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Daniqua

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Daniqua

Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership
Daniqua's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I'm a firm believer that being bilingual has set me up for success in the workplace and all generations should have access to learn even outside the realm of traditional school.

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Central Michigan University

Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership

Anam

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anam

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Anam's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a student at Georgia Tech majoring in Biomedical Engineering and pursuing a minor in Robotics. As such, I am skilled in math and science. As an author and researcher, I leverage my reading and writing skills all the time and am passionate about teaching both.

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Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Maria

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maria

Bachelor in Arts, French
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor in Arts, French

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Certificate, Language Interpretation and Translation

Clayre

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Clayre

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Clayre's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Calculus
Algebra

I am a University of Miami MFA alumni and recent graduate from Brandeis University, with a passion for writing and helping others. I have experience in the field of psychology and creative writing, and especially enjoy helping students with grammar-related projects, narrative essays, and poetry.

Education

Brandeis University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Amy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Amy

BBA
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
Writing
Reading
Middle School Writing

Hola! My name is Amy Vibart Caseres, and I'm a passionate Spanish tutor dedicated to helping students of all levels gain confidence and fluency in one of the most beautiful languages in the world. I was born in the United States and raised in Argentina, so Spanish is not only my native language it...

Education

Campbell University

BBA

Mateo

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mateo

Bachelor's
Mateo's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
2nd Grade Math (in Spanish)
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math

I am a creative, detail-oriented iOS developer currently interning at Alervio, where I help design and build intuitive mobile experiences. As a recent Computer Science graduate from Indiana University, I served as a Teaching Assistant for iOS Mobile Development, guiding students through Swift, Swift...

Education

Indiana University

Bachelor's

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

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Jeffrey

Pre-Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects

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 coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.

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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 not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

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 president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

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 the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel

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Tiffany

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects

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Annie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

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.

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Pinelopi

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)

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Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Zachary

Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The subjunctive mood is one of the biggest hurdles for advanced Spanish students because it requires understanding not just grammar rules, but the speaker's intent and attitude—something that doesn't exist in English. A tutor can break down the key triggers (doubt, desire, emotion, impersonal expressions) with targeted practice, then move you from mechanical conjugation drills to natural usage in conversation. This personalized approach helps you internalize when and why to use subjunctive, rather than just memorizing rules.

Many 12th graders struggle with preterite vs. imperfect because both describe the past, but they serve different purposes—preterite for completed actions, imperfect for ongoing or habitual ones. A tutor can use real-world examples and narrative practice to help you feel the difference intuitively: "I was walking (imperfect) when I saw (preterite) my friend." With consistent 1-on-1 practice, you'll develop the instinct to choose correctly without overthinking.

In most 12th Grade Spanish classes, speaking time is limited—you might get a few minutes per class while 30 other students wait their turn. A tutor provides dedicated conversation practice where you're speaking the entire session, making mistakes safely, and getting immediate feedback on pronunciation and natural phrasing. This consistent speaking practice is what builds actual fluency; research on language learning shows that speaking time is the strongest predictor of conversational ability.

12th Grade Spanish vocabulary goes beyond basic nouns and verbs—you're learning abstract concepts, literary terms, and specialized vocabulary for essays and discussions. A tutor can help you use spaced repetition and retrieval practice (testing yourself over time) rather than cramming, and connect new words to themes you're studying in class. They can also show you how to use context clues and word roots to expand vocabulary naturally, rather than memorizing isolated lists.

By 12th grade, you're not just learning grammar—you're reading literature, analyzing films, and understanding regional differences across Spanish-speaking countries. A tutor can provide cultural immersion-style learning by discussing why certain expressions exist, how history shapes language use, and what's considered appropriate in different contexts. This deeper understanding helps you read between the lines in literature and speak more authentically, not just grammatically correctly.

By 12th grade, you've likely picked up some pronunciation habits that are hard to break on your own. A tutor can identify specific sounds you're mispronouncing (like the Spanish 'r' or the distinction between 'z' and 'c'), explain the mouth position needed, and give you targeted practice with immediate correction. Regular 1-on-1 feedback is far more effective than classroom corrections, and helps you develop the muscle memory for authentic pronunciation.

AP Spanish requires mastery of all four skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—at a high level, plus cultural knowledge. A tutor can help you practice the specific exam formats (like the free-response essay and conversation simulations), teach you time-management strategies for timed sections, and focus on your weakest areas. They can also help you develop a natural, sophisticated speaking voice for the oral exam, which goes beyond classroom preparation.

Even advanced students sometimes hesitate with ser (permanent/identity) versus estar (location/condition/emotion) because the rules overlap in ways that don't translate to English. A tutor can use consistent examples and practice to help you internalize the distinction—"Soy ingeniero" (I am an engineer, permanent identity) vs. "Estoy cansado" (I am tired, temporary condition)—and explain why certain phrases use one verb over the other. With targeted practice, it becomes automatic rather than a mental checklist.

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