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4+ years
Leon
"If you do more today than you did yesterday, then you're headed in the right direction."
Penn State University
Bachelors, Pre-Medicine

Certified Tutor
15+ years
I am originally from the French speaking district of Switzerland where I received my formal education at the Collge de Villamont in Lausanne. Subsequently, I studied in the United States where I received a Bachelor's degree in French studies from Emory University and a Master's degree in Architectur...
University of Houston
Masters, Architecture
Emory University
Bachelor in Arts, French Studies

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Levon
I spent 15 years in education teaching students engineering, design, and technical skills. I have a passion for technology and engineering. I have 3 degrees, a bachelor's from Ohio State in Technology/Engineering/STEM Education, a master's in Technology from Full Sail University, and a master's from...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Master of Science, Engineering Design
Full Sail University
Masters in Education, Multimedia
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Technology and Industrial Arts Education

Certified Tutor
Before embarking on my first overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making s...
Manhattanville College
Masters, TESOL

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MonaLisa
I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and I currently live in Pittsburgh, PA. I have a BA in Rhetorical Communication from University of Pittsburgh, and I will return to Pitt in August 2016 to pursue a Master of Health Administration (MHA). My day job is Patient Advocate for Children's Hospital of Pit...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Current Grad Student, Master of Healthcare Administration
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelors, Rhetorical Communication

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michelle
I believe every child is capable of learning and understanding a subject area. They need the right coaching to get there. I try a variety of approaches to teaching. Manipulative, life lesson skills, note taking, and solving word problems are some of my methods.
Southwestern Adventist University
Bachelors, Education

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am an Android app developer, and I have created apps used by more than 400,000 people. I also have experience with iOS app development. I am passionate about art and technology. This desire pushed me to start playing with App development and the unlimited possibilities it brings. I am also driven ...
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Natasha
I believe that every person can get better at their task if they put their mind to it. I am a fifth year teacher who has taught both social studies and language arts at the middle school level. I've tutored at the elementary and adult levels, as well. My goal as a tutor is to help and guide students...
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelors, Middle Grades Education

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I've been tutoring for over a decade with my most intensive tutoring being over the last year and a half. My passion for education started to unearth itself as I earned my BS in Biology and BA in Philosophy from the University of Miami and graduated to work at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human...
Rush University
Masters, Biotechnology
University of Miami
Bachelors, Biology & Philosophy

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Jessica
My name is Jessica and I am currently enrolled at New York University studying politics and economics. I teach early childhood students part time and love reading and writing. I have a 4.0 GPA and graduated high school at the top of my class.
New York University
Bachelor of Economics, International Relations
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Sarah
Admissions Tutor • +19 Subjects
I discovered a love of learning from an early age, deeply enjoying English, languages, and music especially. In college I majored in Linguistics and further discovered that I love the way languages work in general, and that teaching others to acquire skill in both their native and second languages, especially in pronunciation, is a fascinating and satisfying process. Through tutoring and assisting professors while at Luther College as well as giving violin lessons, providing childcare for younger to older children, and becoming a mother, I've found an abiding love for teaching one-on-one and helping people. I particularly appreciate the importance of gaining native-like pronunciation within the frame of language-learning, improving English reading and writing skills, and helping violinists to gain excellent form and tone from the beginning. My desire is to help people discover the way they best learn- visually, by doing, by listening, etc - and finding the most accessible way of explaining a concept for them individually. When approached from a familiar and personally appealing angle, learning can be much easier and more enjoyable!
Zuzanna
Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
I am a graduate of Arizona State University, I got my degree in biological science. My favorite subjects have always been math and science. I learned to love math at a young age when I came to the Unites States from Poland, because it was the only subject that made sense to me at the time since I did not speak English. Over the years, I have found passion for science as well. Throughout high school and college I spent lots of my time working as a swim instructor for children and adults of all ages, and I also tutored various subjects on the side. I really enjoy teaching and being able to impact the lives of others by helping them with concepts they struggle with or introducing new concepts.
Morgan
ACT English Tutor • +64 Subjects
Hi there! I'm a junior at Washington University in St. Louis studying English literature and international and area studies. My specialties are reading comprehension, writing, grammar, Spanish language, politics, and history, though I also enjoy chemistry/earth sciences and math up to Calculus 2! I can't wait to work with you!
Hallie
AP French Language and Culture Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a PhD candidate in Anthropology, and I love the exhilarating work of helping my students grasp difficult concepts. Whether it's planning how best to engage them, or working one-on-one with a student until they have that breakthrough and connect the dots between theory and real life, I thrive on the dynamic process of making knowledge not only accessible but also thrilling and possibly life-changing.I have over ten years of experience as an instructor, tutor, writer, and editor, in many different subjects, contexts, and even countries. I have taught ESL to elementary school students in Korea and sociolinguistics (in French) to Master's students in Madagascar. I was awarded two of the most prestigious graduate research fellowships in Anthropology for my dissertation research, and have received numerous awards for my academic work as well as my fiction writing and poetry.Standardized tests are sources of anxiety for many students, but I welcome the challenge of turning something so daunting into something manageable that my students can tackle with relative ease and absolute confidence.
Ethan
10th Grade Reading Tutor • +42 Subjects
My goal as a tutor is to create a fun and relaxed learning environment where my students can gain the tools necessary to succeed in any academic setting. Clear communication is my teaching philosophy. By breaking down each problem step-by-step, I ensure my students understand what is happening, and why it is happening, every step of the way. Through this method, meaningful knowledge, and not merely rote memorization, is achieved. When I was in school, I hated when teachers did work in their heads and made the unreasonable assumption that their students understood what was going on. By always vocalizing my thought process, I make sure never to do that with my own students.A second foundation of my teaching philosophy is finding what my students are passionate about and connecting the area they are struggling with back to their interests. In High School, I enjoyed history much more than math. When I began to learn about the history of math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen similar results with many of the students I tutor.I have four years of tutoring experience both at The Ohio State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in History, and at The United States Military Academy where I studied International Relations and Psychology. I love tutoring all subjects from writing to math and everything in between. My passion, however, is writing. I write whenever I can in my free time and have written professionally with Hike Marketing, a Cleveland based marketing firm. I especially enjoy helping students to improve upon their college essays and prepare for their standardized tests. Besides reading and writing, my other hobbies include working out, watching movies, going to concerts, and traveling.
Rishi
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +28 Subjects
I have always had a passion for teaching, and to me there's nothing better than the smile on a student's face when he or she finally masters a difficult concept. My specialty subject is mathematics. In high school, I finished AP Calculus BC by the end of my junior year, and during my senior year I went on to take college-level math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to mathematics, I am also studying music at Yale, where I have taken rigorous courses in music theory, musicianship, and piano performance. I would be able to tutor in those subjects as well. I currently have a 4.0 GPA at Yale.As a high school student, I regularly tutored elementary school students, and I was at the helm of a Homework Helper organization that sent about 260 high school students to provide free tutoring services at local elementary and middle schools. Students find me helpful as a tutor not only because I have abundant expertise in the areas I teach, but also because I am patient and friendly. I am able to put students at ease so that they gain the confidence necessary to tackle difficult subjects.
Elizabeth
Adult Literacy Tutor • +17 Subjects
I completed my Bachelor's degree through Ottawa University and my Master's degree through University of Phoenix. I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching for twelve years (elementary and special education) and am currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the second year. I tutor elementary math, reading and writing, special education, study skills, and organization skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because the ability to read allows individuals to learn and have many new experiences through stories they read.I believe that every individual can learn and it is the educator's responsibility to find the appropriate method for every student. Learning should be relevant to real life and connected to a student's prior knowledge. It should also be fun--even if it is work!Outside of school, I enjoy time with my family watching movies and playing games. I also enjoy reading books and scrapbooking!
Hannah
Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am recent college graduate from the University of South Carolina, where I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology/pre-med with a minor in music. I love tutoring because I love learning and helping people achieve their goals! I enjoy tutoring STEM subjects the most because they were the subjects that I struggled most with when I was in school, and that were ultimately the most rewarding to succeed in. In my free time, I love watching Netflix, baking, or knitting.
Norman
Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and minored in Mathematics. Upon graduating, I moved to Dallas to begin working as a financial professional with Prudential, a career that allows me to combine my love for problem solving and directly interacting with individuals to help improve their lives. I grew up with a mom who teaches middle school math and she instilled a love for both the subject and helping others that has stuck with me to this day. During my time in college I gained experience tutoring both middle and high school math and economics, along with college level calculus. I enjoy getting to help students overcome struggles in their work, and have found that it is often encouragement and direction most needed to help them succeed. I firmly believe that education is necessary for improving the quality of ones life and enjoy getting to help others in a way that will impact the rest of their lives. During my spare time, I enjoy reading on a wide variety of subjects and genres, along with running, spending time outdoors, and watching basketball, baseball, and football.
Gerardo
Algebra Tutor • +8 Subjects
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Mathematics Degree and a minor in Secondary Education. I love math and I know math can be confusing. I want to turn math headaches into knowledge and understanding. I believe everyone should have a strong foundation in math. A strong foundation in math leads to logical and problem solving skills. Problem solving is a skill we all need in real life and not just in math.I am an Pre-AP Algebra I teacher. I am passionate about teaching the most important introductory class for all upper level math classes.
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11th graders typically struggle most with abstract concepts that require visualization—like molecular structure, chemical bonding, and cellular processes in biology. Physics introduces vector analysis, circular motion, and energy conservation, which demand both conceptual understanding and mathematical precision. Chemistry's stoichiometry and balancing equations trip up many students because they require fluency with molar relationships and unit conversions simultaneously. Additionally, connecting these theoretical concepts to real-world applications (like how enzyme kinetics relate to digestion or how Newton's laws apply to vehicle safety) often feels disconnected without guided practice.
True mastery comes from understanding the 'why' behind processes rather than memorizing isolated facts. For example, instead of memorizing that mitochondria produce ATP, understanding how cellular respiration converts glucose energy through specific chemical pathways helps you predict what happens when that process is disrupted. A tutor can help you build mental models—visualizing how molecules interact, sketching force diagrams, or working through problem-solving steps repeatedly so patterns become intuitive. This approach also makes test preparation more efficient because you're building reasoning skills rather than cramming disconnected information.
Many students understand concepts in isolation but struggle to apply the scientific method in actual lab settings—designing controls, identifying variables, and interpreting unexpected results. A tutor can help you think through experimental design before you enter the lab, explain why certain procedures matter (like why you need a control group), and help you analyze data critically rather than just recording numbers. This bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and hands-on scientific reasoning, making you more confident and independent in the lab and better prepared to explain your findings in lab reports.
Many 11th graders understand the science concepts but get stuck on the mathematical execution—balancing chemical equations, converting between units, or solving physics problems with multiple steps. A tutor can help you see the connection between the science and the math: why you're setting up an equation a certain way, what each variable represents physically, and how to organize multi-step problems so they're manageable. Breaking down stoichiometry problems or kinematics equations into smaller, logical steps makes them less intimidating and helps you build confidence applying math as a tool for science rather than seeing it as a separate hurdle.
Abstract visualization is a learnable skill, not something you're born with. A tutor can teach you to sketch molecular structures step-by-step, use 3D models or diagrams to understand bonding angles, and draw free-body diagrams to 'see' forces acting on objects. For cellular processes, breaking down complex pathways into smaller stages and using color-coded diagrams helps your brain organize the information spatially. Repeated practice with guided feedback—where a tutor shows you common misconceptions (like thinking electrons orbit like planets) and corrects them—builds accurate mental models that make harder topics like thermodynamics or photosynthesis much more manageable.
11th Grade Science isn't just about knowing facts—it's about thinking like a scientist: asking testable questions, designing fair experiments, interpreting data critically, and revising ideas based on evidence. A tutor can model this thinking by asking you 'why' questions that push you to explain your reasoning, helping you identify assumptions in problems, and teaching you to spot logical flaws in experimental design. These skills transfer across biology, chemistry, and physics, and they're what colleges and careers actually value. Building strong scientific reasoning now makes advanced science courses and STEM pathways much more accessible.
Tutoring scales to where you are. If you're struggling, a tutor focuses on filling foundational gaps—maybe you missed key concepts in 10th grade chemistry or don't feel confident with unit conversions—and rebuilds your confidence with targeted practice. If you're already doing well but want to excel, a tutor can push you toward deeper understanding, help you tackle challenging problem sets that require synthesis across topics, and prepare you for AP-level thinking if that's your goal. Either way, personalized instruction means you're not wasting time on concepts you've mastered while getting the support you need where you're stuck.
The best 11th Grade Science tutors have strong content knowledge in multiple sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) and can explain concepts in multiple ways—through diagrams, analogies, real-world examples, and hands-on approaches. They should be skilled at identifying why you're stuck (is it the concept, the math, or the visualization?) and adjusting their teaching accordingly. Look for someone who emphasizes understanding over memorization, can help you connect topics to real applications, and is comfortable discussing lab work and experimental design. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have this expertise and can tailor their approach to your specific challenges.
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