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Three bachelor's degrees — including one in philosophy — gave Eric years of practice reading dense, layered texts and arguing about what they mean. He brings that same close-reading rigor to poetry, novels, and drama, teaching students to trace imagery, identify narrative structure, and build interp...
University of Chicago
Bachelors

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Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two different skills, and the gap between them is where most students lose confidence. Anna digs into how literary devices like symbolism, unreliable narration, and structural choices create meaning — the kind of close reading that turns a B pa...
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelors, Liberal Studies

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

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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

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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

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

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
6+ years
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 ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Students often struggle with literary analysis—moving beyond plot summary to interpret themes, symbolism, and author's intent. Many also find it challenging to support interpretations with textual evidence and develop cohesive essays that connect analysis to broader arguments. With Colorado Springs' 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio across 18 school districts, personalized feedback on writing and close reading strategies can make a significant difference in building these critical skills.
Tutors work with you on crafting clear thesis statements, organizing supporting paragraphs with relevant evidence, and developing arguments that go beyond surface-level observations. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to review your drafts, identify gaps in logic or evidence, and guide you through revision strategies that strengthen your overall argument and voice.
Close reading is a skill that improves with guided practice. Tutors can teach you strategies like annotating key passages, tracking character development, identifying narrative perspective, and connecting literary devices to meaning. Breaking down challenging texts into manageable sections and discussing them one-on-one helps build confidence and deeper comprehension over time.
Whether your school uses MLA, APA, or Chicago style, tutors can clarify formatting rules and help you integrate quotes smoothly into your writing. Beyond just mechanics, they'll teach you how to choose the most effective quotes and integrate them with analysis—so citations strengthen your argument rather than interrupt it.
Your first session is about understanding your specific needs—whether you're working on a particular essay, preparing for an exam, or building overall writing and analysis skills. Tutors will assess your current strengths, identify areas to focus on, and create a personalized plan that fits your goals and timeline.
Yes. Tutors help you work through the planning stage—brainstorming ideas, organizing thoughts, and developing a thesis before you even write the first draft. They can also help you break writing into smaller, manageable steps and provide strategies to overcome the anxiety or perfectionism that often causes writer's block.
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With consistent, personalized instruction, students typically see stronger essay grades, more confident literary analysis, and improved writing clarity and organization. You'll develop skills that transfer across all your classes—critical thinking, argumentation, and communication are valuable in every subject.
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