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2+ years
I love to help students to do well on the SAT and ACT Verbal, Reading, and English sections. I have tutored these areas of standardized tests for more than 3 years. My approach is not "standardized" because I enjoy working one-on-one with clients to tailor learning experiences that address each pe...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved...
University of Chicago
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I have a strong background in science and engineering from RPI, MIT and CMU and attained the degrees of BS, MS and PhD from these universities respectively. I used my education as a engineer for designing nuclear reactors and after retirement I taught engineering subjects at various universities. ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Experienced portfolio manager, strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from ...
University of Amsterdam
MBA
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences and someone who plans to attend medical school in the future, my passion and appreciation for the sciences and medicine is something I consider integral to my identity. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and che...
Cornell University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Divyansh
I am a passionate and experienced tutor with over 5 years of professional teaching experience, having guided 1,000+ students toward academic success. My expertise spans advanced high school and college-level subjects, including AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Pre-Calculus, SAT/ACT Math, Differential Equ...
Dalhousie University
BTE
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Matthew
I am one year from completing my Bachelor of Science at the Florida Institute of Technology. I am majoring in both Astronomy and Astrophysics, as well as Planetary Science; with a minor in Computer Science. Upon completion of my Bachelor degree I plan on pursuing a Masters degree, most likely in Phy...
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mokhtar
I am a chemistry PhD holder. I have been working as a teaching assistant for general and analytical chemistry courses for five years at the Chemistry department, University of Alberta, Canada. I have also been working as a private tutor for university and high school students.
University of Alberta
PhD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a graduate of the University of Kansas, with bachelor's degrees in biology and environmental studies. While I am fascinated by the natural world, I also have interests in other fields, such as literature, philosophy, and foreign languages. One of the reasons I like tutoring is because it allows...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Matthew
Hi! My name is Matt Hlavin. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering. I would consider myself a lifelong learner. Education has always had a special place in my heart, and now I am excited to share my love for learning with you!
Johns Hopkins University
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
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Mark
SAT Tutor • +2 Subjects
I am convinced that the successes in my life have come from hard work and learning how to work in the right way and that natural talent is irrelevant. I try to push my students to accomplish their best while at the same time being happy with most results. I have taught almost 140 classes in Composition. I have achieved my PhD and have professional reading fluency in Greek and Latin. I finished a Masters in Latin from the University of Florida in the summer of 2018. I have six undergraduate Latin classes from Patrick Henry College with a 3.8 GPA. I have 3 years experience teaching overseas second language learners, including 1 year at an institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 2 years at an American college in Bahrain. I am here to help you in any way that I can and only as long as you need me.
Tobin
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am an effective, skilled communicator and tutor. I am personable, approachable, and fun. USDA-NRCS Agricultural Engineer University of Oklahoma - Hydrology Grand Canyon University - School of Engineering Subjects: Physics, Engineering, Math, History Colorado native living in KS Love all kinds of sports- participating and watching Avid reader - multiple genres Youth leadership roles at church; service trips to Dominican Republic USDA Agricultural Engineer Fan of Star Wars, slack lining, outdoor adventure, music and road trips LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobinmorse80 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobin.morse
Nu
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +22 Subjects
I graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Since then, I took the DAT exam and received a very high score, which allowed me to secure interviews from multiple Dental Schools across the country. I'm ready and willing to share the studying skills I acquired during my academic career to make my students' lives easier and achieve success. I was a biology and chemistry tutor at St. Louis Community College, where I led both group study sessions and 1-on-1 tutoring sessions. Every student on this campus had different learning styles and academic backgrounds. Therefore, I adapted my teaching styles to suit each student and make the sessions as efficient as possible. I also have experience tutoring children, including those with learning disabilities. I enjoy tutoring science the most. I love seeing the twinkle in the eye when my students have an "Aha" moment after understanding a new concept, which is which I love my job as a tutor. During my free time, I go to community services, watch soccer, and play guitar.
Tayyab
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo where I am majoring in Nanotechnology Engineering. I am tutoring the subjects I aced in during high school and university which are Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. I firmly believe that learning goes beyond simply memorizing facts and formulas and so I encourage students to think outside the box so they are prepared for unexpected questions that may pop up in exams.
Abdullah
Public Speaking Tutor • +1 Subjects
Hi! I am a l graduate of the University of Virginia! I have years of experience tutoring students in Math, English, and Science. I additionally can help prepare students with SAT and ACT Prep. I am eager to work with all type of students utilizing different study strategies. Let me know how I can help!
Junpei
AP Biology Tutor • +8 Subjects
I'm a current medical student at VCU School of Medicine, and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I've had the pleasure of tutoring a diverse range of students for 5 years; while I tutor a broad set of subjects, I'm most passionate about biology, psychology, and chemistry. I'm a big proponent of ensuring understanding over memorization and teaching concepts that last for years to come (particularly for other students interested in medicine!) In my free time, I love to write poetry, edit essays, and gush about game writing with friends.
Reed
Statistics Tutor • +13 Subjects
Hi my name is Reed and I am a graduate from Carleton College with a degree in Economics. I have a passion for helping students learn and achieve their academic and personal goals. At Carleton, I played Varsity Soccer, hosted a radio show, and served as an economics prefect/TA for introductory microeconomics classes. In this role, I both held classroom sessions and tutored students individually. It was rewarding to see the results of my efforts and the impact I could have on other students. I am at an expert level in many math and economics areas. The key to my process is helping you not just 'get the answer' but also understanding the process of how to get there. I want to help students of all ages and make them think and have fun while learning.
Eric
Trigonometry Tutor • +9 Subjects
I'm a junior undergraduate at Florida State University with over 200 hours of tutoring experience, both online and in person. I've been teaching for more than two years, including students with learning disorders like ADHD, and I mainly specialize in physics, chemistry, calculus, and algebra. Outside of tutoring, I've been a soccer coach for the past four years, which taught me patience, creativity, and how to keep things engaging no matter who I'm working with. I can tutor math through chemistry, physics, and statistics, tying lessons to real-life applications and adjusting my approach to fit each student- because there's never just one "right" way to understand a problem.
Brooke
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects
I have eight years of experience teaching and tutoring Science, Math, and English to students ranging from middle school to college. I graduated with my PhD in Molecular Biology/Microbiology in 2020 from Wayne State University. During my graduate studies I taught undergraduate Introductory Biology Labs. I also served as a lead lecturer for Microbiology for one semester. Prior to graduate school, I received my BSc in Biology from University of Michigan, Dearborn in 2014. During my undergraduate studies, I tutored peers primarily in Biology and English courses. I also taught swim lessons to children of all ages for 5 years. I have worked with several ESL students, especially in English, Reading, and Writing. I also worked extensively with a peer who was visually impaired, which allowed me to come up with creative teaching strategies, such as building a cardboard model of a cell instead of looking at a cell through a microscope. Additionally, I have a 4-year old son with autism, have a deep understanding of his learning struggles, and have learned a wide variety of strategies to help him learn at his full potential. Thank you for taking the time to read about by background; I am excited to begin working with you!
Sophia
AP English Language and Composition Tutor • +2 Subjects
"BYE TO AI" DISCLAIMER: At a time when so many tutors use AI to create lesson plans, conduct research, and even grade students' work, I must disclaim that I do not and will not use AI in our work together. The humanities are fundamentally, well, human, and AI has no place here. Hi! I'm Sophia, a writer, editor, tutor, and voice teacher. I graduated Vanderbilt University with my Bachelor's in History, a second major in Voice, a concentration in Musicology, and a minor in Italian. I'm currently pursuing my Master's. I have extensive experience with academic writing and am also an award-winning creative writer. If you need help editing an essay, college personal statement, or writing of any kind, I'm here! I tutor middle school through collegiate humanities (think ELA and History), as well as Voice and musical academics (Musicology, Music Theory, Solfege, Conducting, etc.) for students of all ages.
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IAs require students to design independent investigations, conduct research, and analyze results with academic rigor—skills that go far beyond traditional test-taking. Many students struggle with research methodology, data interpretation, and meeting IB's strict formatting and citation standards. A tutor can guide you through the entire IA process: refining your research question, designing a valid methodology, analyzing data critically, and ensuring your work meets IB criteria without doing the work for you. This personalized support is especially valuable because IA quality directly impacts your final grade.
The Extended Essay is a 4,000-word independent research project that demands sustained inquiry, sophisticated argumentation, and proper academic writing—challenges many students face for the first time. Tutors experienced with IB can help you select a focused research question, develop a coherent argument structure, integrate evidence effectively, and maintain academic integrity throughout. They can also provide feedback on drafts to ensure your work demonstrates the critical thinking and depth of analysis that IB examiners expect, ultimately helping you achieve a stronger grade on this significant component.
The ToK essay requires you to explore abstract epistemological questions and connect them to real-world examples—a fundamentally different skill from subject-specific knowledge. Students often struggle with philosophical depth, avoiding vague generalizations, and demonstrating genuine engagement with knowledge questions rather than just listing examples. An effective ToK tutor understands how to help you develop nuanced arguments about knowledge claims, guides you toward sophisticated examples that genuinely illustrate your ideas, and teaches you to question assumptions critically. This subject demands tutors who are comfortable with philosophical thinking and can model how to construct intellectually rigorous arguments.
Mathematics HL and Physics HL consistently challenge students due to their conceptual density and problem-solving demands, while Chemistry HL requires mastery of both theoretical understanding and practical application. In humanities, History HL students struggle with source evaluation and constructing nuanced historical arguments, while English Literature students often need help analyzing texts with the sophistication IB demands. Language B students frequently underestimate the fluency and cultural awareness required. The subjects where tutoring proves most valuable are those requiring both deep conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge in unfamiliar contexts—exactly what IB assesses.
The best IB tutors have direct experience with the IB curriculum—ideally having taught IB courses or completed the program themselves—and understand how IB assessment differs from traditional curricula. They should be familiar with IB's emphasis on independent thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and the specific demands of IAs, EEs, and ToK. Look for tutors who can explain not just content but the reasoning behind IB's pedagogical approach, who understand grade boundaries and what examiners are looking for, and who can adapt their teaching to your specific subject and learning style. Experience with your particular subject at HL or SL level is valuable, as is familiarity with past exam papers and mark schemes.
IB students juggle simultaneous demands—regular coursework, IAs at different stages, the Extended Essay, ToK essays, and exam preparation—that can feel overwhelming without a strategic approach. Tutors can help you create realistic timelines for long-term projects, identify which subjects need the most attention based on your goals and strengths, and develop efficient study strategies that prevent last-minute cramming. They can also help you understand how to balance depth of understanding with breadth across six subjects, and how to prioritize when everything feels urgent. This kind of personalized planning is difficult to achieve alone and significantly reduces stress while improving outcomes.
IB exams test not just content knowledge but your ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar scenarios, synthesize ideas across topics, and demonstrate critical thinking—requiring a fundamentally different preparation approach than memorization-based tests. Effective IB exam preparation involves practicing with past papers under timed conditions, analyzing mark schemes to understand what examiners reward, and developing strategies for tackling multi-part questions that build in complexity. Tutors can help you identify patterns in what IB exams consistently test, teach you how to structure responses that earn top marks, and provide targeted practice on your weaker areas. This strategic, evidence-based approach typically yields stronger results than generic test prep.
IB emphasizes interconnected learning across six subject groups plus ToK and CAS, requiring you to see relationships between disciplines rather than studying subjects in isolation. The curriculum spirals—revisiting concepts at deeper levels—which means foundational gaps can compound as you progress. Many students underestimate how IB's breadth requirement affects their study strategy; you can't simply focus on your strongest subjects. Tutors familiar with IB understand this structure and can help you build strong conceptual foundations early, make connections across subjects, and develop the holistic thinking IB cultivates. They can also help you navigate the unique challenge of maintaining quality across six subjects simultaneously while managing independent projects.
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