Award-Winning Writing Tutors

Every student has a unique learning style, a unique way of understanding the world. As a tutor I analyze how each student learns best and patiently adapt my teaching style to his/her needs. My aim is that each student think critically and come to understand the material in his/her own way, rather than learning answers and methods by rote memorization.... I believe that every student is unique and deserves the very best opportunity to succeed. My job as a teacher is to help students learn to maximize their strengths to overcome every challenge.

...I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education. I have taught students of all grades and ages, in summer camps and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I like to think outside the box and encourage students to approach subjects from different angles, in ways they haven't considered before. Everyone learns differently, and I do my best to find what works for every student. I am...

...my graduation from UCLA in June 2013, I received both Latin Honors (cum laude) and a nomination to the Phi Beta Kappa (P.B.K.) National Society. I have recently been accepted to medical school and plan to attend in August 2014. I have experience teaching in middle school and high school settings abroad in both the Philippines and Honduras. I have also tutored family and friends in the sciences throughout my college career. I am intelligent,...

...teacher, but the most important thing I've done as an educator and artist was sling on a backpack and travel the world. In the course of my travels, I discovered my love of teaching through volunteer projects in South Africa, Tanzania, and Nepal. I love working with students of all ages, and I specialize in teaching writing (creative, pursasive, expository, and college essays), English literature (from Shakespeare to hip hop), and reading (fiction, non-fiction, and...

...foreign languages, English, and verbal sections of standardized tests because I am most interested in language and its logic. I have a long background in the arts and literature. I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back...

...is Dan. I just recently graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree and I'm currently working for a small publishing house in Manhattan which is great. I love tutoring in all subjects. I really think that once students have the drive to do well in school everything else will come into place. I was a tutor in high school and now I'm getting back into it. If you have any questions don't hesitate to...

...loved reading, writing, and languages. Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is one of the best things in life....

...of experience in Investment Banking and Trading, Leveraged Debt, and Private Equity for a prestigious Hedge Fund in NYC. I will be attending business school this fall concentrating in Entrepreneurship and have already been accepted into all 8 of the schools I have applied. I have a passion for teaching, coaching and mentoring others, and I can't wait to help each one of you reach your personal goals and realize your potential. I have an...

...Howard University pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology. I have years of experience tutoring middle and High school students in the areas of Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. My most rewarding experience was working with a program called Brooklyn College Now program geared at preparing high school students for college. It was a very rewarding experience watching these students ultimately get into the college of their choice. I love tutoring but most importantly, I love working...

...dual language (Spanish-English) school for five years. I taught kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in math, reading, writing, and science. I am currently a graduate student pursuing my master's in speech language pathology, which I plan to practice in the schools. I believe the care and attention of teachers for students is integral to the development of a healthy, happy child. I enjoy getting to know the children I work with and watch their...

...during my time as a tutor at a private tutoring center. My primary interests are History, English, and Writing, and I enjoy watching students learn to love and appreciate these subjects. It is often difficult for students to see the importance and relevance of History. I make it my mission to impress upon them just how significant History is and their place in it. I also understand what SAT and college level writing looks like....

...university level. When I am not tutoring via Varsity, I work as a writing tutor at SDSU's Tutoring Center. I enjoy the diversity of tasks, the puzzles, and potential available in all writing assignments I encounter as a tutor and work to bring my positive attitude and energy to all projects my students bring forth. My favorite subjects to work with are high school English, Rhetoric, writing assignments of all levels and types, AP History,...

...in young lives, and help them find the confidence to succeed. A test is a metaphor for life. How one approaches it is the main determination of one's fate. I also want students to know that they are capable of success if they work hard, using prior shortcomings as lessons toward improvement. Few people are born with the natural capacity to ace a standardized test without practice. However, we are all capable of reaching our...

...up in West Virginia, but I have called Arizona home for the last 12 years. I absolutely love teaching and believe that all students have the ability to learn and grow in knowledge. Patience and the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the student makes for an excellent tutor. I am able to manipulate lessons so that they are learner centered. I am proficient in all Core Curriculum subjects, but I truly enjoy...

...PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always find relevant, hands on ways to engage students in learning, resulting in improved performance....

...There are always a number of strategies we can use to get you to your goals, and I will make sure we find the right method for you. I love teaching on the individual level because seeing students' progress is the most gratifying part of being an educator. I am creatively inclined with a strong background in language and writing as well as mathematics and test prep. I attended Duke University as an undergrad and...

...mentoring and tutoring troubled and impoverished middle school students. I received my teaching certification in Generalist 4th-8th grade and enjoy working with children of all ages. After ending my service with AmeriCorps, I was hired on with Harmony Public Schools as a Math Intervention Specialist, specifically working with middle school kids who struggle with math and the Math STAAR. I am now pursuing my Masters Degree in Social Work at Texas State University, with a...

...for ETS so I know what it takes to write an essay. I teach dual credit classes and many of my students are part of the Collegiate High School at Richland College. I am a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and maintain a private Voice and Piano studio. I teach all ages and know the value of individual instruction. I was born in Arkansas, but...

...improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of...

...believe in a student-centered approach to learning, one that draws on the experiences of the learner to build a solid foundation and natural curiosity that drives the learner towards enduring understandings. I have worked with students ages 5-16 and taught both lower elementary and middle school. My academic passions include science, American history, government, and literacy instruction. I've directed a literacy tutoring center for struggling beginning readers and am passionate about teaching reading skills at...