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Jessalyn
I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the Univers...
The University of Texas at Austin
PHD, Philosophy
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Jennifer
I'm a current student at Smith College working towards my degree in Education & Child Studies and Theatre. I've been tutoring for many years and I have experience working with children of all ages and ability levels--from profoundly gifted students to students struggling with learning disabilities. ...
Smith College
Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
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
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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
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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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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
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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Charles
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 descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Tony
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, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seventh grade reading in Austin focuses on developing critical thinking and literary analysis skills. Students typically study a mix of classic and contemporary literature, including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama, while learning to identify themes, analyze character development, and understand author's purpose. They also begin more formal essay writing, learning to support their ideas with textual evidence and developing stronger thesis statements.
Many 7th graders struggle with moving beyond surface-level understanding to analyze deeper meaning, themes, and symbolism in texts. Other frequent challenges include maintaining focus during longer readings, distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details, and connecting what they read to broader contexts. Personalized tutoring can help students develop strategies for active reading and build confidence in their analytical abilities.
Tutors provide personalized feedback on essay structure, helping students develop strong thesis statements, organize their arguments logically, and support claims with specific textual evidence. Rather than just marking errors, tutors work with students on the writing process—from brainstorming and outlining through revision—helping them find their voice and understand why certain choices strengthen their writing.
During an initial session, tutors will assess your student's current reading level, understand specific challenges they're facing, and learn about their learning style. This might involve discussing a recent assignment, reviewing a piece of writing, or exploring what types of texts your student finds most challenging. From there, tutors create a personalized plan focused on the areas where your student needs the most support.
Rather than memorizing isolated vocabulary lists, tutors help students learn words in context and develop strategies for decoding unfamiliar terms while reading. This includes understanding how context clues work, recognizing word roots and prefixes, and building confidence when encountering challenging texts. These skills help students tackle grade-level literature independently and expand their reading comprehension.
Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong backgrounds in English language arts and proven experience teaching reading and writing at the middle school level. Tutors understand 7th grade curriculum standards and know how to break down complex literary concepts into understandable pieces while maintaining high academic expectations.
While tutors can certainly help with homework assignments, personalized tutoring goes deeper by building foundational skills and strategies your student can apply to any reading or writing task. Rather than just completing assignments, tutors focus on teaching your student how to approach texts critically, develop their own ideas, and become a more confident, independent reader and writer.
With 24 school districts across Austin, curriculum approaches can vary, but core 7th grade reading standards remain consistent. Tutors are familiar with these standards and can tailor instruction to match your student's specific school's expectations and assignments, whether they attend a large urban school or a smaller suburban district.
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