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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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Alexis
I am currently in the process of applying to Law School. I have tutored middle school and high school students in subjects ranging from 5th grade reading to geometry to the SAT. While I am happy and able to tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about Test Prep because these scores are ver...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts

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James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

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Jean
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...
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Harvard Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

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9+ years
Merav
I'm Merav! I graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and a Minor in Psychology.
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Master of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Theatre (Minor in Psychology)

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10+ years
Daniel
I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies. As a high achiever throughout high school and college, I've always viewed education as one of our most valuable resources and am passionate about expanding the educational prospects of others. I ...
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Sociology and Theatre
Northwestern University
Studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies

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I am primarily an SAT and writing tutor with two years of experience and over 60 former students. I have spent hundreds of hours familiarizing myself with dozens of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consul...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts

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Michelle
I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking, eating anything with chocolate, taking and editing pictures, reading, and singing.
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts

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Shawn
I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...
University of California Los Angeles
Master of Science, Chemistry

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Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
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I am currently a sophomore at Yale University working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. I began tutoring in high school at local elementary schools and continued tutoring into my college career with older students. I am capable of tutoring subjects ranging from Algebra and Calculus to Economics, standardized tests, Statistics, and more. Tutoring is something I enjoy because I love helping students achieve their goals and maximize their potential through practice and hard work. I'm a firm believer that the best way to improve in any area of academics is through practice. Once you become accustomed to the style of question, you will begin to realize why you are making mistakes and how to avoid making them in the future. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid sports fan and video game enthusiast.
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I am currently a Political Science and Environmental Studies major at Brown University. I find it extremely satisfying to share my passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching experience as a counselor intern naturalist at the Point Reyes Nature Science Camp as well. These jobs have been extremely rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to help my students better understand new concepts and form strong study habits. I also have learned how to explain problems and concepts in multiple ways. When I'm not tutoring, I love photography, playing softball, and backpacking long distance trails.
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7th Grade math Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am a knowledgeable, passionate, and compassionate tutor. My teaching experience ranges from high school instruction, private tutoring, coaching, preaching, and leading high school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they are. I believe that there is a great student inside everyone, and it takes the right approach to make that great student manifest.
Thomas
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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I am applying to medical school and I'm enrolled at the BU Medical school getting my Master's in Medical Science. As a recent graduate of Princeton University, I have realized the importance of the learning process. Often times the difficulty of the material comes from the unfamiliarity of the approach to it, rather than the inherent difficulty of the material. As a tutor, I hope to help my students realize that they can master the material when they learn the best learning strategies to approaching their various assignments.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you prepare. Most students see meaningful gains of 10-20 percentile points over 2-3 months of focused work, particularly in sections where they have knowledge gaps or struggle with pacing. Students who work with tutors on both content mastery and test-specific strategy—like managing time across sections—typically see the most significant improvement. The key is identifying your specific weak areas early and addressing them systematically rather than trying to improve everything at once.
The Reading Comprehension section tends to be the most challenging for Upper Level test-takers, not because of vocabulary difficulty, but because of pacing and question complexity. Students often run out of time or struggle to identify what questions are really asking. The Quantitative Reasoning section challenges students who haven't seen certain math concepts in a while or who rush through problems without checking their work. The Writing section—while unscored—causes anxiety because students aren't sure what admissions committees are looking for. A tutor can help you develop strategies specific to each section's demands.
Pacing issues usually come from spending too much time on hard questions or not having a clear strategy for moving through the test. Effective pacing means: (1) knowing which questions to tackle first and which to skip strategically, (2) setting time checkpoints for yourself (e.g., finishing the first 10 reading questions by the 8-minute mark), and (3) practicing with actual timed conditions regularly. Many students improve dramatically once they stop trying to get every question right and instead focus on maximizing points they can realistically earn. A tutor can help you develop a personalized pacing plan based on your strengths.
Taking 4-6 full practice tests under timed conditions is ideal for Upper Level preparation. The first 1-2 help you understand the format and identify patterns in your mistakes. Tests 3-5 let you apply strategies and build consistency. Your final practice test should be 3-5 days before the real exam to build confidence without introducing new content. Quality matters more than quantity—after each test, spending time understanding why you missed questions is more valuable than rushing through another full test. Tutors typically guide you on when to take practice tests and what to focus on between attempts.
Test anxiety often peaks when students feel unprepared or unsure of their approach. The most effective antidote is building genuine confidence through targeted practice, not just generic relaxation techniques. This means: (1) working with a tutor to address actual knowledge gaps so you feel capable, (2) practicing your test-taking strategy repeatedly until it becomes automatic, (3) taking full-length practice tests to normalize the testing experience, and (4) developing a pre-test routine (good sleep, light review, positive self-talk). Many students find that having a clear strategy for each section—rather than going in hoping to figure it out—significantly reduces anxiety during the actual test.
Start with a full diagnostic practice test taken under timed conditions to establish a baseline. Then analyze your results by question type and topic, not just by section—this reveals patterns like "I consistently miss inference questions" or "I struggle with percent problems." A tutor can help you categorize mistakes into three types: careless errors (fixable with slower reading), strategy errors (fixable with technique training), and knowledge gaps (requiring content review). Once you know what's actually causing your misses, you can create a focused study plan. Most students benefit from spending 60-70% of prep time on their weakest areas and 20-30% on maintaining strengths.
Great ISEE Upper Level tutors understand both the test itself and how middle schoolers learn. They know the specific question patterns and traps the test uses, can explain why answer choices are attractive distractors, and have strategies for pacing and time management. Beyond content, they diagnose whether your mistakes stem from knowledge gaps, careless errors, or strategy problems—then address the actual cause rather than just drilling similar questions. They also help build confidence by celebrating progress, making test prep feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have proven expertise in ISEE preparation and know how to tailor their approach to your learning style.
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