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Wendy

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Wendy

Masters, Mathematics and Statistics
Wendy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Discrete Math

I have a Master's in Math and Statistics and had been working as a senior analyst for the last several years where my job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math,...

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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Masters, Mathematics and Statistics

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Bachelors, Mathematics Education

Kenneth

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kenneth

Masters, Secondary Education State Certified Teacher
Kenneth's other Tutor Subjects
AIMS Prep
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Management and Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Master's of Education degree from Grand Canyon University. I am currently licensed by Nevada for K-5 and teach a first grade class. I am able and willing to tutor other ages. I believe that every child can ...

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Grand Canyon University

Masters, Secondary Education State Certified Teacher

University of Maryland-University College

Bachelors, Business and Psychology

Taylor

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Taylor

Bachelors, Psychology and German
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Conversational German
English

I just finished up a graduate program and moved to Boston, where I am currently interning and pondering the next step in my career. I am a self-proclaimed "audio nerd" and do freelance work within sound design and audio production. I really enjoy the intricacies of language and would be very interes...

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Bates College

Bachelors, Psychology and German

Lauren

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT English
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL

I have recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Latin! I was also part of their Undergraduate Honors Program and hope to become a clinical psychologist. I love tutoring because knowledge is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job t...

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Loyola University-Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Maya

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Maya

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Maya's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

I am a Yale University graduate with over seven years of tutoring experience with children and adults of all ages, specializing in writing, reading, English, college prep, and working with differently-abled learners. As a writer and entrepreneur, I have tutored since high school because it is someth...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jasmine

Certified Tutor

Jasmine

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Jasmine's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus

Hi! I'm Jasmine.I have had teaching experience at J. W. Eater Jr. High School in Rantoul, Illinois where I was an after-school tutor. I helped students with homework, and tutored them in basic subjects such as Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies. I have also worked with STEM students in ...

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
165
Christopher

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Christopher

Bachelors, Accounting
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Accounting
College Business

I am a licensed CPA in the State of Washington and California, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In 2008, I graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Since graduation, I have worked for CPA firms throughout the Califo...

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BYU-Idaho

Bachelors, Accounting

Ayesha

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ayesha

Master's/Graduate, Psychology
Ayesha's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
Microsoft Excel
Productivity

Goal-oriented and passionate professional with more than five years of experience teaching and advising students in higher education. Committed to supporting the academic endeavors of students of all levels. Excited to assist high school, undergraduate, graduate, and international students through t...

Education

Harvard University Extension School

Master's/Graduate, Psychology

Christopher

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Christopher

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Conversational German
English
ESL/ELL

Friendly, low-pressure teacher with a passion for languages and helping others. Experience teaching beginning to intermediate ESL (English as a Second Language), as well as beginning to early intermediate German and Spanish.

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Lawrence Univesity

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Allison

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Allison

Masters, Special Education
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

Hello! I am excited to be working as a tutor for Varsity Tutors. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Special Education. I have over 8 years of experience working with children.I worked for two years in the special education field and two years in second grade. I have ...

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Western Governors University

Masters, Special Education

Shepherd University

Bachelors, Elementary Education

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Elizabeth

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects

As a High School Spanish Teacher, I have the experience to tutor students with different learning styles. My goal as a Tutor is to simplify the topics that students find to be challenging, making the learning process meaningful and fun. I have a B.A. in Spanish with a minor in Education from Queens College. I have an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Stony Brook University, in New York. I have been prepping students for the Spanish Regents, currently known as the FLB, with success in speaking, listening, reading and writing for 11 years. Although I was born and raised in the United States, I attended high school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I currently live in the coastal town of Bayville, NY. I enjoy paddle boarding, bike riding, reading and going to the movies.

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Wei

AP Chinese Language and Culture Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am a PhD Student in Linguistic Program at the University of Georgia. I received my Master’s degree in English Education at University of Missouri. My area of study is language acquisition and language learning process. As a native speaker of Chinese, my previous teaching experience includes working with bilingual Chinese American children in a Chinese language school and teaching English to the students in Chinese middle school, I am currently an instructor of the linguistic class at UGA. My past experience enabled me to gain excellent teaching skills as well as the ability to work with learners from different language backgrounds and age groups. I believe that language learning is not merely absorbing the linguistics of the language, but also the culture attached to it. I am passionate about Chinese language tutoring and willing to help students prepare for Standardized Tests. By integrating cultural aspects into my teaching, I expect my students to not only develop solid language skills, but also to be able to think in that language, which serves as the soul of that country and people who speak it. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, cycling and yoga.

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Matthew

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a Senior at The College of New Jersey, currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. During my high school years, I was a member of the National Honor Society, in which I was tasked with tutoring students in French and Physics. I am most passionate about tutoring math and physics subject; being an engineering student, I use these subjects all the time and have a firm grasp on them. Due to the abstract nature of these topics, I often use a lot of real life analogies and draw/write out my thoughts so that students can more easily visualize what is being taught. As a tutor, I not only want to advance my students knowledge and understanding of the subject, but also want to show my students the relevance and applications of it in a fun and engaging setting. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and spending time with friends.

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Emma

ACT Prep Tutor • +40 Subjects

I graduated this Spring from Duke University and I'm in the process of applying to Master's programs for marine biology. I've been a motivated and committed student for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work with marine mammals and eventually become a professor, so I look forward to incorporating tutoring into my educational track!

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Diane

ACT Writing Tutor • +50 Subjects

I have taught students in various subjects from Kindergarten to the collegiate level. I have been a private tutor for almost 12 years now. I have a BA in English and a JD, both of which have required me to develop my language and particularly writing skills. I have student taught college Chemistry, and I have written Continued Learning materials for a Continuing Legal Education symposium. I worked as a nanny for over 8 years before I had my own child. I am quite familiar with being around children and encouraging them to grow. I have never had a student under my instruction not succeed, which is an accomplishment I am quite proud of. My students walk away from the classroom understanding the material.

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Austin

Graduate Test Prep Tutor • +4 Subjects

I graduated valedictorian of my major with a B.S. in Communications from Cornell in 2013 and spent the better part of the next year teaching English abroad before I headed back home to the U.S. to transition into law school. I am interested in one thing and one thing only: getting you the grade you want on the LSAT. While I initially struggled with the exam, scoring a low score on my initial diagnostic, in three months of study I was able to achieve a much higher score, and I am sure that the systems that I created in preparing for the exam will greatly aid you in your efforts to excel. I firmly believe anyone with the right guidance and dedication is capable of improving their score on the LSAT.Beyond the test, however, I am a pretty down to earth guy. During college I was a player in an improvisational comedy troupe for two years as well as a member of my university's table tennis team (yes these exist). In my spare time I enjoy running, reading, and playing fetch with my dog.

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Grayson

Algebra Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students because I was once in their shoes, trying to learn and understand challenging new topics.I have helped students excel in algebra, chemistry, and other disciplines related to math and science. I am currently studying applied mathematics with a concentration in civil engineering at Oakwood University.I tutor in mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry) and in the physical sciences (chemistry and physics).I teach students until they adequately understand the subject to teach it to someone else.Outside of academia, I love studying geography and international relations. I also love the outdoors.

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Matthew

Basic Computer Literacy Tutor • +9 Subjects

My name is Matt, I am a network administrator who has worked in many different environments, doing everything from your basic desktop support, to server setups/support, and scripting. I also handle training for my coworkers and users on anything from setting up a computer to writing scripts.

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Cierra

Medical Terminology Tutor • +8 Subjects

I have a passion for helping nursing students excel in their studies and develop excellence in their practice.

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Kourtnie

Elementary School Math Tutor • +4 Subjects

I teach because I believe children are the future and that you must be the change you want to see. As a third year elementary school teacher, I am extremely passionate and dedicated to the enrichment and enlightenment of all students. I believe education is most effective when students are met where they are and can connect to the content to apply it to their everyday lives. I enjoy teaching through the use of hands-on activities, project-based learning, and a student-centered approach. I received my Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education in May of 2015 from Georgia State University. Shortly after conferring my degree, I continued to pursue education to obtain my Masters of Science in Elementary Mathematics and Reading from Walden University. My future goal is to earn my Specialist degree from Georgia State University beginning in August.

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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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