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Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Learning Differences
Math
Middle School

With 5 children and experience teaching 7th grade math, working on math with middle and elementary students is my passion. I am enthusiastic, motivated and excited to practice until mastery. In addition to core level content I excel in alternative math activities to expand a students mind and help t...

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George Mason University

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Paul

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Paul

Master of Science, Pharmacy
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology

Young, motivated working professional with a strong background in Science and Mathematics. Graduated from Boston College as a Pre-Medical student and currently pursuing a Master's of Science degree in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. Strong passion for teaching with several years of tutorin...

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Temple University

Master of Science, Pharmacy

Boston College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Krishae

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Krishae

Current Grad Student, Public Administration
Krishae's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
High School English

I first became interested in helping others when I switched my major at Northern Illinois University to concentrate on family and individual development. Soon after, I began my job as a corp member, working with students in the high school, specifically with English skills. This experience made me r...

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Northern Illinois University

Bachelors, Family & Individual Development

Governors State University

Current Grad Student, Public Administration

Nicholas

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicholas

Bachelor in Arts, English
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
English

A Harvard graduate with a Masters in Teaching from RELAY GSE, I have been an educator for almost 15 years, most of that time with Uncommon Schools, one of the country's premier charter school networks. To me, there is nothing nobler than encouraging and coaching kids to be successful, along the way ...

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Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Ashlin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ashlin

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Ashlin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
College Application Essays
Elementary School
Elementary School Reading

I am a teacher who is certified in all core subjects for grades 4 through 8, Special Education, and English as a Second Language. I am eager for the opportunity to tutor you or your student, because I feel that small group instruction is the single best tool in increasing understanding. I love lesso...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Adam

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Adam

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry

Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a major in Petroleum Engineering and a minor in Business, I am very passionate about translating the knowledge gained in various STEM subjects into enthusiasm by others for learning through facilitated techniques.Throughout my four years in colle...

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The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

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SAT
1480
Rhonda

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Rhonda

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Rhonda's other Tutor Subjects
Medical Surgery
Medical Terminology
Medicine
NCLEX

I am a graduate of Gaston College from the ADN program. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UNCW online. I am currently in the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Education program and will finish July 2, 2023. I am passionate about nursing, hospice and palliative care, and advocating for...

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

James

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James

Master of Arts, History of Art
James's other Tutor Subjects
GMAT
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
GMAT Integrated Reasoning
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

As an undergrad I dabbled in more majors than any advisor would recommend, but finally ended up focusing on art and ancient cultures. I have a Bachelor of Arts in art history and am a PhD candidate at Yale University, where I am completing an iconographic and photogrammetric survey of ancient Maya a...

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts, History of Art

University of Kansas

Bachelor in Arts, Art History

Max

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Max

Bachelor of Science, Materials Science
Max's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
College Algebra

Throughout my many years in school, my friends, acquaintances, and classmates have turned to me for help understanding material being taught in classes we have taken together. I have helped teach people in many school subjects, but I am particularly experienced in math tutoring. I see math as a puzz...

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science, Materials Science

Jaclyn

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Jaclyn

Bachelor of Science, Bio/Neuroscience
Jaclyn's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Rider University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with a concentration in Pre-Medical studies and a minor in Spanish. I am currently in the College of Nursing at Villanova University working on receiving my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) d...

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Rider University

Bachelor of Science, Bio/Neuroscience

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Jim

College English Tutor • +13 Subjects

I have a PhD in Russian from Columbia University, and 31 years of university-level teaching experience. Now that I'm a Professor Emeritus, I've became an art educator and language tutor. I've tutored people who were native speakers of French, Spanish, German, and Hungarian, among European languages; and of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, among Asian languages.And, actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return").Of course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so I bring to each session a prepared lesson that both reviews the previous lesson and works on new problems and ideas.

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Asia

Elementary School Reading Tutor • +7 Subjects

As an Alumna of Rockhurst University, I have dedicated my career and voluntary work to advocacy and education. I am currently attending Law School at Washburn University as I wanted to obtain a career to use my reading and writing skills for advocacy. I enjoy teaching English, Reading, and Writing skills as they are the foundation for any academic or professional opportunity. During undergraduate I ran my own mentoring program where I assisted high school students with english essays, scholarship essays, and reading skills, In which every senior in the program was accepted into college and received scholarships. Concurrently, I served as a Girl Scout Troop leader where I practiced sight words, reading comprehension, and writing skills using microphones and bubbles. I believe that a creative education space builds resilience and critical thinking skills which will nicely accompany a strong foundation of reading and writing skills.

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Raed

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +8 Subjects

Struggling with AP Bio, General Bio, Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology or other Biology courses? No worries, I can help!I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a 3.9 GPA from Newman University. I also have completed my MCAT and attended two years of medical school before making a career shift into the tech industry. But most importantly, I have been tutoring science for the majority of my academic career. I began tutoring at 16 years old for pocket in change in high school, continued to tutor in the courses listed above all through my undergraduate career, and afterwards, I tutored online on a part time basis.My experience in tutoring has helped me refine skills to be an excellent teacher committed to your success! In the past, I have been able to help my students by* breaking complicated ideas down into more digestible terms* drawing diagrams and using visual aids to solidify concepts* talking about how to approach practice questions* generating a study plan that works best for a particular student* developing study methods, organizational skills and the tools to enable students to succeed with their courseworkBiology is a mesmerizing yet challenging field so if you find yourself struggling with these subjects worry not (I've been there too!). Reach out if you are, and I hope to help make studying a little easier and a little more enjoyable.

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Kay

ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep Tutor • +70 Subjects

I am a graduate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and Western Kentucky University. From these two post-secondary education institutions, I hold an A.A.S in Business Technology Management Option, a B.S. in General Management, and a M.A.E. in Learning and Behavior Disorders Grades K-12. I've received additional training through the University of Louisville to become an Autism specialist. I went into Special Education because I have a passion for helping others and desire to help everyone reach their maximum potential. Since 2011, I have worked with high school students with a variety of disabilities in the resource and co-taught settings in a wide variety of subject areas. My favorite subjects include English, US History, and Arts & Humanities. I also enjoy helping students improve executive functioning and social skills. When working with students, I like to find the learning style that works best for them to help them succeed. Outside of teaching, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my family. Being a wife and mother are my greatest accomplishments. I also enjoy participating in theatre on and off stage, writing, baking, sewing, painting, and playing video games. I am looking forward to continuing to help others, while still being available to my family, by being an online tutor!

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Caroline

Algebra Tutor • +8 Subjects

Hello! I love tutoring and teaching! I'm a middle school math teacher with a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics from Haverford College and a Master's of Education from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. I have experience teaching and tutoring algebra, geometry, and Calculus 1 and 2 at the middle school through college level, and would love to help you with those subjects and others in the middle school-college math sequence. I would also love to tutor you with the SAT math and GRE math sections, which I did well on (scores below) and know many of the test taking strategies and tricks for them! Additionally, I took the Praxis exam for math and could tutor that as well.I'm warm, positive, and genuinely love teaching, as well as being am organized and responsible person! Hope to speak with you soon!

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George

Basic Computer Literacy Tutor • +21 Subjects

My happiest employment memories are those as a Walt Disney World Cast Member. I was hired as a Merchandise Host, and after 16 years left as an Information Technology Analyst, specializing in data architecture and business analysis.Today, I call myself a Word Wrangler. It's a way of expressing a well-established love/hate relationship with the English language.Before I took an 85% pay cut to work at Disney, I had been a Jr. High School Band Director. That went splendidly (not!), for a year, before I retreated to Technical Writing. For several years, first drafts were always painful, but revisions were kind of fun... rewarding, even.Then I learned to outline. After a while I could more easily wrangle with the the words.I have also worked with computers since olden times, even before the internet... even before the PC. We used to call them "confusers", but I've always loved them. I was a databased programmer for several years. For three years, my office was in a trailer back of Epcot's World of Motion... which I saw transformed to the current Test Track. Later, I moved to an office above the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom. There, I set up an intranet for Theme Parks Finance so managers in shops, food service locations, and at attractions could adjust labor schedules hour by hour, based on actual attendance.But... that's enough about me. Where are YOU headed? What should we focus on to be sure you are ready reaching toward your goals?

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Rachelle

Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a highly motivated UCLA graduate with a B.S. degree in physiology and over 10 years of tutoring experience. I was in an advanced math class in high-school, so I started tutoring at the age of 16. I have tutored kids as young as 5 years old to college-aged in a variety of different subjects. I mainly tutor different levels of math such as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and grade school math as well as some Biology. I have helped numerous students understand difficult concepts as well as drastically improve their grades. I am extremely patient, and I make sure that each of my students thoroughly understands every concept before test day. I think my greatest accomplishment in tutoring was helping a girl who was failing Algebra get a B+ in the class.Outside of work, I love to cook, exercise, watch Netflix shows, and explore new restaurants with my friends.

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Linda

Academic Coaching Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a current third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Microbiology with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in 2017. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, and dental related tutoring (DAT, pre-dental). I firmly believe that math doesn't have to be boring and love to find ways to make it interesting! In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests and teaching tips and tricks I have learned along the way is very rewarding. I also love help navigating the confusing path as a pre-dental/pre-health student.

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Manuel

Algebra Tutor • +2 Subjects

I transitioned from a career in engineering to STEM education where I can leverage my laboratory and industry experience to bring real world applications to my students. My goal is to help others realize their potential like my mentors have helped me. I am currently working full time as a teacher and am always happy to talk about potential career options available in the STEM fields.

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Elizabeth

College English Tutor • +41 Subjects

You learn best what you love best. That's about as philosophical as I get when it comes to tutoring. Take me, for example. I love students. I love watching their eyes light up when they "get it" for the first time. I love discovering their little quirks, what makes them tick, and what gets them pumped about life. Essentially, I love learning about YOU. That's what I'm here for - I'm excited to learn about you, so that I can help you get excited about learning! I promise, it isn't as cliche as it sounds. Seriously, think about that thing you can't wait to do - that thing that gets you out of bed in the morning, and hangs out in your brain whenever you have a spare minute. Know what that is? That's called Passion. Whether or not you realize it, you've got passion. Everybody does, for one thing or another. I'm here to help you connect that passion to your learning. Think I'm up for it? Let's chat!

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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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