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Tiffany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

A law degree trains you to read precisely and argue persuasively — skills Tiffany now channels into teaching middle schoolers how to build paragraphs that make a clear claim and back it up with evidence from the text. Her accounting background adds an unexpected layer: she treats essay outlines almo...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
31
Justin

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Writing and Language

Middle school is where students either start to enjoy writing and reading or begin dreading both — the habits formed now carry real weight. Justin takes a low-pressure, collaborative approach to grammar, paragraph structure, and reading comprehension, making sure students understand the "why" behind...

Education

University of South Carolina

Bachelor in Arts, English

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Lauren

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience

Neuroscience coursework at Duke means Lauren spends her days writing precisely — distilling complex research into clean, logical prose — and that discipline translates surprisingly well to teaching a seventh grader how to tighten a thesis statement or cut the filler from a body paragraph. She's espe...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
35
Nathan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nathan

Bachelor in Arts, History
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Grammar rules, literary analysis, and structured writing all collide in middle school English, and most students need someone who can tie those pieces together. Nathan approaches the subject through argument-building: once a student can identify a theme in a novel and defend it with textual evidence...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Scott

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Scott

Current Undergrad Student, Sociology
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Reading comprehension and grammar don't have to feel like separate, disconnected skills. Scott connects them by walking students through how sentence structure shapes meaning — why an author chose a semicolon here, or how rearranging a paragraph changes its emphasis. His own love of reading and writ...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
34
Linda

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Linda

Master of Philosophy
Linda's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
CLEP Humanities
CLEP College Composition

Middle school is where students either start to love writing or learn to dread it, and the difference usually comes down to whether someone shows them their ideas actually matter. Linda breaks down paragraph structure, thesis formation, and close reading in ways that build genuine confidence rather ...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Philosophy

Saint Catherine University

Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

Bethany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Bethany

Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Bethany's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History
SAT Subject Test in United States History

Middle school is where reading and writing stop being separate skills and start feeding each other — pulling themes from a novel, supporting an opinion with textual evidence, or learning how sentence structure shapes tone. Bethany makes these connections concrete through hands-on activities and proj...

Education

Duke University

Master of Arts, Religious Studies

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Anna

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
PSAT Writing Skills

Between medical school at Northwestern's Feinberg and scoring a 1590 SAT, Anna has done more high-stakes writing — personal statements, research papers, timed essays — than most people twice her age, and she channels that into teaching middle schoolers how to tighten their own prose and read critica...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Northwestern University

Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36
Jennifer

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition
College Essays

NYU's accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education put Jennifer in a New York public school classroom, where she quickly learned that the jump from elementary to middle school English often exposes gaps in grammar and analytical reading that students didn't know they had. Her English degre...

Education

New York University

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education

Mcgill University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Sarah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sarah

Master of Arts, Sacred Music
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

A background in music and sacred texts means Sarah has spent years doing exactly what middle school English demands — close reading, interpreting layered meanings, and writing persuasively about abstract ideas. She applies that same analytical lens to teaching literary analysis and essay structure, ...

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts, Sacred Music

Vassar College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

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Vivian

Calculus Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at the Juilliard School. I have tutored privately and through Chegg Tutoring, Varsity Tutors, PrepExpert, and iLearn World throughout high school and college, with most of my experience being in standardized test prep and English. The most fulfilling moments that I have with my students are when I see them applying previous lessons and skills to new challenges. I believe that a good teacher not only helps a student tackle specific, formulaic kinds of questions, but also imparts the skills necessary for adapting to the diverse intellectual challenges that life presents. My goal is always for my students to leave their sessions having learned something that will be useful for years to come, not just on the next test that they are preparing for. After all, education is a lifelong process!

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Saloni

Middle School Math Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a dentist who recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. I have always been a tutor driven by a desire to help the student understand the course material beyond the scope of the class and syllabus. I majored in Biology during my undergraduate career, and so I am strongest in math and science courses. I tutor all ages from elementary school to those who are applying for graduate programs. I have helped students for the past 5 years in Biology, Chemistry, and Math at the collegiate and high school level. I also enjoy preparing students for entrance exams such as the ACT, SAT, or DAT. Inviting all those who are curious to learn and hungry to achieve more to connect with me for an ever-enthralling journey up the learning curve!

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Samuel

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Harvard University! I am studying history and linguistics, and plan to teach English abroad for a few years post-graduation. Though I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I have the most experience helping students with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more broadly, including ESL, and math. I do hold a TEFL certificate. I try to keep lessons with students interesting, because I think it's really hard to learn when you don't enjoy what you're learning! I hope to work with you to develop lesson plans that are curated to your goals and interests.

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Hailey

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +51 Subjects

I am a senior in the honors college at the University of Georgia, where I have a full tuition Zell Miller Scholarship, as well as a National Merit Scholarship and a Woodruff Scholarship. I am majoring in psychology and mathematics with a minor in German. In addition to my studies, I am active in the Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society and a German language social program, and am heavily involved in social psychology research. Additionally I have received several awards for my performance in my math classes at UGA.

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Galen

Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am more passionate about the latter, and within the humanities I am most passionate about philosophy and English. The most important thing I've learned from those two fields (and the thing I'd most want to pass on to students) is how to find the right words for thoughts - this is important, not just because it allows people to express themselves well to others, but also because it affords clarity to people regarding their own opinions and ideas. Shortly after I graduated from college I embarked on an extended trip around Europe lasting from October 2017 to May 2018. My interests include traveling, piano, and reading.

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Emma

Calculus Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with my dog, and babysitting.

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Jennifer

Middle School Math Tutor • +38 Subjects

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College where I majored in History. I also received my M.Ed. from Boston College so that I could become a middle school and high school social studies teacher. Currently, I am working concurrently on my JD (at Duke University) and my Ph.D. in Education (at Boston College) and hope to one day combine the two degrees by working in policy. I have tutored or been in the education field my entire life and love it when I am able to help a scholar learn something new. I love to tutor a broad range of subjects but primarily focus on History and English. I particularly love working with scholars on their college essays and finding ways to get their unique voice and experience into writing. Education is crucial and it is important to work with scholars so that they realize the vast amount of knowledge there is in the world. In my free time, I love putting together puzzles, playing Xbox, or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys! Hobbies: reading, music, art, books, writing

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Wendel

Calculus Tutor • +38 Subjects

I am a multi-subject polymath with great and depth in what I teach who always places the needs, desires and dreams of students first. A Lifelong Scholar focused on Excellence, my praxis seeks to empower those I I teach by infecting them with passion for critical thinking and awakening and nurturing their "I know I can! Let's do it!" energies. Comfortable with technology, I strive to continually improve teaching and learning processes so my tutees become adept at turning information into knowledge. Champion, then, of scholars' growth both individually and communally/collaboratively, I guide them to learn where, when, how and why to take control individually and when to trust the team. At the core of my methodology is the ability to listen: My students, then, can become adepts at PEARLS (Partnership, Empathy, Apology/Acknowledgment, Respect, Legitimation, and Support), not only "listening to" but "hearing" interlocutors in this increasingly multi-vocal/valent world. Consequently equitable, suitable, ethical and sustainable solutions with clear benefits for all stakeholders in the learning transaction can emerge. And because "we" this includes me the Champion and Guide willingly created this result, "we/they" willingly accept and acknowledge the outcome, willingly "owning it." It is "our buck."

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Eliza

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics and German. After graduating this coming May, I will be working in the consulting industry. Along with Economics and German, I have a strong background in a math, several AP subjects, and ACT test prep. I look forward to working with you!

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William

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +70 Subjects

I'm a junior at Yale University pursuing a double major in Linguistics and Theater. I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors throughout middle and high school, so I understand firsthand the importance of thoughtful, individualized educational enrichment. I seek to meet each student where they are in order to help them reach their greatest potential! When I'm not tutoring, you might find me performing improv comedy, playing saxophone, or trying to write the next great American musical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Middle school is when writing becomes more complex and analytical. Students often struggle with organizing their thoughts into clear, multi-paragraph essays, developing strong thesis statements, and moving beyond simple sentence structures. Many also find it challenging to balance personal voice with academic expectations, maintain consistent verb tense, and understand when to show versus tell in their writing. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific challenges by providing targeted feedback on student writing and breaking down the writing process into manageable steps.

Tutors work with students on every stage of essay development—from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revision. They help students craft compelling thesis statements, organize ideas logically, support arguments with evidence, and refine their voice and style. Rather than just marking errors, tutors teach the reasoning behind strong writing choices, helping students understand why certain structures and techniques work. This personalized approach builds confidence and transfers skills to future writing assignments across all subjects.

Grammar is the mechanical foundation—punctuation, verb tense, sentence structure—while voice is about how a student expresses their unique perspective and personality through writing. Both matter, but they're learned differently. Grammar requires explicit instruction and practice, while voice develops through reading diverse authors, experimenting with different sentence patterns, and receiving feedback on meaningful writing. Tutors balance both by teaching grammar rules in the context of actual student writing, then helping students use those tools to develop their authentic voice.

Tutors teach students to read actively—marking passages, asking questions about character motivation, and identifying themes rather than passively consuming text. For literary analysis, they guide students in moving beyond plot summary to examine how authors use techniques like symbolism, tone, and dialogue to create meaning. Tutors help students build a framework for close reading and teach them how to support their interpretations with textual evidence. This structured approach makes literary analysis less intimidating and helps students write stronger analytical essays about what they read.

Look for someone who understands middle school curriculum expectations and can explain concepts in relatable ways—not someone who just corrects mistakes. Strong tutors ask questions to understand your student's specific challenges, provide constructive feedback on actual student writing, and teach strategies students can apply independently. They should be enthusiastic about literature and writing, patient with the revision process, and able to boost confidence while pushing growth. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these standards and specialize in helping middle school writers develop their skills.

Writing improvement is a gradual process, but students often notice changes in their confidence and comfort with assignments within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring. More visible improvements in organization, thesis development, and revision habits typically emerge over 2-3 months. The timeline depends on where a student is starting and how frequently they meet with a tutor. The key is consistent practice and feedback—tutors help accelerate this by providing targeted guidance that students apply to their schoolwork immediately.

Absolutely. MLA formatting is a common middle school requirement that confuses many students. Tutors teach the why behind citation rules—giving credit to sources and helping readers find them—not just the mechanical format. They show students how to integrate quotes properly, format works cited entries correctly, and avoid plagiarism. Since citation rules vary by format and evolve, tutors teach students how to check guidelines independently, building skills that transfer to high school when they might encounter APA or Chicago style.

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