Award-Winning 6th Grade Writing Tutors
Award-Winning 6th Grade Writing Tutors
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I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math...
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Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History
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I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I...
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Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
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I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.
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Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts
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I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and lite...
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Harvard University
B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests an...
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Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts
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I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in International Relations and minoring in French and English. The studies of English and Literature have been my passion for a long ...
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Psychology/International Relations
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I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian cl...
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Brown University
B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
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I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of tim...
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Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors
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I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager...
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Vanderbilt University
Master's degree
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts
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I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work...
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Boston College
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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I am a passionate educator with over eight years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have worked with many different kinds of learners during my career as a public school teacher, and I understand that every student has their own unique way of growing and of mastering skills. I have experience teaching a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts and am very familiar with the Common Core and its emphasis on research skills. I especially enjoy teaching writing; I myself love to write and I teach students a clear process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all, I believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable and that any academic task is part of a student's personal journey of discovery.
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I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my B.A. with Departmental Honors along with the Discovery Scholar’s award for excellence in independent research. I have been tutoring and teaching for eleven years, with a primary emphasis on developing my students’ writing and critical thinking skills.
Nima
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I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me! Hobbies: writing, art, books, reading, music
Amy
Calculus Tutor • +46 Subjects
I am greatly passionate about (writing and literature), to help this student gain confidence in her learning abilities and get to a point where, instead of being discouraged, she could actually enjoy learning. I especially loved the moments when she reached a breakthrough in her understanding of a concept and was so happy that I had been able to use my knowledge to enhance her understanding and enjoyment of a topic. I tutored through out high school and continue to tutor in college as I help other students to realize their potential and achieve their goals. Hobbies: books, music, art, nature, reading, writing
Joanne
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I'm well-versed in teaching students with a wide range of skills and learning styles. I graduated with Honors from Santa Clara University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in Teaching English. In May 2015, I will graduate with my Masters in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. I am passionate about teaching students to become critical readers and writers who use their communication skills to reach their goals and connect with others. I have over seven years of tutoring experience and have tutored students in reading and writing from middle school to the graduate level.
Allen
11th Grade math Tutor • +66 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation. Hobbies: art, books, hiking, nature, reading, cooking, music, writing
Felice
8th Grade math Tutor • +57 Subjects
I am a graduate of Rutgers College - Undergraduate Business School. I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in English. I believe that students learn best when taught in an engaging and energetic way but also believe that it is only through patience and an individualized approach that you can you truly understand the way that a student comprehends and retains that knowledge. I work hard to encompass creativity, energy, and patience in the ways that I teach. My passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in various finance and human resources roles. This experience allowed me to work with all different types of people and helped me develop my skills for understanding unique personalities and how different individuals are motivated. Throughout my career post-college, I continue to be involved in the Learning & Development of my colleagues and often create training guides and conduct training sessions on various relevant topics such as computer skills and financial applications. I am extremely excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to work with students again and in an area where my true passion has always been: education. In my spare time, I love being with friends and family, discovering food festivals around NYC and finding any excuse to travel.
Orlando
12th Grade math Tutor • +86 Subjects
Hobbies: reading, music, running, art, books, writing
Emily
Middle School Math Tutor • +41 Subjects
I'm a state certified teacher with many years of experience teaching and tutoring both in and out of the classroom, and I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals. I hope to get to know you in person soon, but until then, here are my qualifications and interests. See you soon! Qualifications: -Graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a BA in Classics, Greek focus, and a minor in Japanese. -Graduated with Merit (UK equivalent of a 3.0 GPA) from The University of Nottingham in England, Master's in Ancient History. -Texas state certified to teach English both level and advanced for grades 9-12. -More than a decade of tutoring experience in English language arts, foreign language, and study skills; five years of classroom teaching experience: one year at a private academy of students with learning differences and disabilities and four years in public school. -Have taught students as young as 8 years old and as old as 63 -Coached and ran academic clubs and extracurricular clubs such as state spelling and writing competitions and creative writing clubs. -My proudest accomplishments to date include teaching an elementary student to love classical literature and one of my Latin students going on to join and excel in college translation courses as only a junior in high school. Interests: -Reading and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, and even fanfiction! -Singing: I hope to resume voice lessons soon! -Jogging -Watching foreign television such as anime or BBC programs -And of course studying languages!
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Sixth graders typically struggle with organizing their ideas into a clear structure, especially when moving beyond simple narratives to essays with introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions. Many students also find it difficult to develop a thesis statement and support it with relevant evidence, rather than just listing facts. Additionally, 6th graders often write in a flat, repetitive style and need help finding their voice—learning when to be formal versus casual, and how to make their writing more engaging through varied sentence structure and word choice.
A tutor breaks down essay structure into manageable pieces, starting with helping students identify a clear main idea and craft a thesis statement that goes beyond a simple topic. They work through the writing process step-by-step—from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revising—rather than expecting students to produce a finished essay all at once. Tutors also provide personalized feedback on each paragraph, showing students how to connect their evidence back to their thesis and eliminate irrelevant details that weaken their argument.
Many 6th graders see revision as punishment or a sign they did something wrong, when it's actually a normal part of how professional writers work. A tutor reframes revision as an opportunity to make good writing great, focusing on one element at a time—first for ideas and organization, then for sentence-level improvements like clarity and variety. By reading their work aloud together and asking questions like "Does this sentence support your main point?" or "Can you say this in a more interesting way?", tutors help students see revision as problem-solving rather than criticism.
Developing voice means helping students move beyond formulaic writing and sound like themselves on the page. Tutors encourage this by having students read mentor texts—published writing by authors their age or slightly older—and identify what makes certain sentences interesting or memorable. They also give students permission to experiment with word choice, sentence length, and tone, while teaching the difference between informal voice (appropriate for personal narratives) and academic voice (needed for essays). Through regular writing practice with feedback, students gradually discover their natural style and confidence in expressing ideas.
Ideas come first—a student should get their thoughts organized and clearly expressed before worrying about every comma and semicolon. Tutors help students understand that grammar and mechanics are tools for making ideas clearer, not the main goal of writing. During early drafts, the focus is on content and organization; grammar and style refinement happen during revision. This approach keeps students from getting stuck trying to be perfect on the first attempt, which is one of the biggest causes of writer's block in 6th grade.
Many 6th grade writing assignments require students to read a text and respond to it—whether that's analyzing a character, explaining what an author meant, or using evidence from a story to support an opinion. If a student struggles to understand what they've read, their writing will be vague or inaccurate. Tutors help by teaching close reading strategies—like annotating key details, asking questions about the text, and identifying the author's main message—so that students have strong source material to draw from when they write. This builds both comprehension and writing skills simultaneously.
At 6th grade, literary analysis moves beyond simple plot summaries to explaining how and why characters act, what a story's theme is, and how an author uses techniques like dialogue or description to convey meaning. Rather than just saying "the character was brave," students learn to point to specific moments in the text and explain what they reveal. Tutors guide students through this by asking questions like "What does this scene tell us about the character?" and "How would the story be different if this didn't happen?", helping them build the habit of supporting their ideas with textual evidence—a skill that becomes essential in higher grades.
In a classroom of 25+ students, teachers often provide brief comments or a grade, leaving students unsure how to improve. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, a tutor can spend time on the specific patterns in a student's writing—whether that's weak transitions, underdeveloped paragraphs, or unclear thesis statements—and work through examples together. Tutors also tailor their feedback to each student's learning style, using conferences where they talk through ideas before writing, or working through revision strategies that match how that particular student thinks best.
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