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Allan
I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
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Eric
I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts
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Samuel
I'm just not very good at it." People tend to not be very excited about topics that they don't understand. Teachers and grades have been making them feel bad whenever they come to class, and there is nothing more frustrating than studying for hours and still not getting any concept. These sorts of t...
Brown University
Applied Mathematics major
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10+ years
Sarah
I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as youn...
Providence College
Masters, Secondary Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors, Psychology
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Greg
I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University studying chemical engineering and mathematics. Throughout high school, I tutored both individuals and groups in a variety of subjects including algebra and physics. At Vanderbilt, I've had the opportunity to teach at local Nashville elementary and middle...
Vanderbilt University
Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math
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10+ years
Madeline
I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors
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10+ years
Ariela
I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script)...
University of Chicago
Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
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Julie
I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
13+ years
I am specializing in the ACT. My tutoring approach, while covering test-taking techniques, will also emphasize the wisdom and skills needed to understand the root of the test questions. I hope that I can come alongside you to help and encourage you in your life pursuits.
Yale University
Bachelor of Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ben
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. I have been tutoring for over 6 years now, and I have found it to be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience. I specialize in mathematics, particularly at the high school level, and I also have experience tutoring other subject...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Mathematics
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Alexandra
12th Grade math Tutor • +42 Subjects
I'm a Math and French major at Brown University, and I've been tutoring for over three years. I have worked with young kids taking elementary-level math, middle school students taking Pre-Algebra and Algebra, high school students taking Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/II and Linear Algebra -- and any level in between! Tutoring is one of my favorite activities, because every student I work with teaches me something new about my field. In addition to doing math and writing French poetry, I play the piano, contract bridge, soccer and tennis. I am also a passionate vegan, and hope to one day combine math and language into a field that draws on both the sciences and the humanities. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books
Richard
12th Grade math Tutor • +56 Subjects
I am currently a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, studying microbiology and public health (my two biggest passions). I received my Bachelor of Science with high honors from Emory University in 2011, where I double-majored in Biology and Spanish. During my time at Emory, I studied abroad in Australia working on barrier reef and rainforest ecology, and studied in Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I math, SAT II math IIC subject test, BC calculus AP exam, and the GRE quantitative exam. In addition to tutoring mathematics at all levels, I enjoy tutoring grammar and mechanics, and editing essays. I received the Carlos C. Rojas Excellence in Writing Award from Emory University, and have served on the editorial board for Emory University's undergraduate research journal, as well as have authored peer-reviewed manuscripts at Northwestern University. I have lectured to undergraduate students at Northwestern University in cell biology, and have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in both a classroom setting and one-on-one. I have a very diverse background of knowledge and have worked in a variety of settings, both academic and in industry, and can meet any of your tutoring needs. I am a very patient person with excellent communication and listening skills who will take the time to get to know each of my tutees. After identifying and recognizing a tutee's own strengths and weaknesses, I can tailor a unique tutoring plan to help each student exceed his or her goals. Hobbies: writing, hiking, reading, cooking, traveling, music, art, travel, books
Dakota
12th Grade math Tutor • +126 Subjects
I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! Hobbies: art, books, travel, reading, cooking, music, writing
Morgan
12th Grade math Tutor • +44 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science and Engineering (BSE) in Chemical Engineering. I was selected as the outstanding graduate for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and have extensive math, physics, and writing experience. I recently applied and was accepted to many top-ten PhD programs for engineering because of academic merit and personal statement writing skills. I will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall. Hobbies: books, reading, writing, music, running, hiking, art
Li
9th Grade math Tutor • +69 Subjects
I'm extremely motivated to help you succeed Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books, photography
Katie
12th Grade math Tutor • +34 Subjects
I am graduate of Boston University with a BS in nutrition and premedical studies and University of New England with a degree in Medicine. During my year between undergraduate school and medical school, I worked full time as a nutrition educator in grades kindergarten through 12th grade in Boston Public schools. During this time I was also a private tutor for high school students and completed in-home one-on-one tutoring sessions in the sciences and mathematics. I have completed medical coursework in biochemistry, anatomy, and nutrition. I will be a great tutor from my in-depth understanding of the material and ability to educate students in middle school, high school and college I have also peer tutored chemistry and biology during college.
Adam
10th Grade math Tutor • +45 Subjects
I am excited to become a tutor with Varsity Tutors because I have a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses.
Neil
12th Grade math Tutor • +39 Subjects
I am well versed in all types of questions the students will be faced with on homework or exams. Also, in addition to my teaching experience at Purdue, I have been teaching a one week course in Shanghai yearly since 2008 to prepare Chinese Occupational Health and Safety professionals to take the Certified Industrial Hygienist exam and part of what I help them with are some of the tricks of the trade for successfully taking these types of exams. I also helped my daughter prepare for her GRE exam when her GRE Boot Camp program was suddenly cancelled my prep work with her helped her increase her math score approximately 100 points.
Allen
11th Grade math Tutor • +66 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation. Hobbies: art, books, hiking, nature, reading, cooking, music, writing
Damian
12th Grade math Tutor • +52 Subjects
I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things.
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9th grade marks a significant shift from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebraic thinking—students must now work with variables, equations, and functions rather than just numbers. Many students haven't developed the conceptual foundation to understand *why* we manipulate equations the way we do, so they memorize procedures without understanding the underlying logic. A tutor can bridge this gap by helping students see that solving an equation like 2x + 5 = 13 is really about "undoing" operations in reverse order, not just following a rule. When students grasp this conceptual layer, the procedures make sense and stick.
Word problems require students to translate real-world language into mathematical expressions—a skill that's separate from solving the math itself. Many 9th graders can solve equations but freeze when the problem is wrapped in words. A tutor teaches a systematic approach: identify what you're looking for, define variables clearly, write the equation, solve, and check your answer makes sense in context. Breaking word problems into these steps removes the overwhelm and helps students see the math hiding inside the story. With practice and feedback, students build confidence tackling unfamiliar problem types.
Showing work isn't just about getting points—it reveals your thinking process and makes it easier to catch mistakes. In 9th grade, teachers shift focus from just answers to understanding *how* you solve problems, which is crucial for more advanced math. A tutor can help students organize their work clearly, write out each step logically, and explain their reasoning. This practice also helps students identify where they went wrong if an answer is incorrect, turning mistakes into learning opportunities rather than dead ends.
Graphing linear equations can feel disconnected from algebra if students only memorize slope-intercept form without understanding what the graph actually represents. A tutor connects the visual (the line on the graph) to the algebraic (the equation y = mx + b), helping students see that the slope is the rate of change and the y-intercept is where the line crosses the y-axis. When students understand that a graph is just another way to show a relationship between x and y, they see graphing as a tool for understanding, not a separate skill to memorize. This foundation is essential for later topics like systems of equations and quadratic functions.
Multi-step equations require students to keep track of several operations while maintaining balance on both sides of the equation—a lot of moving parts. Common errors include forgetting to apply operations to both sides, making sign mistakes, or losing track of the variable. A tutor helps by slowing down the process, having students verbalize each step aloud ("I'm subtracting 5 from both sides"), and checking work systematically. Teaching students to verify their answer by substituting it back into the original equation also builds a checking habit that catches errors before they become a pattern.
Math anxiety often stems from a history of confusion or negative experiences, and it's particularly common in 9th grade when concepts become more abstract. In a personalized tutoring setting, students can ask questions without fear of judgment, work at their own pace, and experience success on manageable problems before tackling harder ones. A tutor also helps students recognize that mistakes are part of learning, not proof they're "bad at math." By building small wins and explaining concepts in multiple ways until they click, tutoring rebuilds confidence and transforms a student's relationship with math from "I can't do this" to "I can figure this out."
Proofs require a different type of thinking than algebra—students must use logical reasoning and geometric properties to justify each step, not just solve for x. Many 9th graders struggle because they don't see *why* they need to prove something (it seems obvious), and they're unsure how to structure an argument. A tutor teaches students to think like mathematicians: start with what you know, identify what you're trying to prove, and build a logical chain connecting the two. Breaking down the structure of a proof and working through examples step-by-step helps students see that proofs follow patterns, making them less intimidating and more manageable.
While tutors don't need to follow your textbook exactly, understanding your student's curriculum and teaching approach is helpful for continuity. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can align with your school's pacing and methods—whether your student uses a traditional algebra textbook, an integrated math curriculum, or a standards-based approach. A tutor who understands how your school teaches a concept can reinforce what's being learned in class and fill gaps more effectively. During the initial connection, you can share information about your student's curriculum so the tutor can tailor their approach accordingly.
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