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Bridget

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Bridget

Bachelor of Science, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Bridget's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two different skills, and the gap between them is where most students lose points. Bridget teaches close-reading techniques — tracking imagery, identifying narrative shifts, connecting a character's choices to larger themes — so that essays and...

Education

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Science, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Tim

Certified Tutor

Tim

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Tim's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

Tim's approach to literature leans analytical: he teaches students to dissect an author's argument or theme the way an engineer would reverse-engineer a system, tracing how structure, diction, and imagery each serve a purpose. That methodical lens is especially useful for students who feel confident...

Education

Zhejiang University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Lintton

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Lintton

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Lintton's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am a graduate student currently working on my Master's Degree in Big Data Systems.

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Chelsea

Certified Tutor

17+ years

Chelsea

Bachelor of Science, Math Education/Mathematics
Chelsea's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two very different skills. Chelsea teaches students to dig into literary devices like symbolism, narrative structure, and character motivation so they can build arguments about a text rather than just retell the plot. Her lifelong reading habit...

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science, Math Education/Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
31
Ben

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ben

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
College Essays

Studying both English and Asian Studies at ASU's Honors College, Ben reads across literary traditions and time periods — from classical Latin texts to modern global fiction. He teaches students to move past surface-level summary and build arguments around theme, narrative structure, and authorial in...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
34
Audrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Audrey

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Audrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Reading a novel and actually analyzing it are two very different skills, and Audrey loves bridging that gap. She teaches students to dig into themes, character motivation, and literary devices — pulling specific evidence from the text to support an argument rather than offering surface-level summari...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Dale

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dale

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Dale's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Biomedical engineering papers bury their most important findings in dense results sections — reading them well means slowing down and asking what each detail contributes to the larger argument. Dale applies that same habit of precise, purposeful reading to literature, teaching students to trace how ...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Arizona State University

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35

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