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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
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
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

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
Tom

Certified Tutor

Tom

PHD, Clinical Medicine
Tom's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Throughout my life, I've been blessed to have a number of great teachers and mentors. These key figures guided me through high school and college, helped me succeed in competitive fellowships like the Rhodes, and pushed me to grow both as a researcher and a leader. My career so far has been highly i...

Education

University of Oxford

PHD, Clinical Medicine

Rice University

Bachelors, Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Classical Studies

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36
GRE
338
Sara

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sara

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sara's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP English Language and Composition
AP Human Geography

I am currently an Honors college student majoring in pre-med psychology with a goal of going into psychiatry or clinical psychology! I have about two years of professional tutoring experience, and I am currently teaching a handful of students.I took 14 AP classes in high school, earning college cred...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jonathan

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

Go Orange! (Yes, my college mascot is a literal fruit) I am a proud alum of Syracuse University Class of 2016 where I studied information technology, computer science and animation. Because I had both logical and linguistic studies as part of my program, I was able to tutor mathematics in college, w...

Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Brenda

Certified Tutor

Brenda

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Brenda's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School Math

I love working with people to help them develop a better understanding for mathematics so they can reach their goals. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's degree in Teaching from Western Oregon University. I have been working with adult math students at a lo...

Education

Western Oregon University

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

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Nina

ACT English Tutor • +29 Subjects

I love working with people of all ages to help them explore, learn, and succeed! I have experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects, from English and ACT prep to piano and flute. Everyone has a different learning style, as well as different goals in mind. I am committed to working with each student personally to ensure that I am helping as much as I can.

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Serap

Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am currently pursuing my Masters's degree in Information Security Management from Northeastern University. My strong subjects are Computer Science, Mathematics, English and i am eager to teach these subjects to students to help them reach their full potential.I have work experience in Programming and Software Engineering and have completed professional development certificates in Python and SQL. Programming has always been my strong area (Scored A in UG courses such as Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming for Engineers II).I have prior experience in tutoring Mathematics to middle and high school students.( GRE quantitative score:159)I have done several volunteer internships in blog writing and editing, and have always been a good performer in English language and essay writing during my studies (Scored A in UG subjects such as Communication Skills, Technical Report Writing)

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Tameem

Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +37 Subjects

I've been a tutor for almost four years now and have always had a passion for both learning and teaching. I started tutoring in my neighborhood in the 9th grade. My experiences range from teaching 5th graders all the way to college students in both a classroom and a one-on-one setting. I am qualified to teach math subjects up to Trigonometry, SHSAT, SAT, and Economics. I would have to say that teaching SAT prep is my favorite course in that it tends to be the most stressful and intimidating subject for high schoolers. Seeing students overcome such boundaries is what make tutoring worthwhile for me. I believe that learning should be both challenging and rewarding, not scary and pointless. Having a tutor can take the fear away from learning a new topic and help the student better understand both the new topic and himself or herself. Currently, I am a premed student at Cornell University, working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

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Qiwei

AP Chinese Tutor • +11 Subjects

I have a passion for language education and am a life-long advocate for second language acquisition. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and have studied English for over 10 years, and am fluent with academic proficiency.I also am a graduate from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. My educational background means that I understand language at a fundamental level and am able to explain the technical side as well as the conversation/colloquial.

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Jan

5th Grade Math Tutor • +11 Subjects

I hail from the small town of Lambertville, NJ, and have a BA in Political Science from Rutgers University and a BA in Diplomacy & International Relations from Seton Hall University. My passions lie in English, History, and teaching in general. I believe the quest for knowledge and understanding is paramount to living a better life.Based on my teaching experiences, I have developed a teaching philosophy that gives the students the room they need to create and take ownership of their studies. My goal is to foster independence in every student and allow these students to thrive individually and when working with others in group settings. My methods have been developed through my own experiences in the classroom and through observation of effective educators.I believe that a strong focus should be placed on reading comprehension and comparative analysis, for I firmly believe that students will understand the subject matter better and have a stronger sense for context of what they are studying if it is relayed to them in the proper framework. I want students to be able to explain the events instead of merely reading and repeating what is in their textbooks.I would describe my teaching style as very communicative, calm, and friendly, all while achieving great results from my students.

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Michelle

ACT Reading Tutor • +29 Subjects

Hi! I'm an undergraduate of senior standing at Wheaton College majoring in Economics and minoring in Urban Studies. My favorite tutoring experience was with Concordia Language Villages, teaching Japanese every day for a four-week program. Combined with teaching Japanese entirely in the Japanese language, my teaching methods focused on interactive activities and applying learned knowledge through fun games and practicing the content to retain understanding.My teaching philosophy is that while every student is different, requiring unique lesson plans and teaching styles, everyone can greatly improve with some guided effort. Encouragement goes a long way!Outside of tutoring and school, my hobbies include piano composition, reading Japanese books and travelling across the world. I look forward to connecting with you!

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Anthony

Algebra Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am a Rochester Institute of Technology undergraduate student who loves math and education. I have always enjoyed teaching and helping others to succeed in the world of mathematics. I am a tutor at my University for math and physics subjects and it feels amazing to see my fellow classmates succeed in the subjects that I have helped them in. Hopefully I can do the same thing for you!

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Akanksha

Algebra Tutor • +44 Subjects

As a student, I understand how difficult school can be. Breaking down difficult concepts to more basic, understandable ideas can make all the difference. Learning should be tailored to one's needs, and classrooms cannot always teach that way. I look forward to helping students work to their full potential, and make the learning process easy.In terms of experience, I have been tutoring for 6 years now, with ages ranging from kindergarten through second-year college students.

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Amber

Bar Exam Tutor • +24 Subjects

My passion for education has been evident my entire life - one doesn't earn three post-graduate degrees without loving learning! But that passion extends to teaching, too, and I love being able to share my education and understanding with others.I am a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, earning a bachelors degree in Communication Studies. I continued in that subject matter at the University of Iowa, where I earned a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Communication Studies, with emphasis in rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and persuasion. I also earned a J.D. at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and am a member of the Minnesota bar.I have been teaching and tutoring for over 15 years. I have tutored in small group and individual settings for students taking the LSAT, GRE and Bar exams. Additionally, I have significant experience teaching college classes, including communication theory, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and research methods.Particularly in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses. I evaluate to see what kind of thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions and build up expertise from that. I have found that this helps students feel confident about their own intelligence, able to improve in challenging areas, and create a long-term learning strategy.

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Brett

Accompaniment Tutor • +24 Subjects

I first became interested in tutoring and teaching back in high school when I got involved in tutoring elementary and middle school students for FCAT prep. As I progressed through my four years at Northwestern I found tutoring and teaching high school students and my peers to be something I very much enjoyed, so I am seeking to continue this since I have graduated.I approach any subject by trying to reinforce the foundation of that subject while learning new concepts. If a student is working on algebra, while learning new information its good to reinforce the ideas and concepts learned in pre-algebra. This serves as a base for algebra. This helps students remember new ideas and concepts in the long term but also will help them develop a foundation to pick up information quicker while seeing an improvement in scores.

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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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