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Robin
I am passionate about helping students learn because a strong education is the basis for a successful life. I have 4 years of tutoring experience and it has been such an enriching experience; I look forward to working with your kiddo or young adult to help them do well with their studies.I obtained ...
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Evergreen State College
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9+ years
I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Southern California, and I completed earlier degrees at the Juilliard School in New York and at La Sierra University in Riverside, CA. At La Sierra as an undergrad, I received dual degrees with honors in violin and mathematics, both of which hav...
The Juilliard School
Masters, Viola
La Sierra University
Bachelors, Mathematics

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6+ years
Veda
I Graduated with a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. I have 6+ years experience in industrial and teaching.I can deliver lessons on a one-to-one or Group basis. I nurture a supportive learning environment that motivates the student.
South Dakota State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
South Dakota State University
Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology

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6+ years
I graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 2006, receiving a BA in History with cognates in Math and Physics. I had the opportunity to travel extensively through western Europe as an undergraduate student, and I participated in a semester-long study abroad program in the United Kingdo...
University of Toronto
PHD, History
Michigan State University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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9+ years
Nathan
I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every...
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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6+ years
Larry
I can help! I live in Naples, Florida, and have a BS degree in Math and a Masters in Management.I have recent experience as math tutor in West Virginia, and served on the Literacy Volunteers Eastern Panhandle (LVEP) Board of Directors in Berkeley County, WV. My teaching experience includes serving a...
American University
Masters, Management in Technological Organizations
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelors, Math

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4+ years
Vishank
I am currently an honors undergraduate student at The Ohio State University studying Data Analytics with a focus on Biomedical and Public Health Analysis. My passion for tutoring comes from the belief that learning is supposed to be a fun and enriching process. I hope to help students find their lov...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Database Management

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6+ years
Valeree
I really never thought I would become an instructor. I was too shy. However, a requirement for my master's degree in mathematics at Florida Atlantic University was teaching a college algebra class. After teaching only one class, I changed my mind. Seeing the way students responded to me, how quickly...
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology

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Kristina
Hi there! My name is Kristina. I'm currently a post-doctoral associate at Duke University. My research aims to understand how specialized cells in the brain contribute to synapse formation and function. I previously was a PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis where I used a genomics appr...
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Washington University in Saint Louis
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

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9+ years
Sara
Hello! My name is Sara, and I am a graduate of American University with a B.S in Biology. I will begin my program where I will receive my Masters in Medical Science at Boston University Medical School in the fall. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I began tutoring lower and middle...
Boston University
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
American University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Dan
Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects
I graduated from University of Colorado with a degree in History. I have taught high school Math and History as well as History in the middle school setting. I really love math because it shows how to think critically and solve problems. I love history because you think critically and you can make and defend arguments and compare the arguments from the past to the present. I will support the students by teaching them important study skills as well as how to successfully master subjects. Outside of academia, I love to rock climb, hike, camp, and generally anything that is outdoors. I have 3 kids and love to spend time with them.
Ryan
Conversational Spanish Tutor • +14 Subjects
I graduated in 2021 from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Spanish. Prior to that, I studied Math at Western Connecticticut State University before switching majors. After graduating, I moved to my favorite city in the world, New York, to try new things.I received a TEFL certification from the International TEFL academy after taking their 170-hour course in 2021. I currently am working as an ESL instructor at Manhattan College's Intensive English Program in New York City. I previously taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn.The 3 subjects I would like to teach are ESL, Spanish, and Math. The latter 2 are subjects that students struggle with immensley in school, and I was one of them until I developed better study habits.While I study languages for professional reasons, it is also a hobby that I do for fun. My other hobbies are watching baseball, playing, writing, and listening to music, going to the gym, and playing video games.
Cindy
Adult Literacy Tutor • +47 Subjects
I believe that learning should be fun, exciting and relevant to the age and maturity of the student! I have worked with all ages from pre-school to adults and always find ways to keep the subjects interesting so the students stay engaged. I love learning myself, so I want to share that with others.
Adriana
ACT Writing Tutor • +48 Subjects
I am a graduate of Rice University (B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, History) and Emory University (MPH). Through my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored students in various subjects in one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. I am fluent in Spanish and English and enjoy teaching and tutoring students in Spanish, History, English, Algebra I and II, Calculus, Biology and Chemistry. I have personal experience and tutor for the following standardized exams: AP, IB, SAT, ACT and GRE.I believe that with some encouragement, the right guidance, and motivation, students can unlock their full academic potential and excel in subjects they previously have struggled in. I work with students to understand the underlying reasons of why some concepts are harder than others and teach to the style (visual, aural, verbal, physical) that best suits the student. I also work with the student (and parents) to develop plans to reach the student's overall academic goals. I believe that learning is not so much about the destination and the end result, but how the journey the student takes. I want my students to not only learn the concepts but get enough confidence in themselves to tackle hard subjects in the future without fear of failure.
Clementine
Accounting Tutor • +25 Subjects
I completed my MBA in Financial Management last December at Pace University in new York City. In 2011, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and Mathematics from Georgia State University in Atlanta.Tutoring has always been a second nature to me as I regularly helped my two younger brothers with their homework throughout their middle and high school years. I currently work as a business counselor where I teach entrepreneurs and young business owners how to write business plans and create their financial statements.I tutor Algebra, Calculus I, Introductory Finance, Introductory Accounting, and French although my true passion is Maths. If I had to describe my tutoring style in one word I would say flexible. My goal is to make sure my students feel comfortable and enthusiastic about learning. It is important for me to listen to them, learn which teaching mechanism works best for them, and adapt myself to maximize their learning experience.Some of my favorite hobbies are reading, swimming, and puzzles!
Andrew
Academic Coaching Tutor • +18 Subjects
I am passionate about statistics. I completed advanced coursework in statistics as part of my master's degree. I am knowledgeable about introductory topics such as descriptive statistics, probability, t-tests, correlation, and analysis of variance. I am also knowledgeable about advanced topics such as multiple regression, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and psychometrics (reliability, validity, item analyses). I also have experience using statistical software such as the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and the R programming language.I am also passionate about helping others learn. While I was earning my Master of Arts in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, I was a teaching assistant for an undergraduate psychology research methods course and I mentored undergraduate students interested in working in the mental health field. I guided students through the process of completing their coursework and applying to graduate school. Helping students achieve their dream of becoming therapists was life changing!Learning statistics can be daunting but also rewarding! I look forward to guiding and supporting you through the process.
Dwarka
ACCUPLACER Prep Tutor • +55 Subjects
If you're looking for a tutor who 1) Focuses on building a solid foundation as opposed to "tutoring to a test" 2) Adapts to your learning style, and 3) Can explain how abstract concepts apply in the real world, then look no further! I'm a retired hi-tech professional with a passion for education. I view tutoring as a way to help the next generation develop the skills that will be required of our future workforce. I helped my children ace the PSAT and SAT and secure college scholarships. My daughter was a National Merit finalist. I helped one of my VT students qualify for National Merit and secure admission to Harvard and two others to secure high school scholarships. I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.
Keka
AP Physics 1 Tutor • +3 Subjects
I am a master educator with 20 years of teaching experience in public schools of Texas. I have a masters degree in Physics from university of Allahabad, India. I have an undergrad degree in Physics, Mathematics and Statistics from the university of Allahabad, India. I have been teaching and tutoring high school students in person for more than 10 years. I am also certified AP Physics and AP chemistry teacher. I did the online certification when the pandemic COVID 19 started and have been teaching students online globally since 2019. I have a passion for teaching. Academic excellence and building student teacher relationship for success is my experti in this profession. I build my lessons according to the needs of the student. My students have been very successful in their course. The students and their parents have given good reviews to me, they feel that I have raised the confidence level of their child in the subject.
Jennifer
Conversational French Tutor • +8 Subjects
I'm a current M3 medical student with a passion for tutoring and paying forward what I was taught as a student that also went through tutoring in medical school! I have an undergraduate bachelor of science in public health, a masters degree in epidemiology and global public health, and I'm currently in my third year of medical school. I have experience tutoring French as I am a native speaker as well as USMLE Step 1 and CBSE. I love tutoring these subjects because they are both quite intimidating at first, however, I use resources that facilitate learning and memorization. I adapt my tutoring style based on student needs and goals! I approach each session with a Socratic approach and when needed, I provide video resources and practice questions, after all, "practice makes progress"! I look forward to working with you all!
Asseta
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +54 Subjects
I graduated from Jefferson University with a Bachelor's degree in science in Accounting. I volunteered in the learning Lab when I was at College to help students in Accounting and French to thank other tutors and teachers who were there when I needed help. Also, I have private clients in Mathematics, Economics, GED subjects and elementary school courses. In addition, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I am most passionate of teaching French, my native language, because I like to see students learning new language. Beside that, Accounting is a subject that I am always inspired to teach. Helping students and creating in them the inspiration to solve learning issues make me happy! I like to use many examples to demonstrate the courses for a good understanding of the subjects. During my free time, I enjoy reading books to improve myself, playing with my children,traveling and running.
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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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