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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...
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University of South Carolina
Masters, Public History
New College of Florida
Bachelors, History
SAT Scores
As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, I bring over 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience across a wide spectrum of subject...
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Cornell University
Bachelor's
I have a bachelor's degree in History, with minors in English and Ancient and Medieval Studies, and a master's in Communication and Rhetorical Studies. I specialize in teaching and tutoring public spe...
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Syracuse University
AM
The University of Alabama
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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/org...
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University of Oregon
Undergraduate Degree
I'm a current medical student at Rush Medical College with a deep appreciation for the process of learning. I know from personal experience that mastering new material doesn't always come easily it t...
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University of Chicago
Bachelor's
As a passionate Neuroscientist with a PhD from Wesleyan University, I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring subjects such neuroscience, neural systems, molecular biology, genetics, general biolo...
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Wesleyan University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's
As a dedicated tutor with a Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University, I am passionate about fostering personal growth and academic success in my students. I employ a student-centered ap...
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Columbia University
Master's/Graduate
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor's
I graduated from Yale University in 2021 with a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. Following my graduation, I attended Imperial College London on a Fulbright Scholarship to c...
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Yale University
Bachelor's
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 mon...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
SAT Scores
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) ...
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Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
ACT Scores
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Jessica
College Algebra Tutor • +51 Subjects
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for home-schooled students, provided academic support for students ranging in ages from 8 to 20 years old, and taught group and individual standardized testing preparation classes. I have also assisted students with application essays for various undergraduate and graduate programs.
Rhea
AP Statistics Tutor • +49 Subjects
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.
Jeffrey
Pre-Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.
Erika
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
Samuel
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Tony
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Earnest
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Quinn
Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
Sharon
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
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 classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
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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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