Writing a dissertation and publishing research papers in English as a non-native speaker forced Zhengdong to develop an unusually deliberate command of the language — from crafting clear thesis statements to choosing precise vocabulary. He brings that hard-won clarity to reading comprehension and essay writing, teaching students how to dissect an author's argument and build their own with evidence.

Between her psychology coursework at Texas A&M and four levels of Latin, Paris reads texts through an unusual dual lens — she's as comfortable analyzing an author's rhetorical strategy as she is unpacking the cognitive science behind how we process arguments. She teaches students to build essays around a clear thesis and revise with purpose, treating writing as a skill that improves through structured practice rather than vague inspiration.

Strong English skills tie together reading comprehension, clear writing, and precise grammar into one cohesive toolkit. Christina unpacks each of these components individually — whether a student is struggling to outline a five-paragraph essay or to interpret figurative language in a short story — then connects them so improvement in one area reinforces the others.

Between literature analysis, essay writing, and college application essays, Ryan covers the full spectrum of what high school English demands. He's especially sharp at teaching students how to construct a close-reading argument — pulling specific textual evidence and explaining its significance rather than summarizing plot.

Most students think of English as the opposite of engineering, but Clara treats reading comprehension and written argument as skills that follow learnable patterns. She breaks down how to identify an author's purpose, structure a coherent response, and support claims with textual evidence — practical techniques that transfer across essays, exams, and standardized tests.

Lee's English tutoring spans reading comprehension, literary analysis, and persuasive writing — but he tailors each session to whichever skill a student needs most. Whether it's unpacking figurative language in a novel or structuring a thesis-driven essay, he brings the same analytical clarity that earned him a 5.0 client rating.

Between her writing-intensive MIS coursework at Texas A&M and her personal love of reading and creative writing, Shubhada tackles English from both the analytical and expressive sides. She breaks down grammar mechanics, thesis construction, and close-reading techniques so students can strengthen their writing and comprehension in tandem.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.