Award-Winning English Tutors
serving Jackson, MS

Latin training does something unexpected for English — years of parsing declensions and translating Cicero gave John an unusually granular understanding of grammar, syntax, and how sentences actually work at a structural level. That classical language background makes him especially sharp at teaching grammar mechanics and essay construction, where knowing why a sentence holds together matters as much as knowing the rules. Holds a 5.0 rating.

My goal as a tutor is to help a student assess their strengths, identify their areas of need, formulate a plan to address these areas and assist them in achieving mastery in their desired subject. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Memphis, Tennessee. I have been working in education for over 15 years. In addition, I have spent over 2 years teaching English as a Second Language online. I have also spent time tutoring students in English and Math, as well as helping to prepare for Standardized Tests, such as the Graduate Exit Exam and the ACT.

Medical school admissions essays, research papers, and clinical case write-ups have made Anna a relentless editor of her own prose — a habit she carries directly into teaching grammar, clarity, and argumentative structure. Her anthropology background at Northwestern also means she's comfortable with close reading and textual analysis, skills that translate naturally when students need to break down a passage and write about it with precision. Rated 5.0 by students.

Between a biology degree and a French double major at Yale, Emily spent her undergraduate years toggling between scientific writing and literary analysis — two disciplines that demand precision with language in very different ways. That range shows up in how she teaches English: whether it's unpacking an author's argument structure, tightening paragraph-level coherence, or nailing subject-verb agreement, she adapts her approach to what each student actually needs to improve. Rated 5.0 by students.

Philosophy training at the University of Chicago means Justin spent years dissecting arguments, analyzing sentence structure, and writing with precision — skills that translate directly into English tutoring. He tackles everything from grammar mechanics and thesis construction to close reading of literary texts, teaching students how to identify an author's choices and articulate why they matter. Rated 5.0 by students.

Most people don't expect an engineer to be strong in English, but Jai's 1590 SAT reflects serious reading comprehension and writing ability alongside his quantitative skills. He teaches essay structure and close reading with the same logical precision he applies to code — identifying a thesis, mapping an argument's evidence, and spotting where reasoning breaks down. Students preparing for AP English, college essays, or standardized-test passages get a tutor who treats writing as a craft with learnable mechanics.

Reid's sociology background at Wesleyan trained him to read texts critically and argue from evidence, which is exactly what English courses demand once students move past basic comprehension. He digs into thesis construction, close reading of literary and nonfiction passages, and the revision process that turns rough drafts into polished essays.

A science background might seem unusual for an English tutor, but Akarsh's training in cellular and molecular biology sharpened the close-reading and argumentative writing skills that matter most in English coursework — breaking down complex texts, building thesis-driven essays, and revising for clarity. He brings that same analytical rigor to literary analysis and composition, teaching students to structure their ideas before putting them on the page.

Reading a novel and actually analyzing it are two very different skills, and Maya bridges that gap by teaching students to identify rhetorical strategies, track thematic development, and write claims that go beyond plot summary. Her Yale liberal arts training and seven years of tutoring readers at every level — including differently-abled learners — give her a wide toolkit to draw from.

Between crafting a Gilman Scholarship application, writing undergraduate research reports, and completing coursework across two very different majors, Ingrid has adapted her writing and reading skills to wildly different contexts. She teaches English by connecting reading comprehension strategies — like identifying an author's argument and tracking evidence — directly to stronger, more organized writing.

Between his literature background, essay editing experience, and a 1500 SAT, Daniel tackles English from multiple angles — close reading, analytical writing, and the mechanics that tie them together. He's especially effective at teaching students how to build a thesis from a text and support it with specific evidence rather than vague summary.

Though math and science are his home base, Matthew's experience tutoring college essays and editing student writing gives him practical range in English. He approaches reading comprehension and written arguments analytically — teaching students to identify a passage's structure and build claims with evidence, skills that come naturally to someone trained in engineering problem-solving at Princeton.

Between his philosophy coursework, college essay coaching, and literature teaching, Justin brings a surprising depth to English for someone whose degrees are in math and physics. He's particularly strong at teaching students how to build an argument in an essay — structuring a thesis, selecting textual evidence, and revising for clarity — skills he honed writing extensively through his doctoral program at the University of Chicago.

Between her psychology and linguistics degrees from UChicago, her work at literacy organization 826, and a perfect 1600 SAT, Sherry brings both analytical depth and practical teaching experience to English. She tackles everything from close reading and thesis development to grammar and syntax — connecting how language is structured to how students can wield it more effectively in their own writing.