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Megan
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...
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Miakia
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...
Cambridge College
Masters in Education, Education
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Education, Education

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Gabriela
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, ...
University of California Los Angeles
Master's in Math Education
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Emma
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...
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ann
I am passionate about helping students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspirin...
Harvard University
EDU
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Pepperdine University
EDU
University of California-Riverside
EDU
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sabrina
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...
The University of Alabama
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alicia
Strong argumentative writing is the backbone of the PRAXIS Core Writing exam, and Alicia has spent years teaching essay structure, source-based reasoning, and grammar conventions across multiple levels — from middle school writing through graduate-level dissertations. She walks through each question...
Columbia University
Master's/Graduate
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Joanne
Earned a Ph.D. in K12 Education, a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. National Board Certified with over 20 years of experience teaching students from PreK through 12th grade, as well as adult learners. Experienced in both virtual and in-person instruct...
Lesley University
Master's/Graduate
Geneva College
Bachelor's

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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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Core Writing exam requires clear essay organization and strong thesis development—areas where personalized feedback makes a real difference. Tutors work with you to build a framework for your essays, helping you craft compelling thesis statements and organize supporting evidence logically. With targeted practice on the specific essay prompts you'll encounter, you'll develop the ability to plan and execute well-structured responses under timed conditions.
The exam distinguishes between rule-based grammar (subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference) and stylistic choices (word choice, sentence variety, tone). Grammar errors cost you points; style choices affect how effectively you communicate. Tutors help you master both by reviewing your practice essays and explaining not just what's wrong, but why clarity and correctness matter differently. This targeted approach helps you avoid careless errors while developing your authentic writing voice.
On the exam, you typically have 30 minutes per essay. A solid approach: 5-7 minutes planning (brainstorming and outlining), 18-20 minutes drafting, and 3-5 minutes revising. Tutors help you practice this timing repeatedly so it becomes automatic. Many students struggle with overthinking or rushing through revision—working with a tutor, you'll find your optimal pace and develop strategies for catching errors quickly without losing your train of thought.
The biggest issues include weak thesis statements that don't directly address the prompt, vague or underdeveloped supporting evidence, and careless grammar errors that distract readers. Many test-takers also struggle with organization—losing their argument halfway through—or trying to sound overly formal and losing clarity. Personalized tutoring catches these patterns in your practice essays and gives you concrete strategies to fix them before test day. Repeated practice with expert feedback transforms these weaknesses into strengths.
The reading section tests your ability to understand main ideas, supporting details, and author's purpose—skills that directly improve your writing. Strong readers understand how arguments are constructed, which helps you build better essays. Tutors often address both sections together, showing you how recognizing effective writing in the reading passages informs your own essay strategy. This integrated approach strengthens both skills simultaneously.
Writing improves through targeted feedback on your actual essays—not generic tips. When a tutor reviews your practice responses, they identify your specific patterns: maybe you bury your main idea, rush revisions, or overthink word choice. This personalized insight lets you focus your practice where it matters most. Research on learning shows that 1-on-1 feedback accelerates improvement far more than self-study alone, which is especially valuable for high-stakes exams like PRAXIS.
With consistent tutoring, you'll develop faster essay planning, sharper thesis statements, more confident revision skills, and reduced grammar errors. Most importantly, you'll internalize the patterns of strong PRAXIS essays so you can execute them under pressure. The goal is independence—by test day, you're not relying on your tutor; you're applying the strategies you've practiced dozens of times. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who customize their approach to your goals and timeline.
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