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Rachelle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rachelle

Master's/Graduate
Rachelle's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP English Literature
K-12th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English
1st-12th Grade math

I am a graduate of The University of South Carolina School of Music where I received a Master of Music in Composition. Since graduation, I have composed and recorded works for multiple ensembles, but my true passion is music education. I enjoy seeing people gain confidence with learning. Celebratin...

Education

University of South Carolina-Union

Master's/Graduate

Full Sail University

Bachelor

Beth

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Beth

AB
Beth's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP English Literature
1st-7th Grade English
6th-8th Grade AP English
6th-8th Grade AP English Language

I am eager to encourage and inspire my students to reach their educational goals. I have forty plus years of classroom teaching experience with an exceptional track record and over ten years of experience in successfully leading and supervising other teachers as elementary principal.

Education

Baylor University

AB

Jessica

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jessica

BS
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP English Literature
1st-12th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English
1st-12th Grade Geography

I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Southern Nevada, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2015. I also earned a minor in Mathematics, which gave me a great foundation in both math and science. I am passionate about helping students understand math and scien...

Education

College of Southern Nevada

BS

Raylynn

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Raylynn

Master's/Graduate
Raylynn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP English Literature
K-6th Grade English
10th-12th Grade AP English
6th-12th Grade AP Psychology

As a passionate educator pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University, I have over 4 years of tutoring experience across various subjects, including College English, Creative Writing, science, Psychology. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning ...

Education

Dallas Baptist University

Master's/Graduate

Sarah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sarah

Master's/Graduate
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP English Literature
9th-12th Grade English
10th-12th Grade Literature
6th-12th Grade Biology

A little about me: I have over 10 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom instruction. My passion lies in fostering a love for learning through patience, kindness, and diligence. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment that encourages students to express their thoughts and...

Education

Lindenwood University

Master's/Graduate

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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

6th Grade AP English Literature is an advanced course that introduces middle school students to literary analysis, critical reading, and essay writing at an accelerated pace. The course typically covers classic and contemporary texts, teaching students to analyze themes, character development, and literary devices while building strong writing skills that prepare them for high school honors and AP-level coursework.

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students in McAllen with expert tutors who specialize in advanced 6th grade English literature. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors can work with your student's specific learning style and pace, helping them master complex texts and develop strong analytical writing skills.

During the first session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, writing strengths, and areas for improvement. They'll discuss specific texts or assignments your student is working on, understand learning goals, and create a personalized plan to build confidence in literary analysis and essay composition.

Students often struggle with close reading and extracting evidence from complex texts to support their arguments. Many also find it challenging to move beyond plot summary to deeper thematic analysis, and some need help organizing their thoughts into clear, well-structured essays with proper citations and literary terminology.

Tutors use guided practice with specific texts to teach students how to identify literary devices, trace character development, and connect themes to broader meanings. Through close reading exercises, discussion, and targeted feedback on practice essays, students develop the critical thinking skills needed to write sophisticated literary analyses.

With consistent tutoring and practice, students typically see noticeable improvements in essay clarity and organization within 4-6 weeks. Deeper growth in analytical depth and confidence with complex texts usually develops over several months as students apply feedback across multiple assignments and texts.

Expert tutors working with Varsity Tutors have strong backgrounds in English literature, often with experience teaching or tutoring advanced students. They understand middle school curriculum standards and know how to scaffold complex literary concepts while building student confidence in reading and writing.

In a classroom setting with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio, individual attention is limited. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your student's learning pace, address specific misconceptions immediately, and tailor instruction to their unique strengths and challenges in literary analysis and writing.

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