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Michaela

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Michaela

Bachelor's
Michaela's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math

I am a current last year medical student, about to become a doctor. I have a bachelor's degree in biology with double minors in psychology and English from Fordham University, where I graduated summa cum laude. As a liberal arts school, Fordham required I take a wide variety of college classes to gr...

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Fordham University

Bachelor's

Tufts University

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Joanna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joanna

Master's/Graduate
Joanna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
CLEP American Literature
CLEP
Eleven Plus Verbal Reasoning

Hi. I'm Joanna. I received my M.F.A. in Creative Writing and English from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and my B.A. in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature from Hampshire College. I have more than 25 years of experience teaching. Before publishing an award-winning collection of poems, I worked ...

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University of Iowa

Master's/Graduate

Heena

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Heena

Bachelor's
Heena's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
College Math

I am Chartered Accountant, Masters in Commerce and Bachelors in Commerce. In addition to this, i have completed certificate in Advanced Professional in Accounting. Besides this, i have done certification course in Forensic Auditor and Fraud Detector and expertise in Money laundering to enhance my sk...

Education

University

Bachelor's

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...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

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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
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
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Tiffany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
31

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Samantha

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling

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Matthew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

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 in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel

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Annie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

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.

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Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

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Quinn

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

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 love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.

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Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Sharon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Strong comprehension requires active reading techniques that go beyond skimming. Effective strategies include annotating key details, identifying the main idea in each paragraph, understanding inference questions (where answers aren't directly stated), and practicing with timed passages to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. A tutor can teach you to spot question types—factual recall versus inference—so you know what to look for as you read, turning comprehension from guesswork into a systematic process.

Vocabulary is tested both directly (in word meaning questions) and indirectly (in reading comprehension and writing sections), making it a critical foundation. Rather than memorizing random word lists, effective vocabulary building focuses on words that appear in exam passages and understanding word families (how prefixes and suffixes change meaning). Spaced repetition—reviewing words over days and weeks—helps retention far more than cramming, and learning words in context (through reading and sample questions) makes them stick better than definitions alone.

Examiners assess creative writing on multiple dimensions: technical accuracy (spelling, punctuation, grammar), structural clarity (clear beginning, middle, and end), and creative flair (engaging vocabulary, varied sentence structures, vivid descriptions). Many students focus only on story ideas but neglect sentence variety and precision—using short, punchy sentences for tension and longer ones for description makes writing more compelling. A tutor can help you plan stories quickly (essential under timed conditions), develop characters and settings efficiently, and review your work for technical errors that lose marks.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges—students often spend too long on one passage or question type and rush through others. Effective pacing requires knowing how long each section should take (typically 15-20 minutes for reading comprehension, 20-25 for writing), practicing with timed mock papers to build speed, and learning to skip difficult questions strategically rather than getting stuck. A tutor can help you identify which question types slow you down most and develop techniques to work more efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

Grammar appears in editing/proofreading tasks where you spot and correct errors, and in your own writing where accuracy directly affects marks. Common weak areas include punctuation (especially apostrophes and commas), tense consistency, and subject-verb agreement—errors that are easy to miss when you're writing quickly. Rather than memorizing grammar rules in isolation, effective preparation involves practicing proofreading techniques (reading aloud, checking one type of error at a time) and applying rules to your own writing so they become automatic.

Inference questions require you to read between the lines—the answer isn't stated directly in the text, so you must combine clues from the passage with your own reasoning. Students often choose answers that are true but don't answer the specific question, or they over-interpret and make leaps the text doesn't support. Improving at inference means practicing with sample questions, learning to identify which details support an inference, and understanding that the correct answer should be the most logical conclusion based on evidence in the passage, not just a plausible idea.

Mock papers are most valuable when used strategically rather than just as a final check. Early in preparation, untimed mocks help you understand question formats and identify weak areas without pressure. Mid-preparation, timed mocks build stamina and reveal your pacing issues. After each mock, detailed review matters more than the score—analyzing why you missed questions (careless error, misunderstood the question, or genuinely didn't know) tells you what to focus on next. A tutor can help you interpret mock results and create a targeted study plan based on your specific gaps.

Confidence comes from thorough preparation and familiarity with exam conditions—knowing what to expect removes much of the fear. Practicing under timed, exam-like conditions repeatedly desensitizes you to the pressure and builds trust in your abilities. Developing a calm approach (reading questions carefully, checking your work where time allows, staying positive when a question feels hard) helps you perform at your best on the day. A tutor can help you work through sample papers in a supportive environment, celebrate progress, and develop strategies for staying focused when you encounter difficult questions.

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