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Victoria

Certified Tutor

Victoria

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Victoria's other Tutor Subjects
4th-12th Grade Math
1st-3rd Grade Reading
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra

I am Victoria. I just recevied my associate degree at College of DuPage and was one of the finalists of this year's outstanding graduates.I am good at math and my native language is Mandarin. I have two-year university degree of economics in Shanghai, China. I took Calculus 1 before and I got A for ...

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

College of DuPage

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Alexa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alexa

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Alexa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math

Every student should have the opportunity to feel successful. As a tutor and teacher, I work to help students be active, rather than passive, learners. I believe that my job isn't only to teach students academic content, but also to help them develop skills to set goals and gain autonomy over their ...

Education

Ithaca College

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, although all of my family lives in Brazil. I play soccer in college and I am an amateur pianist as well. I enjoy reading, running, listening to music, and Game of Thrones.I have tutored various subjects, focusing on math and physics, for nearly 4 years. I am curren...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Dmaine

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Dmaine

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Dmaine's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Enterprise
College Business

I hold two graduate degrees from Kettering University. I seek to provide my students with superb services in an effort to see them thrive and succeed!

Education

Kettering University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Ethan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ethan

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
Bioinformatics
English
Essay Editing
High School Writing

Working Smarter and harder (minus the stress ;).Neuroscience PhD (MIT) with a focus not on simple recitation of material, but on understanding of it.I take joy in making material feel natural instead of alien. And I have special facility with 'debugging' problem areas that aren't making sense. (9/10...

Education

College of the Holy Cross

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1500
GRE
331
Meagan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Meagan

Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Meagan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a 3rd year preschool teacher and I love working with the youngest little learners! I am passionate about helping students thrive and succeed in their educational journey. Not only do I want to help you learn the material you are wanting to learn but I want you to feel confident in your abilitie...

Education

University of Central Missouri

Master of Science, Library and Information Science

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Heather

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Heather

Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math
1st-5th Grade Reading
1st-5th Grade Writing
3rd-5th Grade Science

I have a strong passion for knowledge and learning that has evolved into a desire to help students achieve academic success. I place a high value on education, which has led me to seek a career in teaching and tutoring. I am currently a substitute teacher for Clark County School District, predominat...

Education

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Nevada- Las Vegas

Bachelors, Psychology

Ruth

Certified Tutor

Ruth

Bachelor in Arts, Writing
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
College Level American History
College World History

I believe great writing is a learnable skill. My goal is to help each student express their unique voice while mastering the fundamentals. I have experience as a reading and writing tutor from an elementary school to a graduate school level. It is immensely rewarding to see my students excel in subj...

Education

Sarah Lawrence

Bachelor in Arts, Writing

Jaycob

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jaycob

Master of Fine Arts, Historic Preservation and Conservation
Jaycob's other Tutor Subjects
College World History
English
Essay Editing
European History

Based in Philadelphia but born and raised in southeastern Florida, a love of history has persisted within me since I was a child, and it has been my dream to have the opportunity to share my passion with others, and to get them engaged in the ongoing preservation of our collective past. I graduated ...

Education

University of Florida

Master of Fine Arts, Historic Preservation and Conservation

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science, Public History

Matthew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Matthew

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I have always enjoyed tutoring students one-on-one and look forward to continuing this now that I've moved to Atlanta. I prefer to tutor people in-person rather than online because it is a much more efficient use of our time and allows me to get a feel of how you solve/work through the problems. Dep...

Education

University of Kansas

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Colorado College

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

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Benjamin

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

It is my belief that everyone is capable of higher level learning. Although I am young, I have seen a variety of learners from different parts of the country. I have learned that teaching and learning is not a one size fits all. I will my instruction to meet you needs, and help you reach your learning goals!

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Jane

ACT English Tutor • +18 Subjects

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2015. I am currently living and working in the city and have always enjoyed learning. I want to be able to help students find their own joy of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student should feel proud of his or her work in and outside of school, and I hope to be able to help any student feel that way.

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Daniel

College English Tutor • +12 Subjects

I work as a commercial and academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines.On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a would-be movie buff.

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Theresa

Elementary School Tutor • +9 Subjects

I graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Marketing and Management. After a career in Human Resources my focus shifted to education where I found my passion. While as an after-school teacher I've developed and delivered STEAM, SEL (social, emotional, learning), Project-based learning, cultural, and literacy programs to Pre-K-8 grade students. I later received my TEFL certification and have been able to make an impact on adult learners and youth from around the world. I am currently a high dosage tutor with a school district helping students bridge the gap in reading and comprehension. I like creating a fun and engaging learning environment for my students. Through this act it could encourage them to become lifelong learners. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy traveling, watching movies and being creative.

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Jeff

ACT English Tutor • +33 Subjects

Hi, I'm Jeff. I recently graduated from Princeton University studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering with a minor in computer science. Over the course of my four years at Princeton, I gained a breadth of knowledge in the fields of statistics, probability, data science, programming, and optimization.

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Spencer

ACT English Tutor • +20 Subjects

Learning didn't come easily to me at first. Only when I understood how the brain really works could I understand the effective ways of learning. Now I love helping others grasp the same principles I have studied! More than anything, I am here to provide encouragement and support and I am willing to go to great extents to help you reach your educational goals.

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Joo Ree

ACT English Tutor • +24 Subjects

I just finished my 3rd year working as a School Psychologist for a metro area school district. I am excited to tutor students of all ages in a variety of academic and test prep areas. I was raised in the U.S. and am a native English speaker with a diverse educational background. I attended preschool through 11th grade in the U.S. and received my high school (international baccalaureate) diploma from an international boarding school in Hong Kong. During college, I studied Mandarin Chinese and Korean. I completed 6 months of study abroad in South Korea. I have extensive 1:1 tutoring experience. In college, I worked as a teacher and private tutor for Korean high school students applying for US colleges. As a graduate student, I served as a reading interventionist for K-4th graders for 2 years. I have previous test prep experience as an ACT class teacher and private tutor for a national company. My most recent tutoring experience was for a high school junior in Minneapolis. We worked on homework completion, mostly for the student's Beginner Mandarin class.

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Fidel

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects

I have a Master degree in Spanish from the University of Louisville with emphasis in Cultural Studies. I was born in El Salvador and as a native speaker, I have strong handle in Spanish phonetics and grammar studies theory. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky University in criminology studies. I worked as a social worker for the Cabinet Health Family Services (CHFS) in Kentucky for over twenty years as a child protective services investigator. I was also the deemed qualified Spanish interpreter for the region to provide assistance to the Hispanic population. I have worked as a substitute teacher for the High School Students at the Ft. Knox school and have tutored for the Hardin County High Schools. I have the knowledge and solid understanding in the Spanish linguistic arena which has allowed me to provide relaxed and fun activities to my students. The approach methodology is flexible and fun so that the students can feel comfortable by learning phonetically and practicing grammatically written exercises.

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Jeff

Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a graduate of Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, I worked in hospital administration until beginning my pursuit of a Master of Science in Medical Science through the Drexel University College of Medicine. I have been tutoring middle school, high school and college students in Chicago through Varsity Tutors since November 2014. My own passion for math and science and my academic history of them has resulted in a focus in tutoring within these subjects. Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as one builds new topics on previous ones. I have found that students have the most success in first reviewing basic concepts to assess and address where they are having difficulty, followed by continuous problem-solving to reinforce the concepts and strategies until they become second nature. Like the subjects that I teach, I believe that education is an ongoing and ever-growing component that is necessary for a happy and fulfilling life, and that there is always something new to learn each and every day. In my spare time, I like to exercise, volunteer, play basketball, go snowboarding, watch sports (mainly football and soccer) or play video games.

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Lisa

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +22 Subjects

Greetings! I am a certified Teacher of French, Spanish and Elementary Education. I am looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your academic goals.

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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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