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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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

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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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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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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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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5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

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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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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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6+ years
David
I am a graduate of Yale University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of STEM subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their best possible score on tests like the ACT and MCAT.
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Harvard University
Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics

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Andrew
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, class of 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued to live in Chicago. I am a founding member of First Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater com...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies

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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History
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Benjamin
AP Statistics Tutor • +43 Subjects
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.
Justin
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a college instructor with ten years experience in the classroom as a teacher and tutor. Originally from South Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking about the larger, structural questions behind their concerns in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students and tutors are peers, and that collaboration is the best means for students to learn, not just reciting or memorizing what I might suggest. Working together, and making sure students take ownership and pride in their work, leads to a stronger educational foundation, both in our tutoring sessions and the student's future.
Andrea
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am also adept in tutoring english grammar, language, and literature. There are few things I enjoy more than a true challenge, whether it be physical or mental. I aspire to be a great inventor and hope that my ideas and creations may simplify life as we know it and bring health, comfort, and joy to the masses. My favorite book is "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett and I recommend that everyone read promptly.
Felix
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing.
Scott
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I'm Scotty! I am currently a senior at Harvard College pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a secondary (minor) in Theater, Dance, and Media. I know full well that struggling with course material is tricky to navigate; I have not always felt comfortable going straight to the professor or teacher to ask for help. That's why I love tutoring - I aim to be a helpful resource for students, blending the toughness of a coach with the warmth and comfort of a friend to provide the best atmosphere for those I tutor. Hobbies: art, books, dancing, reading, music, writing, singing
Sarah
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a pre-dental student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Human Organizational Development with a concentration in Health and Human Services. I am well versed in many science subjects (Biology and Chemistry, etc.), math, and Spanish. I tutor all ages and will tailor my methods based on any type of need. Hobbies: traveling, music, singing, art, travel, books, writing, reading, cooking
Jacob
Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects
I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards a Master's degree, and will continue on from there.
Esther
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects
I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and am heavily involved in student theatre, usually directing 2 productions each year. Dogs of any and every breed, iced coffee, and spending time in NYC are a few of my favorite things!
Michael
Calculus Tutor • +24 Subjects
I am currently a fourth year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Yeshiva College with a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tutored Regents-level biology and chemistry. Most recently, I tutored for Kaplan, teaching an MCAT preparatory course and working one-on-one with students. When not studying, I like to ride my bike, train Taekwondo, play blues guitar (or bass, or piano, or saxophone, or drums), and read a good book.
Asta
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +74 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
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High school students commonly struggle with essay organization and thesis development—knowing how to structure arguments and support claims with textual evidence. Literary analysis is another major challenge, as students learn to move beyond plot summary to interpret symbolism, theme, and author's purpose. Many also find themselves battling writer's block during timed writing assignments, and they often need help understanding the difference between grammar correctness and stylistic voice. Citation formats like MLA and APA can feel overwhelming when first introduced, and managing revision strategies—knowing what to change and why—is a skill that takes focused practice to develop.
A tutor can work with you to break down essay structure into manageable pieces: identifying your central argument, building topic sentences that support that argument, and gathering evidence from texts that actually proves your point. Rather than just telling you what's wrong, a tutor helps you see how each paragraph connects to your thesis and how to revise weak claims into compelling arguments. This personalized feedback on your drafts—sentence by sentence—shows you patterns in your own writing so you can apply those lessons to future essays.
Summary tells what happened; analysis explains why it matters and how the author creates meaning. When analyzing literature, you're examining how literary devices like symbolism, imagery, tone, and character development work together to develop theme. A tutor can help you move past "the main character learned a lesson" to deeper observations like "the author uses water imagery throughout the novel to represent the character's emotional transformation." This shift from plot-focused to craft-focused reading is crucial for high school English success and requires practice identifying evidence and making meaningful connections.
Strong writers break writing into stages: planning (outlining your argument), drafting (getting ideas down without perfectionism), revising (restructuring for clarity and flow), and editing (fixing grammar and style). Many high school students skip planning entirely and jump to drafting, which leads to disorganized essays and writer's block. A tutor can help you develop a process that works for your brain—whether that's detailed outlines, mind maps, or talking through ideas first—and teach you revision strategies that focus on big-picture issues before sentence-level fixes. Building this habit early makes timed essays and longer projects far less stressful.
Citations serve two purposes: they give credit to authors whose ideas you're using, and they allow readers to find your sources. MLA and APA have different rules for in-text citations, Works Cited pages, and formatting, and using the wrong format can actually lower your grade even if your essay is strong. Rather than memorizing every rule, a tutor helps you understand the logic behind citations and shows you how to use reference tools effectively. Once you grasp the pattern—whether it's MLA parenthetical citations or APA author-date format—applying it consistently becomes much easier.
Academic writing doesn't mean robotic or boring—it means clear, purposeful, and evidence-based. Your voice comes through in word choice, sentence rhythm, and how you connect ideas, even within formal essay structures. A tutor can help you identify your natural strengths as a writer and show you how to use them strategically: if you're good at vivid description, you might use precise imagery in your analysis; if you're witty, you might craft sharp topic sentences. The key is balancing personal style with the expectations of academic writing, which takes feedback and revision to develop.
Active reading—annotating as you go, asking questions about character motivation and symbolism, and connecting scenes to larger themes—helps you retain far more than passive reading. Many students read but don't engage, then struggle to remember details for essays or discussions. A tutor can teach you annotation strategies tailored to how you learn best, help you identify what's actually important to remember versus minor plot points, and show you how to take notes that support both comprehension and essay writing. These skills compound over time, making longer books and complex texts increasingly manageable.
Teachers often provide feedback on finished essays, but a tutor can work with you during the writing process—on drafts, outlines, and revisions—to help you understand your own patterns and make intentional choices. One-on-one feedback allows a tutor to explain why a sentence isn't working, show you examples of stronger alternatives, and help you practice the same skill on new writing. This ongoing, conversational feedback helps you internalize revision strategies rather than just fixing one essay; you learn principles you can apply to every piece of writing going forward.
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