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Mati

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mati

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Mati's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

Thirty years of professional writing — including two published books through Routledge Press and articles in medical journals — gave Mati an instinct for the argumentative and expository conventions the PRAXIS Writing exam tests. She walks through source-based essay prompts and grammar questions wit...

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New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

William

Certified Tutor

2+ years

William

PhD
William's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Subject Test in World History
TOEFL
SAT Subject Test in German with Listening
SAT Mathematics

I have a lot of teaching experience in both high-school and college settings, in the United States and abroad. I cover subjects ranging from ESOL, German, literature, and essay writing to most of the humanities topics that arise in AP and IB courses.

Education

Yale University

PhD

Georgetown University

PhD

Ashley

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ashley

MED
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
Nutrition
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Middle School Science

I am an educator of the sciences. I have taught Life Science, Biology, Physical and Earth Sciences for fourteen years in grades 7-12. I trained with the Keystone Science School of Denver, Colorado, the LSU Coastal Roots Program and have earned over six hundred hours in science literacy training in m...

Education

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

MED

Leann

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leann

MED
Leann's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Competition Math
Geometry
Algebra

Education has always been at the center of my life. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, then went on to study Mathematics at the graduate level at the University of South Florida. Later, I completed a degree in Educational Leadership, which allowed me to combin...

Education

University of South Florida-Main Campus

MED

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

MED

Omar

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Omar

AM
Omar's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

Twentieth-century author Flannery O'Connor left behind two novels, thirty-two short stories, numerous essays, and one frequently-quoted observation: "I write so that I know what I'm thinking." In a similarly self-reflective spirit, I have come to believe that I teach so that I know what I have learn...

Education

East Carolina University

AM

University of Houston-Clear Lake

AM

Sabrina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sabrina

AM
Sabrina's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACCUPLACER
English Grammar and Syntax
Literature

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
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
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Strong essay structure is critical on the PRAXIS Writing exam, and personalized tutoring can pinpoint exactly where your organization breaks down. A tutor will work with you on crafting clear thesis statements, developing coherent body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and creating logical transitions that guide readers through your argument. Rather than generic writing rules, they'll give you specific feedback on your drafts, showing you how to reorganize ideas for maximum impact and clarity—exactly what PRAXIS scorers evaluate.

On the PRAXIS Writing exam, grammar correctness is table stakes, but style and voice are what elevate your score. Grammar tutoring focuses on mechanical errors—subject-verb agreement, comma placement, sentence fragments. Style development goes deeper: it's about word choice, sentence variety, tone, and how you construct arguments to persuade readers. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who address both, ensuring your writing is grammatically sound while also demonstrating the sophisticated, purposeful style that PRAXIS examiners reward.

Writer's block under timed conditions is common and fixable with targeted strategies. A tutor will teach you pre-writing techniques like quick outlining, brainstorming frameworks, and thesis-first approaches that jumpstart your writing without overthinking. You'll practice these strategies repeatedly under time pressure until they become automatic, building confidence so you can generate ideas quickly on test day. Personalized tutoring also helps you identify what triggers your block—whether it's perfectionism, unclear thinking, or anxiety—and develop workarounds tailored to how you work best.

PRAXIS Writing scorers look for arguments that are clear, well-supported, and logically structured. A strong argument has a specific, defensible thesis; body paragraphs that each develop one main idea with concrete evidence; and reasoning that connects your evidence back to your thesis. Common weaknesses include unsupported claims, weak evidence, and unclear connections between ideas. Working with a tutor, you'll analyze sample PRAXIS prompts, practice building arguments from scratch, and get detailed feedback on how well your evidence actually supports your claims—transforming vague ideas into compelling, scorable arguments.

Revision is where most writing improves, but many test-takers don't know what to look for or how to revise effectively. A tutor reads your full essays and provides specific, actionable feedback—not just "needs more evidence," but "this paragraph needs a concrete example here" or "this transition confuses your argument." You'll learn revision strategies like reading for argument structure first, then style, then mechanics. Over multiple sessions, you'll revise the same essay with your tutor's guidance, seeing exactly how targeted changes strengthen your work and building habits that transfer to every essay you write.

Yes—the PRAXIS Writing exam includes a reading component where you analyze written passages and answer questions about the author's argument, evidence, and rhetorical choices. Strong reading comprehension directly supports better writing because you learn to recognize what makes arguments effective and how skilled writers use evidence and structure. A tutor can help you develop close-reading strategies, practice analyzing passages for main ideas and supporting details, and apply those insights to your own writing. Understanding how professional writers construct arguments makes it easier to construct your own.

Score improvements depend on where you're starting and how consistently you engage with tutoring, but most students see measurable gains within 4-8 weeks of regular sessions. The PRAXIS Writing exam uses a 100-300 scale, and personalized instruction typically helps students move up 10-30 points by sharpening their essay structure, thesis clarity, and argument strength. Your tutor will assess your current strengths and gaps, set realistic goals, and track progress on practice essays. Consistent effort between sessions—revising drafts, practicing with new prompts, applying feedback—accelerates improvement more than tutoring sessions alone.

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