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Tami
I got my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Spanish and Elementary Education. My Master of Arts in Education with an English as a Second Language is from Ottawa University in Phoenix. My most recent advanced post-graduate degree is a Master of Science in General...
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science, Forensic Psychology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

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6+ years
Cassandra
Hola! Are you wanting extra explanations and practice now that your class has moved online? I would love to help you during your Spanish learning journey!I'm Cassie, an Educator and Ph.D. Candidate in Hispanic Linguistics at The University of Texas at Austin. I have a B.A. and M.A. in Hispanic Lingu...
New York University- Madrid
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
The Ohio State University
Bachelors, Hispanic Linguistics, Sociology

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Anna
I am a professor in political science at North Carolina Central University and have spent the past 10 years teaching and mentoring students with a variety of academic interests and from diverse backgrounds. Nothing makes me happier than helping students achieve their goals and learn new things. I ha...
University of Florida
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
UNC-Chapel Hill
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Manny
Education is part of who I am. I have been a student for my entire life and I understand the physical and mental journey that being a student takes you on. Although sometimes difficult, I've always enjoyed every aspect of it. I welcome new challenges and topics constantly and I am proud to say I hav...
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kathy
My goal is to help student's in whichever area they may be struggling with. I also like to build a good rapport with my students, to understand them throughly and make tutoring sessions for them something that they look forward to, not something that is unenjoyable for them. I will help you reach yo...
Florida International University
Bachelors, Biology, General

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4+ years
Gwynith
My key to good teaching is simplicity.Also, a lot of guided practice, then, independent in the real world.
Boston University
Master of Science, Computer Systems Technology
Boston University
Bachelor in Arts, Marketing

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10+ years
Tiffany
Im a graduate of Stony Brook University. I have my Bachelor of Science in Business Management Operations and International Business. Versed in global business with exposure to international leadership experience, I have taught English to English Professors at Changsha University of Science and Engin...
Stony Brook University
Bachelors, Business Management Operations & International Business

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Diamond
Someone once told me that "educating little humans is a mind-boggling process and one that will also enrich your life!" It is the latter that I find to be more accurate and the reason why I love to teach. I strive to create a classroom environment where students are encouraged to be curious and crea...
George Mason University
Master of Arts Teaching, International and Comparative Education
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Associate in Arts, Criminology

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Justin
My interest in tutoring started in college. After a confusing lecture, I would often go 1-1 resources like office hours or TA help sessions. Here, I would be able to ask questions that clarified topics that would otherwise take me much longer to understand. Often I would relay this information to my...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Stanford University
Current Grad Student, Economics

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Fred J.
I am a May 2012 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering currently working in Midtown Manhattan as a consultant. In the past I have had a variety of opportunities to tutor - from one on one tutoring for the SAT in high school and peer tutoring in college...
Princeton University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering State Certified Teacher
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Britni
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning Tutor • +45 Subjects
I have been a teacher for 9 years. I thoroughly enjoy working and growing my students! I am now an at risk coordinator/instructionalist specialist, in this position I work with at- risk struggling students in small groups to help them be successful. I also work with their teachers on helping them develop plans for their struggling students.I have had the privilege to tutor my classroom students and have had a tremendous amount of success with seeing them grow academically.I celebrate all growth with my students. I believe that in order to be successful and to continue being successful, as students and adults it is important to celebrate any amount of individual growth we receive. Whether it be academic or in our personal lives!I look forward to becoming your tutor!
Jona
Algebra Tutor • +4 Subjects
Hello,My name is Jona and I hold Bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Economics, as well as a Masters in Chemistry. I can tutor a variety of subjects, from chemistry, math, and the social sciences.I have worked for the past two and a half years as a Teaching Assistant, so I have a lot of experience in teaching chemistry to students.
Miriam
Algebra Tutor • +46 Subjects
I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, and have been tutoring for the last four years. While I most commonly worked with younger students in the beginning, I gradually took on an influx of older students as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can learn. I have the experience and desire adapt to each student's unique style of learning in any subject they need; from learning ABCs to multi-variable calculus, I have experience in it all.
David
Conversational Spanish Tutor • +12 Subjects
Ever since high school in 2017, I have done tutoring that has helped my classmates around me. It has been since this period of time that I discovered an interest in passing down the knowledge that at times comes with difficulty to others. Over the years, I have taught privately across many subjects such as math, reading, science, english and Spanish. Throughout my experiences, I have come to enjoy teaching others and seeing them overcome the obstacles they first started with. I am currently attending St. John's University, and I am working toward earning my B.S. in Biomedical Sciences by 2024. As a Hispanic pre-med student coming from New York City, I mainly focus on tutoring math, reading, and science. By far my favorite subjects to tutor would be science and math, as they are a part of my passion, and it only motivates me further to be able to help others understand them at the end of the day. I have taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II, along with college-level Biology. All of my experiences have only further cemented my passion for helping others, as well as my goal of becoming a member of the medical field down the road.
Akul
Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am currently a student at Syracuse University studying finance and accounting. For the past few years, I have been a teacher at a school, and I love working with children! I have also tutored math for 6 years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing football, and trying new things!
Lane
Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects
I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 15 years in Chicago-area high schools and elementary schools. I have experience in elementary mathematics, algebra, algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, college algebra, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Andres
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +6 Subjects
Hi there! I am Andres Gomez, and I am currently a 2nd year medical student (MD) aspiring to become a psychiatrist or emergency medicine physician. I've gone from being an film-maker to med student, adapting to science knowledge along the way, and I look forward to helping you learn too!
Edward
Algebra Tutor • +60 Subjects
My name is Edward. I look forward to helping out anyone that is facing academic or linguistic challenges. I have a Master In Education from Texas A and M College Station and currently teach 5th grade in New Orleans, LA. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, 4th and 5th grade in a general education classroom and in a dual-language setting. I am fluent in Spanish and have experience teaching ELL students. I have tutored for Math courses as high as Pre-Calculus. I love teaching Math, Essay writing, and Reading. Those are the core subjects, I know, but I truly have a passion for teaching and seeing individual growth in those I help tutor. I understand that everyone learns differently and look forward to helping you achieve your goals by differentiating my instruction so that you can feel comfortable and positive about the learning experience.
Sarah
Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
I am a rising senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, studying both Music, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. During my time at Barnard, I have been giving private voice lessons and private music lessons (basic music theory and ear training) to students between the ages of 8-18. In high school, I peer-tutored students in Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, History, and essay-writing, my teaching/tutoring; my experiences are both versatile and extensive. Though I have experience teaching a wide range of subjects, I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in math. In my experiences with students who struggle with math, I aim to help them understand and solve problem sets through fun step-by-step processes. As someone who grew up with a learning disability, I value patience, unique learning styles, and encouragement. Math can be challenging, but once I show students different ways to approach their problem sets, I see outstanding results. It is always wonderful to see students come to actually like math! Outside of school, I am a competitive classical singer; I have performed all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to cathedrals in Italy. Most recently, I placed first in my age division for the Bellagrande Music Competition. Being that said, I am well-versed in both music theory and ear training, and have experience teaching both subjects. I love performing, but I also love teaching the art of music and voice. Getting to witness my students' vocal and musical growth is incredibly rewarding. Above all, I want my students to succeed, progress, and find enjoyment in the work we do together.
Julia
10th Grade Reading Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am a recent college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.
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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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