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Have you ever wanted to understand the connections between Math and Music? Or wondered about the musical potential of programming constructs like 'for' loops and functions? Or maybe you just want help on your Calculus homework from a tutor with an interesting and varied background? I have been working as a private...
Have you ever wanted to understand the connections between Math and Music? Or wondered about the musical potential of programming constructs like 'for' loops and functions? Or maybe you just want help on your Calculus homework from a tutor with an interesting and varied background? I have been working as a private...

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Hi! My name is Noah, I graduated with my PhD in mechanical engineering from UT Austin, and I've been helping students like you since 2012. I started tutoring in high school when a friend was struggling in a class I took the year before. I remembered how confusing the teacher made it seem and how simple it was when...
Hi! My name is Noah, I graduated with my PhD in mechanical engineering from UT Austin, and I've been helping students like you since 2012. I started tutoring in high school when a friend was struggling in a class I took the year before. I remembered how confusing the teacher made it seem and how simple it was when...
I am taking probability lessons from Noah. I learned more from him during our 1st session than I did after weeks of classes. He is very knowledgeable, he was more than prepared for our session, and he explained all the background ... - Gauruv

Portland, OR
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...

Portland, OR
Having taken the SAT exam for the first time in the eighth grade, my exposure to and knowledge of the SAT spans several years. The way the SAT is written measures not only one's grasp of the area being tested but it also, in large part, one's test-taking skills. An SAT Writing review would necessarily...
Having taken the SAT exam for the first time in the eighth grade, my exposure to and knowledge of the SAT spans several years. The way the SAT is written measures not only one's grasp of the area being tested but it also, in large part, one's test-taking skills. An SAT Writing review would necessarily...

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I have a PhD and have completed a specialization in teaching composition which includes grammar instruction. I also worked as a reading specialist and have lots of experience helping students improve in SAT reading and writing.
I have a PhD and have completed a specialization in teaching composition which includes grammar instruction. I also worked as a reading specialist and have lots of experience helping students improve in SAT reading and writing.
Ms. Julie has been of great help this past months. I would not have been able to get accepted to Yale without her help. She helped me with my essays from the beginning to the very end, always there through every step of the way. ... - Mitzi, 25 lessons with Julie

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I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...
I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...
Hilary has to be one of the best tutors I have had yet and is the reason I am doing so well in my US History course this semester. She is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about every topic. She takes her time in answering any... - Riley, 15 lessons with Hilary

Portland, OR
Do you need to catch up on schoolwork, improve grades, or prepare for a test? I am available for online tutoring sessions. I can provide a free 15 min demo of Wyzant's excellent virtual tutoring platform. My tutoring experience spans 14 years, nearly 2000 hours with Wyzant students, and many more hours with...
Do you need to catch up on schoolwork, improve grades, or prepare for a test? I am available for online tutoring sessions. I can provide a free 15 min demo of Wyzant's excellent virtual tutoring platform. My tutoring experience spans 14 years, nearly 2000 hours with Wyzant students, and many more hours with...
Annie gave my son terrific guidance on his SAT preparation! He met with her twice a week for a couple of months beforehand, and she helped him bring his score up 150 points to 1520. He really enjoyed working with her, snd she mo... - Didi, 17 lessons with Anne

Portland, OR
The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master complex material in history and social studies; sharpen their writing,...
The doctor is in! I recently completed my PhD in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and am available to tutor students from 9th grade onwards both virtually and in Portland, OR. I’ve helped hundreds of students master complex material in history and social studies; sharpen their writing,...
Stan worked with my son on his writing skills for honors humanities (freshman high school level). In just a few sessions, Stan worked with him to edit his essay and improve on overall construction, flow, as well as technical aspe... - Liz, 7 lessons with Stan

Near Portland, OR
SAT Writing test has one 25 minute essay and 2 multiple choice section that tests grammatical errors in sentences and passages. In the essay section, I focus on making sure that the student is able to write a coherent and thoughtful essay in 25 minutes. Unless the student is ESL, I've never had a student...
SAT Writing test has one 25 minute essay and 2 multiple choice section that tests grammatical errors in sentences and passages. In the essay section, I focus on making sure that the student is able to write a coherent and thoughtful essay in 25 minutes. Unless the student is ESL, I've never had a student...

Portland, OR
I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...
I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

Take your SAT Writing score into the 99th percentile! Working with me, you will achieve results and enjoy the process along the way. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching SAT test preparation. I focus on a blend of skill and...
Take your SAT Writing score into the 99th percentile! Working with me, you will achieve results and enjoy the process along the way. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching SAT test preparation. I focus on a blend of skill and...
Jesse is an excellent tutor! He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and amiable. He tutored my daughter for the SAT reading and AP Lang exams and the results were exceptional. Her SAT reading score increased by 110 points, and ... - Lara, 56 lessons with Jesse

I am a Stanford-educated tutor dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized tutoring services for students in K-12 to college, including preparation for the SAT, ACT, and other exams. I hold a master's degree in Symbolic Systems from...
I am a Stanford-educated tutor dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized tutoring services for students in K-12 to college, including preparation for the SAT, ACT, and other exams. I hold a master's degree in Symbolic Systems from...
We had a wonderful experience with Alex for college-level microeconomics. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He helped my son understand challenging concepts by using clear, relatable examples that made concepts... - M, 29 lessons with Alex

As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...
As the founder of my own test prep business, I bring years of test prep strategy experience and a deep commitment to student success. I specialize in demystifying the SAT Writing section, breaking down complex grammar rules, punctuation and...

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...
Hanees took my son's math scores from 21 and 25 to an impressive 91 and 100! He is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject matter and, more importantly in my opinion, knows how to connect with his students to help them truly under... - Orly, 26 lessons with Hanees

A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
A twenty-year academic professional, I was Teacher of the Year in the Alameda Unified School District. My students excelled in writing after completing their year with me. If anything, I know how to prepare writers, being one myself!
My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...
One of the most wonderful aspects of teaching is that no matter how often I teach or read something, students will still find something new in it to teach me. Teaching is finding out what really matters to the student and approaching the subject...
Barbara is helping with college essay and supplemental writing. She is knowledgeable and executes. She helped with strategy for applications as well as themes and process. - Laura, 3 lessons with Barbara

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....
"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....
We had planned on having my daughter study for the ACTs this summer. But with everything going on my daughter's education, like many other's, has fallen behind. Lindsey isn't just tutoring her. She is helping her figure out whe... - Julie, 61 lessons with Lindsey

Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...
Hi! I’m Dana, and I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 2024. My passion for language led me to get a BA with departmental honors in both Creative Writing and Classical Languages. I have been supporting other writers since high...
Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...
I have a Master's degree in psychology from New York University and extensive experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in test preparation (GRE/SAT), Statistics, and Psychology. I have...
Hands down an absolute angel. I reached out VERY last minute and was pretty lost and Chelsea has done above and beyond. Not only she helped in a mannerly time but she actually took the time to review my material before the meeting... - Eman

I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
I specialize in test preparation, writing, and properly using English grammatical conventions, all of which translate perfectly to SAT writing. Furthermore, I completed my dissertation without the assistance of an editor (which is rare),...
Phillip has been tutoring both my high school sons for the last year and a half. They are each different writers so I can write from the perspective of two different types of tutoring that Phillip provides. For my older son, he is... - Deborah, 34 lessons with Phillip

I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...
I honed my essay writing skills - applicable to SAT essays - writing four published books and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. I...
I can't imagine a better writing tutor; she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I have been in the process of applying for speech-language pathology graduate school. It is an EXTREMELY competitive program (25-35 spots and 400 app... - Marissa, 7 lessons with Amy

I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...
I have helped hundreds students boost their SAT & ACT scores! Many of my students now attend schools including Yale, Cornell, and the U.S. Naval Academy. These results come from hundreds of hours of experience breaking down SAT and ACT problems...
My son started working with Anna in advance of the April ACT. They met twice a week, sometimes once a week, and she assigned weekly homework for him to do. I could tell that they hit it off because he never complained about the ... - Bojan, 10 lessons with Anna

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....
If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking ... - Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...
In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert
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