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Award-Winning English literature Tutors serving Knoxville, TN

Caitlin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Caitlin

Bachelor's
Caitlin's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry

As a recent graduate and experienced tutor with a summa cum laude Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Colorado College, I bring over five years of tutoring experience across a variety of subjects, including high school biology and chemistry (regular, honors, and AP), as well as physics, writ...

Education

Colorado College

Bachelor's

Caresse

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Caresse

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Caresse's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
9th-12th Grade English
9th-12th Grade Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language

As a passionate educator with a Doctorate in Comparative Literature from Princeton University, I have over 10 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom instruction. My expertise spans AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, and more. I b...

Education

Princeton University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Princeton University

Master's/Graduate

Maddy

Certified Tutor

Maddy

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
Maddy's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Writing
6th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, wr...

Education

Harvard University

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

Jack

Certified Tutor

Jack

B.A. in Theatre and Economics
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!

Education

Northwestern University

B.A. in Theatre and Economics

Test Scores
ACT
35
Meghan

Certified Tutor

Meghan

Masters, Journalism
Meghan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Writing and Language

I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work a...

Education

Northwestern University

Masters, Journalism

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Journalism

Northwestern University

Undergraduate degree in journalism (major) with a Spanish minor

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Merav

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Merav

Master of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Merav's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm Merav! I graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and a Minor in Psychology.

Education

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Master of Fine Arts, Theater Arts

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science in Theatre (Minor in Psychology)

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Kirstie

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kirstie

Masters in Education, Education
Kirstie's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun?

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

St Johns College

Bachelors, Liberal Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

Jonathan

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History
PSAT Writing Skills

I am a recent graduate from The University of Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot...

Education

The University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Paula

Certified Tutor

Paula

Bachelor in Arts
Paula's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
2nd-8th Grade math
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Dalton

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dalton

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Dalton's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

I am no stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating in countless extra-curricular activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the ext...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Test Scores
ACT
35

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