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Rasa

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Rasa

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Educational Studies
Rasa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Educational Studies and a minor in Political Science. I had two years of teaching experience with Breakthrough Collaborative as well as relevant undergraduate coursework to supplement my tutor...

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Washington University in St Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Educational Studies

Test Scores
ACT
35
Hervé

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hervé

Bachelors, Electrical and computer engineering
Hervé's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Conversational French
French

I enjoy meeting new people and enjoy what they have to say, i have always loved math and sciences; I know!! I am a nerd but people says i don't look like one. I enjoy video games, sports (I play soccer three time a week) good food and social hours.

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Northern Illinois University

Bachelors, Electrical and computer engineering

Michelle

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Michelle

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing

Academic instruction is authentic, discussion-oriented, and interdisciplinary in order to create a holistic understanding, critical questioning, and evaluation for a person to grow cognitively and spiritually, promoting the betterment of a multicultural, ever-changing world.

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Appalachian State University

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor in Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education

Carson

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Carson

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Carson's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from the University of Oklahoma this August with a degree in Philosophy. I also have minors in Classics and English Literature, which is my favorite subject and pastime. My training in Philosophy has taught me to identify and explain central concepts of a written work, and this training ...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35
Arjun

Certified Tutor

Arjun

Juris Doctor, Law
Arjun's other Tutor Subjects
English Language Arts Substitute
Graduate Test Prep
LSAT
LSAT Analytical Reasoning

I received a BA in Philosophy from Boston University and a JD from Columbia Law School. After my sophomore year at College I taught a history class in India. While studying for the LSAT I gave my friends informal tutoring sessions. I have tutored all multiple choice sections of the LSAT formally sin...

Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Columbia Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
LSAT
176
Titus

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Titus

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Titus's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
Algebra
Calculus

Howdy, my name is Titus Klutz. I am a Sr. In Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. I absolutely love physics and math and like watching how it is applied in the world around us. My desire is to show students how beautiful these subjects are. Achieving the moment in learning where the topic...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Yucheng

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yucheng

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Yucheng's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra REGENTS
AP Calculus AB

Hello! My name is Yucheng and I am a student at the University of Texas. I tutor multiple subjects from middle to high school level math. I have tutored algebra, algebra 2, pre calculus and ACT prep. I look forward to helping you!

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
31
Elizabeth Ann

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Elizabeth Ann

Bachelor's
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT English
Admissions
CLEP Prep

I am a graduate of both Western Governor's University and Liberty University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a focus on Social Studies and English Language, and My Master's Degree in Rhetoric and Composition. I have been an educator for the past 28 years. I am most passio...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Rae

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Rae

Bachelor of Economics, International Business
Rae's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
ACT Writing
Algebra
American Literature

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in December with a degree in international business management and legal studies. I currently work in Corporate Strategy. I have worked with numerous students throughout my 5+ years of tutoring, each with unique learning st...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Economics, International Business

Test Scores
ACT
33
Charles

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Charles

Masters, Education
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP US History
Civics
College Level American History
Government

I am thrilled to bring my successful experience as an educator, vast subject knowledge and passion for teaching to Varsity Tutors. I possess a Master's Degree in Education from Hofstra University as well as an Advanced Certification in School Leadership from SUNY Stony Brook. In addition my professi...

Education

Hofstra University

Masters, Education

SUNY College at Brockport

Bachelors, History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students often struggle with synthesizing multiple theoretical perspectives—understanding how different schools of thought (Marxist, feminist, postcolonial criticism, etc.) apply to the same text or social phenomenon. Another common challenge is moving beyond surface-level textual analysis to construct evidence-based arguments that connect literary or cultural evidence to broader claims about society, institutions, or human behavior. Additionally, many students find it difficult to distinguish between correlation and causation when analyzing historical or social patterns, and they struggle to recognize how author bias, historical context, and perspective shape interpretation of texts and data.

Expert tutors guide students through a structured process: first, identifying the specific claim or argument being made, then locating concrete textual or empirical evidence that supports it, and finally articulating the logical connection between evidence and claim. Tutors help students practice reading academic papers and literary texts actively—annotating for perspective, bias, and underlying assumptions—rather than passively absorbing information. Through targeted practice with argumentative essays and close reading exercises, students learn to construct nuanced, evidence-based interpretations that acknowledge counterarguments and complexity rather than oversimplifying social or literary phenomena.

Strong English studies writing requires the ability to construct thesis-driven arguments supported by specific textual evidence, historical examples, or empirical data—not just opinion. Students must learn to integrate quotations and citations seamlessly into their own analytical prose, explain the significance of evidence rather than assuming it speaks for itself, and anticipate counterarguments to strengthen their position. Research papers in English studies often demand engagement with primary sources (historical documents, literary texts, interview transcripts) alongside secondary scholarship, so students need to understand how to evaluate source credibility, synthesize multiple perspectives, and distinguish between descriptive summary and analytical interpretation.

Tutors help students move beyond memorizing theorists' names and definitions by teaching them to ask: "What does this theory reveal about the text that other approaches might miss?" For example, a feminist lens might expose gender power dynamics in a novel that a historical reading overlooks. Through guided practice, students learn to apply frameworks like psychoanalytic theory, structuralism, or institutional analysis to specific texts or case studies, and to articulate why a particular theoretical lens is appropriate for their argument. This builds the critical thinking skill of selecting and justifying analytical tools rather than applying them mechanically.

Tutors teach students to read texts—whether literary works, historical documents, or academic studies—as products of specific moments, perspectives, and power structures. This means asking questions like: Who wrote this and what was their social position? What was the historical moment? Whose voices are included or excluded? What assumptions underlie the argument? Through close reading practice and discussion, students learn to identify how an author's identity, era, and ideology shape their interpretation of events or representation of characters. This skill is essential for developing sophisticated arguments that acknowledge complexity and avoid treating any single text or perspective as objective truth.

AP English Language and Composition requires students to analyze rhetorical strategies—how authors use language, structure, and evidence to persuade audiences—and to construct their own evidence-based arguments under time pressure. AP English Literature emphasizes close reading of complex texts across genres and time periods, identifying literary devices and thematic patterns, and writing analytical essays that move beyond plot summary to interpretation. Both exams demand that students synthesize multiple texts or perspectives, support claims with specific textual evidence, and demonstrate awareness of how context shapes meaning. Tutors help students practice timed writing, develop efficient annotation strategies, and learn to balance speed with analytical depth.

English studies research often involves qualitative methods like textual analysis, discourse analysis, and case studies rather than experimental design, so tutors help students understand how to read and evaluate these approaches. Students learn to recognize the difference between a well-supported interpretive claim and an unsupported assertion, how to assess whether a scholar's evidence adequately supports their argument, and how bias in source selection can skew conclusions. Tutors also help students design their own research projects—whether analyzing patterns across multiple texts, conducting interviews about cultural phenomena, or tracing how a concept evolves across historical periods—and to document their methods transparently so their arguments are credible and reproducible.

A weak argument states an opinion without sufficient evidence or logical support—for example, "This novel is about identity" without explaining what specific textual details reveal about identity or why that interpretation matters. A strong argument makes a specific, defensible claim ("The protagonist's shifting use of dialect signals her negotiation between cultural assimilation and self-preservation"), provides concrete evidence (direct quotations or scenes), explains the significance of that evidence, and acknowledges alternative interpretations. Tutors help students move beyond vague generalizations by teaching them to ask: What exactly am I claiming? What specific evidence proves it? Why does this matter to my larger argument? How might someone disagree, and how do I address that? This disciplined approach transforms opinion-based writing into rigorous, persuasive analysis.

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