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Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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4+ years
Nathan
I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every...
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Allan
I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.

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Zach
I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Esther
I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the ...
University of Pennsylvania
Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michael
I'm now a few years removed from academia, I still consider myself an intellect at heart. Stints at New York University's Stern School of Business and Northwestern University have given me extensive scholastic training, and running my own private tutoring service throughout college as a means of mak...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts
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Ruth
1st Grade math Tutor • +47 Subjects
I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them. Hobbies: music, dancing, singing, art, books, reading, writing
Sherry
Middle School Math Tutor • +34 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.
Mia
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I am a first year student at Dartmouth College, interested in majoring in Economics. Hobbies: art, reading, writing, books, music
Ariel
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +53 Subjects
I am a student at Brown University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology. I employ a student-centered approach to tutoring, grounding the session in the student's knowledge of what topics it would be most beneficial to review. I typically begin a session by asking a student if there is any material they have learned since the previous session whose reasoning they would like for me to walk them through. I then help the student work through problems or questions that employ that understanding. My favorite subject to tutor is math; I love helping students understand the logic of a subject in which they may have been relying for years on memorization. I have been tutoring since 2016, and I have experience teaching math, science, language arts, history, French, and study skills to students in elementary, middle, and high school. I currently focus on math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry), English, test prep, and essay writing.
Maddy
Calculus Tutor • +62 Subjects
I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, writing plays, giving campus tours, and researching and writing my honors thesis on art criticism in New York City in the late 1960s.
Connie
Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am currently a medical resident at Brockton Hospital and will be continuing my training in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital next summer. I received my medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed my undergraduate training at Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Jessica
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects
I am currently enrolled in Vanderbilt University where I am studying Elementary Education as well as European History. I love working with students, and I intend to make a career out of it. I have experience working with students in different contexts, from the dance studio to the classroom and across age groups. I have worked in an academic setting with students age three through seventeen, and I have tutored as a volunteer and in a more formal position for a multitude of organizations.
Issa
Calculus Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am an aspiring character artist for games and currently work as a prop artist. I received my studio art bachelors in 2018 and a 3D modeling diploma in 2020. I tutor for drawing, digital painting, digital sculpting, 3D modeling and texturing for games. I believe in student-centered learning and prioritize building observational skills and fostering creativity. I think the best way for a student to learn is through discovery led by careful guidance.
Cynthia
Middle School Math Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University! I am double majoring in Public Policy and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Spanish. I first started tutoring in high school, when I started working at Kumon Learning Center and began teaching elementary and middle school students reading and mathematics. I also volunteered my tutoring services through my high school's National Merit Society, through which I helped my peers in advanced subjects such as AP testing, ACT, SAT, and PSAT prep.
Maya
Calculus Tutor • +37 Subjects
I am a Yale University graduate with over seven years of tutoring experience with children and adults of all ages, specializing in writing, reading, English, college prep, and working with differently-abled learners. As a writer and entrepreneur, I have tutored since high school because it is something I truly enjoy. I approach tutoring with patience, and with finding a motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand their needs and facilitate their individual learning and success. I'd love to hear from you and discuss how we can make the most out of our time together!
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Reading fluency and comprehension are separate skills—a child can decode words smoothly but still miss meaning. Tutors work on comprehension strategies like predicting what happens next, asking questions while reading, visualizing scenes, and connecting story events to cause-and-effect relationships. Through guided practice with age-appropriate texts, tutors help students slow down and actively engage with what they're reading rather than just moving through words mechanically.
Many elementary readers focus on surface-level facts and struggle with inference—understanding what's not directly stated. Tutors use targeted questioning techniques to guide students to look for clues in text, illustrations, and character behavior. They might ask "Why did the character do that?" or "What does this picture tell us?" to help students practice reading between the lines. With consistent practice, inference becomes a natural part of how students process stories.
Phonics teaches how letters and letter combinations make sounds—essential for early readers to decode unfamiliar words. Comprehension tutoring builds on that foundation, focusing on understanding meaning, vocabulary, and story structure. Depending on a child's grade and needs, tutors may address both: reinforcing phonics patterns for struggling decoders while simultaneously building comprehension skills through guided reading and discussion.
Effective vocabulary instruction connects new words to context and repeated exposure. Rather than isolated word lists, tutors introduce vocabulary through the books students are reading, showing how word choice affects meaning and tone. They might ask students to use new words in sentences, explore word families and roots, or discuss how a character's dialogue reveals personality. This approach helps words stick because students encounter them meaningfully and use them actively.
The right reading level is one where a child can decode most words (ideally 95%+) but still finds the story engaging and challenging. Tutors assess reading level through observation, informal assessments, and conversation about what a student understands. They then match students with texts that build confidence while stretching skills—gradually introducing more complex sentence structures, longer books, and richer vocabulary as fluency and comprehension improve.
Tutors working with struggling readers focus on building foundational skills systematically: phonemic awareness (hearing sounds in words), phonics patterns, sight word recognition, and fluency through repeated reading. They also boost confidence by selecting high-interest, lower-level texts so students experience success. Personalized instruction means tutors can slow down, repeat, and adjust based on what a child needs—something difficult to do in a classroom setting where pacing is fixed.
Attention and motivation in reading are interconnected—if a book is too hard or uninteresting, children naturally disengage. Tutors build reading stamina gradually by starting with shorter sessions on engaging texts, celebrating progress, and helping students find genres and topics they genuinely enjoy. They also teach self-monitoring strategies like pausing to check understanding, rereading confusing parts, and setting small goals. Over time, children develop confidence and learn to push through challenges rather than give up.
Consistent reading at home is powerful. Parents can listen to their child read aloud, ask questions about the story ("What do you think happens next?"), and read together for enjoyment—not just assessment. Tutors often recommend specific strategies or books tailored to a child's level and interests. Even 15-20 minutes of daily reading with positive engagement makes a measurable difference, especially when parents focus on understanding rather than perfect pronunciation.
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