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5+ years
Jane
I am certified to teach math between grades 6-12. I have worked with all kinds of learners, including students with IEPs and Emergent Bilingual students.
Arizona State University
Masters in Education, Education
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Maxwell
I am passionate about the subject, they may feel that they can tap into that passion. Second, I like to engage the student personally. Education can sometimes feel transactional or even coercive. I want my student to feel that I am working for their benefit, and because I care about them, not becaus...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics

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Kevin
I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can ...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
PHD, Environmental Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Abheek
I graduated from Emory University in 2017 with a B.S. in Biology. I achieved a 4.0/4.0 GPA, graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors, and was ranked in the top 1% of my entire undergraduate class.Afterwards, I attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and am set to receive my M.D. in May 20...
Emory University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Edwina
Hi, My name is Edwina Koch and I am primarily a French tutor. I have lived in France for four years and majored in French in college!I love the language, the culture, and the people and love teaching others about all things French!Fun Fact: On e of my first jobs was working at Build-a-Bear Workshop!
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor in Arts, French

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Haley
Born and raised in Silverton, Oregon, Haley attended Cornell College in Iowa where she worked as a Biopsychology tutor. She graduated magna cum laude from Cornell with a degree in Psychology, but in her time at school she enjoyed studying a wide range of topics, such as Religion, Spanish, and (her t...
Cornell College
Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Aaron
I previously worked as a credit recovery online teacher in Denver, CO, and San Diego, CA. I recently moved to Portland with my husband and am hoping to return to teaching once the pandemic is over next year. In the meantime, I want to continue working with students in my community, doing what I love...
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Desiree
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." A. A MilneStudent success is my passion! My firm belief is that positive guidance and communication are essential for success when working with students.I have over 15 years of experience working with the students...
University of Memphis
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Peter
I'm currently an undergraduate student at the University of Colorado - Boulder, studying Mathematics with a computational emphasis alongside minors in Economics and Computer Science. Math and test taking are my two academic strong points, so I focus on teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-C...
University of Colorado - Boulder
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Marietta
I have dedicated my professional life to education. It gives me great satisfaction to see ideas and concepts suddenly click for students. I am passionate about education as a pathway to new opportunities and economic success.I attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in sociology, minoring in...
Michigan State University
PHD, Sociology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelors, Sociology
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Pre-Calculus shifts from learning isolated procedures to understanding how functions, trigonometry, and sequences connect to each other and to real-world applications. Students move from "solve this equation" to "why does this function behave this way?" This conceptual leap is where many students struggle, but personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you see these patterns and build genuine understanding rather than just memorizing steps.
Most students find trigonometric identities, transformations of functions, and word problems involving multiple steps particularly challenging. These topics require you to connect prior knowledge with new concepts and apply them in unfamiliar contexts. Tutors can break down these complex topics into manageable pieces and show you the underlying logic, so you're not just memorizing but truly understanding how everything fits together.
Word problems require translating real-world situations into mathematical language—a skill that takes practice and strategic thinking. The key is learning to identify what you know, what you're solving for, and which Pre-Calculus concepts apply. Personalized tutoring helps you develop a problem-solving framework and practice it repeatedly so you build confidence and recognize problem patterns faster.
Showing your work reveals your thinking process and helps teachers (and tutors) identify exactly where misunderstandings happen—whether it's a conceptual gap or a computational error. In Pre-Calculus especially, the process matters as much as the answer because you're building foundational skills for Calculus. A tutor can review your work step-by-step and help you develop clear, logical explanations that strengthen your understanding.
Graphing is one of the most visual topics in Pre-Calculus, and personalized instruction lets tutors use dynamic explanations—showing how changing a parameter shifts or stretches a graph in real time. Rather than memorizing transformation rules, you'll see why they work, making it easier to apply them to unfamiliar functions. This visual, interactive approach helps many students move from confusion to confidence with graphing.
Yes. Akron's 21 school districts use different textbooks and approaches, and tutors connected through Varsity Tutors are experienced working across these variations. Whether your school uses traditional textbooks, online platforms, or integrated curricula, tutors can align their instruction with your specific course and help you master the concepts your teacher emphasizes.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from past struggles or pressure, and personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a judgment-free space to ask questions and work at your own pace. Tutors focus on building your confidence by celebrating progress, breaking topics into smaller steps, and showing you that Pre-Calculus concepts are learnable. Many students find that consistent, supportive tutoring transforms their relationship with math.
Your first session is about getting to know each other and assessing where you stand. A tutor will ask about your goals, review what you've already learned, identify specific challenges (like word problems or trigonometry), and discuss your learning style. From there, you'll develop a personalized plan focused on the Pre-Calculus topics that matter most for your success.
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