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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

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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
5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
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 classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
13+ years
MaryAnn
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 t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

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Andrew
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, class of 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued to live in Chicago. I am a founding member of First Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater com...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies

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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Justin
I am a college instructor with ten years experience in the classroom as a teacher and tutor. Originally from South Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking a...
University of South Carolina
Bachelor in Arts, English
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Doctor of Philosophy, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Benjamin
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

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Jacob
I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors in Literature
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Writing tutors work with students on all forms of composition, including essays, creative writing, research papers, and literary analysis. Whether you're tackling argumentative essays, narrative writing, or mastering grammar and mechanics, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can be tailored to your specific needs and grade level.
A writing tutor guides you through the planning process, helping you craft a clear, arguable thesis and build a logical structure for your ideas. They provide real-time feedback on your outline and drafts, showing you how to support your thesis with evidence and organize paragraphs for maximum impact.
Yes—revision is a core part of personalized writing instruction. Tutors teach you strategies for reviewing your own work, identifying weak arguments, eliminating redundancy, and strengthening your voice. You'll learn to see revision not as fixing mistakes, but as refining your ideas and making your writing clearer and more persuasive.
Absolutely. Tutors can teach you MLA, APA, Chicago, or other citation styles, and help you properly format your research papers. They'll show you how to integrate quotes, paraphrase sources correctly, and avoid plagiarism—skills that are essential for academic writing at any level.
Writer's block is common, and tutors have strategies to help you overcome it. Through brainstorming, freewriting exercises, and guided conversation about your ideas, a tutor can help you break through the initial barrier and get words on the page. Once you have momentum, organizing and refining becomes much easier.
Both. While grammar and mechanics are important, personalized writing instruction also focuses on developing your unique voice and style. Tutors help you understand when and why certain rules matter, and encourage you to write with clarity and confidence—not just correctness.
Yes. Tutors work with you to develop critical reading skills, analyze themes and symbolism, and construct strong literary arguments. They teach you how to support interpretations with textual evidence and write analytical essays that go beyond plot summary.
In a classroom with an 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio in Reno, it's difficult for teachers to provide detailed feedback on every student's writing. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction gives you focused attention on your specific strengths and challenges, with tutors reviewing your actual work and offering targeted strategies to help you improve faster.
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