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4+ years
I am an incoming first-year medical student with a deep passion for the human body and mind. As a student who thrived with tutoring, I love teaching students how to think about problems and answer tough questions.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science
Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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Meghan
I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work a...
Northwestern University
Masters, Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Journalism
Northwestern University
Undergraduate degree in journalism (major) with a Spanish minor
Certified Tutor
Julie
I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Kirstie
I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun?
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
St Johns College
Bachelors, Liberal Arts
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Meghan
I am a graduate of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, an...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Dalton
I am no stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating in countless extra-curricular activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the ext...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Certified Tutor
Jean
I am a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tu...
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History
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Paula
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 and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts
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Jonathan
I am a recent graduate from The University of Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot...
The University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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Elena
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History & Archaeology with a secondary major in History. I focused on medieval art and history and wrote my senior thesis on the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Currently I a...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Art History
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in Art History & Archaeology (secondary major in History)
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Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health
Duke University
BS in psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Meagen
I am a sophomore, English and Computer Science double major at Carleton College who is ecstatic about teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students ...
Carleton College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Amy
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 c...
Princeton University
Current Undergrad, English
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Brittany
I am a Yale University graduate with professional teaching experience at the college level. I know the SAT Writing and Reading sections like the back of my hand, and I know English, writing, and history as subjects just the same, but what I know most is how stressful and daunting the college admissi...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
Priscilla
I am a student at Harvard College, studying government with a secondary focus in economics. I am currently teaching a class on civic engagement and government to fifth graders. In the past, I have also run simulations with high school students for academic conferences. While volunteering in Peru, I ...
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, Government
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English literature tutoring focuses on close reading, textual analysis, and critical interpretation of literary works. Tutors help students understand themes, symbolism, character development, and historical context while developing strong analytical writing skills. Sessions also cover essay structure, thesis development, and how to support arguments with textual evidence—skills essential for success in literature courses across Sarasota schools.
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Summarizing tells what happens in a text, while analysis explains how and why it happens—examining the author's techniques, choices, and their effects on meaning. Literary analysis asks you to interpret symbolism, track character development, and connect themes to larger ideas. Tutors help you move from plot summary to deeper critical thinking by teaching you to ask analytical questions and support interpretations with specific textual evidence.
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