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6+ years
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

Certified Tutor
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

Certified Tutor
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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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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
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

Certified Tutor
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

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
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is all about understanding your writing goals and challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on—whether that's essays, creative writing, or test prep—and identify specific areas to focus on, like organization, thesis development, or grammar. This helps create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
Tutors work with you on the fundamentals of strong essay writing: crafting a compelling thesis, organizing your arguments logically, and supporting claims with evidence. They'll guide you through the planning stage, help you outline your ideas, and provide feedback on drafts so you understand how to build essays that flow and persuade. This personalized approach helps you develop skills that transfer to every essay you write.
Effective revision involves multiple passes: first for big-picture issues like organization and argument strength, then for sentence-level clarity and grammar. Tutors teach you this staged approach and help you develop an eye for what needs fixing. They'll also show you how to give yourself distance from your work before revising, and how to use feedback—from tutors or teachers—to strengthen your writing without losing your voice.
Both matter, but they're different skills. Grammar is the foundation—correct punctuation and sentence structure make your writing clear and professional. Style is how you use language to engage readers and express your voice. Tutors help you master grammar first, then build on that foundation to develop a stronger, more distinctive writing style that works for different purposes, whether it's academic essays or creative writing.
Different subjects and contexts require different formats—MLA for humanities, APA for social sciences, Chicago for history. Your teacher will usually specify which to use. Tutors can teach you the rules for your required format and help you practice until citing sources becomes automatic. They'll also explain why proper citations matter: they give credit to other writers and help readers find your sources.
Writer's block often stems from perfectionism, unclear ideas, or not knowing where to start. Tutors help you work through it by breaking the writing task into smaller, manageable steps—like brainstorming without judging, outlining before drafting, or freewriting to get ideas flowing. They'll also help you understand what's causing the block so you can develop strategies to overcome it on your own in the future.
Literary analysis requires you to examine how an author uses techniques—like symbolism, imagery, or dialogue—to create meaning. Rather than just summarizing the plot, you're making an argument about what the text means and how it works. Tutors help you develop a clear thesis about the text, find textual evidence to support it, and explain that evidence in your own words. This builds critical reading skills that deepen your understanding of literature.
In a classroom with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio like many Tulsa schools, teachers have limited time for detailed feedback on every student's writing. Personalized tutoring gives you focused, one-on-one attention on your specific draft. A tutor can spend time explaining why something isn't working, showing you how to fix it, and helping you understand the principle so you apply it to future writing. This targeted feedback accelerates your growth as a writer.
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