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Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Masters in Education, Special Education
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Sewanee: University of the South. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I also have two master's degrees in education - a Master's of Education from Vanderbilt University in Special Education and a Master's of Arts in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University. I have ov...

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Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Sewanee: The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Miakia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Miakia

Masters in Education, Education
Miakia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a Highly Motivated, Highly Accomplished Professional who is committed to the success of others. I excelled in the goals my family and I set for my self 17 years ago. Therefore, it is my desire to give back to others in the community/ to others in the world to assist them in accomplishing their ...

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Cambridge College

Masters in Education, Education

Christian Brothers University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Gabriela

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Gabriela

Master's in Math Education
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th-5th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a former math teacher who has a masters degree in math education. I have taught pre-algebra all the way to calculus! I have taught college math courses as well as PSAT/SAT prep courses, and teacher PRAXIS CORE boot camps. My goal is to ensure that you are successful in your career as a math stu...

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University of California Los Angeles

Master's in Math Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Emma

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

I am passionate about connecting with students as individuals to create a strong foundation for our learning experiences.

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Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

Cindy

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cindy

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Cindy's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elem.Ed./Early Childhood from Northwest Missouri State University. Three years later I obtained my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University. Later that same year, I received my certification in Special Education grades K-1...

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William Woods University

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelors, Elementary Ed/Early Childhood

Tressena

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Tressena

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Tressena's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Science
Elementary Social Studies
Middle School
Middle School Science

Most students have a natural curiosity to know and understand things. My years of teaching middle school Science helped students to use their natural curiosity to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. I truly enjoy the opportunity to help students find joy in learning. I am looking forward to...

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University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Annalyssia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Annalyssia

Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Annalyssia's other Tutor Subjects
Criminology
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

Hi my name is Annalyssia Soonah! I am a graduate of Western Carolina University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and another Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently a graduate student at Kennesaw State University where I am a Graduate Teaching Assistant ...

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Kennesaw State University

Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology

James

Certified Tutor

7+ years

James

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
James's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

Each day my philosophy of teaching becomes more focused and more precise. I work to assure that wisdom and knowledge are hallmarks of my classroom. This is not just a place to learn academics, this is a place to instill future personal success. And how does that future personal success happen? It be...

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

University of Southern California

Diploma, Education

James

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
James's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

"What will she do with all this education?""She'll live a richer, fuller life, of course."

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Marist College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Justin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I believe that every student is capable of succeeding and am willing to create individualized learning plans to help the student achieve their goals. My sense of humor and easygoing attitude makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.

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Central Connecticut State University

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelors, English

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Tess

ACT English Tutor • +20 Subjects

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Evan

Algebra Tutor • +5 Subjects

My personal education consists of a high school degree with classes largly focused in math and science, and I am currently working towards an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In high school, I worked with 5th grade students tutoring math. Beyond that, I was always avaliable to help my classmates learn topics that I may have understood better at the time. Overall, math and science courses are my favorite to help people with because I enjoy those courses myself and think the knowledge is not hard to learn if given the right teacher and enough time. In teaching, I like to understand the level of comprehension the student has first before just going in and telling them what he/she should do. It is more effective to learn how to teach yourself the knowledge than to just be able to regurgitate it onto a test. Other than academics, I like playing basketball, video games, and just hanging out and messing around with friends.

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Ryan

ACT Prep Tutor • +56 Subjects

I recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Physics, and I will be attending Northeastern University to continue my education with a Ph.D. in Physics. I love helping students succeed, and I bring a strong Math and Science background to help students struggling with these difficult subjects. I believe that the secret to succeeding in these subjects is not in memorizing solutions and equations, but by developing problem solving skills so students will know how to approach and set up problems in any STEM setting.

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Sara

College English Tutor • +19 Subjects

I graduated with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Film Theory from the University of Houston Honors College Spring 2015. As a community arts organizer, English student, and tutor, I am absolutely focused on accessibility. I devote my daily life to creating an open and inviting community in which anyone is welcome. I passionately believe in our roles as lifelong learners and do not think that education should stop after a certain age or stop after a certain quota is met. No one should be made to feel that learning is unapproachable! In my "arts life," I founded a pop-up gallery devoted to a democratized sharing of art with consistent workshops, free entry, and discussion sessions. I have also spent much of my life in other countries including England, the Netherlands, and Turkey, and I prize the diverse outlook that has given me. Although my focus has been English tutoring, I extend this philosophy across school and test prep subjects. As a tutor, I approach students with an enthusiastic but professional attitude that focuses on them as individuals. I am always willing to listen and engage in discussion if something is unclear and work together with students to find answers that we both understand and believe in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Core Reading test focuses on your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You'll encounter questions about main ideas, supporting details, inference, vocabulary in context, and text structure. The exam includes both informational and literary passages, requiring you to identify author's purpose, tone, and implicit meanings. A tutor can help you develop strategies for different question types and practice with real exam passages to build confidence.

Strong reading comprehension improves through active reading strategies and targeted practice. Effective approaches include annotating passages, identifying main ideas before answering questions, and practicing retrieval—answering questions without looking back at the text first. Many students struggle with inference questions or managing time across multiple passages. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas, whether it's vocabulary, understanding complex sentence structures, or analyzing author's arguments, and develop strategies tailored to your learning style.

Literal comprehension questions ask you to identify directly stated information in a passage, while inference questions require you to read between the lines and draw conclusions based on evidence. For example, a literal question might ask "What did the author state?" while an inference question asks "What can you conclude about the character based on their actions?" Inference questions are often more challenging because they require critical thinking beyond surface-level reading. Tutors can teach you how to distinguish these question types, find textual evidence for inferences, and avoid making unsupported assumptions.

Time management is crucial on the PRAXIS Core Reading test. Most test-takers benefit from spending 5-8 minutes per passage, depending on passage length and complexity, leaving a few minutes to review answers. The key is finding a pace that allows deep understanding without unnecessary re-reading. Many students either rush through passages and miss important details, or spend too much time on difficult passages and run out of time. Working with a tutor helps you practice pacing strategies, time yourself during practice tests, and develop confidence in knowing when to move forward.

The PRAXIS Core includes vocabulary in context questions where you don't need to know the word's definition beforehand—you can figure it out from surrounding sentences and clues. Rather than memorizing endless vocabulary lists, focus on context clue strategies like looking for definitions within the passage, identifying synonyms, and understanding how the word functions in the sentence. You should also recognize common word roots and prefixes. A tutor can help you practice these strategies with actual test passages and discuss which vocabulary words appear frequently on PRAXIS exams, so you're building knowledge that actually supports your test performance.

The PRAXIS Core Reading exam is scored on a scale of 100-300, and passing scores vary by state and certification program—typically ranging from 156 to 172. You'll want to check the specific requirements for your state or the educator certification program you're applying to. Understanding your target score helps you and a tutor focus your preparation strategically. Rather than aiming just to pass, many test-takers aim for stronger scores to stand out in teacher certification programs or meet district requirements.

Most test-takers benefit from 4-8 weeks of consistent preparation, studying 3-5 hours per week. Your timeline depends on your starting point—if reading comprehension is already strong, you might need less time; if it's been a challenge, more time is helpful. The most effective study approach combines understanding test format and question types, practicing with real PRAXIS passages, reviewing mistakes, and refining your test-taking strategies. Personalized tutoring accelerates your progress by identifying exactly where you need help and providing targeted instruction rather than studying broadly.

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