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Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement in complex sentences — Kate tackles grammar as a logical system with consistent rules rather than a list of arbitrary corrections. Her engineering training makes her naturally precise with language, and she connects each grammar concept to ho...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Dangling modifiers, semicolon misuse, parallel structure breakdowns — these are the kinds of errors that persist even for strong writers who never learned the underlying rules. Erika tackles grammar and syntax by teaching the logic behind each convention so students can self-correct in any context, ...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Tiffany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement across complex clauses — these are the grammar issues that trip up even confident writers. Tiffany's legal writing training demanded airtight syntax where a misplaced modifier could change the meaning of a contract, and she brings that same a...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
31
Sharon

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sharon

Master of Science, Journalism
Sharon's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Grammar rules only stick when students understand the logic behind them — why a comma splice weakens a sentence, how parallel structure creates rhythm, when a semicolon actually earns its place. Sharon's journalism training at Columbia and her University of Chicago writing background mean she teache...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science, Journalism

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Molly

Certified Tutor

Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

Dangling modifiers, comma splices, subject-verb agreement across complex clauses — Molly digs into the grammar rules that most people learn halfway and then misapply for years. Her background includes two graduate-level theses and K-9 teaching certification, which means she can explain the logic beh...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
David

Certified Tutor

6+ years

David

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics
David's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry

Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement across long clauses — David tackles the grammar concepts that trip students up most by explaining the logic behind each rule, not just the correction. His background spans scientific writing at Yale and argumentative writing in his bioethics ...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics

Test Scores
ACT
33
Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

Sentence-level precision matters — knowing when to use a semicolon versus a colon, or why a dangling modifier undermines an otherwise strong paragraph. Andrew's English degree from the University of Chicago drilled these distinctions into his own writing, and he breaks down rules like parallel struc...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
32
Justin

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Writing and Language

Knowing that a comma splice is wrong matters less than understanding why independent clauses need proper separation — and how punctuation choices shape a reader's experience. Justin's PhD in English and years of teaching composition mean he can unpack everything from subject-verb agreement to partic...

Education

University of South Carolina

Bachelor in Arts, English

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Allan

Certified Tutor

Allan

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Allan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

Speaking three languages gave Allan an unusual vantage point on English grammar — he understands subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, and parallel structure not just as rules to memorize but as patterns that differ across languages. He unpacks tricky areas like comma splices, dangling modifier...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Scott

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Scott

Current Undergrad Student, Sociology
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement in complex sentences — these aren't just rules to memorize but patterns to recognize. Scott's background in writing-intensive coursework at Harvard means he can explain *why* English grammar works the way it does, turning mechanical correctio...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

Grammar covers the foundational rules of language—sentence structure, verb tense, punctuation, and parts of speech—that ensure clarity and correctness. Style is how you use those rules creatively to develop your voice and engage readers. Strong writing mastery requires both: correct grammar as the foundation, and intentional style choices that make your writing distinctive. A tutor can help you understand when to follow rules strictly and when you have flexibility to break them for effect.

Students often struggle with subject-verb agreement, comma placement, run-on sentences, and proper use of complex sentence structures. Additionally, many students find pronoun reference confusing, and distinguishing between commonly confused words (like affect/effect or their/there/they're) takes focused practice. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to identify your specific weak areas and target them with targeted exercises and real examples from your own writing.

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Yes. One of the biggest advantages of personalized tutoring is getting detailed, actionable feedback on your actual writing. A tutor can review your essays or assignments, identify grammar and mechanics issues, explain why they're problems, and show you how to revise. This personalized feedback on your work is far more effective than generic grammar lessons, because it connects rules directly to your writing.

Grammar and mechanics tutoring covers sentence structure and fragments, run-ons and comma splices, subject-verb agreement, verb tense consistency, pronoun reference and agreement, modifier placement, punctuation rules, capitalization, and commonly confused words. It also includes how these elements work together in longer pieces like essays and research papers. A tutor will focus on the specific topics most relevant to your grade level and goals.

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