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Megan

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4+ years

Megan

Masters in Education, Special Education
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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Vanderbilt University

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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5+ years

Miakia

Masters in Education, Education
Miakia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a Highly Motivated, Highly Accomplished Professional who is committed to the success of others. I excelled in the goals my family and I set for my self 17 years ago. Therefore, it is my desire to give back to others in the community/ to others in the world to assist them in accomplishing their ...

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Cambridge College

Masters in Education, Education

Christian Brothers University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Gabriela

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4+ years

Gabriela

Master's in Math Education
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th-5th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

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University of California Los Angeles

Master's in Math Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Emma

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4+ years

Emma

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

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Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

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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 ...

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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

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
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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...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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...

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
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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...

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Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
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...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Core Reading test focuses on your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You'll encounter questions about main ideas, supporting details, inference, vocabulary in context, and text structure. The exam includes both informational and literary passages, requiring you to identify author's purpose, tone, and implicit meanings. A tutor can help you develop strategies for different question types and practice with real exam passages to build confidence.

Strong reading comprehension improves through active reading strategies and targeted practice. Effective approaches include annotating passages, identifying main ideas before answering questions, and practicing retrieval—answering questions without looking back at the text first. Many students struggle with inference questions or managing time across multiple passages. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas, whether it's vocabulary, understanding complex sentence structures, or analyzing author's arguments, and develop strategies tailored to your learning style.

Literal comprehension questions ask you to identify directly stated information in a passage, while inference questions require you to read between the lines and draw conclusions based on evidence. For example, a literal question might ask "What did the author state?" while an inference question asks "What can you conclude about the character based on their actions?" Inference questions are often more challenging because they require critical thinking beyond surface-level reading. Tutors can teach you how to distinguish these question types, find textual evidence for inferences, and avoid making unsupported assumptions.

Time management is crucial on the PRAXIS Core Reading test. Most test-takers benefit from spending 5-8 minutes per passage, depending on passage length and complexity, leaving a few minutes to review answers. The key is finding a pace that allows deep understanding without unnecessary re-reading. Many students either rush through passages and miss important details, or spend too much time on difficult passages and run out of time. Working with a tutor helps you practice pacing strategies, time yourself during practice tests, and develop confidence in knowing when to move forward.

The PRAXIS Core includes vocabulary in context questions where you don't need to know the word's definition beforehand—you can figure it out from surrounding sentences and clues. Rather than memorizing endless vocabulary lists, focus on context clue strategies like looking for definitions within the passage, identifying synonyms, and understanding how the word functions in the sentence. You should also recognize common word roots and prefixes. A tutor can help you practice these strategies with actual test passages and discuss which vocabulary words appear frequently on PRAXIS exams, so you're building knowledge that actually supports your test performance.

The PRAXIS Core Reading exam is scored on a scale of 100-300, and passing scores vary by state and certification program—typically ranging from 156 to 172. You'll want to check the specific requirements for your state or the educator certification program you're applying to. Understanding your target score helps you and a tutor focus your preparation strategically. Rather than aiming just to pass, many test-takers aim for stronger scores to stand out in teacher certification programs or meet district requirements.

Most test-takers benefit from 4-8 weeks of consistent preparation, studying 3-5 hours per week. Your timeline depends on your starting point—if reading comprehension is already strong, you might need less time; if it's been a challenge, more time is helpful. The most effective study approach combines understanding test format and question types, practicing with real PRAXIS passages, reviewing mistakes, and refining your test-taking strategies. Personalized tutoring accelerates your progress by identifying exactly where you need help and providing targeted instruction rather than studying broadly.

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