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14+ years
Jason
I'm a fourth year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania who is applying to pediatrics residency programs. I graduated in 2006 from Yale University with a bachelors degree in History. I subsequently completed a post-baccalaureate program at Bryn Mawr College to complete the premedical cou...
University of Pennsylvania
PHD, Medicine and Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree in Education
Yale University
Bachelor's degree in History

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Julie
I am a Special Education English teacher in Philadelphia with a passion for education. I love working with students of all ages to find their learning style and to meet their personal goals. I also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Urban Education
Fordham University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Kirstie
I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun?
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
St Johns College
Bachelors, Liberal Arts

Certified Tutor
6+ years
William
I'm a junior at Yale University pursuing a double major in Linguistics and Theater. I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors th...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

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Stephanie
I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star.
University of Iowa
Masters, Film Studies
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature

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Rebecca
I am experienced in a broad range of subjects. I am enthusiastic about helping students to learn course material ranging from Biology and Chemistry to English and Writing.
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

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William
I am an English teacher by career, currently taking some time away from the secondary school classroom to complete a master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania. I earned a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia in 2005 and then worked as a newspaper reporter. I began tutoring reading...
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Alex
I am a recent graduate of Brown University (2012- GPA 3.7) where I graduated with degrees in English Literature and Theatre Arts. I have always had a passion for teaching, first fostering this interest as a teacher's aid in my school's Lower School and as a camp counselor for a number of years. I al...
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts, Literatures and Cultures in English
Brown University
BA in English Literature

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Angela
I am a passionate educator and writer and have worked as a tutor and classroom teacher with students of all ages and backgrounds. I received my MFA in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where I taught undergraduates. My background as a teacher and tutor encompasses work with language arts in all...
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Fine Arts, Writing
Swarthmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Russian Language and Literature
Johns Hopkins University
MFA in Writing

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sarah
I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and n...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's in Mathematics (minor: Creative Writing and Statistics)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your writing goals and challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're struggling with—whether that's essay structure, thesis development, or revision—and create a personalized plan. This foundation helps ensure every session after builds directly on your needs.
Tutors work with you to develop strong thesis statements, create logical outlines, and structure arguments that flow naturally from introduction through conclusion. Rather than just telling you what to do, they guide you through the thinking process so you understand how to organize ideas independently in future assignments.
Yes—personalized feedback on your actual writing is a core part of tutoring. Tutors review your drafts, identify specific areas for improvement, and work with you on revision strategies. This ongoing feedback loop helps you develop a stronger voice and catch patterns in your writing that you can fix on your own.
Both matter, but they're different skills. Grammar is the foundation—correct mechanics help your ideas come through clearly. Style and voice develop as you learn to make intentional choices about word choice, sentence variety, and tone. Tutors help you strengthen both, starting with whichever area needs the most support.
Absolutely. Citation formatting can feel tedious, but tutors break it down into clear, manageable rules so you understand the logic behind different formats. Whether you're working with MLA, APA, Chicago, or another style, a tutor can show you how to format in-text citations and works cited pages correctly.
Strong literary analysis starts with understanding what you're reading. Tutors help you identify themes, analyze character development, and support interpretations with textual evidence. They teach you how to move from simply summarizing a text to making meaningful arguments about it—skills that transfer across all your writing assignments.
Writer's block is common, and tutors have concrete strategies to help you move past it. These might include brainstorming techniques, freewriting exercises, or breaking large assignments into smaller, less intimidating steps. A tutor can also help you understand whether you're stuck on ideas or just struggling with how to express them.
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