I'm currently a student at Northeastern University. Originally from Tennessee, I attended an all-male boarding and day school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed me to succeed. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about standardized test prep, math (all levels), writing, and economics.

A perfect 1600 SAT means Lisa didn't just survive the math section — she cleared it without dropping a single point, including the ratio, percentage, and systems-of-equations problems that most students lose easy points on. Her sociology background actually sharpens her SAT Math teaching: she's trained to read data tables and interpret statistical claims critically, which maps directly onto the section's problem-solving and data-analysis questions. She breaks down each problem type into a repeatable decision process so students stop second-guessing themselves under time pressure.

Eileen scored a 1550 SAT and knows that the Math section's difficulty isn't really about advanced concepts — it's about the way straightforward algebra and geometry get wrapped in tricky wording. She drills students on translating word problems into equations quickly and identifying which no-calculator questions are fastest solved by substitution versus algebraic manipulation.

Charles earned a 1440 SAT composite and tackles the math section by teaching students to recognize which tool each problem is really testing — whether it's a system of equations hiding in a word problem or a quadratic relationship buried in a data table. His engineering coursework at Yale keeps these concepts sharp, and he's especially effective at showing how to eliminate answer choices strategically when a direct solve feels too slow.

Michelle earned a 1570 SAT and approaches the math section as a problem of pattern recognition — identifying which of the ~15 recurring question structures you're looking at before deciding on a strategy. She breaks down topics like passport-to-advanced-math problems and data analysis questions into repeatable decision trees, so students stop second-guessing themselves under time pressure.

I am a freshman at Vanderbilt University studying biochemistry and involved in analytical chemistry research. Despite my studies being very science oriented, I also enjoy studying English and the humanities. I'd be happy to tutor you in any of these areas!

I am a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate and currently attend Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering with a minor in Business. I've tutored in various subjects for about 6 years now. I've done it so much, one of the companies I started was tutoring-based. In all, I am a technology-oriented entrepreneur, an impact-driven member of the community, and a striving academic. My passion for computer engineering and dedication to solving the world's problems push me to continue to be better tomorrow than I am today. I am currently pursuing a career in engineering and business where I hope to improve the lives of those around me every step of the way.

Training to be a high school teacher means Karen thinks constantly about *how* to explain a concept, not just how to solve it — and on SAT Math, that translates into clear breakdowns of the geometry and trigonometry questions that many prep courses rush through. Her 1570 SAT confirms she's mastered the test herself, and her 5.0 rating suggests the teaching instincts from Vanderbilt's education program are already paying off for students.

I'm an Iowa native who moved to Nashville for graduate school. My background is in the life sciences; I have a Masters from Vanderbilt in Chemical and Physical Biology, and my undergraduate degree is in Biochemistry. However, my education has been well rounded and I have interests in philosophy, literature, writing, and history. I have extensive research experience, and I hope to share my passion for science with students. I have experience mentoring undergraduate students during my graduate school education to help them gain research experience. I am a very patient teacher and have the ability to see problems from the students perspective; my tutoring style adapts to each student's individual needs, but centers on getting each student to come to their solutions rather than following any one formula for success. I have a lot of experience with standardized testing, and have taken multiple AP subject tests in addition to the ACT, SAT, and GRE examinations.

I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt double majoring in history and business, while also preparing for the LSAT exam. I've tutored several different subject areas, but I can make the most impact assisting students with history, reading, and writing. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve their goals, and that by helping others I can enhance my own education as well.

Scoring a 1550 on the SAT gave Teo firsthand insight into the specific traps the Math section sets — especially on no-calculator questions involving quadratics, systems of equations, and advanced algebra. He walks students through how to identify what each question is actually asking, which often matters more than raw computation skill.

Rachel scored a 1510 on the SAT, which means she's already proven she can handle the math section's trickiest content — the nonlinear functions, systems setups, and ratio problems that separate a 700 from a 750+. Her math degree gives her the flexibility to explain the same concept three different ways until one clicks, and she's especially good at tightening up pacing for students who understand the material but consistently run short on time. Rated 4.8 by students.