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Kimberly
I am very good at breaking things down to make them much easier to understand.
Xavier University
Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

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5+ years
Daniqua
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.
Central Michigan University
Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Anam
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.
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
5+ years
I am passionate about teaching students to read, because once you can read you can learn anything. I always tell students one of my favorite quotes: "Everything is hard when you don't know how to do it and easy once you learn how."
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Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Yalandra
As a passionate educator with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Capella University, I thrive on fostering a supportive learning environment for my students. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects such as AP Psychology, Creative Writing, and Elementary School R...
Capella University
Master's/Graduate

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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

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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
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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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 subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.
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I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
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I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
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
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
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I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
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Both matter, but at this level, conversation and listening should be the priority. Second graders learn best through natural exposure and speaking practice—understanding how to use "ser" and "estar" in real conversation is more valuable than memorizing conjugation charts. A tutor can balance grammar instruction with interactive speaking activities, so your child internalizes rules through usage rather than memorization. This approach builds confidence and fluency faster than traditional grammar-first methods.
Spanish pronunciation is more consistent than English, but second graders often struggle with vowel sounds, rolled R's, and understanding when accent marks change word meaning (like "papa" vs "papá"). A tutor can model correct pronunciation in context, provide immediate feedback, and explain why accent marks matter—for example, how "el" (the) becomes "él" (he). Regular one-on-one speaking practice helps children develop proper pronunciation habits before they become ingrained, which is much harder to correct later.
Spaced repetition and using words in real conversations work better than flashcard drilling. A tutor can introduce vocabulary through stories, games, and role-play scenarios that connect new words to meaning and context—so your child remembers "gato" because they've pretended to be a cat, not just seen it on a card. Tutors also help reinforce vocabulary across multiple sessions, spacing out review to strengthen long-term retention based on how memory actually works.
Second graders often understand individual words but miss meaning when sentences are spoken at natural speed, especially with unfamiliar accents or regional variations. A tutor can slow down speech, repeat key phrases, and gradually build listening stamina through stories, songs, and conversations tailored to your child's level. This personalized exposure helps train the ear to recognize patterns and context clues, skills that classroom instruction alone rarely develops because teachers must pace lessons for the whole group.
Verb conjugation is abstract and confusing when taught as rules—second graders do better when they see conjugations in meaningful patterns. A tutor might use color-coding, songs, or repeated use in familiar contexts (like "I play," "you play," "he plays") so conjugation feels natural rather than memorized. Instead of drilling "yo juego, tú juegas, él juega," a tutor builds these patterns through games and storytelling, making conjugation stick through usage and pattern recognition rather than rote learning.
In a classroom of 20+ students, each child gets minimal speaking time—maybe a few minutes per class. With a tutor, your child speaks for the entire session, getting immediate feedback and correction in a low-pressure environment where mistakes are learning opportunities, not embarrassing moments. This consistent speaking practice builds confidence and fluency much faster, and tutors can adjust difficulty in real-time to keep your child challenged but not overwhelmed—something a teacher managing a full class simply cannot do.
Language and culture are inseparable—understanding that Spanish-speaking countries celebrate different holidays, have different foods, and use different expressions makes vocabulary and grammar meaningful rather than abstract. Tutors can weave cultural elements into lessons naturally: teaching food vocabulary through Mexican or Spanish dishes, explaining why certain greetings matter in different regions, or using authentic children's stories from Spanish-speaking countries. This approach keeps learning engaging and helps your child understand that Spanish isn't just a school subject—it's a living language used by millions of people with rich, diverse cultures.
A child who's never studied Spanish needs different scaffolding than one who's been exposed to it at home or in preschool. Tutors assess where your child actually is—not where they "should" be—and build from there. A beginner might focus on basic greetings, numbers, and listening comprehension, while a more advanced student can work on reading simple stories or more complex sentence structures. This personalized pacing prevents frustration for beginners and boredom for advanced learners, keeping every student in their optimal learning zone.
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