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Rachel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rachel

Bachelor of Science
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am comfortable working with students in general education and students with disabilities. I have a lot of experience teaching from the past year, and two years of pre-student teaching and student teaching experience in college, along with experience tutoring students during the summer.

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Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science

Mati

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mati

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Mati's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

I am currently a high school counselor and the combination of all of my experience gives me a unique window into the world of education and college entrance. My experience, combined with my doctoral degree with a focus on learning disabilities, allows me a varied perspective while working with child...

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New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Tarrajna

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Tarrajna

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Tarrajna's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

I am a senior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in international studies and minoring in Chinese and English. I will be graduating this spring and plan to return to China next fall, where I recently spent a semester abroad studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, ...

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Loyola University-Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Daniel

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I think language learning is important. When learning another language the most important thing is to be able to communicate your idea, many students are just taught to regurgitate phrases and vocabulary without any use for it. Language is learned through interaction with others. Being able to speak...

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Salem State University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Jera

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Jera

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jera's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in December 2021, and completed my teaching licensure requirements there, as well, in both Elementary Education (K6) and Special Education (K12) in April 2022. I recently completed my student teach...

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Kelly

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kelly

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Kelly's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL

I am currently a High School Spanish teacher in Port Washington. I also teach English as a Second Language to adults at night at Suffolk County Community College. I firmly believe that anyone is capable of mastering a new language, it is just a matter of finding what method of learning works best fo...

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CUNY Hunter College

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Teacher Education

Angela

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Angela

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL

I graduated from Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education with a focus in Spanish, as well as a minor in Anthropology. I am a very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We...

Education

Purdue University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish

Shauna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shauna

Masters, Math Education
Shauna's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Statistics
Business Writing

Shauna is a math teacher, who has also worked in the writing lab.

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Masters, Math Education

CUNY York College

Bachelors, Economics

Samantha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samantha

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I'm a recent Northwestern grad and NYC transplant, with a passion for reading, fashion, and social media. In addition to tutoring, I've spent multiple years interning in the literary world and working at my university's fashion magazine; I have both a diverse range of experiences and an eye for deta...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
33
Aditya

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Aditya

PHD, Engineering
Aditya's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
GRE
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal

Hi students and parents, I am passionate about teaching and I believe in student specific teaching to compliment their strengths and improve on their weaknesses. I try to use real work examples to make learning fun and engaging.I have a bachelors degree in Physics BA, and a PhD from Dartmouth and pe...

Education

Dartmouth College

PHD, Engineering

Rollins College

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
GRE
170

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Biology Tutor • +5 Subjects

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Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +40 Subjects

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Biology Tutor • +9 Subjects

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ACT English Tutor • +41 Subjects

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AP Biology Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am a graduate of Liberty University, where I received a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Biology. While there, I also obtained a Virginia teaching license in General Biology for grades 6-12. After graduating and getting married, I moved to South Florida, where I now attend Florida Atlantic University in pursuit of a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science. I have been tutoring various subjects since high school, but find Math and Science to be my strongest areas. While at Liberty University, I worked as a Biology tutor both for the Bruckner Learning Center and for the Biology Department itself. For my education certification, I completed several Biology practicums including a semester of student teaching 6th grade life science at Linkehorne Middle School. Now as a graduate student, I work as a Teaching Assistant by teaching Comparative Vertebrate Morphogenesis, Human Morphology, and Anatomy and Physiology labs at the FAU Davie campus. I am very passionate about all things Science and Biology remains my favorite subject to tutor. While tutoring, I bring my extensive content knowledge, patience, and creativity for developing personalized tutoring and studying techniques. When I am not in class or tutoring, I enjoy tennis, biking, reading and being an officer for South Florida’s Herpetology Society (a society for amphibian and reptile lovers).

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Jack

Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am an undergrad at the University of Chicago, having graduated high school at Jesuit Dallas. I am currently pursuing a major in Computer Science and a minor in Math. I am interested in teaching as a possible profession, so I am planning to attend graduate school in a few years and planning to get a TA job in upcoming quarters. I tutor Computer Science, Math, and Physics, for Middle and High School students, and maybe college students in intro classes. I am most passionate about teaching programming because I find it to be a very useful and engaging skill; a lot of my friends at UChicago come to me when they have trouble working with Python or R, so I also have the most teaching experience with this field as well.I believe everyone learns differently, and I aim to be flexible to meet the different learning styles of my students. My general approach, however, emphasizes discovery and the learning process, rather than the rote memorization of rules and facts (this is why I prefer teaching Math, Computer Science, and Physics instead of fact-based domains like History and Chemistry).In my free time, I learn more about programming, which I apply in the context of programming competitions and game design. I also love playing board games with friends and family.

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Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Academic Coaching Tutor • +54 Subjects

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Algebra 2 Tutor • +9 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Reading exam tests your ability to understand and analyze written passages across various genres and difficulty levels. You'll encounter questions about main ideas, supporting details, vocabulary in context, author's purpose, tone, and inference. The exam also assesses your skills in identifying effective arguments, recognizing logical fallacies, and understanding text structure. Tutors experienced with PRAXIS Reading can break down these components and help you develop targeted strategies for each question type.

Many test-takers struggle with managing time while reading complex passages carefully, distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details, and making inferences based on limited information. Students also frequently find questions about author's tone and purpose tricky, especially when passages contain subtle or nuanced arguments. Additionally, some learners struggle with vocabulary in context questions when unfamiliar words appear in academic or specialized texts. A personalized tutoring approach can address your specific weak areas and build confidence in these challenging question types.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation, though your timeline depends on your current reading level and target score. If you're already a strong reader, you might need just 2-3 weeks to learn test-specific strategies and practice question types. If reading comprehension is a weaker area, you may want to allow 2-3 months to build foundational skills alongside test preparation. Personalized tutoring can accelerate your progress by identifying exactly which skills need development and tailoring your practice plan accordingly.

Effective PRAXIS Reading strategies include preview questions before reading passages to focus your attention, use active reading techniques like annotating key ideas, and develop a systematic approach to different question types. Learning to distinguish between detail questions (which require careful reference back to the text) and inference questions (which require deeper analysis) helps you allocate time wisely. Many students benefit from practicing elimination strategies for tough questions and understanding how to recognize answer patterns. Tutors can teach you these proven strategies and help you practice them until they become automatic.

Since the PRAXIS Reading exam assesses vocabulary in context rather than isolated word definitions, focus on understanding how words function in passages rather than memorizing lists. Practice identifying clues in surrounding sentences that hint at word meaning, and learn common word roots and prefixes found in academic texts. Reading widely across different genres—news articles, essays, research summaries—naturally builds your vocabulary in realistic contexts. A tutor can teach you efficient vocabulary strategies specific to PRAXIS questions and help you practice applying context clues to unfamiliar words.

The official PRAXIS study materials and practice tests from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) are essential starting points, as they reflect the actual exam format and difficulty level. Quality third-party practice materials can supplement official resources, but prioritize official PRAXIS materials for the most accurate representation of what you'll face. Full-length practice tests help you build stamina and refine timing strategies, while targeted practice sets let you drill specific question types. Tutors experienced with PRAXIS Reading can guide you on which materials to use at each stage of preparation and help you analyze your practice test results to identify improvement areas.

Seek out tutors with demonstrated expertise in standardized reading assessments and a track record helping students achieve their target scores. The best tutors combine deep knowledge of the PRAXIS exam format with strong teaching skills—they can explain reading strategies clearly and provide personalized feedback on your comprehension challenges. Look for tutors who emphasize active reading techniques and test-specific strategies rather than generic reading instruction. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand the nuances of PRAXIS Reading and can create a customized study plan based on your strengths and areas for growth.

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