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Clare

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Clare

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology
Clare's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biology

I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology

Test Scores
ACT
34
David

Certified Tutor

9+ years

David

Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
David's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Critical Reading
SAT Writing and Language

I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.

Education

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jennifer

Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-5th Grade math
3rd-5th Grade Science

I am available throughout the week, including summer! Let me help you help yourself!

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies

Arielle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Arielle

Bachelor in Arts, English
Arielle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
PSAT Writing Skills

I am looking for additional opportunities to work with students beyond my teaching career. I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who has experience working at the elementary, middle and high school level. I have taught both English and Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a pass...

Education

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Taylor James

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Taylor James

AB
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
English Grammar and Syntax
Phonics

I am a life long learner and passionate educator. I have a Music Education degree from McGill University in Montreal (yes, it is definitely colder in Canada!). My primary instruments are the trumpet and piano, however I have taken classes on every instrument. I incorporate music theory and aural s...

Education

Mcgill University

AB

Esteban

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Esteban

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Esteban's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a cultural anthropologist by trade, but have more than five years of experience teaching a wide arrange of topics in the social sciences and language studies. I have taught and tutored students in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Canada and the United States, but I have been able to tr...

Education

National University of Colombia

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

In a classroom with an average student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, teachers often can't provide detailed feedback on every student's writing. Personalized tutoring gives you one-on-one attention focused specifically on your writing strengths and areas for improvement. A tutor can work through your essays line-by-line, help you develop your unique voice, and give you the kind of individualized guidance that transforms your writing over time.

Many students struggle with organizing their thoughts into a clear structure, developing a strong thesis statement, or moving beyond surface-level analysis in literary essays. Others find the revision process overwhelming or get stuck trying to perfect their first draft. Tutors work with you on each of these challenges—from brainstorming and outlining to revising for clarity, argument strength, and voice.

Absolutely. Whether you're writing persuasive essays, literary analysis, research papers, or creative pieces, tutors can guide you through building a compelling argument with strong evidence and clear organization. They'll help you craft a thesis that actually argues something meaningful, support it with specific examples, and structure your ideas so readers follow your thinking. This foundation applies across all your classes.

Both matter, but they're different skills. Grammar is the foundation—correct mechanics make your writing clear and credible. Style and voice are what make your writing engaging and uniquely yours. A tutor helps you master grammar rules so they become automatic, then works with you on developing a stronger, more confident voice in your writing. You'll learn when to follow conventions and when breaking them intentionally creates impact.

Yes. Many students find citation styles confusing, but tutors can break down MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formats so they make sense. Beyond just showing you the rules, they'll help you understand why citations matter—giving credit to sources, building credibility, and helping readers find your references. You'll learn the patterns so you can apply them confidently in any assignment.

Strong readers become stronger writers because they understand how ideas connect, how arguments are built, and how language creates meaning. If you're analyzing literature or writing research papers, reading carefully is essential. Tutors help you develop active reading strategies—annotating, asking questions, identifying main ideas—which directly improve your ability to write insightful essays and support your arguments with solid evidence.

Writer's block usually happens when you're trying to write perfectly on the first try or you're unclear about what you actually want to say. Tutors help you get unstuck by using strategies like freewriting, outlining before drafting, or talking through your ideas out loud. They'll also help you separate the drafting phase from the editing phase—permission to write badly at first is often the key to writing well eventually.

Revision is where good writing becomes great writing, but many students don't know where to start. Tutors teach you to revise in layers—first for big-picture issues like organization and argument strength, then for paragraph clarity, then for sentence-level style and grammar. With personalized feedback on your actual drafts, you'll learn what to look for and develop revision strategies you can use on every assignment going forward.

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