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Emily
I have been tutoring for over 7 years and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have...
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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Arizona State University
PhD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Isabella
Junior year English often throws students into AP-level rhetorical analysis or their first real research paper, and the jump in expectations can feel sudden. Isabella earned her English degree at Occidental College and has spent years teaching high schoolers how to build an argument that does more t...
Brown University
Master's/Graduate
Occidental College
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Caitlin
As a recent graduate and experienced tutor with a summa cum laude Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Colorado College, I bring over five years of tutoring experience across a variety of subjects, including high school biology and chemistry (regular, honors, and AP), as well as physics, writ...
Colorado College
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Srisindhu
Hi! I'm Srisindhu Medukonduru, and I'm a student at Vanderbilt majoring in Business. I love exploring the intersection between service and teaching, particularly in subjects like Math and Science, and I love meeting new people. Helping students understand a concept where I see the lightbulbs turning...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Caresse
As a passionate educator with a Doctorate in Comparative Literature from Princeton University, I have over 10 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom instruction. My expertise spans AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, and more. I b...
Princeton University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Princeton University
Master's/Graduate
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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 subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.
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I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
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Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
11th graders typically find argumentation and thesis development most challenging—moving beyond simple five-paragraph essays to construct nuanced arguments with layered evidence. Literary analysis also trips up many students, especially when they need to balance textual evidence with original interpretation rather than relying on plot summary. Additionally, students often struggle with managing longer research papers, organizing complex ideas across multiple pages, and maintaining a consistent academic voice while integrating sources. Grammar and mechanics become more sophisticated too, with students expected to control comma splices, parallel structure, and sentence variety at a higher level.
A tutor can help you move from vague, obvious claims to specific, arguable thesis statements by asking probing questions about your evidence and teaching you to embed complexity into your central argument. For example, instead of "Social media has both positive and negative effects," a tutor might guide you toward something like "While social media enables marginalized communities to organize collectively, its algorithmic design simultaneously fragments public discourse in ways that undermine democratic participation." Tutors provide personalized feedback on multiple thesis drafts, helping you see how your argument can be more precise and defensible—a skill that takes practice beyond classroom instruction.
Literary analysis examines *how* and *why* an author creates meaning through technique—imagery, symbolism, tone, structure, point of view—while summary just retells what happens. For instance, summarizing *The Great Gatsby* means describing Gatsby's parties and his pursuit of Daisy; analyzing it means exploring how Fitzgerald uses green light imagery to represent both hope and the corruption of the American Dream. A tutor can teach you to ask analytical questions about every text: What does this word choice reveal about the character's state of mind? How does this scene's structure mirror the novel's larger themes? With guided practice, you'll learn to build interpretations grounded in textual evidence rather than defaulting to plot recap.
11th grade research papers often require 5-10+ pages with multiple sources, which can feel overwhelming without a clear system. A tutor can help you create a detailed outline that maps your argument across sections, shows where each source fits, and prevents redundancy or weak transitions. They can also teach you to work backward from your thesis—deciding what points you need to prove, what evidence supports each point, and where gaps exist before you start writing. Additionally, a tutor can guide you through managing citations (MLA or APA format), integrating quotes smoothly without letting sources overwhelm your own voice, and revising for coherence across longer stretches of text.
Writer's block in 11th grade often stems from perfectionism or unclear thinking rather than lack of ideas. A tutor can teach you to separate drafting from revising—writing a messy first draft without judgment, then tackling structure, clarity, and style in distinct revision passes. For revision specifically, tutors help you develop a checklist: Does my thesis appear early and guide the whole essay? Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence connected to my argument? Are my quotes integrated smoothly with analysis, not just dropped in? Do my transitions show how ideas connect? With personalized feedback on your actual writing, you'll see patterns in your revision needs and build stronger revision habits for future assignments.
Many 11th graders struggle with the tension between sounding "smart" and sounding like themselves—leading to stiff, overly formal prose or, conversely, too-casual writing. Academic voice doesn't mean using big words or losing personality; it means being precise, confident, and purposeful with your word choices while maintaining clarity. A tutor can show you how professional writers balance formality with readability—using active voice, varying sentence structure, choosing vivid verbs over weak ones, and eliminating unnecessary jargon. Through revision of your own essays, you'll see how small choices ("argues" vs. "makes the point that") affect tone, and you'll develop the judgment to write in a voice that's authentically yours while meeting academic expectations.
A common mistake is treating quotes and citations as interruptions—dropping them in with minimal context or using vague signal phrases like "According to the text." A tutor teaches you to introduce sources with context (who is this author, why do they matter?), quote strategically (short phrases woven into your sentences rather than long block quotes), and always analyze the quote after you use it—explaining what it proves and how it supports your argument. For example, instead of ending a paragraph with a quote, you'd end with your analysis of that quote. Learning to blend sources into your own argument takes practice, and tutors can provide feedback on multiple drafts, showing you how to maintain your voice while strengthening your evidence.
If you're considering AP English Literature or Composition, 11th grade is the ideal time to build the foundational skills those courses demand—close reading of complex texts, timed essay writing, and sophisticated argumentation. A tutor can help you move toward the analytical depth and speed required for AP exams by having you practice analyzing unfamiliar texts under timed conditions, writing essays that synthesize multiple sources, and developing the flexibility to write different types of arguments (rhetorical analysis, argumentative, narrative). Building these skills now with personalized feedback means you'll enter AP English with confidence and a clearer sense of your strengths and areas to refine.
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