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Caitlin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Caitlin

Bachelor's
Caitlin's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language
6th-12th Grade AP English

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...

Education

Colorado College

Bachelor's

Srisindhu

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Srisindhu

Bachelor's (in progress)
Srisindhu's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language
6th-12th Grade AP English

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...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Caresse

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Caresse

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Caresse's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language
6th-12th Grade AP English

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...

Education

Princeton University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Princeton University

Master's/Graduate

Alana

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alana

Bachelor's
Alana's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade English
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
6th-8th Grade Chemistry

Ninth grade is where English class starts expecting students to write analytical essays, not just book reports — and the jump can be jarring. Alana walks students through close reading techniques and paragraph-level argumentation, showing them how to move from "I liked this quote" to a claim backed ...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor's

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

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AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ninth graders typically struggle with the transition from basic writing to analytical essay structure, particularly developing strong thesis statements and supporting arguments with textual evidence. Many students also find it difficult to balance grammar mechanics with developing their own voice, and they often rush through the revision process instead of using it to strengthen their ideas. Additionally, close reading and literary analysis—extracting deeper meaning from texts rather than just summarizing plot—is a skill that takes deliberate practice to develop.

A tutor can work with you to break down the essay-writing process into manageable steps: brainstorming multiple thesis angles, organizing evidence before drafting, and mapping paragraph structure so each one supports your central argument. Rather than just marking what's wrong, tutors provide real-time feedback on why a thesis is too vague or how to strengthen topic sentences, helping you understand the reasoning behind strong organization. This personalized approach is especially valuable for 9th graders learning to move beyond five-paragraph formulas toward more sophisticated essay structures.

Effective revision goes beyond fixing typos—it means rereading for clarity, checking that evidence actually supports your claims, and cutting weak sentences that don't add value. A tutor can teach you to revise in layers: first for big-picture issues like argument strength, then for paragraph flow, and finally for sentence-level grammar and style. This structured approach prevents overwhelm and helps you see revision as a way to improve your thinking, not just correct mistakes.

Summarizing tells what happened in a text, while literary analysis explains how and why the author created meaning—examining word choice, symbolism, character development, and narrative structure. Many 9th graders default to plot summary in essays when they should be interpreting the author's techniques. A tutor can show you how to move from "the character was angry" to "the author uses short, choppy sentences to convey the character's emotional state," teaching you to find and explain specific textual evidence that supports deeper interpretations.

Many 9th graders become so focused on avoiding grammar mistakes that their writing sounds stiff and impersonal. A tutor helps you understand that grammar rules are tools to serve your ideas, not obstacles to avoid—you can write with personality while still being grammatically sound. Tutors provide feedback that distinguishes between errors that confuse readers (which need fixing) and stylistic choices that strengthen your voice (which should be preserved), helping you build confidence in your writing.

MLA citations can feel like busywork, but they're essential for academic integrity and credibility. A tutor can explain the logic behind citations—why you need them, what information each part of a citation provides—rather than just showing you where commas go. They can also help you integrate quotes smoothly into your sentences (a major challenge for 9th graders) and teach you to distinguish between when you need a citation and when you don't, building skills that transfer across all your classes.

Many 9th graders read passively, expecting meaning to jump out at them, but complex texts require active strategies like annotating key passages, tracking character development across chapters, and pausing to predict what might happen next. A tutor can teach you to slow down and ask yourself questions while reading—"Why did the author include this detail?" or "How does this scene connect to the theme?"—turning reading into a conversation with the text. These habits make assigned novels and plays less frustrating and improve both comprehension and your ability to write about what you've read.

Writer's block often stems from pressure to write perfectly on the first try or from unclear thinking about your topic. A tutor can help you generate ideas through conversation and low-pressure brainstorming before you write a single sentence, breaking the paralysis that comes from a blank page. They can also teach you to write a rough, messy draft first (focusing on getting ideas down) and refine it later, removing the perfectionism that blocks 9th graders from getting started.

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