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Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade Science
6th-7th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Lena

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lena

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies
Lena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am currently a Political Science and Environmental Studies major at Brown University. I find it extremely satisfying to share my passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Samantha

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samantha

Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a rising Junior at Princeton University who is passionate about the ways in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's ...

Education

Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Ethan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
SSAT- Elementary Level

I am a strong believer that no two students are alike, so I adapt my teaching style to each student to help them learn using their strengths while developing the areas they need to improve. Additionally, I like to take a holistic view of a students academic needs to help them move beyond their chall...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Francesca

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Francesca

Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
Francesca's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where I majored in political science. I am currently a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and aspire one day to practice corporate law with a focus on financial compliance.

Education

Loyola University-Chicago

Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
33
Victoria

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Victoria

Current Undergrad Student, Anthropology
Victoria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

I am a graduate of The Brearley School and Juilliard Pre-College, as well as a current student at Carleton College where I am studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I have previous tutoring experience in both essay writing/editing and SAT verbal. The subjects I am most passionate about are History, ...

Education

Carleton College

Current Undergrad Student, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Badeel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Badeel

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Badeel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a working professional with a passion for teaching. I have been tutoring for 5+ years and have had great success with students ranging from middle school to college-age, as well as non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping my peers, which in the later years, converted into more form...

Education

University of Punjab

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Ben

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ben

Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a high school history teacher who has also worked as a teaching assistant at one of the country's top 10 colleges. I've taught ACT/SAT prep for about 4 years to students at all ends of the academic spectrum: from those working with learning disabilities/accommodations & struggling with timing t...

Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science, History

Northwestern University

Current Grad Student, Creative Writing

Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am comm...

Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33
Nicole

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Nicole

Bachelor in Arts, English
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Human Development
PSAT Writing Skills

I am currently a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at Nova Southeastern University, and I received my B.A. in English with a minor in Spanish from the University of Miami in 2016. I am a native speaker of English and Russian. Throughout the course of my educa...

Education

University of Miami

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1450

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Alexandra

Middle School Math Tutor • +182 Subjects

I am a rising senior at The University of North Texas in Denton. I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as well as English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was raised in an academically competitive environment in Fort Bend County and my rigorous secondary education prepared me for success in college. I am a fortunate member of the Terry Scholarship Foundation, which has provided me and hundreds of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a way that makes sense to them. Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with all of my students. After graduation I plan on returning to Houston to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing anything from poetry to screenplays. I have also been involved in competitive dance for most of my adolescence, so I understand the balance of academics and extracurriculars. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books, dancing, yoga

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Sarah

Calculus Tutor • +61 Subjects

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Joseph

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +117 Subjects

I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when you put in the work. I look forward to sharing my love of all these subjects with you as a future student, and I look forward to meeting you!

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Brianna

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +90 Subjects

I am a second year medical student in the new MD program at Nova Southeastern University. I began tutoring students on a volunteer basis when I was in high school and was employed by a tutoring agency while in college. I have experience working with students in Math, Sciences (Biology & Chemistry), and Spanish and have experience tutoring students in Elementary, Middle, and High School as well as college. I also have experience with SAT and ACT prep as I obtained high scores on those standardized tests as well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams). Hobbies: running, travel, reading, music, writing, singing, art, books, traveling

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Emily

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +52 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Gannon University. I have always been a strong student and have several years of experience as a peer tutor as well as a professional tutor. I tutor several subjects at various grade levels. I love teaching English, phonics, reading, and writing and have worked at my university's Writing and Research Center for 2 years. I also really enjoy tutoring math across grade levels. I have successfully helped students improve SAT and ACT scores, achieve admittance into to provide grade and high schools, and improve grades in their classes. Honestly, I have always loved school and learning and am excited to share my passion with students of all ages! Hobbies: books, music, art, reading, writing

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Emily

Calculus Tutor • +49 Subjects

I'm passionate about providing the best and most individualized tutoring possible to students of all ages through Varsity Tutors. Hobbies: reading, music, art, books, writing

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Chase

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +132 Subjects

I am listening to and learning about him or her as an individual. I can also discover what motivates the student during this conversation and plan for how to frame future tutoring sessions in terms of what the student already knows and enjoys.

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Paul

Calculus Tutor • +36 Subjects

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Sydney

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +96 Subjects

I am a senior Psychology, Spanish, and Religion major, and I have been tutoring for over ten years. I love working with students of all ages, and I have five years of experience working with students with learning differences! I specialize in English literature, writing, learning differences, and Spanish.

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Brooke

Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ISEE-Middle Level Reading section gives students 35 minutes to read 6 passages and answer 36 questions—roughly 6 minutes per passage including questions. Many students either rush through passages and miss nuance, or spend too much time on early passages and run out of time. A tutor can help you develop a strategic approach: previewing questions before reading, identifying key details vs. supporting information, and practicing timed drills to build speed without sacrificing comprehension.

Inference questions require you to read between the lines—understanding what the author implies but doesn't explicitly state. These are among the most common question types on the Middle Level section. Tutors focus on teaching you to distinguish between supporting details and central themes, track how an author's tone shifts, and recognize when answer choices are too literal or too broad. Practicing with real ISEE passages and learning to annotate for purpose and perspective makes a significant difference.

While the Reading section doesn't have a dedicated vocabulary component like some standardized tests, understanding words in context is essential for comprehension. The passages themselves use grade-appropriate but sometimes challenging vocabulary, and you need to infer meaning from surrounding sentences. Tutors help you build strategies for tackling unfamiliar words—looking for context clues, understanding word roots, and recognizing when a word's meaning shifts based on how it's used in the passage.

Yes—students often find literary narratives easier to follow than dense informational or scientific passages because they're more familiar with story structure. Social studies and science passages require you to understand cause-and-effect relationships and technical concepts, which trips up many test-takers. A tutor can expose you to all passage types through practice, teach you how to adjust your reading strategy for different genres (narrative vs. expository vs. persuasive), and help you identify which types are your weak spots so you can target them.

"Except" and "not" questions trip up many students because they require you to identify which answer choice does NOT match the passage—the opposite of typical reading questions. Tone and author's purpose questions also challenge students who confuse the content of a passage with why the author wrote it or how they feel about the topic. Tutors teach you to slow down on these question types, reread relevant sections, and use elimination strategies to avoid careless errors that cost points.

Improvement depends on your starting point and timeline, but most students benefit from working through 3-4 full-length practice tests under timed conditions, plus targeted drills on weak question types. Rather than grinding through dozens of random passages, a tutor helps you focus on quality practice: analyzing why you missed questions, identifying patterns in your errors, and adjusting your strategy based on what's actually holding you back. Consistent practice over 4-8 weeks typically shows meaningful score gains.

Reading anxiety often stems from feeling rushed or unsure if you're understanding passages correctly. Tutors build confidence by teaching you a reliable, repeatable process for each passage—so you're not second-guessing yourself during the test. Practicing under timed conditions, reviewing your mistakes without judgment, and learning that you don't need to understand every word to answer questions correctly all reduce anxiety. Many students find that having a clear strategy takes the pressure off and lets them focus on the actual content.

Taking a full practice test and analyzing your results is key—but not just looking at your score. You need to categorize your wrong answers: Did you miss inferences? Struggle with specific passage types? Run out of time? Misread questions? A tutor helps you track these patterns across multiple practice tests to identify whether your issue is comprehension, strategy, pacing, or test-taking skills. Once you know what's really dragging your score down, you can focus your remaining study time where it matters most.

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