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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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9+ years
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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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
Bachelors, History
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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
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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6+ years
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
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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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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Sixth graders often hit a transition point where writing expectations shift dramatically—they're moving from narrative writing to essays that require thesis statements and supporting evidence. Common struggles include organizing multi-paragraph essays, developing a clear thesis, and maintaining consistent voice throughout their writing. Many students also find literary analysis challenging, especially when asked to support interpretations with textual evidence rather than just summarizing plot. Additionally, grammar becomes more complex at this level (complex sentences, pronoun agreement, comma usage), and students frequently mix up when to use formal vs. casual tone in different writing contexts.
A tutor can break down thesis development into manageable steps—starting with identifying the main idea, then shaping it into a specific, arguable statement rather than a vague topic sentence. Many 6th graders write thesis statements that are too broad ("Shakespeare wrote many plays") or too obvious ("This book is interesting"), so tutors use targeted feedback and revision exercises to help students craft statements that actually guide their essay. Tutors also help students understand how their thesis should connect to their evidence, so they're not just listing facts but building an actual argument.
Rather than just correcting final drafts, tutors guide students through prewriting, drafting, and revision—teaching them strategies like brainstorming, outlining, and peer-style feedback that they can use independently. During tutoring sessions, students might work on organizing ideas before writing, then bring a draft to the next session for feedback on structure and clarity. Tutors help students learn to revise for different purposes: first for organization and ideas, then for sentence clarity, and finally for grammar and mechanics. This approach builds writing confidence because students understand *why* they're making changes, not just what corrections to make.
The jump from "what happened" to "why it matters" is significant at this grade level. Tutors teach students to ask analytical questions: Why did the character make that choice? What does this detail reveal about the theme? How does the author's word choice affect the mood? They model how to find specific textual evidence (a quote, a scene, a description) and then explain what that evidence shows about character, theme, or author's purpose. Tutors also help students avoid vague analytical statements by pushing for specificity—instead of "the character was brave," they guide students to explain exactly what action showed bravery and why it matters to the story's meaning.
Grammar is the foundation—correct punctuation, sentence structure, and usage—while style and voice are about how a writer uses those tools to create an effect. At the 6th grade level, students need both: solid grammar skills so their writing is clear, and opportunities to develop their own voice so their writing sounds authentic. A tutor addresses grammar errors that confuse readers (like comma splices or pronoun confusion), but also helps students experiment with sentence variety, word choice, and tone to make their writing more engaging. For example, a tutor might help a student understand when to use short, punchy sentences for emphasis versus longer, flowing sentences for description.
Tutors teach active reading strategies like annotating (marking key details, questions, and reactions), asking predictive questions while reading, and pausing to summarize sections. Many 6th graders read passively and lose track of plot or miss important details, so tutors help them engage with the text intentionally. They also address vocabulary in context—rather than just memorizing definitions, students learn to use surrounding words and sentences to figure out meaning, which strengthens comprehension. Tutors can also help students track character development, identify themes, and make connections between different parts of a text, all of which deepen understanding beyond surface-level reading.
Many 6th graders struggle to organize thoughts logically, resulting in essays that jump around or repeat ideas. Tutors teach outlining and graphic organizers (like webs or charts) that help students map out their main points and supporting details before drafting. They also help students understand paragraph structure: a topic sentence that connects to the thesis, evidence that supports that topic, and explanation of why that evidence matters. During writing, tutors teach students to use transitions ("First," "Additionally," "In conclusion") that guide readers through their ideas. These concrete tools give students a framework so organization becomes a skill they can apply independently, not something they rely on a tutor to fix.
Sixth graders are often just beginning to use sources beyond their textbook, so tutors introduce basic citation concepts in an accessible way. Rather than overwhelming students with full MLA format, tutors start with the "why"—teaching students that they need to give credit to authors and show readers where information came from. They help students practice in-text citations (simple parenthetical references with author and page) and basic works cited entries, often using teacher guidelines or simplified formats. Tutors also address common challenges like paraphrasing without plagiarizing and integrating quotes smoothly into sentences, so students understand that citing sources is about honest writing, not just following rules.
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