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Gabby

Undergraduate Degree
2+ years of tutoring

Hello! I've been a private tutor and writing coach for over five years for both teenagers and adults. My primary focus areas are: writing (academic, nonfiction and fiction), literacy, study skills/org...

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University of Oregon

Undergraduate Degree

Nathan

Bachelor in Arts, History
4+ years of tutoring

I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide v...

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Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, History

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Michael

Bachelor in Arts
6+ years of tutoring

I'm now a few years removed from academia, I still consider myself an intellect at heart. Stints at New York University's Stern School of Business and Northwestern University have given me extensive s...

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Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts

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Vivian

Bachelor in Arts
5+ years of tutoring

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at the Juilliard School. I have tutored privately and through Chegg Tutoring, Varsity Tutors, PrepExpert, and iLearn World throughout hi...

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Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

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Clark

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
5+ years of tutoring

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Yale University

Doctor of Science, History

Catherine

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
3+ years of tutoring

I am a National Board Certified Teacher, an achievement considered the "black belt of teaching" I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes rangi...

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Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Diane

Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
6+ years of tutoring

I am an avid reader and theater-goer (at least, before the pandemic), am physically active and a risk-taker. In the past I was a marathon runner and a long distance biker. I have run both the New York...

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University of Chicago

Master of Arts, Library and Information Science

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
4+ years of tutoring

I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New Sc...

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The New School University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Mahalia

Bachelor in Arts
9+ years of tutoring

I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experien...

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Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts

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Gagik

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
8+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where I completed my Ph.D. program in Physics. I was doing research in physics for many years, but it always comes a time when you feel ...

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Jagiellonian University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Wayne State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

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Eliza

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

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Geometry Tutor • +32 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +57 Subjects

I am an Arizona native. Upon graduating from Desert Mountain High School, I attended Rice University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations.

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Ann

Calculus Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. Hobbies: art, books, traveling, travel, reading, music, writing

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Camille

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am a graduate of Brown University with a Bachelors Degree in Biology and Yale University with a Masters in Public Health. I also hold a Level 5 certification in TEFL. I am passionate about working with children and students of all ages to assist them in achieving their highest potential. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics, reading, science and math. My approach is to meet the students where they are at in their studies and make their learning experience fun, interactive, engaging and exciting. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling around the world, rowing, spending time with family and friends and gourmet cooking, Hobbies: movies, outdoors, books, writing, reading, cooking, traveling, music, art, travel

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am a graduate of Augustana College, where I received a Bachelor's degree, as well as Northwestern University, where I received a Master's of Science. After graduation, I worked as a research assistant at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. I have had experience in tutoring college-aged and adult students in the fields of research methods, Philosophy of Mind, and writing. I have also given informal instruction to friends with regards to math, coding, and preparation for standardized tests. I am especially interested in tutoring for Python coding, math, and test prep. As a self-taught coder, I am especially excited to see other people succeed in the field of Python. As somebody who had to learn to love math, I am excited to see students understand the workings of mathematics. Finally, as somebody who has been taking standardized tests since grade school, I enjoy helping others understand the workings of standardized tests and the skills (both academic and personal) needed to succeed at them. My teaching approach emphasizes flexibility and empathy; I firmly believe that there are always multiple ways of reaching the same solution, and I recognize that students may have different educational foundations. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, coding, and re-learning how to play the piano. Hobbies: art, books, reading, music, writing

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Julia

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +59 Subjects

I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at the University of Pittsburgh, where I also graduated in 2024 with my Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences. I had an undergraduate focus in neuroscience and conceptual foundations of medicine.

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Michael

AP Statistics Tutor • +58 Subjects

I am a graduate of Yale University. I received my Bachelor of Engineering Science in Chemical Engineering. Since graduation, I earned a certification to teach English as a Second Language, and traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught at both primary and high school levels (including several math and Physics high school courses). While I tutor a variety of subjects, I have always had a particular passion for math and Chemistry. In high school, I led the Ohio ARML Math team, and earned a gold medal in the State Science Olympiad tournament for the Chemistry Lab event. I bring the experience I gained competing in and writing for a variety of academic competitions to my students when I teach or tutor them, and I love the excitement of pushing students to reach and expand their potential, as well as the fun that comes from a student seeing a question a new way and understanding it on a different level. I know that education and brain-training are necessary for not just success, but fulfillment, in life. In my spare time, I enjoy crossword puzzles, running, bouldering, trivia, and watching a variety of sports (both American and international).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students often struggle with essay organization and thesis development—knowing how to structure arguments and support claims with evidence. Literary analysis can also be challenging, as it requires students to move beyond plot summary and develop interpretations supported by textual evidence. Additionally, many students find grammar and mechanics confusing, not because the rules are hard, but because they don't understand when and why to apply them in their own writing. Writer's block and revision anxiety are also common, leaving students unsure how to approach blank pages or improve their drafts.

A tutor works through your writing process—from brainstorming and outlining through multiple revision stages—providing specific, actionable feedback on structure, clarity, and argumentation. Rather than just marking errors, they help you understand why a thesis is weak, how to strengthen topic sentences, or how to integrate quotes smoothly into your analysis. Tutors also teach revision strategies like reading work aloud, identifying patterns in your own mistakes, and learning to self-edit before submitting. This personalized feedback accelerates improvement far more than generic rubric comments, since the tutor can address your unique writing habits and challenges.

Grammar is the mechanics—subject-verb agreement, comma placement, sentence fragments—the technical rules that make writing clear and correct. Voice and style, however, are about how you express ideas: word choice, sentence rhythm, tone, and personality in your writing. A strong English Language Arts tutor teaches both, but understands they serve different purposes. Grammar creates a foundation so readers aren't distracted by errors, while voice makes your writing engaging and distinctly yours. The goal is helping you master grammar so you can break rules intentionally for effect, not accidentally out of confusion.

Tutors teach you how to move beyond summarizing a plot and instead develop interpretations grounded in textual evidence. They help you ask better questions while reading—about symbolism, character motivation, authorial intent, and how literary devices create meaning—and then show you how to construct arguments around those observations. Close reading strategies, annotation techniques, and frameworks for analyzing different genres (poetry, drama, novels, essays) become tools you can apply independently. With personalized guidance, you'll develop confidence in your interpretations and learn how to support them with specific, well-chosen evidence from the text.

Yes—tutors help you understand citation systems and apply them correctly in your essays. Beyond just formatting rules, they explain the purpose of citations (giving credit, allowing readers to find sources, building credibility) so you understand why they matter, not just how to format them. Whether you're citing a novel, a scholarly article, or a website, tutors can guide you through the process and help you integrate sources smoothly into your writing. This support is especially valuable when you're writing research papers or analytical essays that require proper documentation.

Writer's block often stems from perfectionism, unclear thinking about your topic, or not having a clear plan. A tutor helps by breaking the writing process into manageable steps—starting with brainstorming and freewriting to generate ideas without judgment, then moving to outlining to organize those ideas before you write a single sentence. They ask questions that help you clarify your argument and find your entry point into the essay. Once you have a plan and understand what you're trying to say, the actual writing becomes much less intimidating, and you can focus on expressing your ideas clearly rather than staring at a blank page.

Whether you're struggling with basic sentence structure, working to improve from B's to A's, or preparing for AP Literature, tutoring is personalized to your current level and goals. A tutor assesses where you are—identifying specific gaps in grammar, reading comprehension, or analytical thinking—and builds from there. For advanced students, tutoring might focus on developing a more sophisticated writing style, mastering complex literary analysis, or preparing for standardized tests. The key is that instruction meets you where you are, not where a textbook or class assumes you should be, so you're always working on skills that actually challenge and advance you.

Look for tutors with strong writing skills themselves, ideally demonstrated through education or professional experience in writing, literature, or English teaching. They should understand writing pedagogy—how to teach the writing process, not just correct grammar—and have experience working with students at your level. Subject expertise matters: a tutor should be able to discuss literary analysis thoughtfully, explain why certain writing choices work or don't work, and guide you through revision with specific, constructive feedback. Experience with standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP exams) is valuable if those are your goals. Most importantly, they should be able to explain concepts clearly and adapt their teaching to your learning style.

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