
Luke: TOEFL course instructor
...of Arts in Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come...
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- Essay Editing
- History
- +31 subjects

Erin: TOEFL course instructor
...I went to Stanford, receiving a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ASVAB
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects

Eric: TOEFL course instructor
...for learning and the desire to communicate what I've found in a way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past...
Education & Certification
- Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Boston University - Masters, Theology
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +33 subjects

Rebecca: TOEFL course instructor
...because I love helping people communicate better. Everyone has a voice and a message, but sometimes that message gets stuckeither because of language barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well....
Education & Certification
- Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- Literature
- +17 subjects

Eli: TOEFL course instructor
...ages for several years now. I love getting to know learners one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students throughout school. School is tough (especially standardized testing), but you can do it. I'm looking forward...
Education & Certification
- Houghton College - Bachelors, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +40 subjects

Nichole: TOEFL course instructor
...school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning experience.
Education & Certification
- Clarke University - Bachelors, History and Education
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- PARCC
- CLEP
- +93 subjects

Shelby: TOEFL course instructor
...and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write; they just need a teacher with passion and purpose to take the time and effort to determine how to best instruct the individual student; I am that teacher. I am excited to work with even more students, as a Varsity tutor, to continue to "fill in educational gaps" and walk through some doors that have been closed to our students over the past few months due...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - Masters, Educational/School Leadership
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PARCC
- CSAP/ TCAP
- SAT
- +37 subjects

Molly: TOEFL course instructor
...- from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation....
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- MAP
- PARCC
- +111 subjects

Marianna: TOEFL course instructor
...at the University of Texas at Austin in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
- Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Visual Culture
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- High School English
- College Essays
- +19 subjects

Elyse: TOEFL course instructor
...and Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating, I spent two years teaching English in Frankfurt, Germany, and traveling around Europe. My focus was on Business English, training professionals who wanted to improve their language skills. Now that I am back in the United States, I teach beginning English to refugees in Durham, North Carolina. Given my varied professional and academic background, I tutor a broad range of subjects, from...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- Math
- SSAT- Upper Level
- German
- +35 subjects

TJ: TOEFL course instructor
...teacher here in the Phoenix area. I have lived in Europe for 3 years and have 5 years of high school and middle school teaching experience. I have been teaching students for the last 10 years of all levels. I have many great references available and people say that I'm patient, flexible, knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile so that the student understands the information. I am also currently completing my PhD...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Spanish and Political Science
- DePaul University - Masters, Spanish Teaching, ESL Teaching, Bilingual and Bicultural Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +65 subjects

Andrew: TOEFL course instructor
I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally improve their weaknesses. Also, I like to swap one good joke with every new student.
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, Kinesiology
- University of Michigan-Flint - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- English
- High School English
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +16 subjects

Patrick: TOEFL course instructor
...it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects like magic, comedy, and balloon sculpting....
Education & Certification
- Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +79 subjects

Brittany: TOEFL course instructor
...process. My teaching experience is centered on providing students with the skills they need to develop their personal expression. As an instructor of academic writing, I have worked to help my pupils to refine their style, be more detailed and specific in their use of language, and to find their own voice to lend their writing a level of authenticity. Stemming from my background in dramatic arts, my classroom also incorporates role-play and theatre-based exercises,...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Brock University - Masters, Philosophy/ Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- ACT
- +51 subjects

Joe: TOEFL course instructor
...as other pragmatic disciplines such as technical and business communications. I hope to continue teaching students from different cultures to use the English language to share their values and secure their career objectives. For many years, I taught English composition, research and argument at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro TN just outside of Nashville, TN. I was studying for a Ph.D. in English Literature, but have completed my coursework and I am now seeking...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- San Francisco State University - Masters, English Literature / Teaching Reading
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +23 subjects

Stephen: TOEFL course instructor
...I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- SSAT
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- +74 subjects

Amber: TOEFL course instructor
...Pittsburgh, I have had the chance to work for several amazing companies and live around the world. I have worked for several great companies like American Eagle, Ford and Disney. I've lived all over, from South Korea, to Southern California to New Jersey. Now back in the city of brotherly love, I work part-time as a marketer, run my own stationery and design business, and care for my young son. Taking care of my son...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, History & Business
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- Vocabulary
- Other
- ESL/ELL
- +9 subjects

Jenny: TOEFL course instructor
I am an educator who loves to help students reach their goals. I have taught for many years, and always enjoy the challenge of working with a student who is struggling with the content they've been assigned. My goal as a tutor is to help students succeed while challenging them to use their critical thinking skills, regardless of the subject.... I spend some time getting to know the student and try to quickly understand their needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I also ask them about their honest attitude to their subject.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, English with an emphasis in Creative Writing
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters, Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with a TESOL emphasis
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- Public Speaking
- Middle School Writing
- +34 subjects

Quinn: TOEFL course instructor
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine is a confidence and positivity-based approach that encourages and facilitates my students' discoveries of answers in a way that feels less like being instructed and more like gaining mastery through their own abilities.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- SSAT
- +51 subjects

Winnie: TOEFL course instructor
...critical thinking skills. Before coming to ASU, I taught undergraduate humanities and English literature courses. I have also served as an SAT Prep instructor for the verbal and writing sections of the SAT. I really like working with students on the verbal and writing portions of the SAT because I find that, when approached the right way, these sections of the test are a lot of fun. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like...
Education & Certification
- Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Middle East Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +38 subjects