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Wendy

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Wendy

Master of Arts, Spanish
Wendy's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Languages

Passionate educator, with experience teaching Spanish literacy to heritage, non-native speakers and immerging students. With Mastery level knowledge of the Latin American literature and culture, knowledge of Hispanic linguistics, language acquisition and instruction.

Education

Stjohns University

Master of Arts, Spanish

The Ohio State University

Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages

Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. I have tutored middle school and high school aged students in math and science for over two years. Coming from such a technical background, I know that many students find th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Lee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lee

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I recently finished my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time.As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career....

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Carl

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Carl

PHD, Medieval Studies
Carl's other Tutor Subjects
GMAT
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
GMAT Integrated Reasoning
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

I am currently a PhD candidate completing my doctorate at Yale University in the Medieval Studies department and has previously obtained masters degrees in English Literature and Medieval Studies from Yale, The University of Georgia, and the University of Glasgow. An Atlanta native, I returned from ...

Education

Yale University

PHD, Medieval Studies

University of Georgia

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
GMAT
770
LSAT
177
Sonali

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sonali

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Sonali's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I'm currently a part of the BA-MD medical program with SUNY Downstate. I've been tutoring students for over 5 years for a wide range of topics, including the ACT, the SAT, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Essay Writing, and AP Psychology. I enjoy working with a variety of students, ages 8-20. In terms of m...

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
35
Zachary

Certified Tutor

Zachary

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algorithms
College Computer Science
Computer Game Design

I love to teach people new things and I enjoy learning new programming languages in my free time. Programming is an essential thing to learn or study because it improves your logical thought process and critical thinking skills. It also helps you improve your creativity.There are millions of ways to...

Education

North Carolina A & T State University

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Trisha

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Trisha

Master of Arts, Education
Trisha's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I have been an English Language Arts teacher for the past four and a half years. I adore what I do because of the endless possibilities that I am able to bring to my classroom. From literature to poetry, grammar and vocabulary, short stories and creative writing, my classroom is never a boring place...

Education

Adelphi University

Master of Arts, Education

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Zachary

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Zachary

Bachelors, Theater
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
English
High School English

I tutored at the Skidmore College Writing Center for two years, working collaboratively with a wide range of people and learning styles. I also took courses in tutoring, critical analysis of fiction and theory, and dramatic literature. My teaching philosophy is focused on a student's growth and incr...

Education

Skidmore College

Bachelors, Theater

Brent

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Brent

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Brent's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I possess both degrees in Economics and Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M and University of Texas, Tyler respectively. I have always been a strong student in mathematics and physics and have helped others throughout my student and teaching careers succeed in the subject. I help students succeed ...

Education

The University of Texas at Tyler

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Sharletha

Certified Tutor

Sharletha

Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Sharletha's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra

I am a results-oriented professional engineer, educator, contractor and project manager; I have a broad range of technical and instructional design experience with consultants, government agencies, local schools and universities. I have worked and volunteered as an instructor, tutor and learning des...

Education

Saint Xavier University

Masters, Curriculum & Instruction

Bradley University

Bachelors, Civil Engineering

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Colleen

College English Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am currently an undergraduate student at Binghamton University, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I have about a year of tutoring experience, primarily in high school mathematics. My strongest subject areas are Math, History, and English!

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Robert

Civics Tutor • +43 Subjects

Education is far more profound than just learning lessons, attending class, and turning in assignments. I consider education as the key ingredient to the success of an individual and strength of a nation or body of people. The pursuit of knowledge creates endless opportunity for a student. As a recent graduate with a degree in Political Science and minor in Public Leadership, I am prepared to effectively guide tomorrow’s leaders individually one step at a time.I, like most recent college graduates, am adjusting to life after college. After five years of being a collegiate student athlete at three different institutions I have realized my passion for education and individual development. As such, I have much experience in mentoring, coaching, and tutoring young adults of various ages. A Political Science degree allows me to cover a vast number of different subjects within the social sciences and humanities including American History, European and World History, Government, Geography, etc. Furthermore, I am a polished writer and great with literature enabling me to help with writing and editing essays. Although education and individual development are central passions, I do have many other areas of interest. I love to travel and tour, playing and watching sports (especially college football), and listen to music! I desire to lead a life of excellence and honor, and it would be my pleasure to make a positive impact in someone’s life academically and or professionally.

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Rosie

Algebra Tutor • +20 Subjects

HelloI love to tutor, mainly because I enjoy a challenge. Above all, I believe in patience and teaching the best method available for my students to understand the concepts. I help my students organize, memorize and become more confident in their troubled areas. My experience in tutoring is intense. I have tutored in college in variety of areas such as math, biology and writing.my strengths are working with someone that may have ADHD or short span attention. I enjoy questions and believe in results.

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Margarita

Conversational French Tutor • +13 Subjects

I am a graduate of New York University. I received my Master of Science degree in Global Affairs with a focus on International Relations Future. During my academic years as well as after graduation, I have travelled extensively to different parts of the world as I believe that the best way to open up and become a better person is by experiencing the different cultures. I have always been passionate about learning different languages. Languages include history and culture so they always go along hand in hand. Languages have always been my passion and I discovered that passion at a very young age. I speak English, French, Spanish, Russian and Armenian fluently (as well as reading, writing and grammar) and I had already mastered all of them at the age of 15. However, I never stopped to put in additional work to strengthen my skills. I spent a semester abroad in Argentina where I mastered my language skills. Later on after graduating with my bachelor's degree I worked at the United Nations where all the languages were a strong skill to communicate with the offices across the globe. I believe that languages are one of the strongest skills that connect and bring people closer from different parts of the world, and it is never too late to learn a new language. Speaking of bringing people closer, my husband is French and and when we met he did not speak English and we were communicating only in French. We have lived quite some time in Lyon, France (highly recommend visiting) where I perfected my French even more. Having been a student of learning a language from scratch before, my approach of teaching a language is to be as clear and as simple as possible from the point of view of a new student and encouraging them to fully embrace the language along with its history and its culture as they are all interconnected. I have tutored previously my school classmates in different subject matters including languages. Additionally I have been teaching international/ballroom dancing to beginner groups, children and wedding couples. I got into languages because I was very curious about the beautiful songs that I would dance to but no necessarily know what they were talking about. I am very excited to teach and share my expertise and experiences with any of the subject matters that students might be interested in whether languages or dancing.

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Zhiwen

AP Chinese Language and Culture Tutor • +9 Subjects

I graduated from the University of Michigan and received my Master degree in International and Regional Studies.I am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years.Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I also passed Japanese JLPT N1 level, and can help you with your Japanese. All ages are welcome.

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Erin

Elementary Reading and Phonics Class Tutor • +29 Subjects

Hello! My name is Erin! I am so excited to start working with your child! I have a Bachelors's degree in Health Education and a Masters's degree in Educational Administration and Leadership. I am certified to teach early childhood through 5th grade, ESL certified, and I have my principal certification. I have been teaching for 17 years, and I am currently an ESL Specialist Teacher in Texas! I have taught Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade as a classroom teacher. I have also been an interventionist in both reading and math for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. I cannot wait to meet your child and have fun while learning.

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Lindsey

ACT English Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am a graduate of Arizona State University where I earned my Masters in Emergency Management/Homeland Security and my Bachelors in Psychology. I love working with students and watching their passion grow for learning as they start to understand new concepts. I have experience in building individual lesson plans, as well as experience teaching in a classroom. I am excited to get to know you and help you on the road to academic success!

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William

AP Latin Tutor • +13 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of North Texas. I received a Bachelor of Arts in European History with a focus on the early Roman Empire, Early Christianity, Late Antiquity, and the Early Middle Ages. I also received a minor in Latin language. In my final semester I became the Latin tutor for first- and second-year students as well as the teaching assistant for the same students. I enjoy tutoring Latin because I have to employ different teaching styles for each student who understands things differently. I also wish to ensure a future for Classical studies. In helping students with Latin there is also an increased understanding of the English language which I feel is very important for reading, writing, and everyday colloquial speech. Since graduating I have studied Latin and Ancient Greek and methods of teaching them in Florida and Rome. In my spare time I enjoy reading, bookbinding, playing guitar, and playing ultimate frisbee, which I played at UNT for three years.

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Muhtasim

6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +40 Subjects

I am a 3rd-year student at Baruch College. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree for Computer Information Systems. I want to share my passion for STEM with the world. I am willing to be the best tutor you will ever have.

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Holly

College English Tutor • +35 Subjects

I graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in English and Film & Television Studies. I have had experience tutoring in a range of subjects; my passions are writing nonfiction and reading, so I especially love tutoring essay writing and critical reading.I am an extremely positive and patient tutor, but that doesn't mean I'm easy. To the credit of my students, I've witnessed much improvement in their study skills and reading comprehension. I firmly believe hard work and education will make a person the best he or she can be. I work as hard as I can to get my students to a place where they understand the best ways for them to learn, and I aim to inspire a lifetime love of learning!When I'm not tutoring, reading, or writing, you'll most likely find me attempting a new DIY craft project, baking a pie, or attending a theatrical production.

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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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