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Zane

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Zane

MS
Zane's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Everybody learns, and everybody learns differently. The importance of pedagogy, the practice of teaching, cannot be overstated. It is not enough to share knowledge; knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by which I have tutored and by which I currently tutor. With 4th grade students ...

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University of Nevada-Reno

MS

Vanderbilt

MS

Brooke

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Brooke

AM
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Quantitative Reasoning
PSAT Writing Skills

I am a wordsmith focusing on building vocabulary, grammar, and thought structure for different writing styles; including research papers, essays, data analysis, storytelling and corporate communications. I love working with students of all ages and stages of their learning journey and I specialize...

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Georgia State University

AM

New York University

AM

Donna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Donna

Master's/Graduate
Donna's other Tutor Subjects
1st-3rd Grade math
1st-3rd Grade Reading
1st-2nd Grade Writing
2nd Grade English

I'm a passionate educator who truly believes that every student can learn and succeed when given the right tools and support. I hold a Master's degree in K6 Elementary Education and am certified in: K6 Elementary Education K12 Adaptive Curriculum K12 Special Education Over the past 13 years, I'v...

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master's/Graduate

Kristina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kristina

PhD
Kristina's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Middle School Science
Elementary School Science

I am a passionate, experienced, and certified international K-12 educator that has worked in 3 countries around the world. I grew up near Atlanta, GA, and obtained my degree from the University of West Georgia in Sociology. From there, I completed my M.Ed at Moreland University with a focus on Globa...

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Capella University

PhD

University of West Georgia

PhD

Leah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leah

Bachelor
Leah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a passionate tutor for young students ranging from kindergarten to middle school, motivated by my skill and experience in working with children for a number of years. My love for the educational environment and teaching methodology has led me to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. I h...

Education

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor

Nnang

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nnang

BS
Nnang's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

After completing secondary school in South Africa, I did a PG year at a high school in Connecticut. During my year in Connecticut, I took Honors and AP Chemistry, Honors and AP Physics, and Honors Calculus; I also received the CollegeBoard AP Scholar with Honors Award. I have experience tutoring ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

BS

Amanda

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Amanda

AB
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Reading
COMPASS Writing Skills

As a reading and writing tutor, I have experience working with students from middle school to graduate programs. Through our sessions, my students have earned As on difficult essays, raised their overall class grades, improved their SAT scores, gained admission to top universities, and built their c...

Education

Kenyon College

AB

Lillian

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lillian

Master's/Graduate
Lillian's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ISEE
ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension

As a Navy Veteran, tutor, and Certified Life Coach, I am passionate about helping students unlock their full potential through personalized learning strategies. With a focus on understanding individual learning styles, I work to make complex subjects accessible and engaging. Whether it's improving a...

Education

Capella University

Master's/Graduate

Miranda

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Miranda

Master's/Graduate
Miranda's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Foundations of 6th Grade Math
Middle School Science
Elementary School Science

I have wanted to teach since I was 5 years old! I earned my Masters in education, as well as my TESOL for working with English Language Learners. I taught elementary school for 19 years, giving me experience with special needs, speech issues, ELLs, and learning disabled students. I then began t...

Education

Cedar Crest College

Master's/Graduate

Addison

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Addison

MS
Addison's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st-5th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
AP Statistics
Pre-Algebra

By way of introduction, my name is Addison and it is my pleasure to tutor you!! I am a Middle School Language Arts Teacher; Ive also provided successful tutoring in the following math subjects: Algebra 1 and Geometry. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business and Masters in Public Administration. Whe...

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California State University-San Bernardino

MS

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Lucy Je

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PSAT Writing Skills Tutor • +45 Subjects

Hello! My name is Stacia, I teach a diverse range of classes and love illuminating light on the topic of essential life skills. My teaching experience has expanded to diverse learners from over 30 countries in the online learning environment. As a former Walt Disney World Cast Member, I was heavily immersed in the hospitality industry, and there, is where I developed key pillars of service excellence. I graduated from the University of Central Florida where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Event Management, a discipline that strongly influences my expertise in teaching others essential career and life skills. I had the unrivaled opportunity to work this amazing job while earning my degree in hospitality. I hold certifications in TESOL and TEFL in addition to my experience in teaching English as a second language to students abroad. A pivot in career and personal growth opportunities has brought my global classroom and family to Las Vegas, Nevada. I look forward to instructing your student to succeed in areas of English Language Arts and College preparation. See you in the classroom!

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Middle School Math Tutor • +72 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reading Comprehension section consistently challenges students because it requires both speed and accuracy—you have limited time to read dense passages and answer questions that test inference, vocabulary in context, and main idea comprehension. The Quantitative Reasoning section trips up many students who haven't practiced the specific question formats, particularly those involving data interpretation and word problems that require multiple steps. The Writing sample, while unscored, often causes anxiety because students struggle to organize their thoughts quickly under time pressure. A tutor can identify which section is your specific weakness and develop targeted strategies to address it.

Pacing is one of the biggest obstacles on the ISEE because you have roughly 1.5-2 minutes per question depending on the section. The key is practicing with timed sections repeatedly so you develop an internal clock and learn which question types to tackle first versus which to return to. Many students benefit from a "triage" strategy: quickly identify easier questions and build confidence with those, then tackle harder questions with remaining time. A tutor can teach you how to recognize when you're spending too long on a single question and help you practice the discipline of moving forward strategically.

Vocabulary appears throughout the ISEE—in dedicated Verbal Reasoning questions and embedded in Reading Comprehension passages—making it a significant component of your score. However, memorizing random word lists is inefficient; instead, focus on words in context by reading challenging material and noting unfamiliar words, then learning how they're used. The ISEE also tests your ability to infer meaning from context, so practicing that skill matters as much as knowing definitions. A tutor can help you build a personalized vocabulary strategy that targets the word difficulty level you'll actually see on test day, rather than wasting time on obscure words that won't appear.

Most students benefit from taking 3-4 full-length practice tests spaced throughout their prep timeline—enough to identify patterns in your mistakes without burning out on test fatigue. Early in prep, focus on untimed or section-by-section practice to build skills; then move to timed full-length tests every 2-3 weeks as you get closer to test day. The real value comes from reviewing every single question you missed or found difficult, understanding why you got it wrong, and adjusting your strategy. A tutor can help you interpret your practice test results to pinpoint whether your errors stem from knowledge gaps, careless mistakes, or timing issues—each requires a different fix.

Test anxiety on the ISEE often stems from unfamiliarity with the format and question types, which tutoring directly addresses by building genuine competence and confidence through repeated exposure. When you've practiced the exact types of questions you'll see and developed strategies that work, anxiety naturally decreases because you know what to expect. A tutor can also teach you specific techniques like how to manage your breathing during the test, when to skip a question without panic, and how to use the scratch paper effectively to stay organized. Many students find that working 1-on-1 with a tutor who can normalize the difficulty and celebrate progress builds the mental resilience needed to perform well under pressure.

Score improvement depends heavily on your starting point and how much you practice—a student starting at the 40th percentile might improve 10-15 percentile points with consistent tutoring and practice over 8-12 weeks, while a student already at the 75th percentile may see smaller gains because there's less room to improve. The most significant gains typically come from fixing fundamental skill gaps and learning test-specific strategies rather than last-minute cramming. Realistic expectations matter: if you're aiming for a specific school's typical ISEE range, your tutor can help you understand what score you need and create a focused plan to reach it. Consistency matters more than intensity—regular sessions with homework practice between them produce better results than sporadic intensive sessions.

ISEE word problems test reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning simultaneously—you have to extract the relevant information from wordy scenarios, set up the problem correctly, and solve it under time pressure. Many students rush through reading the problem and misidentify what's being asked, or they set up the equation correctly but make a calculation error. The ISEE also includes multi-step problems where you need to find an intermediate answer before solving the final question, and students often stop after the first calculation. A tutor can teach you a systematic approach: read carefully, identify what you know and what you're solving for, write out your setup before calculating, and double-check that your answer makes sense in context.

Main idea questions ask you to identify the overall purpose or central point of a passage—the answer is usually explicitly stated or clearly supported by the passage's structure. Inference questions require you to read between the lines and draw conclusions based on evidence that isn't directly stated, which demands deeper analytical thinking and trips up many students. For example, a passage might describe a character's actions without saying they're nervous, but you'd need to infer nervousness from the evidence provided. A tutor can teach you the difference by having you practice identifying what the passage explicitly says versus what you can reasonably conclude, and showing you how to avoid over-inferencing (reading too much into the text) while still making valid logical connections.

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