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Megan
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Masters in Education, Special Education
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Miakia
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Cambridge College
Masters in Education, Education
Christian Brothers University
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4+ years
Gabriela
I am a former math teacher who has a masters degree in math education. I have taught pre-algebra all the way to calculus! I have taught college math courses as well as PSAT/SAT prep courses, and teacher PRAXIS CORE boot camps. My goal is to ensure that you are successful in your career as a math stu...
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Danait
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3+ years
Jillian
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Courtney
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The PRAXIS Core Writing exam requires clear essay organization and strong thesis development—areas where personalized feedback makes a real difference. Tutors work with you to build a framework for your essays, helping you craft compelling thesis statements and organize supporting evidence logically. With targeted practice on the specific essay prompts you'll encounter, you'll develop the ability to plan and execute well-structured responses under timed conditions.
The exam distinguishes between rule-based grammar (subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference) and stylistic choices (word choice, sentence variety, tone). Grammar errors cost you points; style choices affect how effectively you communicate. Tutors help you master both by reviewing your practice essays and explaining not just what's wrong, but why clarity and correctness matter differently. This targeted approach helps you avoid careless errors while developing your authentic writing voice.
On the exam, you typically have 30 minutes per essay. A solid approach: 5-7 minutes planning (brainstorming and outlining), 18-20 minutes drafting, and 3-5 minutes revising. Tutors help you practice this timing repeatedly so it becomes automatic. Many students struggle with overthinking or rushing through revision—working with a tutor, you'll find your optimal pace and develop strategies for catching errors quickly without losing your train of thought.
The biggest issues include weak thesis statements that don't directly address the prompt, vague or underdeveloped supporting evidence, and careless grammar errors that distract readers. Many test-takers also struggle with organization—losing their argument halfway through—or trying to sound overly formal and losing clarity. Personalized tutoring catches these patterns in your practice essays and gives you concrete strategies to fix them before test day. Repeated practice with expert feedback transforms these weaknesses into strengths.
The reading section tests your ability to understand main ideas, supporting details, and author's purpose—skills that directly improve your writing. Strong readers understand how arguments are constructed, which helps you build better essays. Tutors often address both sections together, showing you how recognizing effective writing in the reading passages informs your own essay strategy. This integrated approach strengthens both skills simultaneously.
Writing improves through targeted feedback on your actual essays—not generic tips. When a tutor reviews your practice responses, they identify your specific patterns: maybe you bury your main idea, rush revisions, or overthink word choice. This personalized insight lets you focus your practice where it matters most. Research on learning shows that 1-on-1 feedback accelerates improvement far more than self-study alone, which is especially valuable for high-stakes exams like PRAXIS.
With consistent tutoring, you'll develop faster essay planning, sharper thesis statements, more confident revision skills, and reduced grammar errors. Most importantly, you'll internalize the patterns of strong PRAXIS essays so you can execute them under pressure. The goal is independence—by test day, you're not relying on your tutor; you're applying the strategies you've practiced dozens of times. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who customize their approach to your goals and timeline.
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