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Natalie

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Natalie

Current Undergrad Student, Cognitive Science
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia and graduated from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in 2016. With a full ride scholarship, I am currently a sophomore at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I am studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science while also pursuing...

Education

Rice University

Current Undergrad Student, Cognitive Science

Test Scores
ACT
32
Sisi

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sisi

Masters, Mathematical Finance
Sisi's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

My majors in Undergraduate and Graduate are both Mathematics, which give me a sound understanding in math. Also, I have passion and interest to make people learn more about math.

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Masters, Mathematical Finance

Nanjing Normal University

Bachelors, Mathematics

Test Scores
GRE
170
Chris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chris

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Cyber Security
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

Tutoring is fulfilling to me because I enjoy helping others grow in their knowledge, especially in areas where I feel I can truly contribute to their understanding and help them find their way! Through my own education as well as professional experience in information security for the past 25 years,...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Colette

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Colette

Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Colette's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading

I am an honors graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms where I received my undergraduate degree in Biology, with a Chemistry minor. I later went on to get my Master's Degree in Education from Boston College. I taught on the high school level before being appointed as a high school administra...

Education

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Boston College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Marietta

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marietta

PHD, Sociology
Marietta's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
College English
College Essays
English

I have dedicated my professional life to education. It gives me great satisfaction to see ideas and concepts suddenly click for students. I am passionate about education as a pathway to new opportunities and economic success.I attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in sociology, minoring in...

Education

Michigan State University

PHD, Sociology

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelors, Sociology

Dorothy

Certified Tutor

Dorothy

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Dorothy's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I grew up on Long Island, NY, but have lived in the Boston area for many years. I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Boston University and a Masters in Divinity from Episcopal Divinity School. From an early age I was drawn to teaching as I helped others learn to ride a bike, s...

Education

Boston University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Ashley

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ashley

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology
Math

I am a Junior Undergraduate, majoring in Psychology. I am passionate about topics in psychology and natural sciences. Tutoring provides an opportunity for me to give students the tools and guidance they need to succeed in their courses.

Education

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Yan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Yan

Bachelors, English
Yan's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 1

I am a native Chinese speaker. I have 10 years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese and I also have 7 years of experience tutoring Chinese in the United States. I got my BA in teaching English as a second language in China and I have a Chinese teacher's license.I taught Chinese to all ages throug...

Education

China Chongqing Normal University

Bachelors, English

John

Certified Tutor

14+ years

John

Bachelor of Science, Earth & Environmental Engineering
John's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Chemistry

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Engineering. During my time at Columbia, and also in high school, I worked with fellow students as a tutor for various subjects with a math and ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor of Science, Earth & Environmental Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Lina

Certified Tutor

Lina

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Lina's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish

I am currently an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University, and majoring in Psychology and Social Sciences. After I graduate I aspire to have a career in correctional psychology, where I can work with helping incarcerated individuals and their families with resources and rehabilitation.I have ...

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

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Donald

Arithmetic Tutor • +20 Subjects

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

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Elizabeth

Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects

I am an energetic, compassionate, DE-certified teacher and life-long learner with the experience, passion, and sense of urgency needed to help students from all backgrounds achieve their long-term goals in education and life.I have been teaching Anatomy, Physiology, Biology at the College level for 8 years. I have experience in high school math/science as well as Gen. Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and College Math.Check out my YouTube Channel where I share lectures from my classes!https://youtu.be/Qhs19bm4eks

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Cheyne Ian

ACT Math Tutor • +48 Subjects

As a tutor, my goal is to build my student's confidence by improving their study habits, critical thinking skills, and problem solving ability. This is achieved by a general assessment in the subject in question followed by analysis of such assessment. Following assessment, the student and I will work on the areas he or she is struggling in. Previous experience has taught me that no student learns exactly the same and I strive to find the strategy that works best for the individual. I have tutored numerous grades ranging from pre-k-college so I have a wide range of experience. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and my favorite subjects to teach are math, biology, and chemistry.As a current student, I know that sometimes certain topics can seem impossible, but working at it is the only way to improve. I hope to provide the best possible tutoring experience for the student and the teacher in an environment conducive to learning. I am currently a junior at Creighton University seeking a degree in management and hope to attend dental school in the future. Outside of school I like to spend time outdoors and enjoy surfing and hiking.

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Rebecca

Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +28 Subjects

I received a BA in English Literature from Wesleyan University, a small liberal arts college in Middletown, CT. After earning my degree last May, I moved to Pittsburgh in September to do a year of volunteer service work for a local nonprofit. I've been enjoying exploring my new city, and I've loved all the people I've met here. In true liberal arts fashion, I have taken courses across a diverse range of disciplines, earning a Certificate in International Relations for completing courses across the government, history, economics, Spanish, and religion departments. Throughout my college years, I worked in multiple tutor rolesas a teaching intern for a philosophy and history course, as a volunteer tutor at a local middle school, and as a writing tutor for all levels of college students, including four senior thesis writers. My favorite part of tutoring is getting to know my students as people, learning about what gets my students excited about learning and hearing about my students' successes and failures, academically and otherwise. As a recent college grad myself, I have always experienced huge satisfaction when my studies finally click. I love seeing my students experience a breakthroughthat moment when a lightbulb goes off and I can see my student visibly start to make sense of the work.

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Iris

Ancient and Medieval Heritage Tutor • +44 Subjects

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!

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Carol

Elementary School Tutor • +14 Subjects

I have taught Elementary school for almost twenty years, and have headed a math program for fourth graders, and reading program for third graders.I am very passionate about teaching children, and pride myself in creating individual and creative approaches to learning that inspire children.I hold a masters degree in Curriculum, Development, and Evaluation with permanent certification in Elementary Ed. For N through 6th grade. I also received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have tutored students in Reading, Math, Language Arts, and studying skills. I have a great rapport with children, and find it totally satisfying to help any student who is experiencing difficulties, and begin at their level and inspire them to learn. I love working with children, and have taught grades Kindergarten, First,Second, Third, Fourth. I have also tutored all elementary grades.It gives me such pride to see a child who is struggling to start at their level, finding things that inspire them, and making learning fun,not frustrating!I would love to work with your child, and help them with any difficulties they might be experiencing. I feel confident in my unique approaches to learning ,they would achieve success!

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Elyse

Biology Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Syracuse University where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and minors in both Biology and Medical Anthropology. Throughout my undergraduate career, I mentored small groups of Biology I and II students, guiding them through problem sets and study modules. I was also a Research Assistant in an undergraduate Psychology lab examining the effect of implementing reading and writing probes on third-grade students' literacy. My strengths lie in subjects such as Biology, Math, and Psychology and I am passionate about guiding students through subjects in a manner that is conducive to their individual learning styles.As a student, it took me some time to discover my own study habits through trial and error. I wish I had a mentor that was able to guide and support me during that process and I strive to be that mentor for my students. Together, we will assess and build your strengths, while noting weaker areas and developing methods to improve upon them.Currently, I am preparing my applications to Dental School. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking, and painting!

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Onaji

Algebra Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am a second year Graduate student at the Rutgers University Business School, pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Throughout my career, I have spent time tutoring students in the fields of Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. I enjoy working with these topics as they are prevalent in "every-day" life; for example, as a manager I have used these concepts to effectively monitor staff and inventory. My experiences, combined with my current MBA curriculum, have greatly enhanced my ability to tutor students who may be struggling with these topics. As a middle school student, I found Mathematics difficult and overwhelming. However, an eight-grade algebra teacher fueled my passion for the subject by making it fun, interesting, and easy to understand. As a tutor, I feel that it is my obligation to transfer that passion to each of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, discovering new music, working out, and cooking.

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Sowmya

Biology Tutor • +18 Subjects

Hello,My name is Sowmya Gannavaram, and I am a recent graduate from the Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from VCU, and I majored in Biology, with a minor in chemistry, on a pre-medical track. I have an extensive STEM background, through my undergraduate classes and research internships that I have participated in. I'm super passionate about science, particularly Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and I also have a heavy interest in Government and Writing! Throughout my academic career, I have always been involved in tutoring- whether it was as a tutor to elementary school students or as a Teaching Assistant in a college class environment, the learning process is something that I have always loved to be a part of! Please feel free to contact me if you need any tutoring services, I would love to help.

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Dr. Réagan

Anthropology Tutor • +78 Subjects

I am an adjunct instructor/professor of business, marketing, and management with 27 years of college and university teaching experience. Furthermore, I have taught in other countries such as Russia, and I go back and forth to France, which is my origin. Subsequently, I hold four Masters degrees which include an MBA in Management from Long Island University, Masters of Liberal Studies with a concentration in History and Political Science from StonyBrook University, an EdM in Education Administration from Columbia University, and an MLS in Library Science from St John's University. I completed my PhD in Management at Walden University.For the past 16 years, I have been a private tutor in the following subject areas; English, Writing, French, Basic Italian, History, Psychology, Social sciences, and Bible Studies. Furthermore, I am ESL certified from the Language School in Montpellier, France, where I obtained a certification in TOEFL and TOESL. I am experienced in APA format scholarly writing and can assist in all levels of written expression.It is difficult to say what my favorite subject is because I love tutoring and teaching them all, as I truly enjoy helping and mentoring students. If I had to say what my favorite subjects are, I would say the business area because of my teaching experience, the languages, and the writing areas. However, I truly enjoy all the subjects especially ethics and social sciences and hard sciences.Teaching and Tutoring PhilosophyIn my 27 years of teaching experience on the college and university level, and 10 years of tutoring experience, I have developed my own teaching and tutoring philosophy. From these experiences, I have learned that people have diverse learning styles. For example, some of my students are visual learners, and others are auditory learners as well as kinesthetic learners. Therefore, I have taken on a similar philosophy to Howard Gardner who believed there are many different kinds of intelligences and students have different ways they learn best. Hence, I employ many different learning modalities in my teaching including lecture, presentation, question and answer, group work, brainstorming, visual aids, and role-playing simulations. For tutoring, I use visual and auditory, based on the materials that the student provides. I try to use diverse learning methods that are tailored to each student. My philosophy is that all people can learn given the proper supports and tools. Learning curves vary in length but everyone can achieve and succeed with the proper supports. In addition, I believe that critical thinking and high order cognitive learning is crucial to success in higher education and careers. It is important for students to learn how to compare, contrast, apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and implement. Critical thinking is excellent training in executive decision making and judgment which is crucial for students entering the work place or advancing their careers. I have a strong passion for teaching and it gives me great satisfaction when I see students grow in their knowledge and critical thinking as a result of what I can impart upon them.My interests outside academia include going out with friends, dancing, karaoke, general and space science, sports (hockey, American football, basketball, etc), technology, statistics, music, traveling, French culture, experiencing multicultural diversity, and classic cars.In closing, I think it is important for a tutor to be a knowledgeable teacher, a role model, a mentor, as well as patient and open-minded to all cultures and learning abilities, and styles. My goal is to fulfill that role which is who i admire li Manning who is my role model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement varies based on your starting point and effort, but personalized tutoring typically helps students gain 5-15 percentage points or more. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's understanding cellular processes, ecosystem concepts, or interpreting lab data—and building targeted practice around those gaps. Many students also improve significantly just by learning how to approach STAAR question formats and manage their time during the test.

Students typically struggle with three main areas: (1) connecting abstract concepts like photosynthesis and cellular respiration to real-world applications, (2) interpreting complex diagrams and data sets quickly under time pressure, and (3) understanding the difference between what a question is asking versus what sounds plausible. Many students also rush through passages, missing key details that change the answer. A tutor can help you slow down strategically, recognize question patterns, and build the conceptual understanding that makes the science stick.

Effective strategies include: reading questions before passages to know what to look for, underlining key terms and numbers in diagrams, eliminating obviously wrong answers first, and managing your pacing so you don't run out of time on harder sections. For labs and data-heavy questions, practice summarizing what you see in one sentence before diving into answer choices. Tutors experienced with STAAR can teach you these strategies through practice tests, helping you build habits that work under pressure.

A focused study plan of 4-8 weeks works well for most students, with the intensity depending on your baseline knowledge. If you're starting from a weaker position, consider 8-12 weeks with 3-4 tutoring sessions per week. The ideal approach combines tutoring sessions (for targeted skill-building and concept clarification) with independent practice between sessions. A tutor can help you create a study schedule that covers all major Biology STAAR topics and includes full-length practice tests to build endurance and confidence.

Start by taking a full-length practice test under timed conditions, then review your results by topic—heredity, evolution, organism structure, ecosystems, and so on. Look for patterns: Are you missing most questions about a specific unit? Do you struggle more with diagram-based or reading-based questions? Do you rush and make careless errors, or do you run out of time? A tutor can analyze your practice test results in detail, pinpoint exactly where the gaps are, and build a targeted plan to fill them before test day.

Biology STAAR heavily emphasizes conceptual understanding and application over memorization. You'll see questions that ask you to explain why something happens, predict what would happen if conditions changed, or interpret new data using principles you've learned. This is actually good news—it means building solid understanding of major concepts like cellular function, photosynthesis, natural selection, and ecosystem dynamics will help you answer questions you've never seen before. Tutors focus on this conceptual foundation, which is much more valuable than cramming facts.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure about question formats. Working with a tutor builds real confidence through repeated practice with actual STAAR-style questions and timed conditions. Beyond tutoring, strategies like deep breathing, positive self-talk, and reminding yourself that you've solved similar problems before all help on test day. Starting your prep early also reduces anxiety—you'll feel less rushed and more in control. Many students find that doing several practice tests under timed conditions with a tutor is the most effective way to build the confidence that carries through to test day.

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