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Talia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Talia

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Talia's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a current first-year honors student at Northeastern University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History, Culture, and Law. I am a youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change p...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Kerry

Certified Tutor

Kerry

Masters, Professional Psychology
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background m...

Education

William James College

Masters, Professional Psychology

Cornell University

B.A. in Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marisa

Bachelors, Writing
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a senior at MIT majoring in Writing with a specialization in Digital Media. I have also completed a minor in Business Management. As one of ten writing majors at a school full of people pursuing science and technology rather than humanities subjects, I have taken a default position as tutor for...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Writing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minor in Business Management

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

Meghan

Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)
Meghan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in Literature

I am a graduate of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, an...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor in Music)

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maedeh

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Maedeh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm interested in advocacy, public health, and immigration. My hobbies include hiking and spending as much time as possible outdoors, learning to play the guitar, learning new languages, running, and weight-lifting.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Erica

Current Grad Student, Predentistry
Erica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College, graduating with a degree of High Honors in the History of Science. I am also anticipating entering dental school this coming Fall at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. In this interim year, I would love the opportunity to continue tutoring -- I have tutor...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
10th Grade Math
Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and wri...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Noel

Bachelor in Arts
Noel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics

I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Chicago and young professional based in Washington, DC, and currently working in international development. I have substitute taught STEM and English to all levels of college-preparatory high schoolers. I also established a peer-to-peer tutoring a...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Lesleigh

Master of Arts, Classical Studies
Lesleigh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am currently working on my PhD in English Literature at Southern Methodist University. I specialize in the intersection between ancient texts and Christianity as it is evident in Renaissance literature. During my MA I worked as a teacher's assistant, learning teaching strategies from many distingu...

Education

UMass Boston

Master of Arts, Classical Studies

Houston Baptist University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a 2019 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where I received a dual degree BFA in Vocal Performance and BA in Creative Writing. I also achieved a GPA of 3.92, 3 semesters on the Dean's List, induction into Phi Beta Kappa as well as Sigma Tau Delta (the English honors society) and Pi Kappa La...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Halley

Master of Arts in Education
Halley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and minored in Education, and Stanford University, where I earned a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on 8-12th grade English Language Arts. Since graduation, I have been working in a private Catholic school...

Education

Dartmouth College

Master of Arts in Education

Stanford University

Master of Arts, Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Education)

Certified Tutor

Jean

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Jean's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some c...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Harvard Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andy

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Andy's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing

I am currently a Finance major at Boston College. I graduated from the United World College in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this school, my interest in tutoring and getting to know different people was ignited when I started tutoring non-native English speakers. I learned to be patient while...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Zachary

Doctor of Philosophy, German
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I'm a PhD at Harvard studying German philosophy and classics (Greek and Latin). Next year, I will be starting law school to pursue my professional passion, tax law. I am deeply committed to the language and LSAT skills I've developed and I love to tutor students of all levels in these subjects. I ca...

Education

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Harvard University

Doctor of Philosophy, German

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Halley

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and minored in Education, and Stanford University, where I earned a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on 8-12th grade English Language Arts. Since graduation, I have been working in a private Catholic school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, teaching English primarily to 9th and 10th graders students. I also teach a course on Creative Writing, which is open to all students and examines how to craft a compelling narrative in any medium, including college essays and fiction. As a learner and an educator, I have always been most passionate about reading and writing because I believe each student should have the tools to critically examine and better the world around them. I firmly believe that every person is a lifelong learner with strengths to build upon and areas to improve in, and I have committed myself to supporting scholars in that learning process.

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Jean

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +57 Subjects

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some capacity every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and have taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. I have also provided advice on application essays, resumes, and interview strategies for Harvard College students applying to highly competitive scholarships. Each of these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout my career as a doctor.

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Michelle

Calculus Tutor • +27 Subjects

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-based learning with questions that will lead the student towards the answer they're looking for while providing a well-rounded understanding of why and how that answer works.

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Andy

Geometry Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am currently a Finance major at Boston College. I graduated from the United World College in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this school, my interest in tutoring and getting to know different people was ignited when I started tutoring non-native English speakers. I learned to be patient while teaching new subjects and to cater to the needs and interests of my students. I have lots of experience taking standardized tests such as the ACT and AP tests and would love to spread my knowledge to my tutees in an exciting and dynamic way.

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Zachary

Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects

I'm a PhD at Harvard studying German philosophy and classics (Greek and Latin). Next year, I will be starting law school to pursue my professional passion, tax law. I am deeply committed to the language and LSAT skills I've developed and I love to tutor students of all levels in these subjects. I can't imagine a life without teaching. My favorite part of teaching is helping students come to love -- or at least appreciate -- the details that make up complex subject matters. My favorite moment with any student is when the student realizes how fascinating a subject matter is after really mastering all of the "dry" details. When my students start internalizing the LSAT or languages I am teaching them, I know I am doing my job.

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Kelly

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a recent Duke University graduate where I studied Financial Economics. I have extensive experience in tutoring maths and sciences as well as standardized test prep. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my corgi and explore the city of Boston!

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Zachary

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am ever committed to better enhancing your understanding of the biological and chemical sciences.

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Germaine

Expert Tutor

Hello! I'm Germaine and I am passionate about supporting and empowering students to achieve their academic goals. Over the last five years, I've had the opportunity to help hundreds of students succeed on various standardized tests, research papers, course finals and more across a range of disciplines. Two years ago, I transitioned entirely to ACT, SAT, and LSAT prep where I began focusing on tutoring students in a 1-on-1 setting, and it was here that I discovered my enthusiasm for helping students navigate the nuanced layers of these exams. My love for tutoring comes from the fun of simplifying complex concepts into smaller, more easily accessible units. By cutting down large problems into their constituent parts, any student can become a faster and more efficient problem solver - it's amazing what one can accomplish by employing these effective techniques! My goal as a tutor is to effectively impart these formulas to my students and equip them with the knowledge and confidence to approach any academic challenge that comes their way. After receiving my Bachelors in Philosophy from Princeton University, I moved to the Boston area where my true passion remains teaching and tutoring. Much of my time is spent working with my students, volunteering as a math tutor for disadvantaged schools, and exploring new methods and practices for improving my teaching skill. Experience teaching a variety of subjects and ages has also imbued me with a knack for creativity in coming up with individual lesson plans tailored to fit each unique student. Depending on their particular needs, background, and learning style, I come up with creative solutions to make the material relevant and engaging. Whether through analogies, drawn explanations, or useful anecdotes, I strive to create material that inspires a passion for the subject matter in each student. If you're looking for an experienced tutor who is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, then feel free to contact me!

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Breno

Pre-Calculus Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am currently a Ph.D. student at Harvard University in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

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Won

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am comfortable, however, with upper level math classes (such as calculus), and science courses (biology, chemistry, and physics). I am in the process of applying to medical school as well. I have been fortunate to have already been accepted into a couple of schools. I would love to help you prepare for the MCATs and get a head start on your medical school application. I think this one-on-one tutoring model can be a powerful study method in preparing you for success in both the classroom and on standardized tests. In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, running, playing board games, and performing/learning magic tricks!

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Massachusetts has rigorous academic standards, particularly in math and English language arts. Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who are familiar with Massachusetts frameworks and can target the specific skills tested on MCAS and other state assessments. Personalized instruction helps students build mastery in areas where they're struggling and accelerate their progress toward grade-level expectations.

Boston students typically seek help with math (especially algebra and geometry), English language arts, test prep for MCAS and standardized exams, and science. We also work with many students on AP and honors coursework, as well as writing skills—areas where personalized feedback makes a significant difference in student success.

Your first session is focused on understanding your student's goals, learning style, and current challenges. The tutor will assess where your student stands academically, discuss what you hope to accomplish, and create a personalized plan. This foundation helps ensure that every subsequent session is tailored to your student's specific needs and progress.

Varsity Tutors connects students with expert tutors who have strong subject knowledge and teaching experience. Many have backgrounds in education, hold relevant degrees, and understand how to work effectively with students at different learning levels. Each tutor is selected based on their ability to teach your student's specific subject and grade level.

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Boston's average student-teacher ratio is 11.2:1, which means even in smaller classes, students don't always get the individual attention they need. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your student's learning style, pace, and specific gaps—something that's difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting. This focused attention leads to faster progress and greater confidence.

Varsity Tutors offers flexible pricing options designed to work for different budgets. The cost depends on the subject, tutor qualifications, and frequency of sessions you choose. Many families find that investing in personalized tutoring pays off through improved grades, test scores, and academic confidence—especially when it helps a student succeed in a competitive academic environment like Boston's.

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