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Niabari
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Niabari
MS Arizona State University • BA Duke University
9+ Years Tutoring

Reading closely and writing persuasively are skills Niabari sharpened across multiple bachelor's degrees and a master's program that demanded constant engagement with dense texts. She teaches students to dissect an author's argument, identify rhetorical strategies, and build thesis-driven essays that go beyond summary into genuine analysis.

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Jake
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Jake
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

Whether a student is dissecting a novel for AP Lit or drafting a college application essay, Jake approaches English as an exercise in building and defending an argument with textual evidence. His background spans comparative literature, essay editing, and composition at both the high school and college level — a range that lets him adapt quickly to whatever a student is working on.

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Daniel
BA Arizona State University • Doctor of Dental Science, Dentistry University of California Los Angeles
13+ Years Tutoring

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Daniel brings a genuine enthusiasm for language to English tutoring that students don't always expect from someone with a science doctorate. He tackles reading comprehension by teaching students to identify an author's argument and supporting evidence before jumping to questions, and he applies the same structured thinking to essay writing — thesis construction, paragraph organization, and revision. His college essays tutoring experience also means he's comfortable coaching students through personal and analytical writing alike.

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Alex
BA Arizona State University • Current Grad Student, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Arizona State University
5+ Years Tutoring

Strong analytical writing carried Alex through Barrett, ASU's honors college, where thesis-driven essays and close reading were constant requirements. He's particularly effective at teaching students how to move from a vague response to a structured argument — choosing evidence, building paragraph-level logic, and revising for clarity rather than just length.

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Shaina
BA University of Miami • Juris Doctor, Legal Studies New York Law School
8+ Years Tutoring

I am Arizona born and raised, my education includes an NYC law school degree with an undergraduate BS degree from University of Miami. In college I majored in Health Sciences with minors in Psychology and Public Health while in law school I leaned into corporate law and finance. Between law school and college I've pretty much covered every topic under the sun! In my spare time, I enjoy reading (especially mystery novels), pretending I'm a chef, and meditating.

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Brodie
BA Arizona State University
4+ Years Tutoring

Brodie's engineering training might seem unrelated to English, but constructing a persuasive essay and constructing a logical proof share the same backbone — a clear claim supported by organized evidence. He digs into thesis crafting, textual analysis, and argument structure, teaching students to read critically and write with purpose. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Sam
BA Arizona State University
1+ Years Tutoring

Strong analytical writing is something Sam practiced constantly across his physics and math coursework, where lab reports and proofs demanded clear, logical prose. He applies that same structured thinking to English — breaking down thesis development, paragraph organization, and how to support a claim with textual evidence rather than vague summary.

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Luke
BA Duke University
6+ Years Tutoring

Years of LSAT prep sharpened Luke's ability to dissect arguments and analyze written passages under pressure — exactly the skills that carry over into close reading and literary analysis. He teaches students to identify an author's rhetorical choices, trace thematic development, and build interpretive claims grounded in textual evidence rather than gut feeling.

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Andrew
BA Northwestern University • Juris Doctor, Law Tulane University of Louisiana
15+ Years Tutoring

Law school at Tulane meant years of picking apart dense texts and constructing written arguments where every sentence had to earn its place — Andrew now applies that same discipline to English, particularly grammar mechanics, syntax, and persuasive writing. His Northwestern history and economics training added a second layer: reading primary sources critically and synthesizing competing viewpoints into cohesive essays. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Lindsey
BA Trinity University
10+ Years Tutoring

Between peer tutoring, writing research papers in neuroscience, and earning her degree cum laude from Trinity University, Lindsey developed a practical command of English that spans close reading, thesis-driven essay writing, and textual analysis. She approaches each assignment by teaching students how to build an argument from evidence in the text rather than summarizing plot — a shift that tends to unlock stronger grades across the board.

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Leah
BA University of Alabama at Huntsville
1+ Years Tutoring

Beyond her core math expertise, Leah tutors college essays and literature, giving her a practical grip on how reading comprehension and written argument work together. She walks students through close-reading strategies and thesis development, connecting evidence from the text to a clear, structured claim.

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Aaron
Current Undergrad, Mathematics Rice University
10+ Years Tutoring

An avid reader and writer outside the classroom, Aaron approaches English through close textual analysis — teaching students to dissect an author's argument, trace thematic development, and build thesis-driven essays with real evidence. His coursework at Rice spans literature, persuasive writing, and comparative literature, giving him range across both analytical and creative assignments.

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Hana
BA Washington University in St. Louis
15+ Years Tutoring

An avid reader and writer herself, Hana teaches English by connecting close reading skills to stronger written arguments — showing students how to pull apart an author's choices and then apply those techniques in their own essays. Her experience across literature, essay editing, and college-level English means she can meet a ninth-grader working on thesis statements or a senior polishing a literary analysis with equal confidence.

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Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our English tutors are ready to help.

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Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of English concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.

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