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Cammy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Cammy

Bachelor of Science, History
Cammy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, History

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Marie

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Marie

Masters, Education
Marie's other Tutor Subjects
1st-10th Grade Reading
1st-10th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
College English

My ultimate goal, is to enhance the ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and tra...

Education

American InterContinental University-Online

Masters, Education

Warner Pacific College

Bachelors, Language Arts/Education

Zach

Certified Tutor

Zach

Bachelors, Theatre/English
Zach's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
English
Essay Editing

I am an actor, writer, and composer, with degrees in Theatre and English from Northwestern University. I have been passionate about literature and writing for as long as I can remember, and I use that passion to make critical reading, comprehension, and testing much easier and less daunting. I tutor...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Theatre/English

Kenzi

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kenzi

Bachelors, French and Chinese
Kenzi's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
Conversational German
French
French 1

My name is Kenzi, I am a sophomore at St. Olaf college majoring in French and Chinese. I have a history of working with kids through the YMCA. I have taken language classes since I was in high school in Spanish, French, German, and Russian. I will be starting Chinese this summer. I am able to apply ...

Education

St Olaf College

Bachelors, French and Chinese

Max

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Max

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Max's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
College Physics
Discrete Math
English

Challenging yourself to learn new material and in new ways isn't easy, but succeeding at either objective is rewarding.

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Jon-Patrick

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jon-Patrick

Current Grad Student, Autism Education
Jon-Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
Conversational Spanish
English Grammar and Syntax

I graduated from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma with a degree in special needs education, I am working on my masters in autism as well. I have been a in education, both teaching in public schools and tutoring for over 30 years! I enjoy teaching about the things I love, such as Spanish, al...

Education

Northeastern State University

Bachelors, Special Needs Education

Northeastern State University

Current Grad Student, Autism Education

Emily

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
AP Psychology
AP Research
CLEP Prep
CLEP Human Growth and Development

I am currently a Masters level student at Regent University and will graduate with a Masters in Human Services in December 2021. Throughout my college years I have been a nanny to many children and have helped them through reading issues and homework in general. I was Also a peer mentor and helped t...

Education

Emmanuel College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Joshua

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joshua

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
Elementary School English
English

I am a military professional pursuing advanced degrees in History and History Education. I truly believe helping others realize their full potential through coaching, mentoring, and teaching is one of the most rewarding things one can do. I hope to inspire a love and passion for the pursuit of knowl...

Education

University of Mississippi

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Dennis

Certified Tutor

Dennis

Master of Fine Arts, History
Dennis's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Conversational Spanish
English

Dennis Wieboldt is a second-year M.A. candidate in United States history at Boston College. Dennis earned his B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Boston College, where he was recognized as a Dean's Scholar and Scholar of the College. Among other undergraduate honors, including the Cardinal ...

Education

Boston College

Master of Fine Arts, History

Boston College

Bachelor of Fine Arts, History

Nathan

Certified Tutor

Nathan

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP World History

I have a B.A in Political Science from UNC - Chapel Hill and I am currently applying to law schools. I tutor students in LSAT prep, SAT prep, History, Politics, and Geography. I'm a laid back, relaxed person who emphasizes targeted practice to master any subject material. I enjoy both teaching and l...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
LSAT
177

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Middle school is a critical transition period where students juggle multiple classes, teachers, and increased academic expectations. Common challenges include managing time across different subjects, adapting to a faster-paced curriculum, struggling with organization and study skills, and dealing with the social-emotional changes of adolescence. Personalized tutoring can help students develop these foundational skills while keeping up with their specific coursework.

During an initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current academic level, learning style, and specific areas where they need support—whether that's math fundamentals, reading comprehension, writing skills, or test preparation. This evaluation helps the tutor create a customized plan aligned with your student's grade-level curriculum and goals. Subsequent sessions build on this foundation with targeted instruction and practice.

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Absolutely. Tutors can challenge advanced students by exploring topics beyond the standard curriculum, introducing higher-level problem-solving, and preparing them for advanced courses like honors or accelerated programs. Personalized instruction lets gifted students move at their own pace and develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for high school and beyond.

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