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Max

Certified Tutor

Max

Masters, Public History
Max's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of the public history program at the University of South Carolina, where I received an M.A. I am pursuing a career in historic preservation, because buildings and structures crucial to maintaining the culture of local and national society are constantly threatened. Throughout my grad...

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University of South Carolina

Masters, Public History

New College of Florida

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Pranay

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Pranay

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Pranay's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Java

Having been a tutor for the past 3 years, I am dedicated to helping every student achieve success and better understand their material. As a freshman computer science student in the Honors College at Rutgers University, I am passionate about teaching both math and computer science. As a tutor, I alw...

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Tasmine

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tasmine

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Tasmine's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

As an educator, I enjoy helping students maneuver from one learning tier to the next. I am committed to the academic growth of students. It is a perpetual opportunity to adjust the learning environment of my classroom to the various learning styles of each student.

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University of Memphis

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

North Central University

Doctor of Education, Education

Jack

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jack

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Microeconomics

I graduated from St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, MA in 2016 and am entering my second-year at the University of Virginia pursuing my Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. The past two summers I have worked at Camp Christopher as a counselor and primarily worked with age groups 9 - 13 years...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Samantha

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Samantha

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biochemistry
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

With more than 10 years of tutoring experience, I've cultivated a tool chest of skills to help students learn and feel comfortable. I love relating material to more understandable aspects of daily life, and ensuring that my students really 'get it' and enjoy the process of learning!I'm currently a t...

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
33
Karen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Karen

Current Undergrad, Secondary Education (Social Studies) / European History
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
IB History
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Math
Middle School Math

I'm Karen, a sophomore in Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education. I am double majoring in Secondary Education (middle and high school education) and European History with additional endorsements in US History and Political Science.My academic interests are in Soviet/Russian history, especially in...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad, Secondary Education (Social Studies) / European History

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Phonemany

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Phonemany

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Phonemany's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I graduated from UCLA in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked in the field of social services assisting families and students to self sufficiency.I have experience working with various populations, including but not limited to at risk youth, disabled adults,...

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Amy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amy

Master of Science, Public Health
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
College Application Essays
Elementary School

I am an MPH graduate from NYU who is passionate about helping others. I also got my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M in public health. This is where I discovered my love for tutoring when I was a tutor for the athletics department. I tutor many subjects, including math, science, and writing (my per...

Education

New York University

Master of Science, Public Health

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Angel

Certified Tutor

Angel

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Angel's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational Mandarin
English
ESL/ELL

I moved from Taiwan to the states when I was 11 years old. Fluent in both Mandarin and Taiwanese, I started tutoring students while I was a full time student in high school. I have taught American-born Chinese students, Korean nationals, and other US Citizens looking to learn the language! During ea...

Education

UMKC

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Allie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Allie

Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience
Allie's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Biology

I truly love helping people, and I do so whenever I can. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, which translates well to working with students. I do my best to understand where the student is coming from and work from there. Currently, I am a student at Northeastern University, but I also work wi...

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1470

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Shawn

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects

Hola me llamo Seor Clements and I'm excited to work with students across the country to help them achieve their learning goals! I have been teaching Spanish for 24 years. I have taught middle school, high school, and adults. I hope partnering with me will be a great experience and I look forward to helping as many people as I can! Success and progress is what we strive for. See you soon!"The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires." -William A Ward

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Joel

College English Tutor • +13 Subjects

I am a third-year Psychology major at Reed College in Portland, OR. I work as a researcher in a cognitive neuroscience lab studying human perception, and I am interested in pursuing a graduate degree in neuroscience. I have always been drawn to tutoring and mentorship roles, beginning when I joined my high school's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program as a peer tutor. Currently, I tutor other students at my college in Writing and Humanities through my college's Academic Support Center.I love helping students feel more comfortable with all aspects of the writing process, including brainstorming ideas, creating strong arguments, and outlining/revising written assignments. I also enjoy working with students on the SAT, especially the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.In my spare time, I'm hiking, making music, and learning programming languages!

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Mike

Basic Computer Literacy Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am an open-minded, friendly, and logical individual with a solid and optimistic outlook on all things in life, in both my personal and professional aspects of life. I own an excellent ability to motivate others, coupled with the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels therefore ensuring an excellent relationship for all those that are involved in my life. My family and friends are important to me, as well as those that I relate with on a professional level. My goal is to continue building this understanding of others, by facilitating my self awareness abilities and empathic approach. Over my professional career, I have been fortunate to see and learn many things, both domestically and internationally; which has given me the opportunity to pass those learnings to other individuals, which is what brings me here as a tutor.

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Robyn

Business Tutor • +24 Subjects

I have a Bachelors degree from Western New England University, with a concentration in Marketing, althoug of late my passion has been tutoring English as a second language. My experience is in teaching children ages 3 - 13. For the last 2 years I have taught over 530 students as an ESL teacher for VIP Kid. I have obtained Teaching Certifications including most recently the TEFL, TESOL, and Advanced TESOL. I enjoy an active fun class time while still focusing on learning and proper pronunciation. I pride myself on having a patient and caring way. In my classroom, student's have fun while learning English. I'm the Mother of 3 sons. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, card games, and watching my son play High School Hockey and Lacrosse. I hope to make your child smile during our time spent so they look forward to seeing me in their next class!

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Jordan

Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a graduate of Linfield College and a certified secondary ELA and middle level math teacher. I am passionate about helping students build confidence and reach their potential in and out of the classroom. My experience includes teaching 6-9th grade math in Oregon middle schools as well as student teaching and aiding in both English and mathematics classrooms. Some of my personal favorite topics to teach are narrative and argumentative writing, algebra I, and pre-algebra.With the impact of COVID-19 on students around the world, it is more important than ever that students enjoy and feel confident about learning. I approach tutoring with three primary goals: increasing student agency, empowering students with a love of learning, and improving academic skills and confidence.I always start by asking what students hope to get out of our sessions and what questions or topics they want to address. I provide examples, challenges, supports, and modeling as needed to adapt to each student. Giving students the power to guide their learning builds independence and empowers students. I hope students leave sessions feeling accomplished and excited about their learning experience.

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Xavier

ACT Prep Tutor • +52 Subjects

I am an engineering student at Vanderbilt and am currently taking a gap year! I love ideas and helping others. My teaching philosophy is to:- understand where the student is- understand why they are there- work with them to change their understanding- support them in their practice (there is no substitute for homework!)I am all about the application and integration of ideas into the way you see the world.Real learning! Sincere understanding! In particular, I am a Fantastic ACT tutor.Overall: the questions are easy. time is the enemy. get enough reps to efficiently complete the test and score high!- Reading section: the answers are all in the text. you just have to find them within the allotted time- Science section: the challenge is to understand the situation presented. the questions are easy- Math: learn what the questions are. learn how to complete them the quick way- English: understand grammar rules and how to apply them- Writing: find a sincere interest in the prompt and don't stop writing

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Cara

Algebra Tutor • +40 Subjects

Instructor & GuideThese are only a couple of the hats that I wear. I am an instructor; the information that I possess needs to be handed down to my tutees. Using a variation of learning styles, I hope to give every tutee the best chance to learn the material. I am a guide; I give each tutee the means he/she needs to accomplish a task and I steer him/her in the correct direction.Individual & LearnerEach tutee is an individual capable of learning all there is to know in the world. Every tutee possesses unique qualities that are brought to the table. These qualities can be used, molded, and perfected. Tutees are learners; although it is every tutor's dream to have scholars as their tutee, I believe it is more realistic to see the role of my tutees as being that of a learner taking in the knowledge that I am providing them with.Safe & DiverseIn order for my tutees to learn the most they can, I ensure an environment that is safe and diverse. My tutees know they are safe physically and mentally; they are able to speak their minds and know their opinions count. The more diverse I am with teaching styles, the better my equipped I am to help different tutees learn. Using visual, auditory, and hands-on learning styles is something I believe to be a key component in the best learning environment.I have been tutoring for eight years. I have worked with children as young as one to adults in their forties. I am a Master level certified tutor through the CRLA and I have my Masters in Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as well as my initial license to teach Math 8-12. I also have my Bachelors of Science in Zoo Science from Friends University and an Associates degree in Liberal Arts - Math and Science - from Bristol Community College. I really enjoy tutoring and bringing a tutee from a place where they are vulnerable and confused to a place where they are comfortable and confident. I enjoy tutoring Mathematics the most out of my subjects because I've always easily understood Math and find it is where students typically have the most difficulty. Although Mathematics is my favorite, I also tutor in public speaking, science, and English. Beyond tutoring, I really enjoy reading and doing anything that involves the outdoors.

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Rephael

ACCUPLACER Prep Tutor • +32 Subjects

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Accompaniment Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a classroom instructor, one-on-one tutor, and academic coach with over a decade of experience working with elementary age students (K-6), undergraduate and graduate students in the Northeast and on the West Coast and across seas. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic, personal and professional goals.

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Robert

ACT Prep Tutor • +49 Subjects

I attended the University of Massachusetts for two years, in which time I obtained a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and a B.S. in Pure Mathematics. I have been tutoring since 2008, working with students of all ages, from kindergarten to undergraduate. I am especially passionate about tutoring mathematics, given that I have a very thorough understanding of all facets of the subject, and have always been gifted at helping pass that understanding onto my students. I also tutor subject tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and AP tests, and can give my tutees a feeling of true confidence when they sit down to take those exams.I have found that the biggest obstacle that students face is a lack of self-esteem, and approach my clients with the hope of teaching them self-assurance first, and the subject matter second. I lead my students to an understanding of their classwork by showing them that they have all of the tools for learning right in front of them, and that if they are doing the best work that they can, they have nothing to worry about. I strive to show students that they can always accomplish academic success, and give them the ability to better themselves both with my guidance and individually.Outside of tutoring, I enjoy swimming, running, traveling the developing world, and playing the guitar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can work with you to move beyond vague topic sentences and craft a thesis that makes a specific, arguable claim—the foundation of a compelling essay. They'll help you map out your essay's structure by identifying how each paragraph supports your thesis, ensuring your arguments build logically rather than feel scattered. Through personalized feedback on your drafts, tutors can show you exactly where organization breaks down and help you restructure sections for clarity and impact.

Revision focuses on big-picture issues like thesis clarity, argument strength, and paragraph organization—does your essay actually prove what you claim? Editing addresses sentence-level concerns like grammar, word choice, and flow. A tutor can guide you through revision first by asking critical questions about your evidence and reasoning, then help you edit for polish. This two-stage approach prevents you from wasting time fixing comma splices in paragraphs you might later delete.

Writer's block often stems from perfectionism or unclear thinking rather than lack of ideas. A tutor can help you break through by using strategies like freewriting (getting messy thoughts down without judgment), talking through your argument aloud, or starting with the paragraph you find easiest rather than the introduction. They can also help you identify whether you're stuck because your thesis needs clarifying or because you need more evidence—solving the real problem rather than just pushing through.

Strong essays don't just state claims—they prove them with specific examples, quotes, or data. A tutor can help you evaluate whether each paragraph has concrete support by asking "What evidence backs this up?" and "Would a skeptical reader believe this?" They'll show you how to weave evidence into your argument rather than dropping it in awkwardly, and help you distinguish between surface-level observations and analysis that actually deepens your point.

Many students either over-cite (interrupting every sentence with a source) or under-cite (forgetting to credit ideas). A tutor can teach you when citations are needed, how to introduce sources smoothly with signal phrases, and how to format them correctly in MLA, APA, or Chicago style. They'll help you understand that citations serve your argument—they build credibility and show you've done research—rather than feeling like a burdensome requirement tacked onto your writing.

Academic writing doesn't mean sounding robotic or using unnecessarily complex words. A tutor can help you find the balance between clarity and formality by analyzing your sentence patterns, word choices, and tone. They'll show you how to cut jargon that obscures meaning, vary sentence structure to keep readers engaged, and use active voice where possible. Through revision of your actual writing, you'll develop a voice that sounds intelligent and authentically yours, not like you're imitating someone else.

Summary tells what happened; analysis explains how and why it matters. In literary essays, a tutor can help you move beyond plot summary by teaching you to examine literary devices (symbolism, imagery, tone), character motivation, and thematic significance. They'll guide you in using textual evidence not just to prove you read the book, but to support an original interpretation—showing how specific scenes or word choices reveal deeper meaning about the author's message.

The best tutoring feedback identifies patterns in your writing—recurring issues like weak topic sentences, vague word choices, or rushed conclusions—so you can apply lessons to future essays. A tutor will explain *why* something needs revision (not just mark it wrong), help you practice the skill on new material, and check your progress on subsequent drafts. Over time, you'll internalize these patterns and catch them yourself, building writing skills that transfer across all your classes.

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