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Sheroze

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sheroze

PHD, Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Sheroze's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Geometry

A Ph.D. candidate in Computational Science at UT Austin and Cornell CS graduate, Sheroze might not seem like an obvious literature tutor — but his college essays and English coursework sharpened a real skill for close reading, and his computational training means he instinctively breaks a text into ...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

PHD, Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics

Cornell University

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Anshu

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anshu

Bachelor of Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
Anshu's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
PSAT Mathematics

An analytical mindset can be a real asset in literature, where the goal is to build an argument about a text rather than just summarize it. Anshu approaches literary analysis the way he'd approach an engineering problem: identify what's actually happening in the passage, isolate the author's techniq...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Engineering, Petroleum Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Alison

Certified Tutor

Alison

Current Undergrad, Double-Major in Mathematics and Business with a French Language and Literature Concentration
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Studying French language and literature at the University of Dallas means Alison spends her days doing close reading across literary traditions — analyzing narrative structure, symbolism, and authorial intent in both English and French texts. She brings that comparative lens to literature tutoring, ...

Education

University of Dallas

Current Undergrad, Double-Major in Mathematics and Business with a French Language and Literature Concentration

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Corbin

Certified Tutor

Corbin

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Corbin's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

An avid reader outside of his engineering career, Corbin brings genuine curiosity to literary analysis — whether a student is unpacking symbolism in a novel or tracing a character's arc through a short story. He teaches close-reading techniques like annotating for tone shifts and identifying narrati...

Education

Southern University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Mary

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mary

Current Undergrad, English, Italian concentration
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Paleontology
College Essays

Reading literature is one thing; knowing how to argue about it is another. Mary's English Literature coursework at the University of Dallas has immersed her in close reading across genres — from Renaissance poetry to modernist fiction — and she teaches students to build interpretive claims grounded ...

Education

University of Dallas

Current Undergrad, English, Italian concentration

Jaishri

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jaishri

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Jaishri's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Reading literature through the lens of psychology gives Jaishri an unusual edge when it comes to character analysis, unreliable narrators, and thematic interpretation. She teaches students to build arguments about a text by grounding claims in specific passages rather than vague impressions, a skill...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
33
Amanda

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Reading a novel for class and actually analyzing it are two very different skills. Amanda teaches students to dig into literary devices like symbolism, narrative perspective, and thematic development by asking pointed questions about the text rather than handing over pre-packaged interpretations. He...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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
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
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

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