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Kathleen
A math major might seem like an unlikely English tutor, but Kathleen has spent years sharpening her own writing through college essays and literary analysis at Washington University. She's particularly effective at teaching students how to build an argument in an essay — structuring a thesis, select...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
15+ years
Rachel
Rachel's background as a writer and avid reader shapes how she teaches English — she connects close reading skills directly to stronger essay writing, showing students how to pull evidence from a text and build an argument around it. Her approach turns the cycle of reading, annotating, and drafting ...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Women and Gender Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sean
Whether a student is working through a novel analysis, preparing a timed essay, or trying to sharpen their argumentative writing, Sean brings a structured approach shaped by Columbia's writing-intensive curriculum. He digs into the mechanics of constructing a clear thesis, selecting evidence, and re...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Shreya
Reading closely and writing clearly are two separate skills, and Shreya treats them that way. For reading, she teaches students to annotate for argument structure and author's purpose; for writing, she digs into thesis construction and paragraph-level organization. Her background in college essay co...
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Health Management
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
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
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
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Your first session is focused on understanding your current skills, learning goals, and challenges. A tutor will assess your strengths in areas like reading comprehension, writing, grammar, or literary analysis—depending on your grade level and needs. This helps create a personalized plan tailored to your specific areas for improvement, whether that's essay structure, vocabulary building, or test preparation.
In a typical St. Louis classroom with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, individualized feedback on writing and reading is limited. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your learning style, pace, and specific gaps. This means more detailed feedback on essays, targeted practice with skills you find challenging, and the ability to revisit concepts until they click—rather than moving on with the class.
Yes. Writing improves through consistent practice and detailed feedback, both of which personalized tutoring provides. A tutor can help you develop stronger thesis statements, organize ideas more clearly, strengthen arguments, and refine your voice across different writing styles—from persuasive essays to creative writing. With regular sessions and targeted practice, most students see measurable improvement in clarity, confidence, and grades within a few weeks.
Tutors work with students across all grade levels, from elementary reading and phonics through high school AP Literature and college-prep writing. Common focus areas include reading comprehension, grammar and mechanics, essay writing, literary analysis, vocabulary development, test prep for standardized exams, and preparation for state assessments. Whether your student needs foundational skills or advanced academic writing, there's a tutor who specializes in that area.
Reading comprehension improves when students learn active reading strategies and get practice applying them to texts that matter. A tutor can teach annotation techniques, help you identify main ideas and supporting details, build vocabulary in context, and develop critical thinking skills for analyzing what you read. This is especially valuable for students preparing for standardized tests or tackling challenging literature in AP or honors courses.
Yes. Tutors help students prepare for tests like the SAT (which includes reading and writing sections), ACT English, AP Literature and Language exams, and Missouri state assessments. Preparation typically includes understanding test format and timing, practicing with real test questions, building test-specific strategies, and strengthening the foundational skills tested. Personalized prep focuses on your specific weak areas rather than generic review.
The ideal frequency depends on your goals and current level. Students working on foundational skills or preparing for a major test often benefit from weekly sessions, while others might do well with bi-weekly sessions for ongoing support. Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your needs during your first session, and you can adjust as progress is made or goals change.
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