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Catherine

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Catherine

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Catherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading

I am a National Board Certified Teacher, an achievement considered the "black belt of teaching" I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Wri...

Education

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Emily

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emily

Master of Arts, Communication, General
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am a graduate of Skidmore College. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in English with a minor in Art History. I also received departmental honors for my capstone paper. In January, I will begin my Master of Arts in Public Relations at Johns Hopkins University. I mostly tutor i...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Arts, Communication, General

Skidmore College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Nidhi

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Nidhi

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Nidhi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including h...

Education

Rutger's University

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...

Education

The New School

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Philip

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Philip

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Philip's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Competition Math
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering. I am driven by an implacable urge to learn, explore, communicate and share knowledge with others. I now work as a high school biology and chemistry teacher at different levels...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
Ariana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariana

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Ariana's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Human Development
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language

Kansas State University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32
Meg

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Meg

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Meg's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am grateful to share my passion for reading and writing with any student seeking to find their voice and develop their skills.

Education

Columbia College Chicago

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rhodes College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am comm...

Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33
Patrick

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Patrick

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (minor in Mathematics)
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Computer Science and minored in Mathematics. Cannot wait to meet you in our sessions and help as much as I can!

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (minor in Mathematics)

Test Scores
ACT
33
Arlin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Arlin

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Arlin's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a current undergraduate studying both neuroscience and history! I have a passion for teaching and my biggest goal for my students is to walk away feeling confident about the subject material covered in the session. I aim to create an environment that fosters trust and comfort so students are ne...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1400
ACT
32

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Middle School Math Tutor • +46 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tutors help students move beyond passive reading by teaching active comprehension strategies like annotation, questioning the text, and making connections to prior knowledge. They also use retrieval practice—asking students to recall and discuss key details without looking back at the text—which strengthens long-term retention. For complex texts, tutors break down challenging passages, model how to identify main ideas versus supporting details, and help students recognize how authors structure arguments and develop themes.

Literary analysis requires moving beyond plot summary to examine how authors use language, imagery, and structure to create meaning. Tutors teach students to identify literary devices (metaphor, foreshadowing, irony) and explain their purpose, then connect these elements to larger themes and character development. Through guided practice with mentor texts, students learn to support interpretations with specific textual evidence, moving from surface-level observations to deeper, more sophisticated analysis that earns strong grades on essays and exams.

A strong thesis goes beyond stating a topic—it makes a specific, arguable claim about a text that the essay will prove. Tutors help students craft thesis statements that are narrow enough to support in 3-5 pages but broad enough to allow for meaningful analysis. They then guide students in organizing evidence logically, teaching them to structure body paragraphs around topic sentences that connect back to the thesis, use topic sentences to transition between ideas, and save the strongest evidence for last to build persuasive momentum.

Tutors provide targeted feedback that goes beyond surface-level grammar corrections to address the underlying issues affecting clarity and persuasiveness—like weak topic sentences, unsupported claims, or logical gaps in reasoning. Rather than simply marking errors, they ask guiding questions that help students identify problems themselves and develop revision strategies. This personalized approach to revision teaches students to self-edit more effectively, build stronger arguments, and develop their unique writing voice over time.

Tutors teach students the mechanics of MLA and APA formatting while also helping them understand the purpose behind citations—to give credit, establish credibility, and allow readers to verify sources. They guide students in smoothly integrating quotes and paraphrases into their own writing, showing how to introduce sources with signal phrases and explain their relevance rather than dropping quotes into paragraphs unexpectedly. Tutors also help students distinguish between paraphrasing and plagiarism, teaching them to synthesize sources in their own words while maintaining academic integrity.

Rather than memorizing isolated word lists, tutors teach students to use context clues, word roots, and prefixes to decode unfamiliar words while reading—a skill that builds independence and retention. They help students recognize how authors use vocabulary strategically for tone and effect, and they encourage spaced repetition by incorporating new words into discussions and writing assignments. This approach connects vocabulary development directly to reading comprehension and writing quality, making word learning feel purposeful rather than rote.

Standardized reading sections and AP Literature exams require students to analyze unfamiliar texts under time pressure, which demands both strong comprehension skills and test-specific strategies. Tutors teach students how to skim effectively, identify what a question is really asking, and manage time across multiple passages. They also help students practice with released exams and similar passages, building confidence and speed while reinforcing the close-reading and analytical skills that earn high scores on both timed tests and classroom essays.

Each text type requires different analytical lenses. With novels, tutors focus on character development, plot structure, and thematic analysis. Poetry demands attention to sound devices, line breaks, and compressed language where every word carries weight. Non-fiction requires students to identify author purpose, evaluate arguments, and distinguish between fact and opinion. Tutors help students adapt their reading approach based on genre, teaching them what to look for in each text type and how to write analyses that match the specific demands of novels, poetry, essays, and speeches.

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