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Michelle

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Michelle

Juris Doctor, International Business
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
African-American History
ASVAB Prep
Business
Business Ethics

From an early age, I have always loved reading and learning about literature and history from around the world. Studying the past and the future through material objects such as books and historical records is a passion of mine which allows for a better understanding of the world. I have tutored for...

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Howard University

Juris Doctor, International Business

Krishna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krishna

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Krishna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
Administrative Law

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...

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelors, Political Science and Philosophy

University of San Diego - school of law

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Christopher

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
Bar Exam
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Law

I know what it is like to struggle with standardized tests. I had to take the LSAT three times before I got a decent score. However, I made it through law school and passed the bar in the 98th percentile on the first try! I learned a lot along the way and I love to share what I learned.I went on to ...

Education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

University of Kentucky

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Allison

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Allison

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra

Hi, my name is Allie and I'm a 24 year old Math and Classics student-athlete graduate from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. I live in Brighton now and am currently applying to full-time jobs. I am very friendly and outgoing and have lots of experience with kids of all ages and all personal...

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Georgia

Certified Tutor

Georgia

Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Georgia's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Macroeconomics
Arithmetic
Business

Growing up with a teacher for a mother, I have always been challenged to learn. A voracious reader, writer, and student, I always loved learning. These interests were compounded by the desire to share the knowledge I acquired from each new topic of study. As early as grade school, I assisted in teac...

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Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Daniel

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Daniel

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Math

As a tutor, I strive to utilize my academic knowledge while impacting students who strive to succeed.

Education

Texas Tech University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Jeremy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jeremy

Bachelors, History / German
Jeremy's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
College English
Conversational German
Drum

Though my primary career is as a web developer, I am also an experienced, personable tutor with expertise in a wide variety of subject areas. During my ten years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've displayed a consistent ability to engage with students to make learning enjoyable and rewarding...

Education

Western Carolina University

Bachelors, History / German

Brian

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Brian

PHD, Law/Theology
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
College Geography
College Level American History

I became a tutor because I love to teach. I first started tutoring as a student at Emory University, where I worked with fellow students who were struggling with writing in the Emory Student Writing Center. I realized that I had a knack for helping students understand grammar and composition and soo...

Education

Emory University

PHD, Law/Theology

Emory University

Bachelor in Arts, English/Theater Studies

Joshua

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Joshua

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
AP Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Criminal Law
Criminology

I am a postdoctoral fellow with a passion for research and clinical work. During my full-time job, I provide clinical services including psychotherapy and psychological assessments. I am also actively involved in academic research and have multiple publications.I joined Varsity Tutors to offer assis...

Education

University of New Haven

Bachelor in Arts, Community Psychology

Sam Houston State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology

Evan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Evan

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Learning a new subject is an exciting journey, and I am passionate about tutoring because I get to help students along that path. Tutoring allows me to witness students connect with material and have those "Ah-ha!" moments.Throughout my school career I would collaborate with my classmates to tackle ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

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Alexander

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +30 Subjects

Hola amigos! I am Alexander (Defender of Men) 26 years old; enthusiastic, passionate, funny, friendly and a nature lover guy native from Colombia. I enjoy sharing time with family and friends. I like hiking, painting, photography, teaching, helping others and traveling.Favorite books:The Alchemist - Paulo Cohelo.Crimen and Punishment- Fiodor Mijailovic Dostoyesvky.One hundred years of Solicitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez.Favorite series/movieGrand Hotel - Series.The Embrace Of The Serpent.Fact: With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks as the world's No. 2 language in terms of how many people speak it as their first language.If you talk to a man in a language he understands (English), that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language (Spanish), that goes to his heart.Let's learn Spanish together. ;)

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Alexander

ACT English Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University currently working as a freelance writer and tutor while also maintaining a part-time job as a foreign sub-editor at "The Viet Nam News" as a Princeton in Asia fellow.I have benefited from the privilege of good teachers throughout my life, and I believe that the best way to account for that privilege is to do my best to be a good teacher to others.

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Jackson

ACT Math Tutor • +18 Subjects

My goal as a tutor is to equip you with the information and problem solving skills that will help you succeed in your subject of need and develop critical thinking that will apply to any challenge you face academically. I'm an advocate of the "Learn One, Do One, Teach One" methodology of tutoring, and have seen it transform students academic confidence and learning efficiency. I look forward to helping you tackle your next challenge!

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Larry

ACT Writing Tutor • +96 Subjects

After practicing environmental law for 27 years, I decided to change careers. I chose teaching because that is something that has always interested me, and chose social studies because my BA is in history and history has been a lifelong passion. I have a background in law, government and public policy as well, having been a practicing environmental lawyer and having earned a Master of Public Administration degree. As a Scout leader for 25 years, I was very much involved in teaching at all education levels, all the way up to graduate school.Raising my own four children also involved a great deal of teaching. As a lawyer, I enjoyed most working with younger lawyers and helping them become better researchers and writers, and with high school and undergraduate students considering a law-related career. The common thread in these experiences is working with young people one-on-one or in small groups. For these reasons, I believe tutoring plays to my strengths as a teacher. When I was in the classroom, my assessments always used actual AP questions. My students performed very well on their final exams, which were full-length AP tests using questions from past exams, averaging. In world history, I wrote my own test questions, since test banks accompanying the text involved little more than memorization. I try to inject more rigor into my lessons and assessments.I never go into a professional activity with a client without a great deal of preparation. In my economics and government classes, I prepared detailed study guides both to prepare myself and to assist students. I believe my students' performance in AP classes was directly related to these guides. As a tutor, in my first meeting with a student, I will assess the nature of their concerns with the subject. I will review with them the syllabus and their recent exams and assignments to identify the key problems. Problems might include study habits, difficulty with key concepts, and absorbing the sheer volume of material, among other things. Having identified the problems, I will tailor tutoring sessions to the individual student's needs. For example, lessons may concentrate on practice with difficult concepts Many students are visual or kinetic learners, so the use of graphs in economics is especially useful to get to the solution, and to build on basic concepts, even when answering multiple choice questions. In this regard, my study guides will provide appropriate material for helping students. I view these guides as living documents and constantly evaluate and revise them to meet student needs..As a tutor of college students, I will draw on my own experience working with summer interns as well as my education and professional experience. Law, public administration, government, and economics, in addition to US and world history are some of the subjects in my professional repertoire.Most important, because I have taught or practiced in a number of subjects before, I have a wealth of material and information that I can use in my tutoring sessions. For subjects I have not yet taught, I look for useful material on line. In general, I do not view tutoring as something that happens only during the hour I spend with a student. I maintain records on each student's needs and progress, and plan ahead for each meeting so as to tailor lessons to individual needs. I prepare session notes following each meeting with a student to help prepare future lessons and to assess my own performance.

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Amalia

Elementary School Reading Tutor • +12 Subjects

Hi there! I am a audiology graduate student. I have experience as a tutor and teachers assistant for various courses. I have a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Also, I am able to help assist with organizational skills and study strategies to improve assessment scores.

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Johnny

ACT Prep Tutor • +61 Subjects

Science provides us with the opportunity to learn more about the world around us. In addition, we are able to use both deductive and inductive reasoning, and the scientific method to explore some of the problems that we face in our environment today. The world of science is awesome. I look forward to working with you as we learn more about scientific phenomena.

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Devan

Arithmetic Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a college graduate with a passion for education and helping others. I believe that regardless of perceived ability or adversity, every student has potential. My goal is to work with students on how to find and best reach their full potential. I have tutored for over seven years throughout high school and college. I have experience in a number of subjects and approaching subjects in different study methods.It's been my experience that once you find what study approach works best for you, doing well in school follows suit. I come with a number of different study approaches, and I like to try them all within sessions until we identify what the student prefers. I then work with my students to create a new study schedule using the new method instead of the old one (ie., flashcards vs. rereading the chapter once or twice). I also typically like to communicate with the student's teacher once or twice early in on tutoring to gain a sense of their perception of the student, how s/he teaches class, if the student is missing any assignments, if there is anything we can do for extra credit, etc. I think this helps remind the student that we (parents, teachers, tutors) are all here to help, and that we want the student to succeed, rather than punish the student.That being said, I am a huge believer in intrinsic motivation. In my opinion, intrinsic motivation will help students in ways that no physical, tangible reward ever could. I believe in my tutoring abilities, and I want my students to succeed, therefore I do everything I can to help them succeed. If I can help my students work hard, and feel comfortable and confident in class, then they will do well. I like to work with my students in a way that demonstrates to them how personally rewarding academic success can be.

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Katerina

Elementary School Tutor • +12 Subjects

As a five year experienced elementary teacher I am excited to be tutoring students in math and reading. My specialties are in intervention and small group teaching. I love the "ah ha, I get it" lightbulb moment that students have when they have made the connection in their learning of a subject. I enjoy learning about my students as I teach since their personal experiences bring so much to our learning environment. I have high expectations and passion to bring students closer to their academic and life goals. I also believe that a positive growth mindset will carry anyone through life. Always feel free to ask questions for everyone, myself included, is always learning.

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Sneha

Admissions Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am currently a freshman at Purdue University studying to become a Mechanical Engineer. I'm here to help on anything from math, english, history and standardized test-related because I know that school can be rough and sometimes we all need a bit of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I can teach all the way up to Calculus 3. I personally love teaching math as it's my favorite subject in school. Outside of school and tutoring life, I love reading, traveling, listening to music, taking long walks in the fall and writing poems/short stories.

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Beverly

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am a graduate of Nevada State College, where I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Biology (Ecology and Evolution Concentration) and minored in Environmental Science.I can tutor in a variety of subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor in is biology. I am passionate about education, and I enjoy being able to help others grasp difficult concepts and perhaps inspire a love of education in them as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ohio Bar Exam tests your ability to apply legal knowledge across multiple subjects—from contracts and torts to constitutional law and professional responsibility. Many students struggle with time management during the exam, the breadth of material to master, and translating classroom learning into practical problem-solving. Others find the multistate performance test (MPT) component particularly challenging since it requires synthesizing legal research and writing skills under time pressure. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific pain points by helping you identify weak areas, develop efficient study strategies, and practice under exam-like conditions with targeted feedback.

While individual results vary based on your starting point and commitment to preparation, students who work with tutors benefit from focused instruction on high-impact topics and strategic exam preparation. Research on personalized learning consistently shows that 1-on-1 instruction significantly outperforms self-study alone, especially for complex subjects requiring application of knowledge. A tutor can help you prioritize which topics to emphasize, identify your specific weak spots, and develop a study schedule that fits your learning pace—rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach that many students struggle with.

The MPT requires you to complete a legal task—such as drafting a memorandum or agreement—in 90 minutes using provided materials. Success depends on reading comprehension, legal analysis, and writing efficiency all working together. Many students either spend too much time analyzing the law or rush through their answer without proper organization. A tutor experienced in bar exam preparation can teach you a structured approach to MPT questions: how to quickly identify what's being asked, locate relevant authorities in the provided materials, and organize your response for clarity. Regular practice with feedback on your actual writing helps you build the speed and accuracy needed on test day.

An effective bar exam tutor should have recent experience with the Ohio Bar Exam specifically (or the UBE components it contains), understand which topics appear most frequently and carry the most weight, and be skilled at explaining complex legal concepts clearly. They should also be comfortable with performance-based questions, know how to pace study plans, and have strategies for test anxiety. Beyond expertise, the best tutors adapt their teaching to your learning style—whether you learn better through Socratic questioning, outlining, practice problems, or a combination. When you connect with a tutor through Varsity Tutors, you'll be matched with someone whose experience and teaching approach align with your specific needs.

Bar prep courses deliver the same curriculum to thousands of students—useful for comprehensive coverage, but they can't adapt to your individual gaps. Self-study puts the burden on you to identify what you need to review and how to spend your time most effectively. Personalized tutoring fills the gap by giving you expert guidance tailored to your situation: a tutor can see where you're struggling, explain concepts in ways that stick with you, quiz you strategically on weak areas, and adjust pacing based on your progress. Many successful bar exam candidates use tutoring alongside a bar prep course to accelerate improvement in specific subjects or practice components where they need the most help.

Ideally, bar exam prep should begin during your final year of law school or at least 2-3 months before your exam date. Starting earlier gives you more flexibility to address foundational gaps without rushing. If you're already close to your exam date, a tutor can still help you prioritize high-yield topics and focus your remaining study time efficiently. Some students also work with a tutor during law school to strengthen areas they know will be tested on the bar—giving them a head start when official prep begins. The key is starting early enough that you're learning, not just cramming.

Yes—and in many ways, retake preparation is ideally suited to personalized tutoring. Your previous exam results show exactly which subjects or question types caused problems, so a tutor can focus intensively on those areas rather than reviewing topics you've already mastered. A tutor can also help you analyze what went wrong (time management, conceptual gaps, test anxiety) and develop new strategies to address it. Many successful retake candidates work with a tutor to rebuild confidence, fill specific knowledge gaps, and develop a more efficient study approach that accounts for lessons learned from their first attempt.

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