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Timothy
Clear scientific and medical writing demands precise grammar — subject-verb agreement in complex sentences, correct modifier placement, consistent parallel structure. As a current medical student who also studied political science, Timothy writes across disciplines daily and breaks down grammar rule...
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
7+ years
John
Four years of peer tutoring for LMU Athletics meant John was constantly marking up teammates' papers — catching the shifted tenses, comma errors, and fractured sentence structures that rush out when a student-athlete writes a ten-page essay the night before it's due. That hands-on editing experience...
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Years of academic writing at the graduate level gave Conor a sharp eye for sentence structure, agreement errors, and punctuation pitfalls. He teaches grammar not as a set of arbitrary rules but as a system with internal logic — showing students, for instance, why a dangling modifier actually changes...
San Diego State University
Masters, Musicology
Humboldt State University
Bachelors, Music
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
Studying both Chinese and Communications in college gave Michael an unusual vantage point on English grammar — learning a language with no verb conjugations or articles made him hyper-aware of why English structures like subject-verb agreement, comma splices, and parallel construction trip students ...
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Chinese/Communications
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your specific grammar challenges and goals. A tutor will review writing samples, identify patterns in errors, and discuss whether you're working on foundational skills like sentence structure and punctuation or more advanced topics like complex clauses and stylistic refinement. This personalized assessment helps create a focused learning plan tailored to your needs.
Grammar tutoring focuses specifically on the mechanics of language—sentence structure, punctuation, verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and parts of speech—while writing tutoring often covers broader topics like essay organization, thesis development, and argumentation. Many students benefit from both: solid grammar skills provide the foundation, while writing instruction helps you apply those skills to essays, arguments, and creative projects.
Students often struggle with comma usage, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun reference errors. Many also find it challenging to distinguish between similar constructions (like who vs. whom, or affect vs. effect) and to apply grammar rules consistently across different types of writing. Personalized tutoring helps identify your specific trouble spots and build targeted practice around them.
Many students notice improvement in 3-4 weeks of consistent practice, especially when working with focused feedback on their own writing. However, building lasting habits takes longer—usually 2-3 months of regular tutoring to internalize rules and apply them automatically. The timeline depends on the complexity of your challenges and how frequently you practice between sessions.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong expertise in English language mechanics and often hold degrees in English, education, or related fields. Many have teaching experience or specialized training in grammar instruction. All tutors are vetted for their knowledge and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
One-on-1 instruction means tutors can review your actual writing, identify your specific error patterns, and provide targeted feedback you won't get in a classroom setting. Rather than memorizing grammar rules in isolation, you'll learn to apply them to your own essays, assignments, and writing projects. This personalized approach helps grammar stick because you're practicing with the writing that matters most to you.
Yes. Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT include grammar and writing sections that test your understanding of sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice. Grammar tutoring can strengthen these foundational skills while also teaching you test-specific strategies for tackling grammar questions under time pressure. Tutors can work with practice tests to help you recognize common question types and improve your accuracy.
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to connect with a grammar tutor who fits your schedule and learning style. You'll tell us about your goals and challenges, and we'll match you with an expert tutor. From there, you can start personalized 1-on-1 instruction right away, working on the grammar skills that matter most to your success.
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