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2+ years
Alana
A Yale history of science degree and a Fulbright-funded Master of Public Health mean Alana has spent years reading dense, complex texts and distilling them into clear written arguments — exactly the skill set adult learners need when tackling everything from workplace emails to application essays. S...
Yale University
Bachelor's
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
Certified Tutor
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
Certified Tutor
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
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
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
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
5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
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 classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
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 ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Adult reading and writing tutoring focuses on strengthening foundational skills like comprehension, critical analysis, grammar, and written expression. Whether you're working toward a GED, preparing for professional communication, returning to school, or simply wanting to improve your literacy skills, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can address your specific goals and learning pace.
Your first session is an assessment and planning meeting. A tutor will evaluate your current reading comprehension level, writing abilities, and specific challenges—whether that's grammar, organization, essay structure, or confidence with written communication. Together, you'll identify your goals and create a personalized learning plan tailored to your needs.
Tutors provide personalized feedback on every stage of writing—from brainstorming and thesis development to drafting, revision, and final editing. They help you understand essay structure, develop a stronger voice, overcome writer's block, and refine arguments. This ongoing feedback accelerates improvement far more effectively than self-editing alone.
Both. A tutor addresses grammar fundamentals to ensure clarity and correctness, while also helping you develop your unique voice and style. The balance depends on your needs—some adults need to rebuild grammar foundations, while others are ready to focus on persuasive writing, tone, and rhetorical strategy.
Tutors teach active reading strategies like annotation, questioning, and summarization to help you understand complex texts more deeply. They also guide you through literary analysis, helping you identify main ideas, recognize author's purpose, and make connections between concepts. Personalized practice with texts you're actually reading makes these skills stick.
Yes. Many adults need to learn or refresh citation skills for academic work, professional writing, or research projects. Tutors can teach you MLA, APA, Chicago, or other formatting styles, explain why citations matter, and help you apply these rules consistently in your writing.
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