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Melinda

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Melinda

PhD
Melinda's other Tutor Subjects
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading
ACT Reading
SAT

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...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD

Breanna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Breanna

Bachelor
Breanna's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ACT Reading

I received my Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Princeton University with minors in Materials Science & Engineering and Chinese Language & Culture. I am most passionate about Mandarin, Math, English, Chemistry, and ACT prep. As someone who has benefitted from tutoring services in the past,...

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Princeton University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Josephine

BS
Josephine's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math
High School Biology

Hi! I am Josie, and I am a first year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 2025 where I studied neuroscience and Spanish. I am passionate about tutoring because I love to work with students to help them achieve their goals and...

Education

University of Notre Dame

BS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Robert

Undergraduate Degree
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Essay Editing
GRE
Study Skills And Organization
College Application Essays

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand th...

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Harvard University

Undergraduate Degree

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Carolyn

MS
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
Essay Editing
Middle School Writing
High School English
High School Writing

Editing someone else's essay is straightforward; teaching a writer to edit their own work is the real challenge. Carolyn approaches essay editing as a transferable skill, walking students through a layered revision process — first checking argument and structure, then paragraph-level coherence, and ...

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Drew University

MS

The College of Saint Elizabeth

MS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

James

Bachelor
James's other Tutor Subjects
Engineering
Agricultural Science
Civil and Environmental Engineering
COMPASS Reading

I am an educator, writer, and program builder who believes deeply in the power of steady instruction, strong relationships, and foundational skills to change lives. My path into teaching was shaped by lived experience: I entered adulthood as a student who had struggled with reading and academics, th...

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Oliver

Bachelor
Oliver's other Tutor Subjects
Essay Editing
Writing
History
British History

I come to tutoring and teaching with an eclectic background. I'm a dual citizen of France and the US, and grew up in Geneva Switzerland. I've worked with think tanks, governments, the World Economic Forum, and even on Wall Street. Trained in political science (BA, Harvard; MSc, London School of Econ...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Trace

Bachelor's
Trace's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus 1
PSAT
Essay Editing
AP Research

Hi, I'm Trace! I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Music and a minor in Organizational Leadership. I'll be starting graduate school in the fall, studying Arts Administration. I'm a National Merit Scholar, AP Capstone Diploma recipient, Duke TIPster, and award-winning writer with ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Cyril

BS
Cyril's other Tutor Subjects
Linear Algebra
Calculus 2
AP Chemistry
Chemistry 2

I am currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and Spanish at Virginia Tech. I have a strong academic record in my fields. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others overcome learning challenges. Through previous tutoring, I have developed excellent communication, organization, and probl...

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sarah

BS
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

A strong essay usually isn't rewritten from scratch — it's reshaped through targeted revision of thesis clarity, paragraph transitions, and evidence integration. Sarah edits alongside students rather than just marking up a draft, walking through each change so they internalize what tightens an argum...

Education

Saint Vincent College

BS

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Nidhi

Trigonometry Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including high school and college biology, mathematics, chemistry, research, etc. Through my undergraduate and graduate education, I have successfully completed the SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2CK exams. I am also passionate about mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

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Emily

English Grammar and Syntax Tutor • +20 Subjects

As of August 2025, I currently serve as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Music Cognition Laboratory and maintain TN state licensure as an ASHA-certified pediatric audiologist (CCC-A). In May 2015, I graduated from the University of Connecticut with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Psychology (Honors Scholar; Summa Cum Laude). I recently earned my Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in May 2024 through the Vanderbilt Graduate Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, after obtaining my Vanderbilt School of Medicine Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree in May 2019 on the pediatric specialty track for management of childhood hearing loss. Over the next several years, I intend to continue my career as a translational clinician-researcher, with a specific focus on child development, early intervention, newborn hearing screenings, aural rehabilitation, assistive technology, auditory neuroscience, psychosocial skills/language growth for youth with hearing loss, advocacy for families with multiple disabilities, and enhancing healthcare access to underserved communities.

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Katherine

SAT Tutor • +1 Subjects

Hi! My name is Katherine. I'm a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying biomedical engineering. I've worked with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Youth STEM 2030. I'm passionate about learning and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!

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Reem

Phonics Tutor • +9 Subjects

I am a positive facilitator who strives to engage all types of students in the subject matter in a fun way. I have been teaching and tutoring for over 35 years, and my students tell me I am a natural teacher. Working with students as independent individuals, exploring their aspirations, supporting them, and reaching them is my strategy in teaching and tutoring. I consider myself to be a lifelong student as well. Having recently acquired my DBA, I am looking forward to the next step. Life is School, let's learn together.

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Gabby

SAT Reading Tutor • +14 Subjects

Hello! I've been a private tutor and writing coach for over five years for both teenagers and adults. My primary focus areas are: writing (academic, nonfiction and fiction), literacy, study skills/organization and academic/career planning I also specialize in the college application process, having helped hundreds of students through college essays and SAT prep. In 2021, I completed my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in storytelling, marketing/branding, research, and communications planning. Prior to that, I've worked in both journalistic and teaching/mentoring settings, as well as attained my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.

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Cynthia

Neuroscience Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am an MD candidate at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, class of 2027. I graduated from the Honors College of Rutgers University-New Brunswick in May 2022, earning a B.A. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with Honors and minors in Philosophy, Chinese, and Music. As a 100 percentile scorer on the March 2022 MCAT, I am able to help students prepare for the exam, and have particular strengths in CARS, psychology/sociology, biochemistry, and biology. My passion for tutoring comes from a love of being able to help students achieve their full potential, and I approach each student uniquely based on their levels of understanding and individual ways of learning. I would love to provide tutoring in any of the subjects listed in my profile, and look forward to working with you!

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Noah

Middle School Math Tutor • +37 Subjects

I was born in Montclair, NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, The Czech Republic, New York, and Pennsylvania, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jersey and both Critical Thinking and Junior Seminar at Mercy College in Westchester. I am the self-published author of more than a dozen scifi and horror novels, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. My tutoring is focused on the test specifically and has worked for many hundreds of delighted students and families.

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Karin

TOEFL Tutor • +40 Subjects

Karin McKie, MFA, compiles curriculum and personalizes teaching for a broad spectrum of students. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping learners communicate their voices and realize their educational dreams. I specialize in tutoring all standardized tests, including the LSAT, SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, HSPT, ISEE, Accuplacer, STAAR, TOEFL/IELTS, ASVAB, all AP/IB English and history classes, and more. I also created and published a simple reading annotation system and related strategies specifically to tackle timed tests, as well as teaching critical reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all ages around the world. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals. I have a BS in Communications and Theater, and an MFA in Creative Writing. I have completed Continuing Education courses at Stanford, Northwestern and DePaul Universities. I'm a professional features writer and culture critic. I've edited Perspective design journal and Reed literary magazine and have performed memoir essays I've written on Chicago Public Radio. I come from a family of teachers and was fortunate to grow up at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, where my anthropologist mom was Education Director. Since early childhood, I've been immersed in multicultural and ELL education. I've devoted my personal and professional time to diversity and storytelling, starting at public TV station WETA in my hometown outside Washington, D.C., where I was certified as a trainer with Sesame Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park District's Kraft Great Kids Program. I've assisted many of my arts marketing clients, including Barrel of Monkeys and Kidworks Touring Theatre, with youth literacy programs at schools and libraries throughout the Windy City.

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Madeleine

Middle School Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

I'm Maddie Wright, a recent graduate of UCLA and enthusiastic tutor specializing in the ACT, language arts, and math. I majored in marine biology and minored in geography in undergrad, so I am also very comfortable teaching the natural and social sciences. My specialties include creating personalized materials and offering writing and college application guidance. I cater to Elementary, Middle, and High School students, and always aim to provide engaging, informative, and specialized sessions for my students. From presenting core concepts, to reviewing real world applications, to assisting with homework and test preparation, I'm super excited to dive into learning together!

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Mikaelah

AP Statistics Tutor • +7 Subjects

I graduated with a BA in Politics and a BA in Anthropology from NYU in 2022. I also hold a MS in Biomedical Anthropology and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Health and Nursing from SUNY Binghamton (graduated May 2024). I have worked in education, with a previous position with America Reads/America Counts teaching elementary students in the NYC public school system. My previous virtual tutoring experience was with Curious Cardinals, where I had tutored high school students with the following: forensic science, biology (anatomy, genetics), SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, ACT English and ACT Reading. I have experience working in forensic science policy at the Innocence Project, which is an organization focused on exonerating individuals who were wrongfully convicted of crime. In this role, I have written testimonials, case reports, and research articles on forensic identification methods and their legal, ethical, political, and privacy implications in casework. I have also worked in the forensic science sector as a Criminalist II at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). In this position, I assisted medical examiners (forensic pathologists) in the positive identification of deceased individuals throughout New York City. I also assisted in missing persons inquiries that were brought to the agency. Recently, I completed a research project in Vitoria de Santo Antao and Recife (both in the state of Pernambuco, in northeast Brazil) as a Fulbright Grantee. My research focused on osteology, forensic anthropology, and forensic genetics. My project involved metric analyses of bones combined with analyzing genetic information from DNA taken from bones. Currently, I am a doctoral student of Biological Sciences - Genetics at the University of Sao Paulo (USP). As a doctoral student, my dissertation project is expanding on the research I did with the Fulbright grant and is based on the central question/problem: What is the evolutionary relationship between skeletal morphology (primarily size), external pigmentation (i.e., skin, hair), and the presence of vitamin D deficiencies (which are indicated by the presence of skeletal lesions and decreased bone mineral density)? My favorite subjects in school were biology and anatomy, U.S. history, statistics, pre-algebra and algebra I, language and literature. I also partook in concert band and orchestra both in high school and in college. I am excited to share my skills and knowledge in these subjects with you, as well!

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can work with you to identify the core argument you're trying to make and help you craft a thesis that's specific, defensible, and compelling. They'll guide you through organizing your essay logically—ensuring your introduction hooks readers, your body paragraphs support your thesis with clear topic sentences, and your conclusion reinforces your argument rather than just summarizing. This personalized feedback helps you move beyond formulaic essay structures to writing that actually persuades.

Many students have interesting thoughts but struggle to support them with relevant evidence and logical reasoning. A tutor helps you learn to select the strongest examples, explain how each piece of evidence connects to your thesis, and anticipate counterarguments. They'll show you how to move beyond simply listing facts to building a chain of reasoning that makes your argument inevitable—which is what separates a good essay from a great one.

Effective revision isn't just fixing typos—it's rethinking your argument at multiple levels. A tutor can teach you to revise in stages: first looking at big-picture issues like organization and argument strength, then refining paragraph flow and clarity, and finally polishing grammar and style. They'll help you develop a revision strategy that works for your writing process, so you're not overwhelmed and you're actually improving the essay rather than just changing words.

Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking rather than lack of ideas. A tutor can help you work through this by using strategies like outlining, freewriting, or discussing your ideas aloud before you write. They can help you identify whether you're struggling with understanding the prompt, developing your thesis, or structuring your argument—and then address the actual problem. This personalized approach gets you unstuck and moving forward faster than staring at a blank page.

Grammar is foundational—errors distract readers and undermine your credibility—but style and voice are what make your writing memorable and persuasive. A tutor helps you prioritize: in early drafts, focus on getting your ideas down and organizing them clearly; in revision, strengthen your argument and clarity; only in final editing should you polish grammar. They'll also help you develop an authentic voice that fits your audience and purpose, rather than writing in a stiff, overly formal tone.

MLA, APA, and Chicago style have specific rules, and getting them wrong can cost you points. A tutor can teach you the fundamentals of whichever style your assignment requires—how to format in-text citations, create a works cited or references page, and integrate quotes smoothly into your writing. Rather than memorizing every rule, they help you understand the logic behind citations (giving credit, helping readers find sources) so you can apply it correctly and confidently.

Literary analysis requires moving beyond plot summary to examining how an author uses specific techniques—imagery, dialogue, point of view, symbolism—to create meaning. A tutor helps you learn to choose precise textual evidence, explain what that evidence reveals about the author's purpose or theme, and avoid over-interpreting. They'll teach you to write about literature analytically rather than emotionally, supporting your interpretations with concrete examples from the text.

Generic feedback like "needs more detail" or "awkward phrasing" doesn't tell you how to improve. A tutor provides specific, actionable feedback—pointing out exactly where your argument weakens, suggesting how to strengthen a particular paragraph, or showing you why a sentence is confusing. They also help you understand the underlying writing principle so you can apply it to future essays, turning feedback into lasting improvement rather than just fixing one assignment.

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