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Susan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Susan

Master of Science, Animal Nutrition
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

You know, Life by the inch is a cinch. Life by the yard is hard. So don't get behind in your education. Reach out. I've helped many in my years of teaching. I'm here to help YOU.

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Tarleton State University

Master of Science, Animal Nutrition

Sul Ross State University

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences

Ash

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ash

Master of Science, Biochemistry
Ash's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology

I received my Master's degree in Biochemistry from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2012 and my BS in Biology from The College of Idaho in 2010. Prior to this, I graduated from high school in Washington State, where I took a full course-load of IB subjects (including both Higher Level Biology ...

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Master of Science, Biochemistry

The College of Idaho

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Deanna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Deanna

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Deanna's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
British Literature
English
Essay Editing

I really enjoy working with students and giving them the best educational experience possible.

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University of Phoenix-Atlanta Campus

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Fayetteville State University

Bachelors, English Literature

Dave

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Dave

Master of Philosophy, Economics
Dave's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Analytics
Business Calculus
Business Enterprise

I am a patient person that will listen to you, both your words and actions, to see how I can best make a difference to your academic and life goals. I will then work with you, back and forth, to make you stronger in the subject that I will tutor you in. I have a lot of education, as well as 25+ year...

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Stony Brook University

Master of Philosophy, Economics

Delhi University India

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Geography
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate from The University of Alabama where I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. Until very recently, I have been working as a lead elementary school teacher in Atlanta, GA. During this time, I enjoyed teaching both fifth and second grades. I ...

Education

University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher

Chaunte

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chaunte

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Chaunte's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a Certified Teacher with over 10 years of classroom experience. I have specialized in Reading Instruction for the past 5 years. I have taught all Elementary grades and currently attending school to obtain my Masters in Special Education. I love teaching reading!!!! My philosophy is that ALL chi...

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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Rachel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rachel

PHD, Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry

I am a PhD candidate at Thomas Jefferson University studying prostate cancer cell and molecular biology. I have always been fascinated by the way our world works. During my undergraduate career I experienced the joy of passing that knowledge to others through teaching assistantships in functional an...

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Thomas Jefferson University

PHD, Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology

University of Delaware

Bachelors, Preveterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences

Test Scores
GRE
313
Whitney

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Whitney

Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Child Development State Certified Teacher
Whitney's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Reading
3rd-5th Grade Science
4th-5th Grade Writing
College English

I am an experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity.While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district.After receiving my degree, I t...

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Angelo State University

Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Child Development State Certified Teacher

Caroline

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Caroline

Bachelor in Arts, History
Caroline's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
Creative Writing
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I am an experienced educator with a passion for teaching and a versatile skillset. I can work well with people of all ages, from children as young as four working on their reading skills to adults studying for the LSAT or law school exams. When I was in the classroom, I was a reading and math interv...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
LSAT
175
Vanina

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vanina

Master of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Vanina's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
Anatomy & Physiology
AP French Language and Culture
Biology

I am a graduate from the University of North Texas. I received my M.S degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am passionate about biomedical research. I have been a biology and French tutor for more than four years. As a teaching assistant and a tutor, I listen closely to the student's conce...

Education

University of North Texas

Master of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Jessica

Elementary School Tutor • +9 Subjects

Knowledge is power. I believe that my purpose in life is to educate students so that they may have the knowledge needed to change the world. I obtained my bachelors degree from Wiley College in Sociology. I then attended Relay Graduate School of Education to obtain a Masters degree in Teaching. I am certified to teach English, Math, Science and Social Studies for grades K-6th. I am passionate about tutoring students in both Reading and Math because these subjects are the foundations of everything that we do in life. I have been a teacher for 4 years but I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. After you finish a session with me, it is my hope that you know more information than you began with. I hope that you have multiple "ah-ha" and "light bulb" moments, but most importantly I hope you leave knowing that you are an amazing person that can accomplish anything that you put your mind to.

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Andrew

ACT Prep Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am an attorney located in Scottsdale, Arizona. I received my law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well.I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I have also tutored students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE tests, as well as a variety of high school and college subjects, especially focusing on math.

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Olivia

College English Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Puget Sound where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Global Development Studies. Much of my work experience has been with students ranging from elementary to college age. I have had experience directly in elementary school classrooms working with small groups and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills.I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was able to gain insight into more than just my area of study by becoming an unofficial editor of many fellow students' essays.I love working with students of all ages to find their voice in whatever subject they are seeking support in. I aspire to not just assist students in accomplishing their learning goals, but to make them feel comfortable their abilities far beyond my time working with them.In my free time, I love to bake and cook, read, hike, and am on the slow journey of teaching myself to play the guitar!

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Miguel

Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I graduated from Columbia University in the city of New York with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Applied Math. I have tutored math and SAT prep for the students from my high school. I currently work at a startup that specializes in mass producing Thermoplastic Composites parts. I believe math and science are the fundamental basis for understanding the world and the things we interact with daily.

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Chandler

ACT Math Tutor • +19 Subjects

Passionate science and math tutor from elementary school math to upper level college sciences. I've been tutoring for 10 years, and I love to see my client's grow! My tutoring style encompasses learning how to implement habits that will lead us to our goals. I am a big believer in conceptual understanding, organization, repetition and applying new information in different ways (I like props and real-life examples). Please contact me with details of what you're looking for and we'll work together to achieve your goals!

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Arlene

Languages Tutor • +1 Subjects

After teaching Spanish (elementary, middle school and high school)for 13 years in New Jersey schools, I feel that I have had the opportunity to deal with all types of learners. I also have experience tutoring a home bound student and a visually impaired student while I was teaching. During the summer, I taught a Summer Enrichment course to help 8th grade students to continue to improve proficiency in Spanish before entering high school.I believe that every child can learn and will learn if given the best learning environment(i.e. focusing on their personal style of learning, personality, likes/dislikes, etc). I strive to create a love of learning in all of my students and have had several years of experience in teaching students who have had difficulty learning a language. One of the most successful methods that I have found is to create a learning environment where fun and creativity is encouraged.

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Joseph

Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I was a program assistant and tutor for the Trio Progam at Middlesex Community College for 2 years. This program was for low-income and disability college students. I also was a TA in a math lab. I tutored Algebra 1 and 2, intermediate algebra, per-calculus and accounting.

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Kevin

Administrative Law Tutor • +31 Subjects

Hello! I am a graduate of Amherst College and the New York University School of Law, where I recently received my J.D. I have extensive experience tutoring and teaching both academic subjects and test preparation courses.In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and the GRE once they understand how the test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it presents a genuine source of difficulty for him or her, or is trying to figure out how to push towards a perfect score, I know the steps necessary to help that student reach his or her goal.I also have experience tutoring high-school and college-level mathematics, and I regularly write and edit written works, including scholarly papers and judicial opinions, for possible publication. I have a passion for the subjects that usually appear on standardized tests, and I have loved having an opportunity to create that sense of enjoyment in my students as well.

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Jorge

Algebra Tutor • +49 Subjects

I received my education from the University of Florida, where I am currently an undergraduate student working on obtaining my bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering! Over the last few years, I have gained great experience in tutoring my peers in the areas of math and science. I love to focus on the details of a problem when teaching, so that my student will be able to fully comprehend any problem that rises before him or her!I currently tutor all levels of Algebra, from Pre-Algebra to Algebra 3/4, multiple levels of Calculus, from Pre-Calculus to Calculus III, Chemistry, Engineering Statics, and Spanish. My favorite subjects to tutor, however, are Algebra II and Calculus III, because these are often the most challenging subjects in a student's journey to higher education! My teaching philosophy is centered around working hard while also enjoying a side of fun. Everything can be accomplished with this philosophy while studying! I love preparing students for the obstacles they might face while pursuing academic excellence. I will always make my utmost effort to make sure that my students understand the concepts they are learning at school. Some classes may be tough. However, with hard work anything can be accomplished. I look forward to being of service to you and to helping you understand all the concepts you may be having trouble with!Outside of my academia I love to fly RC quadcopters, fold origami, draw, and paint! Oh, and I definitely love to build LEGOs!

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Charlie

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +64 Subjects

Bonjour! Hola! Ola!You may call me Miss. Charlie. Thank you for viewing my profile. A brief background on myself.I have a BS Biology, BA Spanish, MPH Toxicology, MS Environmental Health Sciences (focus on risk assessment and industrial hygiene).My interests are highly diversified, from languages to entomology, and dance to reproductive toxicology.I am eager to work with students from all backgrounds, to improve not only your knowledge of the topic you study but to enhance your study and test-taking skills.Please message me for further information and inquiries.

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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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