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Galen

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Galen

Bachelor's degree
Galen's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

I am more passionate about the latter, and within the humanities I am most passionate about philosophy and English. The most important thing I've learned from those two fields (and the thing I'd most want to pass on to students) is how to find the right words for thoughts - this is important, not ju...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor's degree

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
34
Alina

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Alina

Bachelor's
Alina's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am currently an engineer in the design and construction industry for an international construction company, and a recent graduate from the University of Arizona. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering in May 2016 and left my roots in Tucson, Arizona. In my spare time, I enjoy soa...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Michelle

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

I am a great tutor because I am young and enthusiastic. I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the stude...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Scott

Certified Tutor

Scott

Bachelor's
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am here because I thoroughly enjoy working with students and watching them succeed in their academic studies. As a Mathematics major at the University of Arizona (currently a junior), I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring: I have been a teacher's assistant for a Calculus II section at ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Rebia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rebia

Bachelor's
Rebia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biology

I'm excited to share my love of science and learning through tutoring! I tutor Biology, Ecology, and standardized test prep. From high school to Stanford, I have learned that lectures are often difficult for students to follow. They can lose confidence in subjects because the information is not pres...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33
Kristi

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kristi

Bachelor's
Kristi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am no longer eligible to be a tutor, I have been looking for a way to keep doing what I love!

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Nathaniel Ziv

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nathaniel Ziv

Current Undergrad, Classical Studies
Nathaniel's other Tutor Subjects
Classics
College Essays
Essay Editing
Greek

I'm about to start as a freshman at Swarthmore College, to pursue a double major in Classical Studies and Linguistics. I was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now live in Riverdale. I spent this past year in Israel, studying spoken Ancient Greek and Biblical Hebrew, and performing in an amateur ...

Education

Swarthmore College

Current Undergrad, Classical Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Brenda

Certified Tutor

Brenda

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Brenda's other Tutor Subjects
Emergency Medicine
Health Care Administration
Health Care Policy
HESI - Health Education Systems Incorporated Prep

I have been a nurse for over 4 decades. I am a graduate of a diploma program, have completed a BSN and will finish my MSN this fall (2021). I have a varied background in care of patients with renal disease, general surgery, renal transplant, critical care and clinical informatics. I am passionate ab...

Education

SUNY Empire State

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

CWPost

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Heather

Certified Tutor

Heather

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Algebra

Hi, I'm Heather, a social worker in Portland, OR. I graduated summa cum laude in 2018 from Willamette University, a liberal arts college on the West Coast, with a 4.0 GPA. I share this to let you know that I am passionate and committed to lifelong learning, and enjoy helping others along the same jo...

Education

Willamette University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
35
Jade

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jade

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jade's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT English
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization

Hi! I am an enthusiastic and eager tutor specializing in English and creative writing. I was always the friend who edited everyone's essays in high school and college, so I decided to turn it into a side gig! I have experience in legal writing/editing, screenwriting, and journalism, making me a grea...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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Nathaniel

Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects

I'm a current student at Kansas State University majoring in Computer Engineering. My favorite subjects are math and programming because I enjoy the problem solving that comes with them.When both teaching and learning, I try to focus on the how and why rather then just learning to solve problems. I've found understanding why a given concept is valuable will make it easier to learn and more likely to be remembered when a potential application arises.

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Elvin

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +47 Subjects

I am a graduate from Cornell University where I received a bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. For several years, I have always had a passion for tutoring/teaching others around me whether they were children, classmates or adults much older than I. From my studies, my favorite subjects to help with were Mathematics and Physics; they are closely integrated with each other and personally it is rewarding when my students understand concepts that they initially struggled with. As for my past tutoring experience, I volunteered teaching GED courses around the Brooklyn area. I also took up private one to one sessions with locals who requested my help in subjects. Currently I am teaching an after-school program where I show middle school students STEM related topics through hands on activities. I am also volunteering with SAT Math through Brooklyn College on Saturdays and I am a part time bartender around the Park Slope area. When I am not busy working, I enjoy cycling, playing video games, and just kicking it back with friends.

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Hansani

Ecology Tutor • +24 Subjects

A little about myself: I am currently a High School Science Teacher at Eustis High. I teach Environmental and Forensic Science. I graduated from Florida International University with a BS in Marine Biology. For about five years I worked with Dr. Joel Trexler and Dr. Kevin Boswell working on the spatio-temporal patterns in the distribution, behavior, and foraging of fish in the Everglade canals using advanced fisheries sonar techniques. I inherited my project from a graduated MS student and my senior thesis was responsible for the previously overlooked role of submerged vegetation and structural complexity on predator prey interactions. I bring a lot of my research experience in to the classroom. My main goal is to teach so that there is understanding and comprehending among the students, and not just memorizing.I love teaching! I believe that education is the best weapon we can arm ourselves with. I will do my best to teach you the material that you need to know in manner that you will understand and remember beyond a test or a class.

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Christopher

Algebra 2 Tutor • +32 Subjects

I graduated from Reed College with a B.A. in physics, and have four years of experience in tutoring. My areas of expertise include physics, math, and essay writing. I believe that most challenges are easy to overcome if looked at from the right perspective, so when I tutor, I always try to have the student realize how capable they really are by giving them the tools they need to work on their own.

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Sheryl

Elementary School Tutor • +20 Subjects

I have recently retired from full-time work in education after almost 30 years. During those years I have taught first grade, fourth grade, seventh grade and high school and have served as the middle school principal, curriculum specialist and assistant school administrator. Considering teaching a great profession, I have always valued the role that education can make in the life of an individual.I returned to school twice to receive first a M.Ed. then for a PB Certificate in TESOL in order to sharpen my own skills as a teacher. Learning can be stimulating and I work to help students feel that energy and joy. My reward is that 'light in the eye', 'I got it!' look when genuine understanding takes place. To help students get there, I try to design lessons that build from what is known to what is new, going one step at a time, so that all students can experience success. I am strongest in the language arts subjects; reading, reading comprehension, literature, writing, writing structures, and grammar, but also love history, the elementary level sciences and math.I love being outdoors and so my hobbies include hiking, biking, and camping. When indoors I enjoy reading and experimenting with new recipes.

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Shannon

AP Comparative Government and Politics Tutor • +33 Subjects

I recently graduated with a PhD from Columbia University, where I taught undergraduates in music, anthropology, cultural studies, and writing. I sought to engage students by relating classroom material to the students’ own interests in music, culture, and world affairs. With a certificate in innovate pedagogy from the Teagle Institute, moreover, I bring new media tools into my pedagogic approach, helping students explore material from a variety of angles. Such interactive approaches complement and expand upon more traditional activities, helping students learn to become reflexive about their own thought processes and academic output. My own experience with AP English and Spanish, GRE, TOEFEL and TESOL test preparation and test design makes a strong test prep teacher.I have taught ESL, English reading and composition, Portuguese, anthropology, cultural studies, and music to a variety of learners in a variety of countries. In South Korea, I taught composition and analytical skills to high-achieving middle and high school students, working with both large and small classes and tutoring a high school junior one-on-one. In both Santiago and New York City, I taught English to small groups of adults with proficiencies ranging from advanced to absolute beginner. I have also privately tutored adults in Portuguese in New York.All of these experiences have heightened my sensibilities to different learner needs, particularly with regards to language learning, and I enjoy finding creative ways to convey information to students with different learning styles.

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Trusha

Algebra Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a senior at the University of Miami with a double major in Biochemistry and Economics. I have a passion for dance and I am very friendly and look forward to working with you! I have over four years experience with tutoring, and this experience allowed me to work closely with children of all ages on various assignments. I was able to offer my assistance and teach effectively and efficiently without simply giving the correct answer. The key to tutoring is to reinforce material in a way that the student is led to solving the problem on his or her own rather than being told what the correct answer is.

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Bonnie

ACT Math Tutor • +42 Subjects

What makes a great tutor is a solid knowledge of the basics, good communication, and the ability to connect with people and to see things from their perspective. My patience, listening skills, and communication skills developed from over 300 hours of experience have sharpened those characteristics. Through countless experience in the past, I have an excellent idea of what techniques work best for what types of learners. I also believe that through tutoring, not only should you walk away knowing the material but also knowing how to learn and knowing how you learn best.

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Kathy

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +16 Subjects

My more than 30 years teaching experiences in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the United States, have given me an understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism and diverse learning styles that better enable me to interact with students.I am a graduate of Boston University (M.A. International Relations) and Saint Michael's College (M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language).I specialize in teaching business communications and English language skills.

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Megan

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +14 Subjects

I fell in love with Biology when I first took AP biology in high school and went on to major in Biology at Carleton College where I got my B.A. In college, I first began tutoring local high school students in AP biology and found joy sharing my love and knowledge of biological systems. From high school throughout college I have studied French, and lived in Paris with a host family for a summer and would love to help beginning or intermediate French students with grammar or conversation.After graduating, I worked as an AmeriCorps tutor at an elementary school in Boston and primarily tutored in math and reading. I honed my tutoring skills and have experience accommodating lessons to students with different learning styles. While working as a tutor I also have been studying and taking the MCAT in preparation to attend medical school. As someone who has personally benefitted from tutoring I am excited to help my students accomplish whatever goals they are striving to achieve through target tutorials and carefully planned lessons for each individuals strengths.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students across Tucson's 427 schools and all 67 school districts with personalized tutoring. Whether your student attends a school in the Tucson Unified School District, Sunnyside, Sahuarita, or any other local district, we can match them with a tutor who understands Arizona's academic standards and local curriculum expectations.

Tucson's average student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 means individual students often don't get the focused attention they need in the classroom. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction fills that gap by providing dedicated support tailored to your student's specific learning style, pace, and goals—something that's difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting.

Tucson students commonly seek tutoring in math, English, science, and test preparation (SAT, ACT, and AP exams). We also work with students on Arizona-specific requirements like passing the AIMS exam and meeting state standards. Whatever subject your student is struggling with or wants to excel in, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an expert tutor.

Tutors who work with Tucson students are familiar with Arizona's K-12 standards and graduation requirements, including proficiency expectations in English language arts, math, science, and social studies. They can help students close specific skill gaps, prepare for state assessments, and build confidence in areas where they're falling behind—ensuring they're on track to meet Arizona's benchmarks.

The first session is focused on getting to know your student—their learning style, current challenges, and goals. The tutor will assess where they stand academically, identify specific areas that need support, and create a personalized plan moving forward. This foundation helps ensure that every future session is targeted and effective.

Tutoring rates vary based on the subject, tutor expertise, and your student's grade level. We offer flexible options to fit different budgets, and many families find that the focused, personalized instruction delivers strong results that justify the investment. Contact us for a consultation to discuss pricing and find a tutoring plan that works for your family.

Many students show noticeable improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on their starting point and how frequently they work with their tutor. Building strong academic skills is a process, and the most sustainable results come from regular, focused practice. Your tutor will track progress and adjust strategies to keep your student moving forward.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong subject expertise and experience teaching or tutoring their area. Many hold degrees in their subject, have classroom teaching experience, or bring specialized knowledge—like test prep certification or advanced subject mastery. When we match your student with a tutor, we ensure they're well-qualified to help your student succeed.

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