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Alan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alan

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

Alan's approach to literature leans on close reading and argumentation — breaking down how an author builds a theme through structure, diction, and imagery rather than just summarizing plot. His years teaching at both four-year and community colleges gave him practice walking students through texts ...

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

Though his degrees are in math and physics, Maxwell brings an analytical framework to literature that surprises students — breaking down how an author constructs an argument through imagery, structure, and point of view the same way you'd dissect a proof. He's particularly effective with students wh...

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

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two very different skills. Jane teaches students to dissect literary devices — symbolism, unreliable narration, shifts in tone — by annotating passages together and building interpretive claims from textual evidence. Her background in both scie...

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

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two very different skills — one requires following a plot, the other requires asking why an author made specific choices with structure, imagery, or point of view. Alyssa's linguistics training at the University of Vermont sharpens her ability ...

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

Reading literature analytically is a different skill than reading for pleasure, and Kevin treats it that way — teaching students to dissect how an author uses tone, symbolism, and narrative structure to build meaning. While his primary training is in engineering, his broad teaching experience across...

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

Reading literature well means doing more than summarizing plot — it means noticing how an author's diction, structure, or point of view creates meaning. Maria brings the same close-reading discipline she uses to parse dense scientific papers at Emory, breaking passages apart to uncover tone shifts, ...

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
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
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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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