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Max

Certified Tutor

Max

Masters, Public History
Max's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

Graduate-level history training means writing constantly — seminar papers, thesis chapters, archival analyses — and Max brings that revision-heavy process to essay writing instruction. He teaches students how to build an argument from a clear thesis statement, structure supporting paragraphs with ev...

Education

University of South Carolina

Masters, Public History

New College of Florida

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Alana

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alana

Bachelor's
Alana's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
6th-10th Grade English
6th-8th Grade Chemistry

A strong essay starts with a clear argument, not a five-paragraph formula. Alana's training at Yale in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health required constant analytical writing — constructing thesis-driven arguments from complex sources — and she brings that same rigor to teaching stu...

Education

Yale 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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

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
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
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
Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Current Grad Student, MD
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Geometry

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 stu...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36
MaryAnn

Certified Tutor

13+ years

MaryAnn

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
MaryAnn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

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 t...

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first session is about understanding your writing goals and current challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on—whether that's developing a thesis, organizing arguments, or refining your voice—and create a personalized plan. This helps them tailor instruction to your specific needs, whether you're preparing for AP exams, college applications, or improving grades in English class.

A strong thesis is the foundation of any essay, and tutors work with you to move beyond basic topic statements to arguments that are specific, debatable, and meaningful. They'll guide you through brainstorming, help you evaluate your ideas critically, and teach you how to refine your thesis as your essay develops. This personalized feedback is especially valuable—research shows 1-on-1 instruction significantly improves writing outcomes compared to classroom instruction alone.

Organization challenges are one of the most common writing hurdles, and tutors help by teaching you frameworks for structuring arguments logically. They'll work with you on outlining strategies, paragraph development, and ensuring each section supports your thesis. Whether you're writing analytical essays, persuasive pieces, or research papers, a tutor can help you see the bigger picture and arrange your ideas so readers follow your reasoning clearly.

Absolutely. Citations and formatting can feel tedious, but tutors make it manageable by teaching you the rules and best practices for MLA, APA, or Chicago style—whichever your assignment requires. They'll help you understand not just how to cite, but why proper attribution matters. With personalized guidance, you'll gain confidence handling sources and avoid common citation mistakes.

Revision is where good writing becomes great, and tutors provide the detailed, personalized feedback that's hard to get in a classroom of 20+ students. They'll help you distinguish between big-picture revision (strengthening arguments, improving flow) and line-editing (grammar, word choice, style). Tutors teach you strategies to self-edit effectively, so you develop skills you can apply to every essay you write.

Writer's block is frustrating but very treatable with the right strategies. Tutors help you overcome it by breaking the writing process into manageable steps—starting with brainstorming, freewriting, or discussing ideas aloud before you even touch the keyboard. They'll help you identify what's causing the block (perfectionism, unclear assignment, fear of judgment) and work through it with techniques tailored to how you think and learn best.

Literary analysis requires you to move beyond summarizing a text to making arguments about how an author achieves meaning through technique—theme, symbolism, characterization, and more. Tutors teach you how to identify and analyze these elements, support claims with specific textual evidence, and develop original interpretations. This skill is crucial for success in high school English and AP Literature courses.

Yes—developing a strong, authentic voice is what separates competent writing from compelling writing. Tutors work with you on stylistic choices like sentence variety, word selection, and tone to help you sound confident and clear. They'll teach you when formal academic voice is appropriate versus when you can be more conversational, and help you find the balance between following conventions and expressing your unique perspective.

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