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Sarah
I earned my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Writing and Political Science, with a minor in Italian Language and Literature. I earned my Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Krishna
Over the course of my career, I have held many positions - from waitress to lawyer to presidential campaign staffer. I graduated at the top of my college and law school class and passed the California Bar on the first try. Reflecting upon my varied jobs, I realize that inherent in each one is a resp...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors, Political Science and Philosophy
University of San Diego - school of law
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kim
I am a graduate of Arizona State University where I received my Bachelor degree in Theater Arts. My original focus was to help struggling young students by integrating theater play into everyday subjects. I was inspired to go back to school in Flagstaff, Arizona where I earned my Master's degree in ...
Northern Arizona University
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Arizona State University
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Connor
I'm a physics student soon to be electrical engineering student with a strong background in physics and math. I enjoy being a resource for those looking to learn. My main passions are for sustainability and renewable energy technology.
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Ada
Children are very smart! I hope to become a part of your child's life and be able to help contribute to the emotional and cognitive growth. I bring management experience, the understanding of children, creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise is to present subject material in logical steps pr...
University of Phoenix
Master of Science, Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management

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6+ years
Susanna
I am a rising senior at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, with minors in French and Francophone Studies and Violin Performance. I am a tutor for several levels of French and Chemistry. I love tutoring students because I find th...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Dawn
I am a graduate from the State University of New York in Binghamton with a BA in German Language and Literature and a graduate from Stetson University with a Masters in Education. I have lived in and traveled through many countries, including most recently Ecuador where I was teaching English and Wr...
Stetson University
Master of Arts, Education
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelor in Arts, German Language & Literature

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jarred
I have always been a motivated learner, and this has ultimately helped me to be a motivated teacher. By receiving a well-rounded education, I believe that a person is made more able to meaningfully interact with the world around them. Math and science help us to understand how the world works, while...
Emmanuel College
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Boston University
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ashley
Ashley Walicki (M.S. in Human Resource Management, Eastern Michigan University) is an Instructor who effectively teaches based on over 15 years of professional Human Resources experience (public and private sector) providing real-life application of HR practices, policies and theories. Her teaching ...
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Science, Human Resources Development

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9+ years
Hi!I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, studying Global and International Studies and German. I am working towards entering law school after this coming year. I taught swimming lessons when I was in high school. I am available to tutor German I and II and the ...
University of Kansas
Current Undergrad, German
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Dan
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +17 Subjects
My goal is to help every student reach their full potential and discover ways that they can be successful academically so that they develop a love for learning they stays with them for life. I have a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a Master's in Science in organic chemistry from Texas Tech University. I was a graduate student for a total of six years at those two universities and taught undergraduate organic and general chemistry labs during those years. I have taught high school chemistry as well as tutoring students one-on-one from grades 5th through 12th in middle school math, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and Spanish I & II. I was also a fourth-grade bilingual teacher in all subjects, teaching language arts, reading, and writing in Spanish. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring in math and science, as I love trouble shooting and problem solving. During the day, I do computer tech support for one of the agencies of the state of Texas. In my free time, I enjoy jumping on the trampoline with my son, jogging, working out with weights, watching movies with my kids, programming VBA macros for Microsoft Office, and teaching my daughter guitar, and roller skating. I am passionate about helping students because of my personal journey as a student. Coming from a family that instilled in me a love for learning, I sailed all the way through high school as a straight A student with little challenge academically. But when I got to the university, I experienced a major blow to my self-esteem, as for the first time in my life I began performing poorly academically. Fortunately, with the help of others I was able pull myself out of an academic "tail-spin" and graduate with a B.A. in chemistry and land a job at one of the research labs at Texas A&M in the entomology (bugs) department. Later I went on to complete a master's in chemistry. This helped has me as a teacher and tutor at the collegiate, high school, middle school, and as well as at the primary grade levels to understand the struggles students face when it just doesn't make sense. I realize that many students have different learning styles, so I believe that it is important to create an individualized study plan for each student that best fits their method of learning and allows us to make the most of the tutoring experience. I make it my goal to get a student to discover a method of learning that works best for him or her so that the student begins to experience a string of successes that will propel them towards academic achievement.
Brian
Business Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a law student and long time tutor who's just made the move to Varsity. I've been tutoring for about eight years now, since I first started working with a friend of a friend's child on his SATs. I graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in economics, and I'm at Hofstra Law School.I tutor the SATs, ACTs, LSAT, GRE, basically all high school subjects, and a bevy of college ones, including history, psychology, economics, law, and writing. That's not because I'm an expert in everything - it's because the only thing I enjoy more than learning is helping someone else learn. A good tutor doesn't just explain the subject to you - they explain what's cool about it, how it applies to your life, and why you want to learn it. If I have to brush up on my AP Chemistry as an excuse to explain why dimensional analysis is actually the most useful math you'll ever learn, I find it thrilling, not a chore.That's really my whole paradigm, as a tutor. Every subject has a relation to both everyday life, and to the coolest parts of the collective achievements of humanity. Learning not just what Pi is, but what it means, is treading the same ground as the people who built the pyramids.We lose that joy - the enrichment granted by greater understanding - too often in sterile and boring classrooms. My goal is to help students attain mastery by providing the context and tools that let them have "Eureka!" moments.Learning is fun, and tutoring is more than just being a living wikipedia article. It's giving life to the dry and soulless problem set, making fun of the trap answers on the LSAT, and linking history to its greatest stories. I don't need gimmicks and games to make that happen. I just find where a student and I can connect over the material, how they learn, and what they're having trouble with.I won't guarantee anyone a score on a test or promise that everyone can get an A in every subject. But I do promise not to waste anyone's time or money. Every session, my students will learn new facts, new techniques, or new ways to understand some boring idea. That's not because I'm the smartest guy in the room: it's because I simply love seeing people learn.
Mitchell
Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects
PhD student in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in controls. Extensive background in MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, along with the typical core mechanical engineering topics.Have 3 years experience tutoring/mentoring undergraduate students in academic/research topics.
Jana
Academic Coaching Tutor • +20 Subjects
I have been teaching middle and high school for over 11 years. My areas of specialty are Social Studies and Special Education. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Edwards University in Austin, TX. I have a passion for helping students to achieve any and every goal. My belief is that every student is capable of success and deserves to discover that knowledge within. My career has led me to a wide variety of experiences in public education. I would like the opportunity, through tutoring, to bring more personalized focus and attention to each student to ensure confidence, a genuine desire for learning and educational success in each student.
Roberto
ACT Aspire Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in computer science and minoring in math. I am passionate about computer science and mathematics, and I'm particularly interested in machine learning. Additionally, I enjoy learning about history. Currently, I'm self-learning computer architecture and Portuguese. I tutor computer science (Python and Java), History, Algebra through Calculus, and high school English.
Farhana
Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a first year public health student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Since I was in high school, I had the privilege of taking several accelerated classes in multiple subjects ranging from English, Biology, Literature, Algebra, and Modern Language like AP Spanish Literature. I don't believe in a favorite subject, I feel that with hard work and dedication anyone can adapt and find joys in every subject. As a tutor of local neighborhood children, and a great resource to my peers in school, I carry the reputation as the person to reach out to whenever explanations are required. As a college student, I enjoy the greater depth of information that we cover, it proves to me that education knows no bounds and any information can be incorporated in daily life.
Emma
Art Tutor • +12 Subjects
I am a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with my dog, and babysitting.
Bintou
Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Since graduation, I joined the Rhode Island Teaching Fellows where I had the opportunity to work towards a teaching certificate and begin my journey in the classroom. I spent the past year teaching 10th and 11th grade students life science and chemistry.Outside of academia, I enjoy going for long runs. I used to be a sprinter while I was still in school and decided to take on the new challenge of long distance running. I also enjoy various other activities such as kayaking, indoor rock climbing and running off to amusement parks as often as possible. Additionally, I am an avid reader and am always looking for a good book to read on a typical afternoon.My teaching philosophy revolves around breaking content down as much as possible so that all students can understand. I believe even the most complicated of materials can be understood if the teacher takes the time necessary for students to build their skill set and confidence and this was especially useful to me in my time as a chemistry teacher.
Evan
ACT English Tutor • +88 Subjects
I view tutoring as an opportunity to share my passion for languages, literature, and the law with my students. Using a student-centered approach, I aim to meet students where they are, develop a clear plan for their progress, and ensure they meet their goals. I use a variety of instructional techniques to engage with students of all different learning styles. While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students.In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English and French in classroom settings, and I bring all this experience to bear in my one-on-one tutoring sessions. I am prepared to help students of all levels improve their French and/or English language skills, from the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to advanced grammar, composition, and cultural fluency.As for test preparation, I draw on my personal success on the SAT (perfect verbal score of 800) and the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in taking standardized tests under timed conditions, but I strive to empower my students to do their best on test day through diligent preparation beforehand, and by breaking down the seemingly overwhelming task into more manageable parts. It's a marathon, not a sprint!
Jay
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening Tutor • +67 Subjects
I appreciate my students and want them to succeed. I have many years of experience assisting students of all ages. I received my PhD in English at Northern Illinois University and currently work as a professor at an Atlanta university. I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. I have expertise in all language arts areas and test prep, such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE tests. I also have experience helping students prepare for the SSAT and ISEE exams. I think an added benefit is that I get along well with students of all kinds. My goal is to assist all students with their test objectives so they can achieve academic success now and in the future.
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The Massachusetts Bar Exam typically sees pass rates around 70-75% for first-time test takers, though this varies by law school. The exam tests Massachusetts-specific law across multiple subjects including civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, evidence, real property, and torts. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps by identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's mastering Massachusetts common law nuances or improving your essay writing—and creating a targeted study plan rather than generic test prep.
Group courses follow a set curriculum for everyone, but each test taker's challenges are different. Some students struggle with the Multistate Bar Exam component, others with Massachusetts-specific essays or the performance test. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, a tutor creates a customized study schedule, focuses on your weak subjects, provides targeted practice with immediate feedback, and adjusts pacing based on your progress. This targeted approach typically results in faster improvement and more efficient use of your study time.
Most bar candidates study 8-12 weeks full-time after law school graduation, though this varies based on your background and confidence level. Starting tutoring 8-10 weeks before your exam date allows time to cover foundational gaps, practice essays and multiple-choice questions, and refine test-taking strategies. If you're struggling with specific subjects like Massachusetts evidence rules or real property, starting earlier or adding tutoring alongside your existing bar prep course can be particularly beneficial.
Many test takers struggle with the essay portion, which requires synthesizing multiple legal doctrines and applying them under time pressure. The Massachusetts exam also includes state-specific issues that differ from national standards, particularly in areas like real property law. Expert tutors help by teaching you how to spot legal issues quickly, structure your answers systematically, manage time during essays, and understand the particular quirks of Massachusetts law that examiners expect. They also provide feedback on your actual written responses so you can improve before test day.
The best tutors for the Massachusetts Bar Exam have either passed it themselves or have extensive experience teaching bar candidates. They should be familiar with the current exam format, understand Massachusetts-specific law requirements, and have a track record of helping students improve their weak areas. Look for someone who provides practice problems, reviews your essay answers, and explains not just the law but also test-taking strategy. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these standards and can customize their approach to your specific needs.
The performance test requires you to apply legal knowledge in realistic lawyer scenarios—like writing a memo or a contract draft—under tight time constraints. This is fundamentally different from the essay and multiple-choice sections. A tutor helps by walking you through the specific steps: reading the instructions carefully, identifying what the question asks for, organizing your response logically, and completing high-quality work within the time limit. Regular practice with actual exam-style performance tests and immediate feedback on your work significantly improves both speed and accuracy.
Massachusetts typically releases bar exam results about 4-6 weeks after the exam. If you don't pass on your first attempt, you're allowed to retake the exam. Many candidates who didn't pass the first time benefit from tutoring focused on their specific problem areas rather than repeating the same general prep. A tutor can analyze what went wrong—whether it was time management, specific subject gaps, or test anxiety—and create a focused retake strategy that targets those issues for your next attempt.
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