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Max

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Max

Masters, Public History
Max's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of the public history program at the University of South Carolina, where I received an M.A. I am pursuing a career in historic preservation, because buildings and structures crucial to maintaining the culture of local and national society are constantly threatened. Throughout my grad...

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University of South Carolina

Masters, Public History

New College of Florida

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Dorothy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Dorothy

Master of Social Work, Social Work
Dorothy's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Adult Literacy
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition

I graduated with Honors from Spring Hill College with a Bachelors of Science. I studied Psychology, English, and Gender Studies. I will be completing a dual masters degree in Social Work and Theology and Ministry from Boston College. While in high school, I served as a peer tutor for a wide range of...

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Boston College

Master of Social Work, Social Work

Spring Hill College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Brian

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Brian

PHD, Population Biology
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Biostatistics
College Biology

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, ...

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University of California-Davis

PHD, Population Biology

Williams College

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Arthur

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Arthur

Current Undergrad, Business and Political Economy
Arthur's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Pre-Algebra
SAT Prep

I am a NYU graduate, where I studied Business and Political Economy. I first started tutoring back in high school, when I realized I had a knack for standardized tests. Friends and family would come to me for tips, and soon I had regular students. I also worked for a tutoring agency, where I taught ...

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New York University

Current Undergrad, Business and Political Economy

Anissa

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Anissa

Masters in Education, Adult Literacy Instructor
Anissa's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

To help nurture the next generation of young minds by implementing lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching.C...

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Central Connecticut State University

Masters in Education, Adult Literacy Instructor

Keene State College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Kevin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I tutor because I know what it’s like to struggle in school. I’ll never forget the day my high school counselor told me I might never go to college. Her words stung, but the inspiration the words gave me is irreplaceable.She drove me to succeed. My new found motivation propelled me from a C student ...

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Western Washington University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Dana

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Dana

Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I first discovered my passion for teaching while running statistical analysis and data science workshops for my undergraduate consulting group. When I realized that we could improve the quality of the work we did for our clients by including rigorous data analysis, I made it a priority to help my fe...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Statistics

Test Scores
SAT
1570
GRE
333
Deanna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Deanna

Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
Deanna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Calculus
College Algebra

I recently graduated from the University of South Carolina's Honors College and earned a BA in Criminal Justice and a BS in Mathematics. I will be going back to USC in August to get my Master's of Teaching in Secondary Education - Mathematics. I absolutely love tutoring and teaching. Math is a hard ...

Education

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
GRE
312
Corrina

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Corrina

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Corrina's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I currently study at MIT and am working towards a degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on computer science. I have worked as a tutor for many different age groups since I was in high school. I am really passionate about all the subjects that I teach and my goal with tutoring is to inspire m...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Karen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Karen

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
High School Physics
Math
Middle School Math
Physics

I'm many things...an engineer, a mother of 2, crochet artist, amateur gardener, Taekwondo martial artist, all around fun chick. I enjoy helping people and math, so what better combination than math tutor. There's no such thing as a dumb question, so if you don't know...please ask. If I don't know, I...

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

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Natasha

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

Ever since seventh grade, I have always wanted to be a math teacher. My seventh grade math teacher, inspired me to be like her. Before I took her class, I was not good at math. In third grade, I barely passed math with a D, and I had to go to summer school, but that didn't do much for me. My teacher made math seem very fun and interesting. Her metaphors and examples, also, made math easier to understand and follow. When I finished taking her class in seventh grade, I felt smart and confident. The feelings that I felt were so wonderful that I felt I needed to pass it on. I want to teach/tutor math because I want my future students to feel what my teacher made me feel; confidence. Students need to be more confident in math, but in order to make them feel that way, you have to teach using fun learning strategies. I want to create more interactive exercises that make math even more fun and easy to understand. My goal in life is to make children more confident in their mathematics.

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John

ACT Prep Tutor • +42 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Boston University studying in the Seven Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program (BSMD). I was a National AP Scholar, US Presidential Scholar Nominee, and in the top 5% of my class. Additionally, I worked as an intern in a graduate-level biochemistry lab researching the metabolically reversed reduction of aldehydes to alcohols.I have 3 years of experience tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays.I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As a tutor, I hope to aid students in attaining their full academic potential!Besides academics, I also enjoy spending time with friends, performing piano (especially classical and jazz), and composition.

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Desiree

Astronomy Tutor • +32 Subjects

Writing teacher; former middle school science teacher of 4 years; long-time tutor

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Meaghan

ACT English Tutor • +38 Subjects

Hi! My name is Meaghan and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free to contact me!

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Vicky

AP Computer Science A Tutor • +36 Subjects

Why reinvent the wheel? The wheel is so boring....I have been teaching for almost 20 years. I have a unique style of getting to know each student personally and meeting them where they are. I believe that technology has made the educational playing field level as each student has the ability to have a truly individual education tailored just to them.

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Dave

AIMS Prep Tutor • +27 Subjects

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Eastern Illinois University. I graduated in 1994 and have endorsements in 6-12 Social Studies and History. I am currently considered to be a highly qualified teacher by the state of Arizona and also have an SEI (Structured English Immersion) K-12 endorsement. I have experience tutoring both junior high and high school students. Last summer I tutored seven junior high students in Reading and Writing for four hours a day during the month of June. I also currently tutor 35 high school students in Social Studies, English, Science, and Health using computer-based curriculum at an online high school. I also tutor a "5th Hour" class each day that focuses on English and Math prep for the Arizona state-mandated AIMS test that all high school students must pass to graduate. In this class we use word problems which students focus on breaking down grammatically to then solve them mathematically. The students also have an opportunity to create their own word problems each week and then "teach" the class how to solve the problem they've created. I have been an educator for over 18 years and enjoy helping students reach their academic goals and teaching them character education as well to give them the skills they need to be successful and highly productive adults. When I am not educating students I enjoy reading fiction novels (most notably from John Grisham, Stuart Woods, and Stephen King), playing sports such as golf, basketball, football, and tennis, and working out at the gym with friends. I also enjoy spending time with my wife of 11 years, our newborn daughter, and our Shitzu-Poodle.

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Eliane

Biology Tutor • +13 Subjects

I have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Developmental Psychology from the Ohio State University with honors distinction and summa cum laude. In high school, I tutored geometry, algebra I, and algebra II. In college, I was a teaching assistant in human physiology, which has many of the same foundations as biology. Throughout my years as a tutor, I have developed an immense passion for helping teach the next generations. I greatly enjoy helping others achieve their goals and learn new material. My favorite subject is biology, as that is my major and the area in which I have the most expertise. During my time teaching human physiology, I often had over 700 students per class, so I quickly learned how to tailor my tutoring and teaching to match each student's individual learning style, as not all of my 700+ students learned the exact same way. I believe that all students have unique preferred methods of learning and I like to tailor my teaching to whatever will help the student best, whether that is providing practice questions, walking the students through examples, providing mnemonic devices, or even drawing diagrams that illustrate the information. In my spare time, I enjoy workouts such as pilates and yoga, playing piano, sketching, and spending time with my pet lizard, Dina.

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Krishna

Admissions Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a student at the Honors College of Rutgers - New Brunswick. I am currently working towards attaining a B.S. in Biochemistry, as well as a minor in Business and Administration. Over the last five years, I have reconciled my passion for teaching and my desire to interact with fellow students through tutoring. While I have tutored in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science, math, and English. Having taught many students, each of whom were different in terms of personality and learning style, I understand the importance of tailoring the lesson to the student's strengths. As a result, I work to create unique, individualized learning plans that engage the student and make learning feel like an opportunity, rather than a chore.

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Lauren

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

Hi! My name is Lauren. I'm a recent graduate from LSU with a Masters Degree in Statistics. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Agnes Scott. I taught a Statistics Lab to undergraduate and graduate students for two years at LSU and offered outside of the classroom tutoring. I can help students with either classroom material or using statistical computer programs (SAS, SPSS, JMP, R). I have a naturally outgoing personality and infinite patience. I'm really good at putting the material in language students can understand and using examples that pertain to their life and interests. As several students put it "you explain better than the teacher!" I have two years of teaching and tutoring experience and I can help with stats, psych, math or test preparation.

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Sandra

Algebra Tutor • +8 Subjects

I have been teaching/tutoring for 18 years and have taught pre-algebra, algebra1, geometry, algebra 2, stat, advance mathematical decision making, and pre-calculus. I am now retired from teaching in the classroom; however, I miss watching the excitement of my students achieving their academic goals. Therefore, I know tutoring is the right fit for me and any student. My passion and love for math is the driving force for my decision to continue to tutor online. I look forward to experiencing our math tutoring journey together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor provides personalized feedback on your writing that goes beyond what you might get in a classroom setting. They can work with you on the specific areas where you struggle—whether that's developing a strong thesis, organizing your ideas, strengthening your argumentation, or refining your writing voice. Through one-on-one instruction, tutors help you understand the "why" behind writing conventions, not just the rules, so you can apply these skills to future assignments.

Grammar is the foundation—correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage make your writing clear and professional. Style, on the other hand, is about how you express your ideas: your word choice, sentence variety, tone, and voice. A strong essay needs both. Tutors help you master grammar mechanics while also developing your unique writing voice, so your essays are not just correct but engaging and persuasive.

Writer's block often happens when you're trying to write the perfect essay on the first try. Tutors teach strategies like freewriting, outlining before drafting, or breaking the essay into smaller chunks so you're not facing a blank page all at once. They can also help you move from confusion about your topic to a clear thesis statement, which gives you a roadmap for the rest of your writing. Many students find that talking through their ideas with a tutor helps clarify their thinking before they even sit down to write.

Organization is where many essays fall apart. A tutor helps you build a logical structure by identifying your main argument, organizing supporting points, and ensuring each paragraph connects back to your thesis. They teach you how to create outlines that serve as blueprints, how to write topic sentences that guide your reader, and how to use transitions that show the relationship between ideas. With practice and feedback, you'll develop the ability to organize complex arguments clearly on your own.

Yes. Citation formatting can feel overwhelming, but tutors break it down into manageable pieces. Whether you need help with MLA, APA, or Chicago style, a tutor can show you how to cite sources correctly and help you understand the purpose behind proper attribution. They also help you integrate quotes and paraphrased material smoothly into your essay so citations feel natural rather than awkward—and your arguments stay strong.

Literary analysis requires you to move beyond just understanding what happened in a text to understanding how and why the author created meaning. Tutors help you develop close reading skills—identifying literary devices, understanding themes, and analyzing character motivation. They then guide you in translating these observations into a coherent argument with specific textual evidence. This turns your analysis into a compelling essay that shows deeper engagement with the material.

Revision is where good essays become great ones. Rather than trying to fix everything at once, tutors teach you to revise in layers: first looking at big-picture issues like thesis clarity and argument strength, then moving to paragraph organization and transitions, and finally polishing grammar and style. They also help you develop self-editing skills so you can evaluate your own work critically. With this strategic approach, you'll learn to revise efficiently and see real improvement in your writing.

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