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Nicole

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicole

Master of Arts, Education
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

A linguistics degree gives Nicole something most writing tutors lack — a deep understanding of how sentences actually work at the structural level, which means she can explain why a particular construction feels awkward or why one word choice lands harder than another. Her M.A. in Education and expe...

Education

University of Michigan-Flint

Master of Arts, Education

University of Innsbruck

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Joanne

Certified Tutor

Joanne

Master of Arts, Educational Studies
Joanne's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Writing
7th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

Strong high school writing isn't about following a rigid five-paragraph formula — it's about learning to control an argument, vary sentence structure for effect, and revise with purpose. Joanne teaches students to outline claims before drafting, cut filler ruthlessly, and use transitions that actual...

Education

University of Michigan

Master of Arts, Educational Studies

Santa Clara University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Sierra

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sierra

Bachelor of Science
Sierra's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

A working communications professional with a journalism degree, Sierra knows what separates competent high school writing from persuasive, polished writing — and it usually comes down to structure and evidence handling. She walks students through crafting arguable thesis statements, organizing body ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science

Arianna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Arianna

Bachelor of Science
Arianna's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
8th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
Calculus

Strong high school writing comes down to one skill most students never explicitly learn: structuring an argument so each paragraph earns the next. Arianna walks through thesis construction, evidence integration, and revision techniques drawn from her own extensive writing practice. Whether the assig...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Science

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
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
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
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
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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High school writers often struggle with organizing their ideas coherently, developing strong thesis statements, and maintaining consistent voice throughout longer essays. Many students also find it difficult to balance showing their authentic writing style while meeting academic conventions like proper citation formats (MLA, APA) and formal tone requirements. Writer's block and revision anxiety are particularly common obstacles that can prevent students from reaching their full potential.

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