basic conversation skills, to intermediate students tackling complex tenses and essay writing, to advanced learners preparing for AP French or refining near-native fluency. They should be able to diagnose exactly where you're struggling (Is it listening? Writing? Specific grammar concepts?), adapt their teaching style to your learning preferences, and connect lessons to your actual coursework and goals.

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