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Andrew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrew

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on major...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
32
Kendra

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kendra

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Kendra's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I believe learning should be exciting! I want to help students understand the material and develop a genuine interest in education through engaging tutoring sessions.

Education

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
32
Khurram

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Khurram

Bachelors, Finance, Mathematics
Khurram's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus

I have a huge passion for basketball and have been playing since I was around 5 years old(Go Mavs!). I have lived in Dallas my entire life and am a proud Texan! I love spending time with my family and have three incredible siblings that are obnoxious yet entertaining at the same time.I graduated fro...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelors, Finance, Mathematics

Michael

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto; my professional and scientific interests lie in metabolic engineering, cell biology, and bioinformatics.I began my tutoring career in high school as a peer tutor, where I spent my free study periods in departmental of...

Education

University of Toronto

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Graham

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Graham

Master of Arts, History
Graham's other Tutor Subjects
College World History
English
Government
High School Government

History has been my passion from an early age. I obtained a bachelors and masters degree in history at Kansas State University before pursuing a masters degree in teaching from Pittsburg State University. Over the last four years, I have worked with students of every age group (except college) and a...

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Arts, History

Kansas State University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Mark

Certified Tutor

Mark

Bachelor in Business Administration, Small Business Administration and Management
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL

I have over 6 years experience working as an ESL teacher in South America. I have had the opportunity to work with students from all age groups and walks of life. I enjoy helping students achieve their language goals and the doors this opens for them. My professional background is in management and ...

Education

autonoma de las americas

Bachelor in Business Administration, Small Business Administration and Management

Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Master of Science, Neuroscience
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
CLEP Prep

Graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. Neuroscience and from UCLA with a B.S. Psychobiology. Taught high school biology and chemistry for 2 years.

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science, Neuroscience

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology

Claire

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Claire

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Biology
College Biology
College English

I am currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh where I am obtaining my bachelors in biology. I plan to attend a Nurse Practitioner program after my completion to complete my masters and then my doctorate.I have many interest such as the study of egg peritonitis in chickens as well as raisi...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Poushali

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Poushali

Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Poushali's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Environmental Science
Basic Computer Literacy
C++

I'm Poush! I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. From kindergarten to my senior year of college, I've always noticed that my teachers made the largest impact on my success in various classes. The most memorable teachers were enthusiastic...

Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Morley

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Morley

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Morley's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
Admissions
Business

I am a University of Chicago graduate with honors, a journalist, and magazine founder with four years of teaching experience. I have written cover stories for national magazines and newspapers, and edited scores of writers from around the world. I write every day and love helping find students their...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

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Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who are familiar with Pre-Calculus standards and can adapt to your student's specific textbook and teacher's approach. Whether your student's school uses a traditional sequence or an integrated curriculum, tutors align their instruction with what's being taught in class, reinforcing concepts and filling gaps where needed.

The first session focuses on understanding your student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. The tutor will likely review recent classwork or assessments to identify specific areas—whether it's trigonometric identities, function notation, or word problems—and create a personalized plan. This diagnostic approach ensures tutoring addresses exactly what your student needs rather than starting from scratch.

Calculus builds directly on Pre-Calculus foundations: understanding functions, limits, and rates of change. Tutoring that emphasizes conceptual understanding—not just procedure—ensures your student enters Calculus with genuine comprehension rather than fragmented knowledge. Students who grasp why trigonometric identities work and how functions transform are far better positioned to succeed with derivatives and integrals.

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