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Meg

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Meg

Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology
Meg's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Geometry
Learning Differences
Math

My personal path, unique experience, and my life long passion for growth, learning and youth led me to provide academic coaching, parent support and educational consultation to families throughout Atlanta and around the United States.I have a passion for making learning fun and relevant for my stude...

Education

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology

Kim

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kim

Bachelors, Animal Science
Kim's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry

I love many things - reading, tea, drumming, my dogs - but I love teaching best. It has been my most rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. As the oldest of 5, helping with homework was a given. When told as a teenager that I'd make a great teacher, I decided being trapped in a room with more kids was no...

Education

UCONN - Storrs

Bachelors, Animal Science

Sean

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sean

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology
High School Biology

Until I was a post-doc at Temple Medical, I did not realize my capacity for relating my knowledge of my fields of interest to students and visiting researchers. The enjoyment of helping to shape the minds of those who are up and coming scholars excites me. More so though, it is the exchange of ideas...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Temple University

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology

Christabel

Certified Tutor

Christabel

Bachelor in Arts, English, Writing
Christabel's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature

I graduated with honors from Wheaton College (IL) with a B.A. in English, Writing and a Certificate in Early Church History. While studying, I worked as a Writing Consultant where I empowered undergraduate and graduate students to write clearly and persuasively and to read their own work with a crit...

Education

Wheaton College (Illinois)

Bachelor in Arts, English, Writing

Stephanie

Certified Tutor

Stephanie

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am a graduate of Washburn University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus on special education. After graduation I began teaching in the Gardner/ Edgerton school district. During my five years as an educator, I had the opportunity to teach a variety of grade levels ...

Education

Washburn University

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher

Carolina

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Carolina

Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Carolina's other Tutor Subjects
1st-4th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School
Elementary School English

Caring Bilingual (English/Spanish) Elementary School Teacher offering 21 years of experience teaching all subjects to English Language Learners. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. Great strengths in Dual Language instruction and Mathematics.

Education

Northern Illinois University

Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Katrina

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Katrina

Masters, Biomedical Science
Katrina's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Genetics
High School Biology

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas Wesleyan University, a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Barry University, and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Since earning my doctorate I have enjoyed a successful career as a chiropractor but crave furthe...

Education

Barry University

Masters, Biomedical Science

Kansas Wesleyan University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Susie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Susie

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Susie's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

My name is Susie and I am a recent graduate of Swarthmore College with a special major in biochemistry and minor in psychology. I am currently applying to medical school while working at the NIH for a year. During college, I spent a lot of my time tutoring peers and elementary/middle school children...

Education

Swarthmore College

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
35
Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kaitlyn

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a highly motivated rising Sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill who is looking to help others realize their full potential. Currently, I'm working toward my Bachelors degree with a double major in Business and Public Policy. My senior year of High School I tutored students in various math subjects, and ...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

A'Nya

Certified Tutor

2+ years

A'Nya

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
A'Nya's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT Writing
Government
High School Government

Hello! My name is A'Nya and I am a current undergraduate at the University of Chicago. I plan on double majoring in Political Science and English. I have three years of experience tutoring and working with children, so I am more than capable of handling your young scholar.

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) is specifically designed to measure academic English proficiency for non-native English speakers applying to universities and graduate programs. Unlike general English proficiency tests, TOEFL focuses on your ability to understand and use English in academic settings—listening to lectures, reading textbooks, participating in discussions, and writing research papers. Most U.S. universities require TOEFL scores from international applicants.

The Speaking section challenges many test-takers because it requires clear pronunciation, natural delivery, and organized responses under time pressure. Personalized instruction helps through targeted practice: responding to prompts within time limits, receiving detailed feedback on clarity and coherence, and building confidence speaking English about academic topics. Regular practice with a tutor helps you develop the fluency and spontaneity that scorers evaluate.

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