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15+ years
Rachel
Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement — grammar rules often feel arbitrary until someone explains the logic behind them. Rachel treats each rule as a puzzle with a clear reason, breaking down sentence structure so students can self-edit with confidence rather than second-guessing...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Women and Gender Studies

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Kathleen
Sentence structure is surprisingly logical once someone lays out the rules clearly, and Kathleen approaches grammar the same way she approaches math — by identifying patterns. She walks students through clause relationships, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation rules with the kind of systematic t...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Shreya
Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement — these aren't just red marks on a page when Shreya explains them. She walks through the logic behind each grammar rule so students can self-edit with confidence, an approach sharpened by her own extensive writing and essay editing experience...
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Health Management

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sean
Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement in complex sentences — grammar problems usually come from never having learned the underlying rules explicitly. Sean unpacks English grammar as a logical system, connecting each rule to how it changes meaning or clarity in a sentence. His exp...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology

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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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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your specific grammar challenges and goals. A tutor will review writing samples, identify patterns in errors, and discuss whether you're struggling with foundational concepts like parts of speech and sentence structure, or more advanced areas like complex punctuation and style. This personalized assessment helps create a targeted learning plan tailored to your needs.
Grammar tutoring focuses specifically on the rules and mechanics of language—punctuation, verb tense, sentence construction, and clarity. 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 apply those skills to develop compelling arguments and ideas.
St. Louis students often struggle with comma usage, subject-verb agreement, run-on sentences, and pronoun reference errors. Many also find it difficult to distinguish between similar concepts like affect/effect or their/there/they're. A tutor can identify which specific areas are holding you back and use targeted practice and real examples from your own writing to build confidence and mastery.
One-on-one instruction allows a tutor to provide immediate, specific feedback on your writing rather than generic corrections. Instead of just marking errors, tutors explain why a rule applies, show you how to self-edit, and help you recognize patterns in your own mistakes. This personalized approach accelerates learning far more effectively than worksheets alone.
Absolutely. Grammar skills are essential for the writing sections of the SAT and ACT, as well as for AP English exams. Tutors can teach you the specific grammar rules tested, help you recognize common error patterns in multiple-choice questions, and provide feedback on timed writing samples. Personalized instruction helps you apply grammar knowledge under test conditions.
Tutors work with students at all levels—from middle schoolers building foundational grammar skills to high school students refining their writing for college applications, and even adults looking to improve professional communication. Whether you're learning basic sentence structure or mastering advanced punctuation and style, tutors can match your current level and help you progress.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in grammar and have experience working with St. Louis students. You'll share your specific challenges and goals, and we'll match you with someone whose expertise fits your needs. The process is straightforward, and you can start personalized instruction quickly.
Yes. Beyond teaching grammar rules, tutors help you develop self-editing skills so you can catch and correct your own errors. They teach strategies like reading aloud, focusing on one type of error at a time, and using checklists to review your work. These skills make you a more independent writer and help errors decrease over time.
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