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Meghan
I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work a...
Northwestern University
Masters, Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Journalism
Northwestern University
Undergraduate degree in journalism (major) with a Spanish minor

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4+ years
I am an incoming first-year medical student with a deep passion for the human body and mind. As a student who thrived with tutoring, I love teaching students how to think about problems and answer tough questions.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science
Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
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Julie
I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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Meghan
I am a graduate of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, an...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)
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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
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9+ years
Dalton
I am no stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating in countless extra-curricular activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the ext...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
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Jean
I am a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tu...
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History
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Jonathan
I am a recent graduate from The University of Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot...
The University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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Paula
I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts
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Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health
Duke University
BS in psychology
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Elena
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History & Archaeology with a secondary major in History. I focused on medieval art and history and wrote my senior thesis on the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Currently I a...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Art History
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in Art History & Archaeology (secondary major in History)
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David
I am enrolled in the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and upon completing my Master's degree, I hope to work in a special collections library with rare books and manuscripts.
Simmons College
Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts
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8+ years
Stephanie
I am currently a Molecular Biology pre-med senior at Princeton University. My top subjects include both SAT and ACT Math, ACT Science, Biology, Calculus, and General Chemistry. During the academic year I work as a General Chemistry and Biology peer tutor at the on-campus tutoring center, and will be...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology
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7+ years
Brittany
I am a Yale University graduate with professional teaching experience at the college level. I know the SAT Writing and Reading sections like the back of my hand, and I know English, writing, and history as subjects just the same, but what I know most is how stressful and daunting the college admissi...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts
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David
I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, an...
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Bachelor's
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Elena
Calculus Tutor • +39 Subjects
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History & Archaeology with a secondary major in History. I focused on medieval art and history and wrote my senior thesis on the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Currently I am a Masters student in Art History at Southern Methodist University. Throughout my undergraduate education, I have taught and tutored children in various ways. My junior year of college I was a religious school teacher for First Graders. During the summer of 2012, I was an intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the Cloister's Museum and Gardens (which is a part of the Medieval Department). Throughout the summer, I led five to six, one hour tours throughout the galleries, teaching students from the ages of five to eighteen, all about medieval art. Additionally, I was inducted into Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society my senior year of college. One of Mortar Board's missions is to help promote literacy. My chapter of the honor society worked with InspireSTL, a St. Louis based tutoring program, which places talented low-income middle school students into the region's top college-prep high schools and supports their ongoing academic progress, offering them a wide range of tutoring and financial assistance. As a group, we helped tutor the students several times a week. Working with InspireSTL I was asked to tutor a very wide range of subjects - everything from geometry to history to biology, to being asked to set up an impromptu grammar and sentence diagramming class! While I love the subjects of History and English, and have tutored and taught most subjects, I have realized that Standardized Test preparation is one of the most important steps in your education. With the right mentality and training, those tests can be an easy stepping-stone into the college of your dreams. I love learning and teaching and strongly believe that everyone deserves a world-class education, and I hope to be able to instill that desire in my students. In my spare time, when I am not in school or reading for my classes, I enjoy relaxing, doing yoga, playing tennis, and cooking - all of which re-energize me and get me ready for the next day!
David
Calculus Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am enrolled in the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and upon completing my Master's degree, I hope to work in a special collections library with rare books and manuscripts.
Stephanie
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am currently a Molecular Biology pre-med senior at Princeton University. My top subjects include both SAT and ACT Math, ACT Science, Biology, Calculus, and General Chemistry. During the academic year I work as a General Chemistry and Biology peer tutor at the on-campus tutoring center, and will be taking on the role as Study Group Leader for General Chemistry this fall. I love utilizing my former experiences to help and teach current students. I also volunteered as a peer tutor in my high school through the AVID program.
Brittany
Calculus Tutor • +15 Subjects
I am a Yale University graduate with professional teaching experience at the college level. I know the SAT Writing and Reading sections like the back of my hand, and I know English, writing, and history as subjects just the same, but what I know most is how stressful and daunting the college admissions process can be. I am most passionate about helping you succeed in your school and test prep endeavors and to do that, I will teach you the test taking methods, study habits and study tricks that work best for you individually. No cookie-cutters tactics, no frustration. I am here to instruct, support, build confidence, encourage, and most of all, to be a patient guide in getting you where you want to be.
David
Calculus Tutor • +46 Subjects
I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for writing essays and preparing for Standardized Tests, like the SAT.
Rebecca
10th Grade Math Tutor • +53 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and writing to prepare them for standardized tests. I had the opportunity to live in Spain for 6 months, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate of student-centered tutoring, and my goal is to support and guide students so that they have the satisfaction and confidence of knowing how to think through a problem and reach the correct answer. In my free time, I love to bake, read, play soccer, and act in plays.
Andrew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +106 Subjects
I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.
Sarah
Calculus Tutor • +63 Subjects
I am a graduate of Oberlin College and Wesleyan University and I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management. As an educator, I am particularly interested in the transitions from high school to college, and from college into the professional world. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing and listening to music, hiking, playing soccer, and spending time outdoors.
Winnie
Calculus Tutor • +27 Subjects
I'm currently working on my second masters degree in Mass Communications and Journalism at ASU's Walter Cronkite School.
Meagen
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am a sophomore, English and Computer Science double major at Carleton College who is ecstatic about teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students discover a passion for reading and expressing themselves through writing. My favorite areas to tutor are those having to do with English; I enjoy everything from AP Literature to essay writing for class. When I'm not at school or tutoring, I spend my time reading, playing piano and guitar, and rock climbing. Hobbies: books, music, art, reading, writing
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Students often find it challenging to move beyond plot summary and develop deeper textual analysis—identifying themes, analyzing symbolism, and understanding how literary devices create meaning. Many also struggle with constructing strong thesis statements that make an original argument about a text, rather than simply stating what happens. Additionally, students frequently find it difficult to balance close reading (examining specific quotes and passages) with broader interpretations, and to support their arguments with well-integrated evidence from the text.
A tutor can guide you through the process of moving from initial observations about a text to a focused, arguable thesis—one that makes a specific claim about how the author creates meaning rather than just restating the obvious. They'll help you organize your evidence by showing you how to structure body paragraphs around individual literary elements (imagery, characterization, point of view) and how to integrate quotes smoothly to support your argument. Through this personalized feedback, you'll develop a framework you can apply to any literary analysis assignment.
Close reading means examining specific words, phrases, sentence structure, and literary devices in a text to understand how they create meaning—rather than just following the plot. For example, noticing that an author repeatedly uses water imagery, or that a character's dialogue becomes shorter and more clipped during moments of tension, reveals patterns that support deeper analysis. A tutor can teach you how to annotate effectively, ask analytical questions while reading, and use those observations as evidence in your essays, transforming your writing from summary-based to insight-based.
Rather than just marking errors, a tutor provides targeted feedback on the specific aspects of your writing that need work—whether that's strengthening your argument, improving the flow between paragraphs, or integrating quotes more effectively. They can identify patterns in your writing (like vague language or unsupported claims) and work with you on strategies to address them in future drafts. This personalized approach helps you develop revision skills and writing habits you'll use long after tutoring ends.
Many students recognize literary devices exist but struggle to explain why an author chose them or what effect they create. A tutor can help you move beyond identification to interpretation—understanding that a symbol's meaning depends on context, or that irony often reveals something about a character or theme. Through close reading of specific passages and discussion of how devices work together in a text, you'll develop the analytical vocabulary and confidence to discuss literary techniques as evidence of authorial intent.
Many students either drop quotes into essays without context or interrupt their own analysis to explain them. Effective integration means introducing the quote, embedding it smoothly into your own sentence, and then analyzing what it reveals—all without losing your analytical voice. A tutor can show you techniques like using partial quotes, varying your introduction methods, and connecting each quote directly back to your thesis. With practice and feedback on your drafts, you'll learn to weave evidence seamlessly into your argument.
Comparative essays require more than just listing similarities and differences—they demand that you make an argument about what the comparison reveals. A tutor can help you organize around themes or literary elements rather than alternating between texts, and show you how to develop a thesis that explains why the comparison matters. They'll also guide you in selecting the most relevant passages from each text and structuring your analysis so you're constantly comparing, not just describing each work separately.
Yes—poetry demands close attention to sound, line breaks, and compressed language; drama requires understanding how dialogue, stage directions, and performance create meaning; and fiction involves analyzing narrative perspective, plot structure, and character development. A tutor experienced in English literature can teach you the specific conventions and analytical tools for each genre, helping you ask the right questions when analyzing a sonnet versus a short story versus a play. This genre-specific expertise ensures your analysis is sophisticated and appropriate to the text you're studying.
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