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Jai
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'...
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Kate
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 ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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...
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University of Pennsylvania
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Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
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...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
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Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
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13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
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10th graders typically struggle with transitioning from plot-focused reading to deeper literary analysis—they need to support interpretations with textual evidence rather than personal opinions. Essay writing becomes significantly more demanding, with students expected to develop complex thesis statements and maintain formal argumentation across multiple paragraphs. Many also hit a wall with grammar mechanics in context (understanding when rules apply versus when style takes precedence) and managing longer writing projects without getting overwhelmed by organization. Writer's block is especially common when students face open-ended prompts that require original thinking rather than regurgitation.
A tutor can work through the thesis-building process with you step-by-step, helping you move from vague claims ("Romeo and Juliet is sad") to arguable, specific statements ("Shakespeare uses light/dark imagery to show how passion blinds characters to consequences"). They'll help you identify what evidence from the text actually supports your argument versus what's just plot summary. Beyond the thesis, a tutor can teach you how to structure body paragraphs so each one develops a single point, how to integrate quotes smoothly rather than dropping them in awkwardly, and how to write conclusions that reinforce your argument instead of just repeating it.
Summarizing tells what happened ("Macbeth kills the king and becomes paranoid"), while analysis explains how and why the author creates meaning ("Shakespeare uses Macbeth's increasingly violent language to show how guilt transforms ambition into madness"). A tutor teaches you to ask analytical questions: What technique is the author using? What effect does it create? How does this connect to the larger theme? They'll show you how to move beyond surface-level observations by examining word choice, imagery, tone, and structure—and crucially, how to prove your analysis with specific textual evidence rather than general statements.
Many 10th graders treat revision as just fixing typos, but a tutor can teach you to revise at multiple levels: first for ideas and organization (Does my argument actually make sense? Are my paragraphs in the right order?), then for clarity and flow (Can a reader follow my thinking?), and finally for mechanics and style. A tutor provides objective feedback on your drafts—pointing out where your reasoning breaks down, where you need more evidence, or where your voice gets lost in trying to sound "academic." They can also help you develop a revision checklist specific to your writing patterns, so you know exactly what to look for when you edit.
This is one of the trickiest shifts in 10th grade English. The basic principle: you need to know the rule before you can break it effectively. A tutor can help you master standard grammar (subject-verb agreement, comma splices, pronoun reference) so you understand what you're doing when you intentionally bend rules for effect—like using a fragment for emphasis or starting a sentence with "and" for stylistic impact. They'll also help you recognize context: formal essays demand stricter adherence to conventions, while creative writing allows more experimentation. The key is making intentional choices rather than breaking rules by accident.
Tutors can demystify MLA format (or whichever style your class uses) by explaining the logic behind it—why citations matter, what information goes where, and how to format different source types consistently. Beyond just teaching you to plug information into a template, they can help you integrate sources smoothly into your writing so quotes and paraphrases support your argument rather than interrupt it. They'll also teach you how to evaluate sources for credibility, how to avoid plagiarism by properly paraphrasing, and how to synthesize multiple sources to build a stronger argument rather than just stringing quotes together.
10th grade texts are often longer and more complex, so tutors teach active reading strategies: annotating for key passages, asking questions while you read, and connecting new ideas to what you already know. A tutor can help you break down dense passages (Shakespeare, classic literature, complex nonfiction) into manageable chunks and show you how to identify what's actually important versus what's background detail. They can also help you track character development, thematic threads, and narrative structure so you're not just passively moving through the book—you're building understanding that makes essay writing much easier.
A tutor can teach you pre-writing techniques tailored to how your brain works: some students benefit from freewriting (writing without stopping to judge), others from outlining, mapping, or discussing ideas aloud before drafting. If you're stuck on a thesis, a tutor might help you generate multiple possible arguments and test which one has the strongest textual support. For longer projects, they can help you break the assignment into smaller, less intimidating steps and set mini-deadlines so you're not facing a blank page the night before it's due. They can also help you identify whether you're stuck because you don't understand the material, don't have a clear argument, or just need permission to write an imperfect first draft.
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