Award-Winning English Tutors
serving Lafayette, LA

My life's work has been and continues to be assisting students in building confidence while exploring the wonders of language and mathematics. Whether it be Algebra, ACT preparation, or English for non-native speakers, I have enjoyed my 20+ years working with students both in the U.S. and abroad (China & India). I have tutored students as young as Pre-K, but most of my experience lies with high school, university & adult students. For those seeking assistance with the ACT, I have several years of experience tutoring all subjects - content & strategies. With the changes in the ACT last year (science optional, shorter subject tests with differing times), I decided to take the new Enhanced ACT with hundreds of high school students to gain first-hand experience with how the alterations might affect test strategy and gauge any changes in content. My split focus affected the science score most (:D), but I look forward to sharing my newly gained insights with my students.

Reading comprehension and writing reinforce each other, and Robin tackles both by connecting what students read to how they express their own ideas on the page. Her experience teaching college essays, literature, and elementary through high school English means she adjusts naturally to each learner's level — whether that's paragraph structure for a younger student or thesis development for an older one.

Daniel's tutoring test for mastery is simple but effective: if a student can't explain a concept back as though they're the teacher, the work isn't done yet. That approach applies especially well to English grammar and syntax, where understanding *why* a comma splice breaks a sentence matters more than just memorizing the fix. His finance coursework keeps his own writing sharp — clear, concise, and structured around an argument.

I am a rising second-year Honors student at the University of Florida, majoring in Health Science on the pre-medicine track. Through competitive academic programs, tutoring, and leadership experiences, I have learned how to explain complex concepts in ways that are engaging and easy to understand. Throughout my childhood, I competed in various spelling bees, including the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where I developed a deep appreciation for language, word origins, and effective communication. Later, I discovered HOSA's Medical Spelling competition, which perfectly combined my love for orthography with my growing passion for science and healthcare. I spent countless hours studying Taber's Medical Dictionary and organizing medical terminology into detailed study systems, further strengthening both my academic discipline and interest in medicine. My tutoring experience began with helping younger students prepare for spelling competitions before expan

I am a dedicated tutor with a genuine passion for helping students to improve their grades and fall in love with learning. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and my greatest joy comes from helping them discover their own strength and confidence. I am here to provide a supportive, patient, and encouraging space for growth.

I am an educator of the sciences. I have taught Life Science, Biology, Physical and Earth Sciences for fourteen years in grades 7-12. I trained with the Keystone Science School of Denver, Colorado, the LSU Coastal Roots Program and have earned over six hundred hours in science literacy training in many areas. Science has a very strong mathematical component and that is why I also specialize in Math tutoring.

Teaching English composition and literature at the college level every day means Jennifer spots patterns in how students struggle with close reading, thesis construction, and evidence integration. Her theater background also gives her sessions an energy that keeps grammar drills and essay revisions from feeling like a grind — she's the rare English tutor who makes diagramming an argument genuinely engaging.

I'm an experienced educator and instructional leader with over a decade of experience in the humanities (English Language Arts + Social Studies), curriculum development, and school leadership. I believe in meeting students where they are, breaking challenging skills into manageable steps, and building confidence and independence. I'm passionate about helping students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers while discovering what they're truly capable of.

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 scoring a 1440 SAT, tutoring college essays, and tackling MCAT verbal reasoning, Shayan has spent serious time dissecting how written English actually works — from close reading to argument construction. He teaches students to identify an author's central claim quickly and build their own written responses with clear, evidence-driven structure. Rated 5.0 by students.

Most English tutoring boils down to two things: understanding what you read and saying what you mean in writing. Asta's background at the University of Chicago, where analytical writing was woven into every political science seminar, means she can walk students through close reading, thesis development, and evidence-based argumentation with real precision. Rated 5.0 by students.

A journalism and psychology double major turned doctoral candidate at Duke, Shelley brings an unusual lens to English — she treats reading comprehension and essay writing as exercises in argument analysis, teaching students to identify claims, weigh evidence, and structure their own ideas with precision. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that analytical approach clicks for students working on everything from thesis statements to close-reading passages.

From close-reading literature passages to structuring persuasive essays, Nishad approaches English as a set of teachable skills rather than a talent you either have or don't. His 1580 SAT — earned in part through the reading and writing sections — reflects the kind of careful textual analysis and argument-building he now teaches to his students.

Between her psychology training and professional writing experience, Frances brings an unusual combination to English instruction: she can teach a student to analyze a character's motivation in a novel and then turn around and sharpen the thesis statement in their essay about it. Her 35 ACT composite speaks to the kind of close reading and analytical writing she teaches across literature and composition.

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Sabira treats English as a subject where analytical thinking and creativity reinforce each other. She walks students through close reading strategies — identifying tone, tracking themes, pulling textual evidence — and then applies those same skills to essay planning and revision. Her Johns Hopkins training in structured problem-solving translates surprisingly well to building a strong thesis argument.

Tom's PhD in American Studies meant years of wrestling with dense literary and historical texts, then turning that analysis into precise, compelling academic prose. He teaches English by zeroing in on the specific skill a student is missing — whether that's grammar mechanics, integrating quotations, or structuring a comparative essay — rather than running through a generic checklist. Rated 4.9 by students.

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.

Between his senior thesis at Harvard, his SAT Writing coaching, and his background in American literature, Henry brings a deep well of reading and writing experience to English tutoring. He's especially strong at teaching students how to build a thesis from a close reading — pulling specific textual evidence and weaving it into an argument that actually says something, rather than summarizing the plot.

A science background might seem unusual for an English tutor, but Connor's years of writing lab reports, research papers, and a master's thesis at Loyola Chicago sharpened exactly the skills students struggle with most — constructing clear arguments, organizing evidence, and revising for precision. He breaks down essay structure and grammar concepts with the same logical rigor he applies to his science work, which clicks especially well for students who think analytically. Rated 5.0 by students.

Ellie genuinely enjoys her Yale literature courses and brings that enthusiasm to close reading, thesis development, and essay structure. Her editorial work across two campus magazines sharpens every session — she teaches students to read a passage for argument and craft, then translate that analysis into organized, evidence-driven writing. Rated 5.0 by students.