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Chris

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chris

Bachelor in Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Art Hour
Conversational French
Elementary School English

In addition to being guided and influenced in a highly educational environment by my father, who taught for 40 years before he became a university dean, I have had the opportunity to teach for over seven years where I have led classes as large as 30 students and taught ages 5 through 10.My experienc...

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Lebenese American University

Bachelor in Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management

Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
Biology
Biology (in French)
Canadian French Language Proficiency

I'm a highly motivated undergraduate student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I'm currently working on a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biopsychology and minoring in Spanish. I'm glad to help students who wish to better understand Biology, Algebra, Chemistry, French, and English. I speak...

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology

Dale

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Dale

Masters in Education, Education
Dale's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

I am passionate about helping students because I have seen success and encouragement in ALL students so I know that every student can reach their potential. The privilege of seeing students move forward and be excited about a subject is amazing.I enjoy the relationship of tutoring and the encouragem...

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Wheaton College (Illinois)

Masters in Education, Education

Wheaton College (Illinois)

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Guito

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Guito

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Guito's other Tutor Subjects
Civil Engineering
Conversational French
Elementary School Math (in French)
Engineering

My teaching philosophy is to make each training session as interactive, pleasant, interesting, as possible. I believe that an interactive curriculum is more memorable. I use tactics such as role-playing and competitive quiz games.

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Josias

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Josias

Bachelor's
Josias's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
Algebra REGENTS
Biology

I am a graduate of The Palm Beach State College. I received my Bachelor of Civil Engineering. I am a certified Tutor at Palm Beach State College for over 12 years; and 2 years Teacher @Palm Beach School District.

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University

Bachelor's

Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Current Undergrad Student, English
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current student at Princeton University, obtaining a major in English with minors in Environmental Studies and Musical Theater. I graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2016 as a member of the Cum Laude Society with highest honors for all semesters. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, an Academic Al...

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Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, English

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Anna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anna

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use

With each of my experiences working with children my passion for education has grown. I first came to Austin to work with a Spanish literacy intervention program through Americorps called A Community for Education (ACE). After my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school ...

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Oberlin College

Bachelors, Comparative American Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Master of Arts, English
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT Writing
Business
Business Writing

My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructe...

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Georgia State University

Master of Arts, English

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Geometry
Math

Hi. I love math and I love teaching math. I am a state certified high school math teacher. I have 31 years of classroom experience. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics.

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Clark Atlanta University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Katherine

Certified Tutor

Katherine

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
AP Computer Science Principles

Hi, my name is Katherine and I've been tutoring in various capacities since 2012. Although I'm currently studying Computer Science at Swarthmore College, I have expertise in a number of subject areas and I'd love to help you out.

Education

Swarthmore College

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530

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Samantha

10th Grade Reading Tutor • +119 Subjects

I believe every student has a unique learning skill set and every teacher continues to learn from her students. To ensure every student receives the best tutoring, I strive to offer excellent communication and a diverse set of teaching skills.I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where I double majored in International Business and French. I also obtained my paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems.I began working as a child care provider in 1998 and continued until I graduated from Law School. I also worked as a para-educator for down-syndrome children in Vermont public schools. For the past four years, I have taught at the collegiate level. I have taught many subjects including legal research and writing, political science, professional development, college career and success, sociology, computer science, English, ethics, and accounting.Besides my formal education, I have a diverse arts background, including Voice, French Horn, and Dance. I enjoy many sports including ice skating, hiking, skiing, and biking. I am currently learning photography. Lastly, I am an avid volunteer in my community. In particular, I provide event management, planning, and fundraising support to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART).From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math, Phonics, Political Science, Legal Studies, LSAT Prep, Study Skills, Science, and Public Speaking.For my full work history and credential, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn page at: www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-balmes/50/326/a0a/

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Christopher

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am a current student at Rutgers University on track to major in Electrical Engineering. I tutor a wide range of math from elementary level up to high school and college. This range includes algebra, trigonometry, pre-calc and calculus. I have had many experiences through my high school and outside work at kumon learning centers in tutoring. I love helping students not only learn the material themselves, but being able to know it well enough that they can teach it themselves, achieving my goal of getting students to work autonomously without required help. The many interests I have outside of the classroom includes playing basketball, running, video games, and computer programming.

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Jerry

ACT Writing Tutor • +2 Subjects

Hey, I enjoy teaching math, computer science, and the SAT! Contact me if you are interested in these.

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Amy

College English Tutor • +13 Subjects

I have a B.A. in French and a diploma in Business French from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris. I also speak Greek, Italian, and Spanish.I have worked as a private tutor in the area of foreign languages, essay writing, and a variety of other subjects for more than a decade. In that time, I have witnessed the difficulties many students have when learning something that seems unfamiliar, uninteresting, or just makes no sense. Seeing this, I believe it is my responsibility to be a positive influence by ensuring that all my students do well and understand the material. For example, with French, I always give them a brief English grammar lesson beforehand which helps tremendously boost their confidence level as the foreign gradually becomes familiar.I am truly excited about working with students and encouraging them to excel. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing a student conquer his/her fears and expressing him/herself in a way he/she never thought possible. I work with each student’s specific needs in a patient yet firm manner. I also exhibit determination, empathy, and humor to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Most importantly, I am personable and understanding and believe that brings me closer to helping my students.In my free time, I love cooking Mediterranean/Greek cuisine and would love to open a restaurant one day. I also write poetry, short stories, etc. and am currently working on my first novel. Lastly, I adore knitting and crocheting cute, fashionable clothes and accessories for girls.

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Gabrielle

AP Biology Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am recent graduate of Binghamton University, with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. I am deeply committed to the value of education, and believe that learning is a gift and an opportunity for growth that should be available to everyone. For this reason, I am passionate about tutoring and helping students, so that everyone is able to not only do well in school, but to fall in love with learning in the process. Anyone can enrich themselves through learning. This is the foundation of my teaching philosophy: in addition to emphasizing results and academic achievement, I believe it is integral to find an individual approach to each student and to focus first and foremost on teaching students to study in a way that is effective and engaging. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in all subjects. In my free time, I like to go running, practice dance, learn new languages, and play ping-pong.

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Languages Tutor • +4 Subjects

I am a graduate of LaSalle University in Mexico City. I received my Bachelor of Science degree inBusiness Administration with a focus on management. I am also a certifiedteacher of Spanish. Since graduation I have worked in Human Resources and I havealso been tutoring children and adults in private and public schools, as wellas online. I am very enthusiastic about teaching my native language because Ifeel that in that way I am enriching my students' education and experiences inlearning aspects of another culture. One area where we seem to have the mostfun is prepping for exams and writing assignments. I am a firm proponent ofeducation, and as a tutor, my approach is based on each of my students'level of proficiency, their goals, and their learning pace. I focus on providinga pleasant and safe experience for my students. I prepare lesson plans that arecreative and introduce new topics in a fun way, spending enough time reviewingthe material. Afterwards, I allow students time to practice on their own. I encourage you to contact me to schedule so togetherwe can start achieving your goals

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Anna

ACT Writing Tutor • +27 Subjects

I honestly love tutoring. While working in finance and publishing over the past decade, I have independently tutored students from many premiere NY and NJ high schools and universities. I continued tutoring even after joining a major private equity firm because of how much I enjoy working one-on-one with students. Breaking down seemingly complex subjects is one of my favorite pastimes--it's part of the reason I also enjoy writing about arcane financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my own study plan to pass the first two CFA exams (I'm taking the third exam in June). This experience has shaped how I work with students to tackle test-taking anxiety and master difficult material quickly.I have both a BA and MA in English from New York University.

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Catherine

Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hello! My name is Catherine Raj and I am a second-year medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience in 2022. Since 2015, I have tutored children from ages 3-16 in areas of math and reading, as well as their school curriculum. Apart from tutoring here, I have worked for the Kumon Learning Center as a teaching instructor for 5 years. While I am certified to tutor a broad range of subjects, I have years of experience with tutoring young children in math and reading, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, phonics, reading comprehension, and much more. I connect with elementary and middle school students very well, as I believe in understanding children in order to give them a fulfilling tutoring experience. I also very much enjoy tutoring pre-algebra and algebra as those are my favorite math subjects, as well as my best! My students and I have always had a deeper level of understanding beyond the books and I pride my style of teaching on that aspect.

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Sarah

Elementary School Math Tutor • +20 Subjects

I have been a special education teacher in Somerset County for the last 5 years. I have worked in self-contained classrooms and am currently working as a 4th grade resource room Reading and Math teacher. Next spring, I will graduate from Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education with an Ed.M in Reading Education. I will be a certified Reading Specialist as well as a certified supervisor. I am currently a certified Literacy Specialist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The French math curriculum emphasizes conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning from an early stage, rather than focusing primarily on procedures. Students are encouraged to explore why methods work and to develop problem-solving strategies before mastering computational shortcuts. This means middle school students in French math programs often engage with proofs, logical reasoning, and abstract thinking earlier than in traditional U.S. curricula. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand both the French pedagogical approach and how to support students navigating this more conceptually rigorous framework.

The main challenge is managing two cognitive demands simultaneously—learning new mathematical concepts while doing so in a non-native language. Students may understand the math concept but struggle to express their reasoning in French, or vice versa. Additionally, French mathematical vocabulary and notation can differ from English (for example, decimal and thousands separators are reversed). Tutors who specialize in middle school math in French help students build confidence in both the language and the concepts, using clear explanations and consistent terminology to bridge these gaps.

In French mathematics education, showing work is central to demonstrating mathematical reasoning, not just arriving at an answer. Teachers expect students to explain their logic, justify each step, and articulate their problem-solving process—often in writing. Many students struggle with this transition from procedural math to explanatory math. Tutors help students organize their thoughts, choose appropriate mathematical language in French, and structure their solutions clearly so teachers can see their understanding. This skill becomes essential as students move into more advanced coursework.

Word problems require students to read carefully, identify relevant information, translate a scenario into mathematical notation, and solve—all while processing French language. This layered complexity overwhelms many middle school students. Tutors break down this process by teaching students to annotate problems systematically, ask clarifying questions, and identify key information. They model how to extract the mathematical structure from language, then work backward to connect the solution to the original scenario. Over time, students develop strategies and confidence to tackle unfamiliar problem types independently.

Math anxiety often intensifies when students feel rushed or judged, which can be amplified when learning in a second language. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a safe space where students can ask questions without embarrassment, work at their own pace, and experience success on problems they've struggled with. Tutors help students see patterns and connections they may have missed in a classroom setting, transforming frustration into understanding. As students solve problems correctly and understand the 'why' behind solutions, their confidence grows—and anxiety diminishes.

Multi-step equations require students to remember procedural steps in order while also understanding why each step is valid. In French math instruction, the emphasis is on justifying each transformation mathematically. Tutors help students develop a systematic approach: identifying the variable, recognizing which operations are applied, and reversing them in the correct order. Visual aids, color-coding steps, and consistent French terminology all support understanding. Practice with varied equation types—with fractions, negatives, and variables on both sides—helps students internalize patterns and build automaticity.

An excellent tutor in this subject needs strong French fluency alongside deep knowledge of middle school mathematics and pedagogy. They should understand both French and U.S. math curricula, know how mathematical concepts build sequentially, and be skilled at explaining abstract ideas clearly. Beyond subject expertise, they need patience, the ability to diagnose gaps in understanding (rather than just gaps in computation), and creativity in finding different approaches when one explanation doesn't land. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in both French language and math instruction at the middle school level.

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