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Michael

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Michael

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Physics

Though physics is his home discipline, Michael's academic career required constant close reading, argumentative writing, and clear communication of complex ideas to non-specialist audiences. He teaches English skills like thesis development, textual analysis, and paragraph organization by treating e...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

University of Michigan

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Rice University

BS in Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Skyler

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Skyler

Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
Skyler's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
PSAT Critical Reading

Reading, writing, and analytical thinking sit at the center of everything Skyler studied through two degrees in the humanities, and she brings that depth to English tutoring at every level. Whether a student is learning to structure a five-paragraph essay or working through close reading of a novel,...

Education

Stanford University

Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies

Barnard College

Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Martha

Current Grad Student, Global Health
Martha's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

Between crafting research papers at Michigan and scoring a 1580 on the SAT, Martha knows what it takes to read critically and write persuasively under pressure. She digs into thesis development, textual analysis, and argument structure, connecting each skill to the kind of thinking that transfers ac...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Psychology

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Global Health

Duke University

BS in psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sophia

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sophia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Studying English at Yale means Sophia reads and writes at a volume most high schoolers can't yet imagine — dense literary criticism, close textual analysis, and argument-driven essays every week. She channels that daily immersion into teaching students how to build a thesis from textual evidence and...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Megan

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Four years of K-12 tutoring in reading gave Megan a clear picture of where students typically get stuck in English — whether it's constructing a thesis, understanding figurative language, or simply organizing ideas into coherent paragraphs. She connects reading comprehension and writing skills toget...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Suzie

Bachelors
Suzie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Scoring a 1540 SAT required strong command of both reading comprehension and written expression, and Suzie applies that same analytical approach to English tutoring. She walks students through close-reading strategies, thesis construction, and evidence integration — the building blocks of any strong...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ruth

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology

Between her summa cum laude coursework at the University of Alabama and a stint as an English Teaching Assistant in Medellín, Colombia, Ruth has taught English from both sides — as an academic subject and as a living language. She tackles reading comprehension, thesis development, and analytical wri...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

The University of Michigan

Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Taylor

Bachelor's
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a learner for life and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I have tutored middle-school students for one year and university students for two years. My focus is mainly on mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. I have degrees in both mathematics and biomedical engineering so I cover a ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Megan

PHD, German Literature
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Between a biology degree from the University of Michigan and doctoral work in literature at Princeton, Megan reads and writes across disciplines daily — scientific papers, literary criticism, philosophical arguments. That range makes her especially effective at teaching students how to adapt their r...

Education

Princeton University

PHD, German Literature

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science, German, Biology

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ajay

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Ajay's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra
Organic Chemistry

Between his philosophy minor, years of competitive debate, and a genuine love of reading, Ajay brings both analytical rigor and literary curiosity to English tutoring. He digs into close reading techniques — identifying tone shifts, tracking motifs, building thesis statements from textual evidence —...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kerry

Bachelors, Business
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

Reading comprehension and analytical writing are Kerry's favorite things to teach because they reward creativity alongside structure. She shows students how to build a thesis from textual evidence and revise their prose for clarity — skills she sharpened through her own writing practice and her work...

Education

University of Michigan

Bachelors, Business

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Eva

Bachelor in Arts, English
Eva's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Between studying English at Harvard and working as a journalist, Eva has spent more hours dissecting prose than most people spend reading it. She digs into everything from close reading and literary analysis to thesis construction and argumentative writing, connecting the reading side of English to ...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jason

Bachelor in Business Administration
Jason's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Growing up with a teacher for a mother gave Jason an early appreciation for close reading and clear writing — two skills he now teaches by connecting texts to arguments students actually care about. Whether it's breaking down a passage's structure or building a thesis from evidence, he keeps the foc...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Business Administration

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Henry

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Math
Biology

Reading critically and writing persuasively are skills Henry sharpened at Carleton's liberal arts program, where even CS majors engage deeply with literature and argumentation. He teaches students to build essays around a clear thesis, support claims with textual evidence, and revise with purpose — ...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Certified Tutor

Phil

Bachelor's
Phil's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

Between his love of reading and writing and his structured analytical thinking from years of math and science, Phil brings an unusual combination to English tutoring. He's especially effective at teaching students how to build a thesis-driven essay — selecting evidence, organizing body paragraphs ar...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35

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