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Leon

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Leon

Bachelors, Pre-Medicine
Leon's other Tutor Subjects
Audio Engineering
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

"If you do more today than you did yesterday, then you're headed in the right direction."

Education

Penn State University

Bachelors, Pre-Medicine

Fadi

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Fadi

Masters, Architecture
Fadi's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
Languages

I am originally from the French speaking district of Switzerland where I received my formal education at the Collge de Villamont in Lausanne. Subsequently, I studied in the United States where I received a Bachelor's degree in French studies from Emory University and a Master's degree in Architectur...

Education

University of Houston

Masters, Architecture

Emory University

Bachelor in Arts, French Studies

Levon

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Levon

Master of Science, Engineering Design
Levon's other Tutor Subjects
Art
AutoCAD
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Maya

I spent 15 years in education teaching students engineering, design, and technical skills. I have a passion for technology and engineering. I have 3 degrees, a bachelor's from Ohio State in Technology/Engineering/STEM Education, a master's in Technology from Full Sail University, and a master's from...

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Master of Science, Engineering Design

Full Sail University

Masters in Education, Multimedia

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Technology and Industrial Arts Education

Gary

Certified Tutor

Gary

Masters, TESOL
Gary's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
ESL/ELL
High School English

Before embarking on my first overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making s...

Education

Manhattanville College

Masters, TESOL

MonaLisa

Certified Tutor

MonaLisa

Current Grad Student, Master of Healthcare Administration
MonaLisa's other Tutor Subjects
Cantonese
Languages
Q & A
What is your teaching philosophy?

I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and I currently live in Pittsburgh, PA. I have a BA in Rhetorical Communication from University of Pittsburgh, and I will return to Pitt in August 2016 to pursue a Master of Health Administration (MHA). My day job is Patient Advocate for Children's Hospital of Pit...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Current Grad Student, Master of Healthcare Administration

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelors, Rhetorical Communication

Michelle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michelle

Bachelors, Education
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I believe every child is capable of learning and understanding a subject area. They need the right coaching to get there. I try a variety of approaches to teaching. Manipulative, life lesson skills, note taking, and solving word problems are some of my methods.

Education

Southwestern Adventist University

Bachelors, Education

Kenechukwu

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kenechukwu

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kenechukwu's other Tutor Subjects
Animation
Art
C++
Java

I am an Android app developer, and I have created apps used by more than 400,000 people. I also have experience with iOS app development. I am passionate about art and technology. This desire pushed me to start playing with App development and the unlimited possibilities it brings. I am also driven ...

Education

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Natasha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Natasha

Bachelors, Middle Grades Education
Natasha's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
Adult Literacy
Elementary School
Elementary School Reading

I believe that every person can get better at their task if they put their mind to it. I am a fifth year teacher who has taught both social studies and language arts at the middle school level. I've tutored at the elementary and adult levels, as well. My goal as a tutor is to help and guide students...

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelors, Middle Grades Education

Gaurav

Certified Tutor

Gaurav

Masters, Biotechnology
Gaurav's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Calculus

I've been tutoring for over a decade with my most intensive tutoring being over the last year and a half. My passion for education started to unearth itself as I earned my BS in Biology and BA in Philosophy from the University of Miami and graduated to work at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human...

Education

Rush University

Masters, Biotechnology

University of Miami

Bachelors, Biology & Philosophy

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

Bachelor of Economics, International Relations
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Algebra
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math

My name is Jessica and I am currently enrolled at New York University studying politics and economics. I teach early childhood students part time and love reading and writing. I have a 4.0 GPA and graduated high school at the top of my class.

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Economics, International Relations

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Sarah

Admissions Tutor • +19 Subjects

I discovered a love of learning from an early age, deeply enjoying English, languages, and music especially. In college I majored in Linguistics and further discovered that I love the way languages work in general, and that teaching others to acquire skill in both their native and second languages, especially in pronunciation, is a fascinating and satisfying process. Through tutoring and assisting professors while at Luther College as well as giving violin lessons, providing childcare for younger to older children, and becoming a mother, I've found an abiding love for teaching one-on-one and helping people. I particularly appreciate the importance of gaining native-like pronunciation within the frame of language-learning, improving English reading and writing skills, and helping violinists to gain excellent form and tone from the beginning. My desire is to help people discover the way they best learn- visually, by doing, by listening, etc - and finding the most accessible way of explaining a concept for them individually. When approached from a familiar and personally appealing angle, learning can be much easier and more enjoyable!

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Zuzanna

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a graduate of Arizona State University, I got my degree in biological science. My favorite subjects have always been math and science. I learned to love math at a young age when I came to the Unites States from Poland, because it was the only subject that made sense to me at the time since I did not speak English. Over the years, I have found passion for science as well. Throughout high school and college I spent lots of my time working as a swim instructor for children and adults of all ages, and I also tutored various subjects on the side. I really enjoy teaching and being able to impact the lives of others by helping them with concepts they struggle with or introducing new concepts.

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Morgan

ACT English Tutor • +64 Subjects

Hi there! I'm a junior at Washington University in St. Louis studying English literature and international and area studies. My specialties are reading comprehension, writing, grammar, Spanish language, politics, and history, though I also enjoy chemistry/earth sciences and math up to Calculus 2! I can't wait to work with you!

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Hallie

AP French Language and Culture Tutor • +38 Subjects

I am a PhD candidate in Anthropology, and I love the exhilarating work of helping my students grasp difficult concepts. Whether it's planning how best to engage them, or working one-on-one with a student until they have that breakthrough and connect the dots between theory and real life, I thrive on the dynamic process of making knowledge not only accessible but also thrilling and possibly life-changing.I have over ten years of experience as an instructor, tutor, writer, and editor, in many different subjects, contexts, and even countries. I have taught ESL to elementary school students in Korea and sociolinguistics (in French) to Master's students in Madagascar. I was awarded two of the most prestigious graduate research fellowships in Anthropology for my dissertation research, and have received numerous awards for my academic work as well as my fiction writing and poetry.Standardized tests are sources of anxiety for many students, but I welcome the challenge of turning something so daunting into something manageable that my students can tackle with relative ease and absolute confidence.

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Ethan

10th Grade Reading Tutor • +42 Subjects

My goal as a tutor is to create a fun and relaxed learning environment where my students can gain the tools necessary to succeed in any academic setting. Clear communication is my teaching philosophy. By breaking down each problem step-by-step, I ensure my students understand what is happening, and why it is happening, every step of the way. Through this method, meaningful knowledge, and not merely rote memorization, is achieved. When I was in school, I hated when teachers did work in their heads and made the unreasonable assumption that their students understood what was going on. By always vocalizing my thought process, I make sure never to do that with my own students.A second foundation of my teaching philosophy is finding what my students are passionate about and connecting the area they are struggling with back to their interests. In High School, I enjoyed history much more than math. When I began to learn about the history of math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen similar results with many of the students I tutor.I have four years of tutoring experience both at The Ohio State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in History, and at The United States Military Academy where I studied International Relations and Psychology. I love tutoring all subjects from writing to math and everything in between. My passion, however, is writing. I write whenever I can in my free time and have written professionally with Hike Marketing, a Cleveland based marketing firm. I especially enjoy helping students to improve upon their college essays and prepare for their standardized tests. Besides reading and writing, my other hobbies include working out, watching movies, going to concerts, and traveling.

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Rishi

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +28 Subjects

I have always had a passion for teaching, and to me there's nothing better than the smile on a student's face when he or she finally masters a difficult concept. My specialty subject is mathematics. In high school, I finished AP Calculus BC by the end of my junior year, and during my senior year I went on to take college-level math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to mathematics, I am also studying music at Yale, where I have taken rigorous courses in music theory, musicianship, and piano performance. I would be able to tutor in those subjects as well. I currently have a 4.0 GPA at Yale.As a high school student, I regularly tutored elementary school students, and I was at the helm of a Homework Helper organization that sent about 260 high school students to provide free tutoring services at local elementary and middle schools. Students find me helpful as a tutor not only because I have abundant expertise in the areas I teach, but also because I am patient and friendly. I am able to put students at ease so that they gain the confidence necessary to tackle difficult subjects.

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Elizabeth

Adult Literacy Tutor • +17 Subjects

I completed my Bachelor's degree through Ottawa University and my Master's degree through University of Phoenix. I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching for twelve years (elementary and special education) and am currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the second year. I tutor elementary math, reading and writing, special education, study skills, and organization skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because the ability to read allows individuals to learn and have many new experiences through stories they read.I believe that every individual can learn and it is the educator's responsibility to find the appropriate method for every student. Learning should be relevant to real life and connected to a student's prior knowledge. It should also be fun--even if it is work!Outside of school, I enjoy time with my family watching movies and playing games. I also enjoy reading books and scrapbooking!

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Hannah

Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am recent college graduate from the University of South Carolina, where I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology/pre-med with a minor in music. I love tutoring because I love learning and helping people achieve their goals! I enjoy tutoring STEM subjects the most because they were the subjects that I struggled most with when I was in school, and that were ultimately the most rewarding to succeed in. In my free time, I love watching Netflix, baking, or knitting.

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Norman

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and minored in Mathematics. Upon graduating, I moved to Dallas to begin working as a financial professional with Prudential, a career that allows me to combine my love for problem solving and directly interacting with individuals to help improve their lives. I grew up with a mom who teaches middle school math and she instilled a love for both the subject and helping others that has stuck with me to this day. During my time in college I gained experience tutoring both middle and high school math and economics, along with college level calculus. I enjoy getting to help students overcome struggles in their work, and have found that it is often encouragement and direction most needed to help them succeed. I firmly believe that education is necessary for improving the quality of ones life and enjoy getting to help others in a way that will impact the rest of their lives. During my spare time, I enjoy reading on a wide variety of subjects and genres, along with running, spending time outdoors, and watching basketball, baseball, and football.

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Gerardo

Algebra Tutor • +8 Subjects

I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Mathematics Degree and a minor in Secondary Education. I love math and I know math can be confusing. I want to turn math headaches into knowledge and understanding. I believe everyone should have a strong foundation in math. A strong foundation in math leads to logical and problem solving skills. Problem solving is a skill we all need in real life and not just in math.I am an Pre-AP Algebra I teacher. I am passionate about teaching the most important introductory class for all upper level math classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Debugging requires students to think systematically about code execution—tracing through logic, understanding error messages, and isolating root causes—which is fundamentally different from writing code. Many 12th graders struggle because they lack a structured approach: they guess at fixes rather than methodically testing hypotheses. A tutor helps by teaching debugging strategies like using print statements, understanding stack traces, and breaking problems into smaller testable pieces. With guided practice, students learn to read error messages as clues rather than roadblocks, turning frustration into problem-solving confidence.

Algorithmic thinking—breaking complex problems into step-by-step solutions—is the core skill that separates competent programmers from those who just copy code. Many 12th graders can write syntax but struggle to design solutions from scratch. Tutors help by using problem decomposition: starting with plain-English descriptions, drawing flowcharts, and pseudocode before touching actual code. This approach builds the mental model needed to tackle unfamiliar problems. Through repeated practice with progressively harder challenges—sorting algorithms, searching patterns, recursive thinking—students internalize the logic patterns that apply across any programming language.

Data structures are abstract concepts that feel disconnected from real coding until students see them in action. Tutors help by visualizing how data is organized in memory, then showing concrete examples: arrays for fixed-size collections, linked lists for dynamic insertion/deletion, hash tables for fast lookups. The key is hands-on practice: implementing these structures from scratch, then using them to solve real problems (like building a cache or managing a queue). When students code a linked list node-by-node and see how pointers connect them, the abstraction clicks. Tutoring accelerates this by providing immediate feedback when students misunderstand how data flows through these structures.

Projects require students to integrate multiple concepts—design, implementation, testing, and iteration—into a cohesive application, while problem sets typically isolate single topics. A 12th grader might build a web app, game, or data analysis tool, facing real-world challenges like managing state, handling edge cases, and refactoring messy code. Tutors help by guiding the full project cycle: breaking down requirements, suggesting architecture choices, reviewing code for efficiency and readability, and helping students debug integration issues. This mirrors how professional developers work, building portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate both technical skill and problem-solving maturity.

While 12th Grade Computer Science covers fundamental concepts applicable everywhere—loops, conditionals, functions, data structures—each specialization emphasizes different skills and tools. A web developer needs to understand asynchronous programming and APIs; a game developer needs graphics and physics; a data scientist needs statistics and libraries like pandas. Tutors help by identifying a student's interests early and tailoring practice toward those goals. If a student wants to build games, a tutor might guide them through game engine fundamentals and collision detection; for data science, they'd focus on working with datasets and visualization. This targeted approach keeps motivation high while building specialization-specific expertise.

Automated tools catch syntax errors and obvious bugs, but they miss the bigger picture: Is the code readable? Are variable names clear? Could this be solved more efficiently? Is the logic maintainable? These are questions that separate junior developers from experienced ones. A tutor reviews code as a mentor, highlighting patterns—like repeated logic that should be refactored into a function, or inefficient nested loops that should use a hash table. They explain the 'why' behind best practices: why you'd use a list comprehension instead of a loop in Python, or why certain design patterns make code easier to extend. This qualitative feedback accelerates growth far beyond what automated checking provides.

Foundational gaps compound quickly in 12th Grade Computer Science—struggling with function scope makes debugging harder, weak OOP understanding makes projects chaotic, and shaky recursion knowledge limits algorithm design. Tutors diagnose exactly where understanding breaks down, then rebuild from that point using concrete examples and visual explanations. For instance, scope confusion gets clarified by tracing variable lifetime through code execution; OOP concepts click when students design classes for a real project like a game character or database record. Rather than reviewing entire chapters, tutors focus on the specific misconceptions holding a student back, filling gaps efficiently so they can progress confidently in advanced topics.

Proficiency in 12th Grade Computer Science isn't just about understanding concepts—it's about building fluency through consistent coding practice. Most students benefit from 5-10 hours per week of hands-on practice, spread across multiple sessions, to internalize patterns and develop problem-solving intuition. This includes time writing code, debugging, reading others' code, and building projects. Tutoring accelerates this by making practice more efficient: a tutor catches misconceptions early, suggests better approaches, and provides targeted feedback that would take students much longer to discover alone. With focused tutoring support, students often see significant progress in 4-8 weeks, moving from struggling with basic logic to confidently tackling multi-concept projects.

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