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Tristan

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Tristan

PHD, Neuroscience
Tristan's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
College English
College Essays

I am currently working towards a PhD in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. My research focuses on the various ways that human behaviors affect the brain and contribute towards obesity. I have developed substantial mathematical and statistical knowledge throughout my data analysis. In addition, I...

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Vanderbilt University

PHD, Neuroscience

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors, Psychology, Neuroscience

Jeff

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Jeff

Current Undergrad, Microbiology
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Geometry

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Miami. I am majoring in Microbiology and Immunology, with minors in chemistry and Spanish. I am on the pre-med track, and have plans to go to medical school as soon as I graduate. I excel at the sciences, especially biology and chemistry. Additionally,...

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University of Miami

Current Undergrad, Microbiology

Jack

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Jack

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Adult Literacy
Algebra
American Literature

I am currently studying Philosophy at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I am enrolled in an accelerated Master's Program so I will receive a B.A and an M.A in four years (two years early!). Obviously, these days my academic interests are philosophy based but I am also an avid read...

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George Washington University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Dalynah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Dalynah

Master of Science, Neuroscience
Dalynah's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology

I am a medical student at New York Medical College. I've worked in both research and teaching in the past and have an MS from Teachers College, Columbia University in Neuroscience and Education. I am passionate about science and teaching and have experience teaching and tutoring all levels of Spanis...

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Teachers College at Columbia University

Master of Science, Neuroscience

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor in Arts, Special Education

Angela

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Angela

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
College Chemistry
College Physics
Conversational Spanish

As a slow learner and an ex high school struggling student, I would have never imagined I would now be pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Stony Brook University. Therefore, I want to share my story with all types of students and motivate them to become wherever it is that they aspi...

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Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Suffolk County Community College

Associate in Science, Engineering Science

Noel Martin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Noel Martin

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Noel's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature

I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Chicago and young professional based in Washington, DC, and currently working in international development. I have substitute taught STEM and English to all levels of college-preparatory high schoolers. I also established a peer-to-peer tutoring a...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nicholas

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Chemistry
Chemistry

I received my Bachelor's degree in specialized chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While earning my degree, I worked for an environmental chemistry class and a computer science class as a teacher's assistant, helping students with any questions related to the classes. I also...

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

John

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John

Masters, Special Education
John's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
English
Geometry
Math

Hello!I am John Dacey, a veteran public school teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience. As a special education teacher, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of students successfully in a number of academic subjects. However, my specialty is math. I know the Middle School M...

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Masters, Special Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, Elementary Education

Sean

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Sean

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

Florida State Undergrad with an apt and interest in helping other students reach academic goals. I first started tutoring when I helped my dyslexic sister learn to read. Ever since, i've found great joy in helping people of all ages learn and experience the same feeling of joy when understanding new...

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Florida State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
32
Kellor

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Kellor

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and International Studies
Kellor's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Successful tutoring should be defined by the long-term success of the student. I tutored throughout my high school career, working with other students my age in a professional but personable manner. In my experience, having a tutor you can relate and talk to is one of the most important factors in t...

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University of Kansas

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and International Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
33

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Julia

Algebra Tutor • +9 Subjects

I am currently an undergraduate student at NYSCAS Touro College. I am majoring in Biology in order to pursue a long-term career in occupational therapy. Since high school, I have found a keen interest and passion in tutoring students who are struggling in certain academic studies, specifically mathematics. Throughout my experience in tutoring, students have been able to attain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts as well as learning how to solve problems on their own by applying those concepts. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis and volunteering at a local nursing home.

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Manuel S.

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +31 Subjects

I received my Ph.D. degree with honors in International Law and International Relations from the Preston University of Southern California. I got a Masters Degree in International Relations from the Pontifical Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, South America; completed studies on Applied Labor Economics at the American University of Washington, D.C. and received my BA in Economics from the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua. I also completed a specialization course on A Trade Agenda for the Americas at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. for foreign government officials.My inspiration for teaching stems from the excellent teachers I had throughout my years of study. These educators helped shape who I am personally and professionally. My professional contributions have been allocated to both the public and the private sector. In the public sector, I served as an Ambassador in Latin American countries and as an Alternate Representative of my country of origin, Nicaragua in the Organization of American States, (OAS) in Washington, DC. In the private sector, I worked as an International Consultant for companies in the USA and Latin America. The years spent in the diplomatic community truly enriched my knowledge of the Latin American Culture and the Spanish language. I am motivated to share all that I have learned, and continuously seek teaching experiences. I have worked as Professor and Lecturer in Secondary Schools and Universities in various Latin American countries, and I have also taught private lessons to small groups of students and business executives.As a native Latin American I understand that teaching my mother language means to not only focus on grammar, reading, writing and conversation; but to also include the Latin American culture, making the process of learning this new language more engaging and entertaining for the students. My teaching system includes theoretical sessions and practical aspects of daily life. Homework is also part of the learning process, without overwhelming the students with tedious assignments but through complementary fun activities, such as watching movies, songs, games and readings in Spanish, as well as periodic assessments and progress reports.

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Samica

A Beginner's Guide: Excel Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a junior at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics. For the last few years, I have been helping students with college application and test prep help, such as college essays, common app, and SAT/Subject SATs. I came from a high school where these resources for college and SAT prep were not as readily available, so I want to work towards making college more accessible by helping students with their application. Past students of mine have gotten into NYU, UMich, and Georgetown.In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. We work through strategies and how to solve the different puzzles of the SAT so that people are prepared. In addition, with college applications, I have found that starting from the beginning and helping students find their personal story always helps in cultivating the best story. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, running, and traveling.

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Robert

Adult Literacy Tutor • +24 Subjects

Throughout my education, I found it common that I would be approached to aid peers in helping to understand material being focusing on in class. In helping others, not only did I begin to understand the material better myself, but I also began to enhance the understanding of my own learning processes. I then became more capable in mirroring these processes in those that I aided. My true passion for tutoring began when I was formally approached to tutor my younger sister's friend who was struggling with algebra. I was a senior in high school, excited and intimidated at the prospect of someone's understanding and success becoming, in part, my responsibility. Her progression and eventual success in understanding algebra solidified my interest in tutoring. I find great satisfaction in helping others, and even greater satisfactions in enabling others to better help themselves. I am currently working towards a degree in engineering, most recently attending the University of Maryland, Clark School of Engineering as an out-of-state student originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I specialize in tutoring all ranges of mathematics. Math and the sciences of physics, chemistry, and biology have always been my strongest areas as a student. I believe my experience as a tutor and understanding of learning processes make me a capable and proficient tutor. My tutoring style is initially problem based. I believe the best way to gauge a student's capability in any subject is to provide questions that reveal the foundation and challenges of the subject being taught. In observing the student's approach to problem-solving and then providing active aid where helpful, I can find where the student is lacking in understanding. From this starting point, I then more directly teach to the issues in developing a complete and applicable understanding of the subject matter. Beyond academia, my main passion has always been athletics. I have played many sports during my amateur career with my longest and most active participation in Ice Hockey. I played in the PAHL for 11 years, the PIHL for 4 years, and the ACHA for 3 years while attending the University of Maryland. I love following the NFL and the NHL. My apologies to the local fanbases, but the Penguins and the Steelers have always been my favorite teams to root for! Outside of athletics I also have a strong interest in all types of games; board, card, and otherwise. I enjoy game theory and have recently developed a passion for chess. I look forward to working with your student and developing their confidence in the subject matter at hand, while growing their ability to better help themself!

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Brittany

Elementary School Math Tutor • +22 Subjects

Hi there. I have a Bachelors in elementary education and am endorsed in special education, math, science, social science, and language arts. I hold a Learning Behavior Specialists degree (LBS1). Currently, I teach 3rd-5th grade special education in Gurnee School District 56. It is my second year here and I work with students who have learning disabilities as well as behavioral/ emotional disabilities. Prior to that, I taught a reading intervention program in Waukegan for middle schoolers. I was an aide in Deerfield School district for students with severe autism in a Life Skills classroom for 2.5 years. I student taught in a 2nd grade placement, followed by a 4th grade placement in Buffalo Grove. I have tutored before and I love to develop connection and build positive relationships with the students I teach.I have an endorsement in math. I have taken many classes on math theory. More importantly, I currently teach math to special education students and have many techniques and strategies I use to help students to succeed and understand math. I use manipulatives, various application on the IPADS, real life situation, visuals, and many other strategies to encourage and help to develop math skills.I am endorsed in language arts. I love teaching language arts because there is such a wide array of resources available to students. I think reading is the foundation for all other subjects and I am very invested in making sure students have foundational skills to carry. With English, there are many components such as phonics, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and grammar (to name a few.) Through my experience, I have gained knowledge in how to deliver research-based practices to help children to be good readers.As stated above, I have had over 5 years of teaching experience. I love to work with students and having a special education background really helps me to relate to students who do face learning difficulties. I am patient and responsible. I am reliable and children seem to really trust me. I am also endorsed in multiple subject areas.

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Michael

English Tutor • +3 Subjects

Graduate of Elon University, I received a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies. I am most passionate about history, writing, and the social sciences with extensive work in research and writing methods and am eager to help students harness their inner curiosity and creativity. I have experience in education as a teacher, working with K-5th graders, as well as tutoring experience with high school students. My number one priority is to help students understand themselves and the world.

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Angela

ACT Prep Tutor • +44 Subjects

Hello, I have been tutoring for the past five years and I'm currently in college. I truly enjoy the subjects I teach and like to pass that appreciation on to my students. I will often try to relate the topic to one of your hobbies or other interests. I also like to make tutoring a game especially for elementary school students. I love watching people's excitement when they learn something and meet their goals. I believe we celebrate hard efforts and success follows!

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Matthew

10th Grade Writing Tutor • +30 Subjects

I hold a Bachelor's in English from Troy University, as well as a Master's, also in English, from Case Western Reserve University. I'm currently a second-year PhD candidate (CWRU, English), and also freelance edit and write. At Case, I've had extensive experience as a teacher across the English curriculum, and have tutored in the Writing Resource Center over the past four years. I've worked with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from almost every department on campus. I can help students revise a paper no matter the discipline, but am most at home tutoring literature, essay writing, creative writing, test prep, and study skills. My favorite subject to tutor is creative writing, as I am a fiction author myself. I enjoy nurturing students' creativity while urging them to push beyond their writing style comfort zone. My primary goals as a tutor are to help students learn the skills they need to succeed in their classes, while also inspiring genuine passion for and knowledge of the subject matter that they will carry with them throughout their academic careers and personal lives. In my spare time, I enjoy discovering new books, music, and films to devour, writing fiction, cycling, and hiking.

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Jonah

Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I started tutoring because I love math and I believe that everyone can learn to feel the same. Mathematics is ubiquitous in our world and contains profound truths that every human being should be able to understand and appreciate. Students who "hate" math seldom truly do; often only a past bad experience has ruined the subject for them. From there, I branched out to the sciences and things only became more fun.In all my tutoring, I strive to emphasize the underlying beauty of the subject. I find that enthusiasm is infectious and is the best answer to precipitously dropping grades. I believe that building confidence and deep conceptual understanding, as well as fostering a rich and mentor-like relationship between tutor and student, is the most enjoyable and most rewarding way to teach; in fact I would like to pursue a career as a professor of physics!

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Kaszandra

Languages Tutor • +32 Subjects

I'm from Costa Rica, Spanish is my native language. I'm also a US citizen. I've been teaching Spanish for many, many years. Had my own 2 language schools. At the present time I'm teaching at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Teaching is my passion, my student's success is my reward. I really care about every student I have the opportunity to help. We succeed together. Negative thoughts don't exist in my vocabulary and are not allowed on my student's vocabulary either. Let's do this!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor. Students typically see 10-20 point improvements over 8-12 weeks of focused study, though some see larger gains if they're addressing fundamental gaps in English proficiency. The key is identifying which sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing) need the most work and developing targeted strategies for those areas.

A tutor can help you move beyond simply taking more practice tests—they'll diagnose exactly where you're losing points and create a customized study plan that addresses your specific weaknesses.

The Reading section is where most students struggle with pacing. You have 54-72 minutes to read 3-4 passages and answer 12-14 questions per passage—that's roughly 10-12 minutes per passage if you account for question-answering time. Many students spend too long on difficult questions and rush through easier ones, losing points unnecessarily.

A tutor can teach you strategic skimming techniques, help you identify which questions to tackle first, and show you how to quickly locate evidence in the text rather than re-reading entire passages. With practice and the right approach, you can cut your reading time significantly while maintaining accuracy.

Speaking anxiety is common because you're recorded and can't revise your answers—but it's highly manageable with preparation. The Speaking section rewards clear organization and fluency more than perfect grammar, so knowing what to expect reduces panic significantly.

A tutor can help you build confidence by having you practice speaking out loud repeatedly (not just in your head), teaching you templates for structuring responses, and simulating the actual test conditions so the day itself feels familiar. Recording yourself and reviewing mistakes also normalizes the process. With consistent practice, most students move from anxious to confident within 4-6 weeks.

It depends on your timeline and starting score, but generally you should prioritize your weakest sections while maintaining your strong ones. If you're weak in Reading and Writing but strong in Listening and Speaking, spending 70% of tutoring time on those two sections makes sense. Your tutor can help you allocate time efficiently based on your goals.

That said, don't completely ignore your strong sections—students often plateau when they only focus downward. Your tutor will ensure you're using an 80/20 approach: deep work on weakness areas, maintenance on strength areas, and some time on test-taking strategy that applies across all sections.

Integrated tasks require you to combine information from reading, listening, and speaking or writing—they test your ability to synthesize multiple sources. Independent tasks ask you to draw from your own knowledge and experiences. Most students find Integrated tasks harder because they require managing information from multiple sources while also producing language under time pressure.

The good news? Integrated tasks are also the most learnable with practice. A tutor can break down the note-taking strategies, help you organize information effectively, and give you templates for structuring integrated responses. Once you understand the predictable format and practice 15-20 integrated tasks, they become significantly easier.

The answer depends on your stage of preparation. Early on (weeks 1-4), take one full practice test to establish a baseline, then focus on targeted section practice and skill-building. In the middle phase (weeks 5-8), take full tests every 1-2 weeks to apply what you're learning. In the final 2-3 weeks, take a full test every 4-5 days to build endurance and identify last-minute gaps.

Taking practice tests too frequently without review wastes time; taking them too rarely means you won't catch patterns in your mistakes. Your tutor can help you find the right frequency and, more importantly, help you review and learn from each test so you're not just going through the motions.

Look for someone with specific TOEFL expertise—not just general English proficiency. Your tutor should understand the exact format of each section, know common student mistakes, and be able to diagnose weaknesses quickly. They should also be able to teach test-specific strategies (like skimming techniques for Reading or note-taking for Integrated tasks) rather than just assigning practice tests.

Equally important is someone who understands that TOEFL preparation isn't just about language skills—it's about managing anxiety, pacing, and test strategy. The best tutors combine deep content knowledge with the ability to build your confidence so you can perform your best on test day.

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