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Rosemary
Hello! My name is Rosemary. I am a professional elementary teacher with 6 years of classroom teaching experience and 9 years of experience in K-12 education. I have taught 1st grade and 4th grade as the primary teacher, and have experience with all K-12 grade levels. I hold 3 state teaching credenti...
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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ruby
I received a BA in Comparative Literature from Cornell University in 2013, and am currently working towards an MA in English at University of Connecticut. I have experience working with students K-12, as well as teaching First-Year Writing to undergraduates at UConn. I also worked for several years ...
Cornell University
Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Connecticut
Current Grad Student, English

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Monica
For me, learning languages means breaking down the barriers between different cultures and people. I studied French for 18 years in my school and university. I also completed a course of French language and culture in Blaise Pascal University in France.I feel so happy when I share my language experi...
Collge Notre Dame de Sion
Bachelors, French
Alexandria University Faculty of Arts Applied Languages Department
Current Grad Student, Translation (French/English/Arabic)

Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison studying Personal Finance. I can tutor in a wide variety of subjects but I'm most passionate about English, writing, and reading comprehension. I believe that strong literacy skills can improve performance across all subjects. I also ...
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Finance

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Rebecca
Comfort is key. If a student isn't comfortable enough to ask for clarification, they won't learn to their fullest potential.I've formally learned Latin for 3 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 7 years. With all my time as a student, I've been in the situation where I was too afraid to ask qu...
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Candy
I am a lover of learning, especially mathematics. I believe students learn best from people they like, so I always make it a point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instructi...
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Johns Hopkins University
Current Grad Student, Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Julieta
I am a licensed teacher in the Philippines and have been in the industry for 14 years. I have taught Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics and Probability. I earned my bachelor's degree from one of the state universities in the Philippines. I finished all the academic units in my...
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (Philippines)
Bachelor of Education, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Corey
Having studied at Georgia Tech for over four years now, I have had my fair share of physics and mathematics courses. From differential equations to radiation physics, I have loved every minute of my education. I received my Bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering,...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Nuclear & Radiological Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
BAs in art history and anthropology from Brown University.MPA (public admin) from Troy State University (while running an overseas program for NATO personnel).PhD in botany from Duke University.Gemology credentials from GIA.I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a stu...
Duke University
PHD, Botany
Brown University
Bachelors, Art History/Anthropology

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Alison
I am a graduate of Wittenberg University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology. One of the highlights of my college experience was working as an advisor in the Writing Center, where I helped students draft and revise their papers. For three years, I also lead Supplemental Instruction s...
Wittenberg University
Bachelors, Biology, General
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Isabella
ACT Reading Tutor • +7 Subjects
I am a rising sophomore at the University of Kentucky pursuing a degree in Agricultural Biotechnology and Plant Science. I have a strong background in science, but also excel in english.I feel that I could help your student become stronger in writing papers. Through my methods, I can introduce students to organized and successful strategies that can be applied throughout the rest of their academic career.
Olufemi
Admissions Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am a graduate of New York University (NYU) where I received a B.A in Economics and Math. After spending a year at Harvard I began my Phd in economics at Columbia University in 2019. In the past year I've helped may college students do well in economics courses as a teaching assistant. Whether you are or are not a college student, I'm sure I can assist you as well!
Meghan
ACT English Tutor • +11 Subjects
I am a current undergraduate honors student at Hofstra University. I am working towards receiving my BA in English Education, with minors in history and creative writing. I am pursuing my degree in English Education in order to become a high school English teacher. I am passionate about literature, and want to share my excitement with students. I tutor in almost all things English, including reading, writing, and test prep. My personal favorite thing to tutor is essay editing, because I love to see students' thoughts on certain subjects, and explore their writing styles.My personal favorite books include 'The Great Gatsby', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'The Catcher in the Rye'. I spend most of my free time reading classics I haven't covered yet, or writing what I hope to be the next great American novel!Literature is how people share ideas and stories in fresh ways, and there are always new things to notice in even the oldest readings. And of course, writing is perhaps the most precise and sometimes personal way to communicate. The world needs good writers in all fields. I want to help students become the best readers and writers they can be, so that there are only open doors for them looking ahead. I accomplish this through patience, practice, and a flexible teaching method that allows students to take charge of their education.
Eric
Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects
I graduated with a Bachelor's of arts in German from Bowling Green State University in the spring of 2014. During my undergraduate program, I spent a year studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria, where I took college classes in German and effectively interacted in German in my daily life.As a tutor, I am trained in current teaching methods and have experience adapting lesson structures to student strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. I am trained in lesson planning, instruction, assessment, and using assessment data to guide further lessons through City Year, Inc. I have used assessments and a quick review question for the last session to tell me what the student still needs help with or if we are ready to move on to something else. As a tutor with City Year, I also gained hands-on experience tutoring a diverse group of students in a variety of subjects and supported students in Algebra and Physical Science classrooms. Additionally, after school, I also started to teach one student the basics of the German language. By the end of the year, we were starting every day with greetings and a simple conversation in German.I am looking forward to sharing the wonders of German and teaching the language, I would also love to tutor algebra as well as middle school science and math. I look forward to working with you.
Jenny
American Literature Tutor • +18 Subjects
I am a passionate college student working toward a bachelor's degree in environmental and planetary science at Washington University in St. Louis. I attained a high school diploma at Fair Lawn High School, where I was a Peer Leader. In this role, I tutored a struggling freshman in English and algebra and helped her develop study skills. I really enjoy connecting with students of any age and providing them with a deeper understanding of their academic material. I am a patient and open-minded instructor, and will always consider the best way for my student to learn. I most enjoy tutoring English and essay writing, AP Biology, and SAT Reading, but am qualified to tutor in the maths as well. In my free time I enjoy crafting and martial arts.
Jennifer
ACT Prep Tutor • +33 Subjects
I love knowledge and learning-- I have spent many years in school and actively pursue new knowledge all the time. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a major in Materials Science and Engineering. Through all my years of schooling, I have developed a deep love and understanding for science and mathematics and I enjoy passing on my experience and passion for the subjects through tutoring. I specifically tutor H.S. and AP Biology and any mathematics up to Calculus III, including elementary and middle school math. There is nothing better than teaching how to build on fundamentals and explaining concepts in different ways until it "clicks" in a student's head!Having also taken a litany of standardized tests through my life, I am also available to tutor for the SAT and ACT. I love passing on the little tips and tricks I have learned through the years, not only for the math sections but also the reading and writing portions. As an avid reader in my downtime and having done a lot of critical reading for my scientific career, I have mastered various strategies for analytical reading that I love passing on.In my free time I enjoy reading, running, knitting and crocheting, and playing video games.
Stephen
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +10 Subjects
I am currently a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in business. I went to Friendswood High School and graduated #3 in my class of 545 students. My hobbies include basketball (huge Rockets fan), music, as well as playing with my two dogs. My strongest teaching subjects would be those that are math related, such as algebra and calculus. Macroeconomics is also one of my strengths, as I took the AP class for it in high school and am focusing on business in college. I am blessed to have the opportunity to help others learn while learning more myself in the process. Can't wait to get started with you!
Brenna
ACT Reading Tutor • +13 Subjects
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who has struggled with a concept to finally have their "ah-ha" moment. You can see the student's eyes light up with excitement and pride in themselves and you can feel their confidence in their ability grow. This is one of the small moments that starts to counteract the feelings of failure they may hold because they haven't understood a particular subject or can't grasp a specific content. I encourage students to contact me to start to work to their "ah-ha" moment.I have been tutoring for eight years and I have been working with students on their math skills ranging from elementary math to Algebra 2. I typically use the student's textbooks or resources that they have from their class to ensure that they are understanding the material they are being presented. This also makes sure that students are learning the exact concepts that they are struggling with and not a completely different concept.I am a recent graduate from Hamline University in Saint Paul and I studied Chemistry and Secondary Education to become a high school chemistry teacher. Due to my studies at Hamline University, I have a working knowledge of learning styles and I know how to create a learning environment that will fit a student's specific needs. This could look like being hands on with grouping in division with a tactile learner or using a visual grouping method in division with a visual learner.In addition to understanding how to create the correct learning environment for a student, I also do not give a student the right answer when they are ready to give up. Instead, I ask them a series of open ended questions that will lead them down the path to the right answer. In today's school system, there is a large emphasis on the correct answer. Due to this, students who don't understand the concept typically are given the answer by either the teacher or their classmates. Our classrooms do not honor the path students need to take to learn the concept for themselves. I offer students the space to take their time down the path and learn the material for themselves with my guidance.
Hetty
Art Tutor • +1 Subjects
I have been dancing my whole life from taking classes in private studios to majoring in dance at the High School of the Performings Arts in NYC. I am a graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU with a BFA in Dance. I also hold an MFA in Dance from UWM and an MA in Performance Studies from NYU. Currently, I am an EdD student in Dance Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.After dancing professionally for almost twenty years I turned to education and worked in the NYC Public Schools as a Dance Educator. I've also worked as a Teaching Artist and spent five years as the Subject Expert Teacher in Movement at BASIS Independent Brooklyn. I am passionate about teaching dance and the ways we learn through and with our bodymind. I have trained in Yoga RYT200, and many body based modalities. I am a Mom to two beautiful girls and a host Mom to international students. Our house is full of learning!
Peter
College World History Tutor • +14 Subjects
I tutor middle and high school students, and I also have some teaching experience with elementary school grades. I believe a solid understanding of grammar, syntax and spelling is important when learning any language; but at the same time, I always complement the theoretical part with practical examples, using various kinds of media, including books, articles, videos, and experiences from my own life. Serious fun!
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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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