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Charmonda
More often than not, I am able to build a quick rapport with children. I am focused, energetic and driven, but I still know how to have fun. I have been certified in a program called Love and Logic which teaches adults effective discipline. Learning should be multi-disciplinary. Often history, scien...
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts, English
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Uzma
I am a teacher at heart! I have learned many things through teaching. I believe our students teach us how to keep our hearts, minds and perspectives open. The world will continue to become a better place with the spread of education. Knowledge is shared by teaching, inspiring, motivating, listening,...
City University of Seattle in Canada
Masters, Educational Leadership
St Cloud State University
Bachelors, Elementary Education

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Christina
I am a student at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. I love math, science, writing and Spanish. I enjoy tutoring because I love the material I teach. Making it understandable and easy for the student is my goal, no matter if the subject is Calculus, Chemistry, Spanish or English. I teach like I learn...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

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Connie
I am a Dartmouth junior double majoring in Mathematical Data Science and Chinese Language. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 12 years and currently swim at Dartmouth College. I have always had a passion for STEM and helping others. I primarily tutor high school math and ACT/SAT, but I also ...
Dartmouth College
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Prem
Help my students to learn and understand physics or related subjects such as mathematics, nanotechnology, and materials science. I have more than 30 years of teaching these subjects in a university in Michigan.I have also performed research in the areas of hyperthermia to treat cancer. Totally unrel...
Jodhpur University India
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Jodhpur University India
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Gwynne
I graduated with a BA in English and Sociology with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Washington in 2010. I then went on to work in Early Childhood Education before seeking a Master of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Design from Concordia University in Portland, which I complete...
Concordia University-Portland
Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelors, English and Sociology

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Kwame
I have recently acquired my Bachelor's in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated a Distinguished English Major. I am applying for my MFA in poetry next. I have had over two years of experience working with college-level students at the remedial level and at senior level and I've ...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Cassandra
I am a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where I received a Master of Arts in Rhetoric. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing with minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies from Montana State University. While at CMU, I had an amazing time as a Communication & Languag...
Carnegie Mellon University - Master's/Graduate, English
Rhetoric

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Gabriela
I am a graduate of East Carolina University where I received a Bachelor in Science in Elementary Education and Wayne Community College where I received an Associate in Arts and Business Administration. I am currently working on ESL (teaching students of other languages) Praxis.Since graduation I wor...
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

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Micah
Micah is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Dallas majoring in Information Technology Systems and Finance. He has years of experience tutoring and training students as he led a team of 78 students to the international level of DECA competition (the largest team in Texas...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science, Finance
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Nicole
Elementary School Tutor • +15 Subjects
I've been tutoring for over a decade now, and am currently working towards a double-major in Education and Psychology from the University of Florida. I have always adored teaching and gathering information of all sorts, and take every chance I get to foster those passions. I can't wait to help your student grow a better understanding and love for all parts of learning as well. My goal is to help students build confidence and excel at whatever they can dream; join me for the journey!
Anneliza
Algebra Tutor • +20 Subjects
I received my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Art and Art History from Lafayette College in 2006. Following graduation, I worked as a Civil Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA and was certified as a Professional Engineer in 2011. After five years in the work force, I returned to graduate school to complete my Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. I now work as a Landscape Designer in Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as an adjunct professor at Philadelphia University in the Landscape Architecture program. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor many subjects related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology, and the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math and geometry, particularly focusing on strategies that involve physical and visual learning. I am an active and hardworking individual who loves working with others to solve problems, which directly translates in my approach to tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors (running, biking, hiking, gardening) and playing with my dog and cat.
Karen M.
Elementary School English Tutor • +13 Subjects
I love kids and I love learning. I have both an undergrad and graduate degree in English Language and Creative Writing. I have taught E.S.L. for the last two years and have been working with children of all ages for nearly thirty years now, from my own private childcare business to homework help, and tutoring. I enjoy helping students take a subject that they struggle with and turn it into a subject they are interested in! I'm particually good with young children, but also do well with pre-teen, high school, and college level students. My favorite subjects to teach are reading, creative writing, and public speaking as these are my personal passions. It's important to me that my students also have fun! if they don't want to be in my classroom, they are less likely to absorb and remember. I like to incorporate their interests into my lesson plans as much as possible to keep things interesting!
Andrea
Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +23 Subjects
I recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics. I have tutored Math and Science since I was a high school student through a volunteer program. The summer after graduating from high school I volunteered abroad and taught English to elementary and middle school students in impoverished areas of Taiwan. While obtaining my undergraduate degree, I tutored Math to local elementary and middle school students through a volunteer organization called MATHCOUNTS.I am a good tutor because I am very thorough while teaching, and I am very patient with students.
Preston
Algebra Tutor • +16 Subjects
I am currently a rising junior attending Pennsylvania State University with a major in chemical engineering. I have been a learning assistant for general chemistry 1 and organic chemistry 1 my past two semesters. I also will be a learning assistant this upcoming semester for general chemistry 1. I tutor SAT and ACT prep and math and science subjects from middle school to college. My favorite topic to tutor is chemistry. My goal for my tutoring sessions is for my students to be able to teach the topic back to me. I believe in student-centered methods of instruction and I am always open to looking at problems from different point of views.
John
Adult Literacy Tutor • +31 Subjects
I am a writer lawyer and teacher with experience teaching software to adults and children. I have 2 decades of experience as a writer including journalism/ technical writing and fiction writing.I was first published 38 years ago.
Julia
ACT Writing Tutor • +61 Subjects
I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at the University of Pittsburgh, where I also graduated in 2024 with my Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences. I had an undergraduate focus in neuroscience and conceptual foundations of medicine.Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high school in college-level Spanish courses and obtained my Seal of Biliteracy.For me, there are two feelings when tutoring that go unbeaten:1. When your student finally grasps a concept they have been struggling with.2. When your student comes back with their first improved test grade.I try to accommodate to the needs of all my students and revolve tutoring around each student's personal goals. Whether it's getting a better understanding of one concept, getting class grade up, or preparing for an exam, I do my best to do what's best for the student.
Kara
Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects
I have a passion for teaching and facilitating critical thinking skills. I want everyone to understand HOW to learn, and not just WHAT to learn.I am enthusiastic about education and I am a nerd for history, politics, and current events. In high school, surprisingly, my favorite subject was math, and I always thought I was going to be a math teacher. College, however, changed my mind when I fell in love with a Colonial History course and it changed my outlook on my future in education. I want to teach my students to be good citizens and to be successful in everything they do in life.I have a degree in Sociology and Social Studies Education. I hope I will be a great fit for you!
Ian
Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am a motivated student, working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I truly enjoy working with students who are interested in the "why's". I love talking about the motivations of why we learn these subjects, and how they become useful in real life. I am particularly passionate about tutoring mathematics, chemistry, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
Julianne
AP Physics 2 Tutor • +16 Subjects
I am a current student at Occidental College, and I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Physics. I have previously tutored students in high school physics, coding in Python, high school mathematics (including geometry, algebra, and trigonometry), and the Mathematics portion of the SAT exam. I have also assisted my siblings (now ages 13, 7, and 4) with school homework and other academic enrichment activities. I am passionate about finding ways to make STEM subjects engaging for students with different levels of interest. The students that I have tutored have particularly enjoyed certain hands-on activities that have helped them gain a deeper understanding of the material, such as engaging with virtual simulations that illustrate important physical concepts and coding an interactive game that requires user input. I understand that different students learn differently and require different types of encouragement and support, and I would personalize my lessons to meet each student's needs. I believe that it is important to make learning STEM subjects fun, and I do my best to share my own enthusiasm for the subjects and highlight the many applications of these subjects with my students.
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8th grade is a critical transition year where students juggle increased homework loads, multiple teachers with different expectations, and the cognitive shift from concrete to abstract thinking. Common struggles include managing time across subjects, organizing long-term projects, understanding multi-step math problems, and keeping up with reading comprehension in literature and science. After-school tutoring provides a dedicated space to slow down, ask questions without classroom time pressure, and develop study strategies that help students catch up on concepts they may have missed or misunderstood during the school day.
Algebra requires students to think abstractly and manipulate variables—a significant jump from the concrete arithmetic of earlier grades. Many 8th graders struggle because they have gaps in foundational skills like fractions, negative numbers, or order of operations that algebra builds on. Effective after-school tutoring identifies these gaps, reteaches foundational concepts when needed, and uses concrete examples and visual representations before moving to abstract problem-solving. Tutors also help students develop a systematic approach to multi-step equations and word problems, which reduces anxiety and builds confidence.
8th-grade reading shifts from simple comprehension to analysis—students must identify themes, understand author's purpose, and support claims with evidence. Many struggle because they read passively or don't know strategies for tackling complex texts. After-school tutors teach active reading techniques like annotation, questioning, and summarization, then guide students through practice with actual texts from their classes. Over time, students move from surface-level understanding to deeper analysis, which directly improves grades in English and other subjects that require reading comprehension.
8th graders often receive more independent assignments and longer projects than in earlier grades, but many lack the executive function skills to manage deadlines, break work into steps, or maintain organized materials. After-school tutors help students create systems for tracking assignments, build study schedules for tests, and develop note-taking strategies that actually work. These skills compound over time—a student who learns to organize materials and plan ahead in 8th grade carries those habits into high school, where they become essential for success.
Strong 8th grade tutors combine subject expertise with an understanding of adolescent development and learning differences. They should be skilled at identifying knowledge gaps, explaining concepts in multiple ways, and adjusting their approach based on how a student learns best. Experience working with middle schoolers is valuable because tutors understand the unique challenges of this age—managing motivation, building confidence after failure, and explaining why academic skills matter. Tutors should also be comfortable with the specific content standards for 8th grade across math, English, science, and social studies.
Homework help focuses on completing tonight's assignment, while after-school tutoring takes a broader approach to understanding and skill-building. A tutor might use a homework problem as a starting point, but then step back to ensure the student truly understands the underlying concept so they can solve similar problems independently. This deeper work prevents students from becoming dependent on help and builds the confidence and skills needed to tackle new material. Effective after-school tutoring often results in students needing less help over time as their understanding solidifies.
Measurable improvements in after-school tutoring typically show up as higher test scores and quiz grades within 4-8 weeks, but also as increased confidence and independence in classwork. Parents and students often notice students asking fewer "I don't get it" questions and starting homework with more willingness to try difficult problems. Longer-term, students develop stronger foundational skills that make future coursework easier—a student who masters fractions and negative numbers in 8th grade algebra will have an easier time with more advanced math. Regular check-ins with tutors help track progress and adjust the focus as needed.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week of personalized tutoring, though the ideal frequency depends on the student's specific needs and gaps. A student catching up in one subject might need weekly sessions, while a student seeking enrichment or help with organization might do well with bi-weekly sessions. Consistency matters more than frequency—regular, predictable tutoring sessions help students build momentum and develop study habits. Tutors can recommend the right frequency based on an initial assessment of where the student stands and what they're working toward.
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