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Rachel
I am a student at Columbia University studying History & American Studies! While in high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and took various Advanced Placement courses. At Columbia I have worked with various public defense organizations as an advocate, investigator, and rese...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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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...
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PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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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 ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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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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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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

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Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)

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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
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6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
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Reading tutoring focuses on building comprehension skills, analyzing texts, and developing critical thinking abilities. Tutors work with students on understanding main ideas, making inferences, identifying author's purpose, and engaging with different types of literature—from novels and poetry to informational texts. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to target specific challenges, whether that's decoding fluency, vocabulary development, or deeper literary analysis.
Many students struggle with reading comprehension, difficulty retaining information from texts, or analyzing what they read beyond surface-level understanding. Others may have slower reading fluency, limited vocabulary, or trouble connecting themes across different works. Personalized tutoring addresses these gaps by breaking down complex texts, using targeted strategies like annotation and discussion, and building confidence through regular practice with immediate feedback.
The first session is typically an assessment where a tutor gets to know the student's current reading level, strengths, and specific challenges. They might discuss recent reading assignments, ask about favorite books, or work through a passage together to understand comprehension patterns. This helps the tutor create a personalized plan that targets the student's goals, whether that's improving grades, preparing for standardized tests, or building reading confidence.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand Oklahoma's reading standards and the specific curricula used across Tulsa's 14 school districts. Whether your student is working on close reading skills, literary analysis for English class, or preparing for state assessments, tutors can align instruction with classroom expectations and help reinforce what's being taught in school.
Literary analysis requires understanding not just what happens in a text, but why the author made specific choices. Tutors help students develop thesis statements, support claims with evidence from the text, and structure essays that demonstrate critical thinking. With personalized feedback on drafts and guided practice analyzing different genres, students learn to move beyond plot summary to deeper interpretation.
Yes. Tutors can help students develop test-specific strategies like time management, identifying main ideas quickly, and answering inference questions accurately. Whether preparing for the ACT reading section, SAT evidence-based reading, or Oklahoma state assessments, personalized tutoring focuses on the skills and question types students will encounter, building both competence and test-taking confidence.
Reading fluency is the ability to read smoothly and at an appropriate pace, while comprehension is understanding what you've read. Both matter—struggling with fluency can drain mental energy needed for comprehension, and fast reading without understanding misses the point entirely. Tutors assess both skills and use strategies like guided reading, repeated reading of meaningful texts, and discussion to improve fluency and deepen comprehension together.
Rather than memorizing word lists in isolation, tutors help students encounter vocabulary in context—through the books and articles they're actually reading. They teach strategies like using context clues, understanding word roots and prefixes, and making connections between new words and existing knowledge. This approach leads to deeper retention and helps students apply new vocabulary naturally in their own reading and writing.
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