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Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
High School English
Languages

I am a Supplemental Instructor at the University of North Georgia, and I love helping students succeed! I tutor in Psychology, Spanish, and English, and my favorite subject to tutor in is Spanish. I like to create a laid back, no pressure learning environment and look forward to working with motivat...

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University of North Georgia

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Bachelors, Aviation Administration
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Business
College Accounting

I believe that lasting learning comes from within. As such, my goal as I tutor a fellow learner is to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy bo...

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Utah Valley University

Bachelors, Aviation Administration

Arizona State University - Masters, Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Test Scores
GMAT
720
Rica

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rica

Masters, Education
Rica's other Tutor Subjects
Comparative Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

My name is Rica Mendoza and I am a credentialed teacher with a Masters degree in Education from UC Irvine. Currently, I am in my 7th year of teaching and am a 6th grade homeroom teacher and middle school Language Arts and Social Studies teacher.Through my experience teaching, I have learned that tea...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Masters, Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelors, English

Connor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Connor

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Connor's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra REGENTS
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Human Geography

I am a sophomore at Columbia University, studying political science and philosophy. I often like to joke that teaching runs in my blood I come from a family of teachers who instilled in me the passion to help others learn. Since I could grasp concepts I learned in school, I've always gone out of my ...

Education

Columbia International University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Aneri

Certified Tutor

Aneri

Current Undergrad, Psychology
Aneri's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I tutor because it is fun and rewarding. I love sharing my knowledge with others and help students get past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students.Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell Universit...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Charles

Certified Tutor

Charles

Master of Arts, Brass Instruments
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Accordion
ACT Writing
Admissions
AP Music Theory

I am a passionate teacher with 12 years of experience in elementary, middle school, high school, and university education. My philosophy is grounded on the notion that students can learn anything with the proper approach, patience, and flexibility.

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Arts, Brass Instruments

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor in Arts, Brass Instruments

Ghali

Certified Tutor

Ghali

Bachelors, Computer Science
Ghali's other Tutor Subjects
7th-9th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algorithms

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology (First class honors) and have a wide experience of working with children and adults of many different ages.I am an experienced, enthusiastic and friendly professional tutor committed to helping students reach their full potential. I have been worki...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelors, Computer Science

Daniel

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Bachelors, Psychology
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

When I took the SHSAT, I qualified for the Advanced Science track at Stuyvesant High School. I have also stayed familiar with the SAT and ACT.My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psycholo...

Education

Goucher College

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
33
Clayton

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Clayton

Current Grad Student, Child Psychology
Clayton's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
English

My name is Clay, and I'm reaching out to you because I'm very interested in being your personal tutor!I'm a qualified teacher and self-published author currently living and teaching here in the US. I honed my craft while I was living and working in SE Asia for most of my twenties.I'm an open individ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Speech Communication

The College of New Jersey

Current Grad Student, Child Psychology

Jai'Ehir

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jai'Ehir

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Jai'Ehir's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Criminal Law
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

My goal is to provide educational enrichment opportunities for every student using new and traditional teaching techniques. For me, success is determined by each student's academic progress as well as their increased overall confidence. I strive to ensure that each student is prepared, assisted, and...

Education

Fairmont State University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

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Jim

Dissertation Writing Tutor • +14 Subjects

I am a retired trial attorney with 43 years of experience, a recent five-year tutor, a published writer, and a life-long fan of young people. I have my theory of learning: the brain does not know the word "No Positivity above all. If you learn what to do, you will not do what not to do.."

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Maureen

College English Tutor • +14 Subjects

I am a tutor in the Westchester, NY area. I tutor Spanish and English. I graduated from Villanova University and am starting my MA in Spanish at Middlebury College. I studied for eight months in the beautiful city of Madrid, Spain.I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language. I truly enjoy helping my clients learn, practice, and love Spanish the way I do!

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Diane

Elementary School Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

I have been an educator for 39 years working with special needs students across all grade levels. I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of South Florida. I completed a Master's degree from National Louis University in Curriculum and Instruction and an Educational Specialist's degree fromNorthwestern Louisiana State University in Leadership. I enjoy working with students and helping them be successful. It is rewarding to assist students in realizing their potential. I especially like teaching reading and written language. I hold to the philosophy that all students can learn and all children should be given the opportunity to be their best.

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Julia

6th Grade Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am an experienced and certified teacher with expertise in math, science, and art. I'm passionate about helping young students build their skills and confidence so they can succeed. Today's students are faced with ever-increasing expectations and sometimes need extra help to stay on track. I strive to make learning a pleasure by presenting fun, hands-on activities. And I support students by teaching study skills and ways to work smarter.I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Zoology. I love to crochet, swim and belly dance in my spare time.With 18 years experience teaching children, including raising two wonderful children of my own, I am confident in my ability to support students academically and emotionally. I love the bright smile that comes with the joy of learning and understanding.

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Ferid

ACT Prep Tutor • +46 Subjects

I am a very dedicated and responsible person. I hope to only help students feel comfortable asking me anything they need help with. I have a great deal of patience and determination to help students fully understand topics they need help with. I have had immense tutoring experience, tutoring for the past 6 years. I look forward to tutoring students and helping them succeed in their future endeavors.

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Stephanie

American Literature Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a Dramatic Arts, acting emphasis major at the University of Southern California. I tutor in English, Spanish, Literature, Writing, Playwriting, and Acting (any age or grade level to college, AP and IB as well). A.A. in Drama from The Honors College at Miami Dade College/ International Baccalaureate high school graduate, summa cum laude.

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Joshua

Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects

Hello! My name's Josh, and I am currently an undergraduate student pursuing an honors degree in mathematics at the University of Rochester. I strongly believe that one thing that sets me apart from other tutors is my experience in theoretical mathematics classes. So if a student asks me why a certain thing is true in math (such as why the product of two negatives yields a positive, why differentiability implies continuity, etc.), I will be able to give a good, concrete reason. Having experience in other areas such as cryptography, programming, and statistics, I can also give plenty of good explanations as to why learning mathematics can be fun and important for other things. Aside from Varsity Tutors, I have also received a Teaching Assistant's position for my Honors Calculus class, and I have lots of experience with children aged 6 to 15 working as a counselor at ESF Summer Camps. One of my favorite parts of the summer camp job was explaining games and activities to children and peers, and if I could do the same thing at Varsity Tutors, I would greatly enjoy it.

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Ibrahima

Accompaniment Tutor • +20 Subjects

Ready to improve your french as far as you need with great pleasure and motivation.Prt parfaire votre franais quelque soit le niveau que vous dsirez avec grand plaisir et une grande motivation.

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Aaron

ACT English Tutor • +44 Subjects

As a college writing and ESL teacher, I have the expertise to help any high school or university student who needs help in an English-related field. I'm not just an experienced teacher, either; as a current PhD candidate at UT Dallas, I am staying sharp and up to date on the subjects that I tutor. Are you struggling with a high school English class? I've taught 9th grade ELA. Are you struggling with a college ESL or writing class? I teach those subjects. In addition, with a perfect 170 on the GRE Verbal section, I can teach you the vocabulary and text analysis skills you need to get into graduate school.

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Fred

Algebra Tutor • +10 Subjects

A graduate of NYU, with a major in Finance and International Business. While I'm an investor full-time, I enjoy tutoring students in my free time. I've been tutoring students for over 10 years, most recently at the KIPP Charter Schools. I firmly believe that students perform best when they are intrinsically motivated, and strive to foster that drive to succeed at all times. My background is in finance, and so I love showing students how mathematics can be used in every day scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor. Students typically see 10-20 point improvements over 8-12 weeks of focused study, though some see larger gains if they're addressing fundamental gaps in English proficiency. The key is identifying which sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing) need the most work and developing targeted strategies for those areas.

A tutor can help you move beyond simply taking more practice tests—they'll diagnose exactly where you're losing points and create a customized study plan that addresses your specific weaknesses.

The Reading section is where most students struggle with pacing. You have 54-72 minutes to read 3-4 passages and answer 12-14 questions per passage—that's roughly 10-12 minutes per passage if you account for question-answering time. Many students spend too long on difficult questions and rush through easier ones, losing points unnecessarily.

A tutor can teach you strategic skimming techniques, help you identify which questions to tackle first, and show you how to quickly locate evidence in the text rather than re-reading entire passages. With practice and the right approach, you can cut your reading time significantly while maintaining accuracy.

Speaking anxiety is common because you're recorded and can't revise your answers—but it's highly manageable with preparation. The Speaking section rewards clear organization and fluency more than perfect grammar, so knowing what to expect reduces panic significantly.

A tutor can help you build confidence by having you practice speaking out loud repeatedly (not just in your head), teaching you templates for structuring responses, and simulating the actual test conditions so the day itself feels familiar. Recording yourself and reviewing mistakes also normalizes the process. With consistent practice, most students move from anxious to confident within 4-6 weeks.

It depends on your timeline and starting score, but generally you should prioritize your weakest sections while maintaining your strong ones. If you're weak in Reading and Writing but strong in Listening and Speaking, spending 70% of tutoring time on those two sections makes sense. Your tutor can help you allocate time efficiently based on your goals.

That said, don't completely ignore your strong sections—students often plateau when they only focus downward. Your tutor will ensure you're using an 80/20 approach: deep work on weakness areas, maintenance on strength areas, and some time on test-taking strategy that applies across all sections.

Integrated tasks require you to combine information from reading, listening, and speaking or writing—they test your ability to synthesize multiple sources. Independent tasks ask you to draw from your own knowledge and experiences. Most students find Integrated tasks harder because they require managing information from multiple sources while also producing language under time pressure.

The good news? Integrated tasks are also the most learnable with practice. A tutor can break down the note-taking strategies, help you organize information effectively, and give you templates for structuring integrated responses. Once you understand the predictable format and practice 15-20 integrated tasks, they become significantly easier.

The answer depends on your stage of preparation. Early on (weeks 1-4), take one full practice test to establish a baseline, then focus on targeted section practice and skill-building. In the middle phase (weeks 5-8), take full tests every 1-2 weeks to apply what you're learning. In the final 2-3 weeks, take a full test every 4-5 days to build endurance and identify last-minute gaps.

Taking practice tests too frequently without review wastes time; taking them too rarely means you won't catch patterns in your mistakes. Your tutor can help you find the right frequency and, more importantly, help you review and learn from each test so you're not just going through the motions.

Look for someone with specific TOEFL expertise—not just general English proficiency. Your tutor should understand the exact format of each section, know common student mistakes, and be able to diagnose weaknesses quickly. They should also be able to teach test-specific strategies (like skimming techniques for Reading or note-taking for Integrated tasks) rather than just assigning practice tests.

Equally important is someone who understands that TOEFL preparation isn't just about language skills—it's about managing anxiety, pacing, and test strategy. The best tutors combine deep content knowledge with the ability to build your confidence so you can perform your best on test day.

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