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7+ years
Joshua
Programmers think about syntax all day — misplace a semicolon and nothing works. Joshua brings that same precision to English grammar, teaching students to identify how sentence structure, punctuation, and agreement rules function as a system rather than a list of arbitrary dos and don'ts.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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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

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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

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

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD

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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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your specific needs and goals. A tutor will assess your current grammar skills, discuss areas where you struggle (like sentence structure, punctuation, or verb tenses), and learn about your writing assignments or standardized test prep. This personalized approach helps create a tutoring plan tailored to your learning style and timeline.
Grammar tutoring focuses on the mechanics of language—parts of speech, sentence construction, punctuation, and usage rules. Writing tutoring is broader and covers essay structure, thesis development, organization, and voice. Many students benefit from both: solid grammar skills form the foundation, while writing tutoring helps you express ideas clearly and persuasively. A tutor can help you understand which skills you need to strengthen.
Common struggles include comma usage, subject-verb agreement, pronoun clarity, and distinguishing between commonly confused words (like their/there/they're). Many students also struggle with sentence fragments and run-ons, especially when writing under pressure. Personalized tutoring addresses your specific weak spots rather than generic grammar lessons, helping you apply rules to your own writing.
Yes. Both the ACT and SAT include grammar and writing sections that test your understanding of sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice. Tutoring helps you recognize grammar patterns in test questions, avoid common traps, and apply rules quickly under time pressure. A tutor can also help you understand the difference between formal test grammar and everyday writing.
Tutors provide personalized feedback on your actual essays and assignments, identifying patterns in your errors rather than just marking mistakes. They teach you revision strategies like reading your work aloud, checking for specific issues one at a time, and understanding the 'why' behind grammar rules. This hands-on approach helps you become a more independent editor of your own work.
Des Moines schools maintain an average student-teacher ratio of about 14.7:1, which means teachers have limited time for individual feedback on grammar and writing. One-on-one tutoring lets a tutor focus entirely on your learning style, pace, and specific mistakes. This personalized attention helps you understand rules more deeply and apply them to your own writing faster than in a classroom setting.
Absolutely. Many students find citation formatting confusing, but it's an important part of academic writing. Tutors can teach you how to format in-text citations and works cited pages for MLA, as well as APA and Chicago styles. They'll help you understand why citations matter and show you how to integrate them smoothly into your essays.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in English, writing, or linguistics—and ideally experience teaching grammar to students at your level. The best tutors can explain rules clearly, provide constructive feedback on your writing, and adapt their teaching to your learning style. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Des Moines who have been vetted for their subject knowledge and teaching ability.
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