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Mark

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Mark

Masters in Education, Instructional Technology
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Art
CSS
Drawing
Graphic Design

I am a creative professional with a background in graphic design combined with instructional technology. During the past 16 years, I have worked in digital media, print media, and technical education industry-wide training. I have developed a passion through the years, growing my graphic design and ...

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American InterContinental University

Masters in Education, Instructional Technology

Ball State University

Bachelor in Arts, Graphic Design

Alex

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Alex

PHD, English
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays

I hold a BA from Rice University (summa cum laude, with honors) and an MA in English Literature from Rutgers University, where I am expecting to complete my PhD within the year. I offer tutoring for English or AP English classes, and writing assignments for any class at any level, as well as SAT, GR...

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PHD, English

Rice University

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Isabel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Isabel

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art
Isabel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
Advanced Placement Prep
AP United States History
AP US History

I've held a variety of positions as an educator, and have ample experience teaching small groups and generating individualized lesson plans and strategies for students. I've just finished a year abroad as a teaching fellow in Southern Israel, where I worked primarily in an underprivileged elementary...

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University of Georgia

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Kenya

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Kenya

Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science
Kenya's other Tutor Subjects
CDL - Commercial Driver's License
Learning Differences
Professional Certifications
Special Education

I am and have always been a teacher at heart. If it can be taught, you can learn it. What are your goals? Let's achieve them together!

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Science

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Associate in Arts, Behavioral Sciences

Melanie

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Melanie

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Melanie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
C++
Computer Programming
Elementary School English

Tutoring has been a passion of mine for many years. I began tutoring in high school, where I tutored my peers in algebra, geometry, and Spanish and met weekly with a third grade girl to help her with her math and reading homework. I loved everything about it; it was so rewarding to get to know each ...

Education

Tufts University

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Hannahlore

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Hannahlore

Bachelor of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Hannahlore's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Aspire
ACT English
ACT Math

I graduated in May 2020 from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. I obtained my bachelors degree in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish in just 3 years due to my advanced track. Given that chemistry was my major, I frequently tutored my other pre-med classmates in their chemistry coursework. M...

Education

University of Miami

Bachelor of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
35
Scott

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Scott

Master of Science, Chemistry
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

Making sense of difficult material not only makes for a challenge but also a sense of accomplishment. I take the approach that most material that is perceived as difficult is only viewed that way due to the way the material is presented. I tend to break concepts down using common language and parall...

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Science, Chemistry

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Diana

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Diana

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Diana's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
College Application Essays
Elementary School

I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am working on getting my Special Education teaching degree at the moment. I have a background with tutoring in Writing and Reading subjects. I also have worked on resume building and college applications. My objective is to help students use different stra...

Education

Nevada State College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Amanda

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Amanda

Masters, Literacy Specialist
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
4th-5th Grade Science
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a kindergarten teacher with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. I have taught lower elementary for 6 years. Teaching is my passion. I believe that all children can learn, no matter their background or challenges. My favorite part of teaching is when a student has finally understood the content, ...

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Nazareth College

Masters, Literacy Specialist

SUNY at Geneseo

Bachelors, Elementary and Special Education

Ryan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ryan

Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
Elementary School Math
Math

I am an engineering student at the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, with plans to major in Aerospace Engineering. When I was young I thought I was terrible at math, but now I realize that I wasn't being taught it in an engaging way, and I didn't have a great work ethic t...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

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Arun

College English Tutor • +30 Subjects

I believe that the confidence to apply your knowledge is as important as building a store of knowledge to draw from for academic success. As a teacher, I strive to accurately identify my students weaknesses and strengths before bolstering them with my own knowledge. I want my students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve.All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of that, and as a tutor, I consider it my job to give my students the confidence to apply the knowledge they have gained. That confidence will serve them well not only now but in future endeavors as well.

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Evan

ACT Writing Tutor • +51 Subjects

Hello! My name is Evan Leshinskie, and I am a first-year law student at the University of Utah S.J Quinney School of Law. I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University with my Bachelor's of Arts in Economics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I have the most experience working with students in SAT, ACT, LSAT, and AP/college economics. I have a laid-back tutoring style, but I make sure to present the content in the most simplified way I can to ensure students understand the material through guided practice. I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over three years now, and I previously served as the course tutor for several of Pepperdine's upper-division economics courses. In my spare time, I love to watch movies and tv shows, exercise, and spend time with my dogs.

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Diamond

Elementary School Math Tutor • +18 Subjects

Diamond holds a Bachelors Degree from Johns Hopkins University in Creative Writing (Writing Seminars) and Psychology. She graduated from the university with honors in 2016.

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Jessica

ACT Prep Tutor • +36 Subjects

Hi! I'm Jess, and I graduated from the University of Richmond in December 2018 with a degree in International Studies and minors in Economics and Latin American and Iberian Studies. During my time in college, I was able to study and work in Spain and Brazil, respectively.I graduated a semester earlier than expected, so I spent nine months working almost full-time for a small private test prep company in Richmond, tutoring students for the ACT and SAT exams. During this time, I also worked for a small company doing curriculum development in English Language Arts.In July 2019 I moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia to teach at an international school. Unfortunately, the current situation with COVID-19 has brought me back home to Minneapolis, MN. However, I am excited for the opportunity to continue teaching! I have in-depth knowledge on standardized tests, English, Math, and Spanish. I have experience working with a wide variety of students, both online and in person. I have a very adaptable teaching style and like to build very strong relationships with my students, so I can tailor our lessons to their individual needs.

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Javier

Algebra Tutor • +40 Subjects

I have a BS degree in mathematics from Temple University, and I am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose.My strongest subjects are linear algebra and pre-calculus though I am proficient at tutoring all high school and college underclassmen mathematical subjects.I hope that my passion is contagious and that all of my students leave me not only having learned the material but understanding the beauty and wonderment of it all.

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Zarrin

AP Spanish Language & Culture Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a graduate of Springfield College. I received my Bachelor of Science in Dance and Nutrition. During my college years, I volunteered as a tutor for students from the middle school level to adults. Since graduation, I moved to Florida where I started my career in teaching and obtained my teaching certification. My first three years I worked as a pre-school teacher, and the last eight years I have been a high school teacher, having taught Spanish I, II, III, and AP Spanish.While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Spanish language, because I am a native speaker from Puerto Rico.In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests and/or classes, we always seem to enjoy each others company while creating positive results. I have a strong love for the field of education, and I believe that through tutorials I can help each student one at a time with their individual needs. Every person is a different type of learner with different personal goals; sometimes a little aide from a tutor is all the student needs to succeed.In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, dancing, and writing.

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Tura

Algebra Tutor • +67 Subjects

I have a PhD and have been tutoring for 10 years. I believe all students can learn, improve their test scores, and feel better about their abilities to succeed as students. Parents appreciate my patience and ability to explain concepts. Students like that I am fun. In the end, I am just happy to help people meet their educational goals.

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Joshua

English Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a former classroom educator. While in the classroom, I focused heavily on using online strategies to help my students at home. My passions are in English and English as a second language. While no longer in the classroom, I have never lost my desire to help students. I am a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor. I am committed to helping students succeed.

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Oghenetega

Beginner Spanish for Adults Tutor • +4 Subjects

As a recent graduate in Languages and Political Science from Ball State University, I am excited to start this journey as your language instructor. I am passionate about the power of language and its ability to bridge cultures and connect individuals. I grew up in Italy and I was immersed in the culture and traditions. This is the reason I am looking forward to teaching Italian and Spanish through a visual and auditory tutoring style.

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Aidan

ACT Prep Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a rising sophomore at The Ohio State University where I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and will also pick up a minor in Entrepreneurship and innovation. I love art and being creative and I also love math and science so I am hoping to combine my passions working somewhere as a design engineer after college. Before Ohio State, I graduated from Springfield Highschool where I was the valedictorian. I am very passionate about education and learning because I believe it can really empower people to do and be anything they want, and use their knowledge and creativity to make the world a better place. I love to help and teach others, and, although I can tutor in multiple subjects, I am most passionate about physics and math. I have ample experience working with younger kids, and am also experienced with how to work with highschoolers and older students and teach to AP and standardized tests as I took them not too long ago.

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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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