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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Maggie
I am a recent graduate of Amherst College. I graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Statistics and Psychology. I am a member of both the national science research honor society (Sigma Xi) and the national statistics honor society (Mu Sigma Rho). I have been employed by Varsity Tutors for three y...
Amherst College
Current Undergrad, Statistics

Certified Tutor
Christian
Part of the reason I love teaching is because I love learning. I have always wanted to be a teacher because of the opportunity to work with other people. My teaching experience includes working with students at private day and boarding schools, public schools, and after school programs. In each of t...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Rachel
I've been teaching and tutoring since 2002, throughout college and grad school and while doing neuroscience research. I love tutoring one-on-one because I can get to know students and gear the lessons toward their interests, which helps them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy th...
CORNELL University, WEILL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Master of Science, Neuroscience
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Alexander
I'm Alex, a 28-year old with a passion for teaching science and for helping students conquer standardized tests. Since I began working as a physics, math, and SAT tutor with Varsity Tutors in 2011, I've found it incredibly rewarding to help my students develop sustainable study habits and realize th...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Megan
I am a rising sophomore at Amherst College, one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. I am pursuing a double major in mathematics and philosophy - the combination of STEM and the humanities was a key reason why I chose Amherst and the liberal arts experience for my education. Ever since my fres...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Lindsay
As a teacher, my mission has always been to make scientific knowledge accessible to ALL students, and help them see why it's worth the effort to pursue. I've been a high school physics teacher for the past 15 years, and also a strong advocate for equity in science education. I received my undergradu...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
Amherst College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Jennifer
I graduated from Amherst College in 2010 with a degree in French, a cane (as per school tradition), and years of tutoring experience. As an undergraduate, I tutored young girls and middle school students in Reading, Math and other subjects as needed. Since graduation, I have taught English in France...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, French State Certified Teacher
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2009, and from Wesleyan University with a Masters of Arts Liberal Studies with a concentration in Mathematics in 2018. While at Amherst I spent a semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I also attended Columbia Teachers...
Wesleyan University
Master of Arts, Mathematics
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Kevin
Hello! I am a graduate of Amherst College and the New York University School of Law, where I recently received my J.D. I have extensive experience tutoring and teaching both academic subjects and test preparation courses.In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT...
New York University - PHD, Law
J.D.
Amherst College
Bachelors, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ashley
I am a dedicated student of English literature and other disciplines within the humanities. I love being able to interact with people who are looking to study subjects that I am passionate about. Additionally, I have studied French for more than five years.
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
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