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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Esther
I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the ...
University of Pennsylvania
Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Certified Tutor
Eric
I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sherry
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mento...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
Certified Tutor
Meghan
I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work a...
Northwestern University
Masters, Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Journalism
Northwestern University
Undergraduate degree in journalism (major) with a Spanish minor
Certified Tutor
Maddy
I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, wr...
Harvard University
B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jennifer
I am thrilled to be a part of this platform where we can work together to further our educational pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education. This means that come September, I will be an ELA teacher working at a NY Public School. My...
New York University
Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education
Mcgill University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
Patrick
I'm a graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. ...
Emory University
Bachelor in Arts, History
Duke University
JD
Duke University
MA in History
Certified Tutor
Richard
I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Span...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Government
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Grammar and mechanics are the foundational rules of language—correct subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and sentence structure—while style is how you use those rules to create voice and impact. Understanding both is essential: you need solid grammar fundamentals so your writing is clear and credible, but style is what makes your writing engaging and uniquely yours. A tutor can help you master grammar rules first, then teach you how to bend them strategically for stronger writing.
Students often struggle with comma usage, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and pronoun-antecedent agreement—errors that can obscure meaning and weaken academic writing. Many also mix up commonly confused words like "their/there/they're" or "its/it's," which are easy to overlook during self-editing. Personalized tutoring helps identify your specific patterns of error so you can address them systematically rather than memorizing rules that don't stick.
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If you're consistently losing points on writing assignments for grammar errors, struggling to understand comma rules, or spending hours editing without improvement, tutoring can help you break through. Early intervention is especially valuable—getting strong fundamentals in place prevents bad habits from solidifying as you take on more demanding writing in high school and beyond. Connect with a tutor to assess where you stand and create a focused improvement plan.
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Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students of all levels—from middle school through college—with tutors who understand grade-appropriate grammar expectations and challenges. Grammar demands evolve: middle schoolers focus on foundational mechanics, high schoolers tackle complex sentence structures and academic writing conventions, and college students refine writing for specific disciplines. A tutor can meet you where you are and help you progress to the next level.
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