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Vanessa

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Vanessa

Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies
Vanessa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a graduate of Harvard University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies with a focus in food policy and law. During my undergraduate studies I spent my time in political organizations and in research, teaching fellowships on political philosophy at Harvard Effective Altruism and serv...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies

Test Scores
ACT
33
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Annie

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Annie

Current Grad Student, MD
Annie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiological Sciences

Drexel University College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
Sami

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Essay editing tutoring focuses on helping you strengthen your writing through personalized feedback and revision strategies. A tutor will work with you on structure, thesis development, argumentation, grammar, and style—identifying what's working and what needs improvement. Rather than just marking errors, tutors help you understand the principles behind effective writing so you can apply them to future essays.

Typically, you'll bring a draft or outline to your tutoring session, and your tutor will review it with you, asking questions to help you clarify your argument and organization. They'll provide targeted feedback on areas like thesis strength, paragraph coherence, and evidence support, then guide you through revision strategies. This collaborative approach helps you develop critical thinking skills while improving your specific essay.

Students often struggle with writer's block, organizing complex ideas, developing a strong thesis, and integrating evidence effectively. Others need help with citation formats like MLA or APA, or understanding how to analyze literary texts and support claims with textual evidence. A tutor can address whichever challenge is holding you back, whether it's getting started, restructuring an existing draft, or polishing your final version.

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Bring any essay drafts you're working on, along with the assignment prompt or rubric if you have it. If you're starting from scratch, bring notes or an outline of your ideas. It's also helpful to share any feedback you've received from teachers or previous tutors, so your tutor can understand what areas need the most attention.

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Results vary based on your starting point and goals, but students typically see improvements in essay organization, clarity of argument, and overall writing confidence within a few sessions. With consistent tutoring, you'll develop stronger revision habits and a deeper understanding of what makes writing effective, which translates to better grades and stronger applications for college or scholarships.

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