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Rhea
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Vansh
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...
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John
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Conor
I am currently a medical student in Philadelphia, and have a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I have several years of experience tutoring SAT students, but thanks to my mixed background I have proficiency in a wide range of subjects including mathematics, biological scie...
Stony Brook University
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Emily
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...
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Alastair
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Max
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Ball State University
Bachelors, Biology, General

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Chelain
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Swarthmore College
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Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
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Sharon
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Alex
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +31 Subjects
I'm a junior in chemical engineering at ASU Barrett and I specialize in math and physics tutoring. If you need help with any of your math subjects or have trouble with physics and chemistry I'm the one to call. I love working with students and each and everybody's success is my top priority.
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I am a graduate of the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons The New School for Design in New York, having previously studied linguistics and foreign languages (concentrating in Russian and French) at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and at McGill University in Montreal. I currently serve as adjunct faculty in the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons, where I specialize in courses which combine numerous disciplines within the humanities, such as a course about the relationship between fashion and language and a graduate seminar about writing for fashion publications. I have also led elementary summer art camp workshops in my hometown of Los Alamos, New Mexico. My teaching methods, which are interactive, engaging, and tailored to a range of learning styles, have consistently been described by my students as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in relating the themes of their writing to their own outside interests and passions. I also enjoy helping students prepare to take standardized tests by addressing, in an understanding and accommodating way, the common anxieties and stresses that can accompany test-taking. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading, visiting museums, cooking, and snowboarding.
Sherry
Middle School Math Tutor • +34 Subjects
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 mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.
Sunny
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +40 Subjects
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I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. I taught math and essay writing to my peers in high school and college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT prep, particularly the Math section and subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to grasp material that they may think is out of reach, and aim to reduce the stress factor of studying as much as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am a professional actor and playwright, and in my free time (a rare, mystical thing these days) I enjoy playing guitar and mandolin, practicing yoga, and my PS4.
Julia
11th Grade math Tutor • +41 Subjects
I am a recent college graduate currently pursuing a career in publishing in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill developed from solid study habits that I hope to pass on to future students. For me, tutoring is my way of giving back to my community and paying forward the help I've gotten from teachers, mentors, and fellow students throughout my life.
Arthur
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I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.
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Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
Satvik
AP Statistics Tutor • +68 Subjects
I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study timeline, but most students see meaningful gains with focused preparation. Students who work with tutors for 8-12 weeks typically improve by 50-150 points, with some seeing larger jumps if they're addressing specific skill gaps. The key is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether that's pacing on the quantitative section, inference questions in reading, or sentence completion problems—and targeting those areas strategically.
Reading comprehension and the upper-level verbal section challenge most students because they require both fast reading and deep understanding of nuanced questions. The quantitative section often trips up students on pacing—they get bogged down on hard problems and run out of time for easier ones later. A tutor can help you develop a strategy for each section: learning to predict answer choices in verbal, spotting trap answers in math, and managing your time so you're not rushing through questions you could get right.
Timing strategy is crucial—the SSAT isn't just about knowing the material, it's about getting the most points in the time you have. Many students waste valuable minutes on difficult problems early on and then rush through easier questions at the end. Tutors help you learn when to move on from a hard problem, how to allocate time across sections, and specific techniques like skimming vs. close reading for different passage types. With the right pacing plan, most students gain 10-30 points just from better time management.
Test anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared or not trusting your skills under pressure. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repetition and success—you'll take dozens of practice questions and full-length tests, so the real test feels familiar rather than scary. Tutors also teach you concrete strategies for the test day itself: breathing techniques, how to manage time so you're not panicking, and how to recover if you hit a hard section. When you've practiced the timing, know your weak spots are addressed, and have tested yourself many times, anxiety naturally decreases.
Taking 4-6 full-length practice tests under timed conditions is ideal, with spacing between them so you have time to learn from each one. The first practice test helps you establish a baseline and identify weak areas. Middle tests let you practice new strategies and see if they're working. Your final tests should feel like dress rehearsals—same timing, same setting, same pressure. A tutor will help you review each practice test strategically, focusing on the patterns in your mistakes rather than just going over the answers.
The writing sample is your chance to show schools how you think and express yourself—it's less about perfection and more about clarity and organization. You'll have 25 minutes to write one essay on a prompt, so practice is essential. Tutors help you develop a quick planning process, learn how to write a clear thesis with supporting examples, and practice writing under time pressure. The goal isn't to write like a novelist; it's to write a coherent, well-organized essay with specific examples. Most students improve significantly by practicing 8-10 timed essays with feedback.
A typical preparation timeline is 8-12 weeks, with 5-8 hours per week of focused study. This gives you time to learn the question formats, build skills, and practice under timed conditions. If you're starting from a lower baseline or aiming for a very high score, 12-16 weeks may be better. Starting earlier also reduces stress and prevents last-minute cramming. A tutor can create a personalized study plan based on your goal score, current skills, and test date, then adjust it as you progress.
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