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Kelly

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kelly

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Kelly's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Reading a novel closely means asking what the author is doing with point of view, symbolism, and narrative structure — not just summarizing the plot. Kelly's background in creative writing gives her an insider's perspective on craft, so she teaches students to analyze texts the way a writer reads th...

Education

Burlington College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
32
Morgan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Morgan

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering
Morgan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

An avid reader herself, Morgan treats literature study as an exercise in close reading — pulling apart how an author's word choices, structure, and imagery build meaning rather than just summarizing plot. Her engineering mindset actually sharpens this work: she teaches students to build arguments ab...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering

Ally

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ally

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education
Ally's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
College Essays

Reading a novel closely means noticing what the author chose not to say as much as what's on the page — subtext, symbolism, narrative structure. As an avid reader herself, Ally teaches students to annotate with purpose and build interpretive arguments that go beyond plot summary. She's particularly ...

Education

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education

Test Scores
ACT
34
Chris

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Chris

Bachelor's
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Statistics

Chris reads literature the way a scientist reads data — looking for patterns, testing interpretations against the text, and asking what the author is really arguing. His background in writing and his master's in education give him tools for breaking down everything from Shakespeare's verse structure...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1400
ACT
33
Robert

Certified Tutor

Robert

Master of Science, Psychology
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

Robert's psychology background gives him an unusual lens for literature: he digs into character motivation, narrative perspective, and the psychological dynamics driving conflict in a text. Whether a student is analyzing a Shakespearean soliloquy or a modern novel, he teaches them to build interpret...

Education

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Psychology

University of Washington

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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
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
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
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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