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Sharon

Master of Science, Journalism
9+ years of tutoring

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 pla...

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science, Journalism

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

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Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
6+ years of tutoring

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum educ...

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Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

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Esther

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
9+ years of tutoring

I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on bein...

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University of Pennsylvania

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

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Chelsey

Bachelors
1+ years of tutoring

I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University, a native New Yorker, and a recent addition to Varsity Tutors. I grew up in Westchester County, where I volunteered as an assistant creative writing te...

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Northwestern University

Bachelors

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Sherry

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
10+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Colum...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

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Meghan

Masters, Journalism
1+ years of tutoring

I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-rank...

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Northwestern University

Masters, Journalism

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Journalism

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Patrick

JD
1+ years of tutoring

I'm a graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer...

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Emory University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Duke University

JD

Maddy

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)
1+ years of tutoring

I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and lite...

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Harvard University

B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

Jennifer

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education
5+ years of tutoring

I am thrilled to be a part of this platform where we can work together to further our educational pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English E...

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New York University

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education

Mcgill University

Bachelor in Arts, English

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Laura

Bachelor of Arts in History
1+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Princeton University, class of 2014. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on recent American economic history. I was a pre-med, molecular biology major for my firs...

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Princeton University

Bachelor of Arts in History

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Absolutely. Tutors address grammar fundamentals, teach citation formats, and help you develop a stronger writing voice. Rather than just correcting errors, they explain the rules and principles so you understand the difference between technical grammar and stylistic choices that make your writing stronger.

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Varsity Tutors matches you with expert tutors who understand your specific writing goals and learning style. You'll get personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your needs, whether you're working on class assignments, test preparation, or developing your overall writing skills.

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