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Gabby

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gabby

Undergraduate Degree
Gabby's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
Evolutionary Biology
ASVAB
SAT Reading

Hello! I've been a private tutor and writing coach for over five years for both teenagers and adults. My primary focus areas are: writing (academic, nonfiction and fiction), literacy, study skills/organization and academic/career planning I also specialize in the college application process, having...

Education

University of Oregon

Undergraduate Degree

Bilge

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bilge

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Bilge's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Biology
9th-12th Grade AP Biology
10th-12th Grade Science

As a passionate Neuroscientist with a PhD from Wesleyan University, I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring subjects such neuroscience, neural systems, molecular biology, genetics, general biology, and scientific writing (AP level, college level, and high school level). My teaching philosophy...

Education

Wesleyan University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor's

Alicia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alicia

Master's/Graduate
Alicia's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Microeconomics
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

As a dedicated tutor with a Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University, I am passionate about fostering personal growth and academic success in my students. I employ a student-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and understanding. My goal is to create a supportive learning environ...

Education

Columbia University

Master's/Graduate

University of Saint Joseph

Bachelor's

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Current Grad Student, MD
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Geometry

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

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Matthew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

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 president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

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, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Pinelopi

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)

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Quinn

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.

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Sharon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

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 classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

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Sami

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

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 the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel

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Zachary

Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects

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 to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.

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Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate-level writing demands a significant shift from undergraduate work—students often struggle with developing original arguments rather than summarizing existing scholarship, maintaining an academic voice while establishing authority in their field, and managing the structural complexity of longer papers like theses or dissertations. Many also find themselves caught between over-reliance on sources and insufficient evidence, or they produce dense prose that obscures rather than clarifies their ideas. A tutor experienced in graduate writing can help you identify which of these patterns appears in your work and develop strategies to strengthen your argumentation and clarity.

Graduate theses require more than a clear statement—they need to make an original, defensible claim that advances your field's conversation. A tutor can help you move beyond surface-level arguments by asking probing questions about your evidence, pushing you to articulate what's genuinely new about your perspective, and identifying where your thesis might be too broad or too narrow for your scope. They can also help you craft language that signals sophistication and precision, avoiding hedging language that undermines your credibility while maintaining appropriate academic humility.

Graduate revision isn't just about fixing grammar—it's about interrogating your argument's logic, evidence hierarchy, and conceptual coherence across potentially 50+ pages. You'll need to revise for multiple layers: macro-level organization and argument flow, paragraph-level coherence and topic sentences, sentence-level clarity and precision, and micro-level grammar and style. A tutor can teach you how to approach revision systematically, using techniques like reverse outlining to test your argument's structure or reading aloud to catch where your prose becomes unclear or overwrought.

Many graduate students cite correctly but fail to show readers *why* each source matters to their specific argument. Integration means introducing sources strategically, explaining their relevance, synthesizing multiple sources to build your point, and distinguishing between what scholars agree on and where you're entering a debate. A tutor can help you move from perfunctory citations to purposeful source use—teaching you how to frame quotations effectively, when to paraphrase versus quote, and how to position your own analysis as the main voice with sources supporting your claims rather than dominating them.

Authority in graduate writing comes from three elements: demonstrating deep knowledge of your field through precise language and relevant references, making confident claims supported by solid evidence, and maintaining consistency in tone and perspective throughout your work. Many new graduate writers either adopt an overly formal, passive voice that distances them from their argument, or use language that's too casual and undermines credibility. A tutor can help you find the register appropriate to your discipline and audience, eliminate hedging language that weakens your claims, and ensure your voice remains present and purposeful even when engaging with complex source material.

Long graduate papers require architecture that readers can follow—a clear roadmap in your introduction, topic sentences that signal how each section advances your argument, and transitions that show relationships between ideas rather than just moving to the next point. Many students struggle with maintaining coherence when juggling multiple sub-arguments, counterarguments, and evidence across 50+ pages. A tutor can help you create detailed outlines that test your argument's logic before you draft, use signposting language that guides readers through your thinking, and revise for structural issues like sections that wander from your main claim or evidence that doesn't clearly support your points.

Graduate writer's block often stems from perfectionism, unclear thinking about your argument, or feeling overwhelmed by the scope of a thesis or dissertation. A tutor can help you diagnose the specific block—are you unclear about your thesis, unsure how to structure a particular section, struggling to synthesize sources, or simply afraid your draft won't be good enough? They can then help you break through by asking clarifying questions about your argument, helping you draft messy first versions without self-editing, or working through one section deeply so you build momentum and confidence for the rest of the project.

Effective graduate writing feedback goes beyond surface corrections—it addresses whether your argument is clear and defensible, whether your evidence actually supports your claims, where your prose becomes unclear or overwrought, and how your organization serves your larger purpose. Rather than just marking errors, a tutor should explain *why* something isn't working and offer specific revision strategies. You should expect comments on your thesis clarity, argument logic, source integration, paragraph coherence, and sentence-level precision, along with concrete examples of how to strengthen each element. This kind of targeted, explanatory feedback helps you develop as a writer, not just fix individual papers.

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