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Reading a passage closely, building a thesis from textual evidence, structuring a body paragraph that actually argues something — these are the skills Landon zeroes in on with English students. His background in composition and editing across three languages means he can pinpoint exactly where an es...
Portland State University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
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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
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
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
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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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
Certified Tutor
13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
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In a classroom with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, it's difficult for teachers to address each student's individual writing style, reading comprehension gaps, or specific grammar struggles. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus entirely on your learning pace, identify exactly where you're getting stuck, and tailor lessons to your goals—whether that's improving essay writing, mastering literary analysis, or building confidence in class discussions.
Students often struggle with essay organization and thesis development, understanding complex texts and inferring author intent, grammar and sentence structure, and time management during timed writing assignments. Many also find it hard to transition from informal writing to academic voice, or to balance multiple writing assignments across different classes. A tutor can break down these skills into manageable steps and provide targeted feedback that classroom teachers simply don't have time for.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand Hawaii's education standards and can support whatever your school is teaching—whether that's freshman composition, AP Literature, or SAT reading comprehension. When you get matched with a tutor, you can share your syllabus, current assignments, and learning goals so instruction stays directly relevant to your coursework.
Strong writing requires practice, feedback, and revision—things that are hard to get enough of in a busy classroom. Tutors work with you on brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and editing, giving detailed feedback on everything from argument clarity to sentence-level mechanics. Over time, you'll develop a stronger voice, learn to self-edit more effectively, and build confidence tackling any writing prompt.
Reading comprehension challenges often stem from rushing through texts, not knowing how to annotate effectively, or struggling to identify main ideas versus supporting details. Tutors can teach you active reading strategies, help you practice with texts at your level, and build your vocabulary in context. They'll also help you understand how to approach different genres—novels, essays, poetry, nonfiction—each with their own reading demands.
Absolutely. Whether you're preparing for the SAT, ACT, AP English Language, AP English Literature, or other standardized exams, tutors can teach you test-specific strategies, help you practice with real questions, and build the skills these tests measure—reading comprehension, grammar, essay writing, and time management under pressure. Personalized prep focuses on your weak areas rather than reviewing content you've already mastered.
Your first session is about getting to know each other and understanding your goals. The tutor will ask about your current English class, what you find most challenging, and what you want to improve. You might work through a sample essay, reading passage, or grammar exercise so the tutor can see your strengths and areas to focus on. This foundation helps create a personalized plan for future sessions.
Progress shows up in concrete ways: improved grades on essays and tests, more detailed feedback from your teacher, greater confidence participating in class discussions, and faster writing with fewer revisions. Many students also notice they understand assigned readings more deeply and can articulate their ideas more clearly. Your tutor will track these improvements and adjust the approach to keep building on what's working.
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