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Alan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alan

MBA
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a MBA/CMA with over 30 years of both industrial accounting (Controller and CFO) of many midsized industrial companies. I addition I have taught (primarily as an adjunct at both 4 year and community colleges.

Education

Cornell University

MBA

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Maxwell

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Maxwell

Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics
Maxwell's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am passionate about the subject, they may feel that they can tap into that passion. Second, I like to engage the student personally. Education can sometimes feel transactional or even coercive. I want my student to feel that I am working for their benefit, and because I care about them, not becaus...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Jane

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jane

Masters in Education, Education
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am certified to teach math between grades 6-12. I have worked with all kinds of learners, including students with IEPs and Emergent Bilingual students.

Education

Arizona State University

Masters in Education, Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Test Scores
ACT
31
Alyssa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alyssa

Bachelor's
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

I am a current student at the University of Vermont. I am completing two Bachelors in Linguistics and Japanese, and am a researcher for both departments. From high school to the present day I have tutored people my age and younger, and I have experience working with refugee/ELL students; I have coll...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
32
Kevin

Certified Tutor

Kevin

PHD, Environmental Engineering
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can ...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

PHD, Environmental Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Maria

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maria

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Chemistry

I am an undergraduate student at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Chemistry. I was a learning assistant for two intro biology courses at Emory, and provided homework help for child refugees in the non-profit Fugees Academy. I also volunteer as a college advisor to low-income high-school...

Education

Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
31
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
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
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

Your first session is a chance to get to know your tutor and discuss your specific goals—whether that's improving essay grades, understanding Shakespeare, or preparing for AP Literature. Your tutor will assess your current reading level, writing style, and any particular texts or assignments you're working on, then create a personalized plan to help you succeed.

A tutor provides personalized feedback on every stage of your writing process: developing a strong thesis, organizing your arguments, supporting claims with textual evidence, and revising for clarity and impact. Rather than just marking errors, they'll help you understand why certain structures work and how to develop your unique voice as a writer.

Absolutely. Many students find classic literature challenging, but with guided practice, it becomes much more accessible. A tutor can break down complex passages, explain historical context, teach you annotation strategies, and help you identify themes and symbolism—turning frustration into genuine comprehension and enjoyment of the material.

Summarizing tells what happens in a text, while analysis explains how and why the author creates meaning through literary devices like symbolism, tone, and structure. A tutor will help you move beyond plot summary to deeper interpretation, teaching you to ask critical questions and support your insights with specific evidence from the text.

Yes. Proper citation is essential in literature essays, and many students find the rules confusing. Your tutor can teach you MLA or APA formatting, help you integrate quotes smoothly into your writing, and show you how to create accurate works cited pages—so you can focus on your analysis rather than formatting stress.

Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking or perfectionism. A tutor can help you brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts before you write, and use strategies like freewriting and outlining to get unstuck. They'll also help you recognize that rough drafts are supposed to be messy—the real work happens in revision.

Yes. We connect students throughout Akron's 21 school districts with expert tutors who understand local curricula and can support you whether you're in honors literature, AP Literature and Composition, or standard English classes. Your tutor can align sessions with your specific coursework and assignments.

Definitely. AP Literature requires strong skills in close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing under timed conditions. A tutor can help you master the exam's three essay types, teach you efficient annotation techniques, provide practice with released exams, and give you personalized feedback to strengthen your argument development and analytical writing.

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