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2+ years
Breanne
I will be graduating this Spring from Virginia Wesleyan University with double degrees in political science with a prelaw track and Hispanic studies. I am passionate about legal studies and have made it my mission to expand the prelaw community on my campus and beyond. I am president of the universi...
Virginia Wesleyan College
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Erika
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...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is all about understanding your writing goals and challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on (essays, creative writing, standardized test prep), and identify areas like organization, thesis development, or grammar that need attention. This personalized assessment helps create a focused plan tailored to your specific needs.
Many students struggle with essay structure—knowing how to build a strong thesis, organize supporting paragraphs, and create logical flow. Tutors work with you on outlining techniques, paragraph development, and transitions that make your arguments clear and compelling. With personalized feedback on your actual drafts, you'll learn to structure essays that engage readers and support your ideas effectively.
Absolutely. Revision is where good writing becomes great writing. Tutors guide you through multiple drafts, helping you strengthen your argument, cut unnecessary words, and polish your style. Rather than just correcting errors, they teach you how to self-edit and develop a critical eye for your own work—skills that improve all your future writing.
Grammar is the technical foundation—correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage. Style is about your voice, word choice, and how you express ideas. While grammar fixes errors, style coaching helps you write with clarity and personality. Most writing tutors address both, ensuring your writing is not just correct but also engaging and effective for your audience.
Yes. Citation formatting can be confusing with different rules for essays, research papers, and various subjects. Tutors help you master MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formats so you can properly credit sources and avoid plagiarism. They'll teach you the logic behind citations so you can apply the rules confidently in any writing assignment.
Yes. The SAT and ACT have specific writing and language conventions sections that test grammar, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. Tutors familiar with these tests teach you the format, common question types, and strategies to improve your score. They'll also help you with timed essay writing if your test includes that component.
Strong writing about literature starts with careful reading and analysis. Tutors teach you how to identify themes, analyze character development, and support interpretations with textual evidence. They help you move beyond plot summary to write analytical essays that demonstrate deep understanding—a skill that strengthens your reading and writing together.
Writer's block is common, and tutors have strategies to help you work through it. Whether it's brainstorming techniques, freewriting exercises, or breaking your assignment into smaller steps, personalized tutoring helps you understand what's causing the block and develop a process that works for you. Often, talking through your ideas with a tutor is enough to get you unstuck and writing confidently.
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