Alissa

Certified Tutor

I help students become confident, capable, and curious learners ready not just for the next test, but for life.

As a tutor, I understand that what matters most to you is seeing your child thrive not just in grades, but in confidence, clarity, and their ability to think and communicate with purpose. That's why I set high expectations not to overwhelm, but to unlock potential. I guide my students with patience and persistence, so they know they're supported every step of the way. My passion for reading and writing becomes their advantage: together, we turn academic pressure into intellectual growth, confusion into clarity, and effort into results.

Your child won't just keep up they'll get ahead.

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Alissa’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, English

Graduate Degree: University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Graduate Degree: Montclair State University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

I enjoy collecting and nurturing indoor houseplants, reading dystopian fiction, and practicing yoga. When I'm not helping students on Varsity Tutors, I can be found helping pet parents by providing dog walking and sitting services.

Tutoring Subjects

Adult ESL/ELL

Adult Literacy

British Literature

College English

College Level American Literature

Comparative Literature

Creative Writing

Elementary School English

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax