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10+ years
David
I like being a tutor because I like to help students to achieve their goals, and to have better understanding of topics that will help them to advance in their studies. I am good for this job because I have patience, I know different ways to explain concepts, and I know the subjects that I am trying...
UW Platteville
Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Alexa
I have been working with students of all ages for several years. I take a personal approach with each student, learning their strengths, weaknesses, and ways of learning. I am a creative instructor and use visuals, verbal cues, and games to assist students in their learning. I am a passionate instru...
Community College of Rhode Island
Associate in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Northern Rhode Island Collaborative
Certificate, Teacher Assistant

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Jason
I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Robert Morris University. I am currently working as an Instructional Aide in the greater Pittsburgh area. I am qualified to tutor US and European History as well as Government.I am a firm believer that the best way to encourage learning is to cr...
Robert Morris University
Bachelors, Social Science
Robert Morris University
Current Grad Student, Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jonathan
I graduated from Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX with an Associate's of Science and my years there paid off! I now attend Texas A&M in College Station as a Computer Science major in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2019! I've tutored Algebra for one year at TCC. My strengths are Math and P...
Texas A & M University-College Station
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Tarrant County College District
Associates, Computer Science

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Justin
I am a lifelong learner hoping to inspire other learners! I primarily teach Spanish but have experience teaching English Language Learners as well.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Adams State College
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Dinesh
I am a current student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I am majoring in Computer Science. In my time in school, I've noticed that subjects that can be captivating and interesting are oftentimes disliked by students because they have had a bad experience with a teacher in that subject. I unders...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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Spencer
My name is Spencer Nitkey. I am a highly experienced educator and tutor. I have worked at the college and high school level as a writing tutor, English tutor, and teacher. I am an Education M.Ed graduated student. I have a B.A. in English. I have worked with students around the world, from Philadelp...
Temple University
Masters in Education, Education
Temple University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Crystal
Hi, I am Crystal Johnson. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and I am a true BUCKEYE (Go Bucks!). I have a long-standing interest and experience in education. I personally have an MBA and own a small business so I have the educational background matched with the real-world experience to help th...
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

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Briana
Hi, everyone! My name is Briana. I have worked with students for 3 years. I have experience as a Speech Pathology Assistant working with students on their articulation goals, including phonics and sound production, using flashcards/activities to practice producing initial, medial, and final position...
Texas A M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jamie
I taught college English composition courses for eight years, so I have a firm grasp of the expectations of student writing at this level. I have also tutored ESL students in SAT prep and college application essay writing. As a former Fulbright grantee, I understand the importance of a clear and con...
Marshall University
Masters, English Composition and Rhetoric
Glenville State College
Bachelors, English
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Rachel
ACT Prep Tutor • +58 Subjects
Hi! My name is Rachel, a pre-med oboe performance major at Vanderbilt University from Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to science and music, I love history and politics, am reading and writing constantly, and started the mathletes team at my high school. Whatever you need, I'll be here for you!
Ethan
ACT Math Tutor • +12 Subjects
I studied Operations Management for four years at Northern Illinois University to earn my bachelor's degree. After working as a supervisor for almost two years, I have realized my passion lies in teaching. My favorite subject has always been math, and I really love to help people grasp the various concepts and feel a sense of accomplishment. I enjoy tutoring algebra, pre-algebra, geometry, and ACT or SAT prep for the math portion.I absolutely love music. I listen to music all the time, I go to concerts as much as possible, and I even create music with other talented musicians. I play the drums and I practice every day to keep improving.
Katie
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +12 Subjects
Hello,I have been teaching and tutoring for over ten years. I have certificate in elementary education and elementary/middle for math. I have tutored math for K-college. I look forward to working with you or your child.
John
College English Tutor • +30 Subjects
The past five years have been a steady incline of accomplishments in my professional life. I began working for Montclair High School in 2011 as a job coach in the Transition Program. Within this capacity I realized my career path should be in education. I enrolled in a post baccalaureate certification program to become certified to teach elementary school. During my graduate study I maintained a strong GPA and received my K-6 certification in two years (four semesters). This past year I accepted a job in Rutherford, NJ as the Gifted and Talented/Keyboarding teacher. Since I received my bachelor's degree in Humanities, I had enough credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did.Being a musician has taught me many valuable lessons which make me an outstanding teacher. In order to be a successful musician one must be patient, intelligent, diligent, meticulous, and good at multi-tasking. Not only am I a musician, but I have played in several bands since I was thirteen years old. Being a part of a band requires one to be a productive team member, creative, responsible, committed, and passionate. When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will prevail. When I had worked a forty hour work week and had to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play and enjoy every second of it. As a teacher, when I am presented with a challenge, I believe in my abilities to problem solve, my experience with working cooperatively with others to find a solution, and my passion for succeeding; all of which I have developed as a musician over the past sixteen years.
Moise
Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects
Growing up in a family of four and being the oldest of his family among the boys, Dr. Moise Durocher received a solid formal and family education. After completing his secondary education at the Centre De Formation Classique (CFC) in Port-au-Prince Haiti, Dr. Durocher then graduated from the Escuela Superior Politcnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) in Riobamba, Ecuador. He then continued his studies for a PhD in Mathematics at Escuela Superior Politcnica University Chimborazo (ESPOCH) in Riobamba, Ecuador, and then jointly with ESPOCH and Chihuahua University in Mexico, a postdoctoral degree in Experimental Design in Statistics, Data Analysis and Factor Analysis, and Correspondence Analysis with a concentration in Physics. Dr. Durocher has taught for many years for ESPOCH, COMIL (Colegio Miltar Combatientes de Tapi), PUCE (Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Ecuador) and others where he became assistant director at the Faculty of Hydor Ecology and Professor at the Faculty of Marine Biology both, from the Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Ecuador (PUCE). For about 2 years, he was in charge of the department of hydroecology and mathematics for the university. Then Dr. Durocher travelled to South Korea to continue a study based on "Economic Development Strategy" Currently Dr. Durocher completed a Master's degree in Education Science in the USA at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Durocher worked for the Haitian government for 15 years. He was chief of staff at the USP's direction under the administration of the late President Boniface Alexandre, where he was also chief of identification for almost fifteen years at the National Palace of various Haitian presidents. Dr. Durocher, also a professor of mathematics for almost fifteen (15) years at the State University of Haiti / Faculty of Sciences and Quisque / UNIQ University. Dr. Durocher is passionate about driving future generations to reach their highest potential. He lives according to his motto "tends towards infinite", which helps Dr. Duroche to move forward positively and see challenges as opportunities. Durocher's vision is to create a strong community in his home country where he believes that law and order must be respected. Moise currently resides in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with her family.
Gary
Arabic Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am a graduate of Brigham Young University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with an emphasis in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic. As part of my coursework, I studied Arabic for three years and spent a semester in Amman, Jordan. After graduating, I worked on a U.S. Senate campaign, then interned at a think tank and congressional office in Washington, DC. While at the think tank, I co-authored an article that was published in US News and World Report. I am currently pursuing my juris doctorate (JD) at the University of Georgia School of Law.While an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for a political writing and research course and an Islamic studies course. As part of this, I did extensive proofreading and editing of student papers and taught weekly lectures on writing skills and current events. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading and writing, SAT prep, and history. I really believe that asking thought-provoking questions is essential for effective teaching. In my spare time I enjoy biking, running, working out at the gym, and reading.
Nadine
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class Tutor • +14 Subjects
Welcome to Varsity Tutors! My name is Nadine Clark and I am a retired teacher. I have helped many students understand their lessons and enjoy how it feels to be successful in school.
Juan
Conversational Spanish Tutor • +19 Subjects
My Name is Juan Betancourt. I moved to Florida from Puerto Rico at age 13. While in Puerto Rico, my mother was the head of the autism department in the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and looked over many classes filled with both children with and without disabilities , so I am no stranger to the classroom lol. When I moved to Melbourne Florida I spent my whole 8th grade summer not only learning all the english I possibly could, but perfecting my pronunciation.I graduated from Eau Gallie High School in 2009 and Moved onto East Florida State College where my earning my degree became harder to attain that I previously thought due to accepting a job offer for a world tour with "Americas Got Talent" 2011's second runner up act. But I'm back now, and everything Ive learned has made me realize I want to teach people anything I possibly can, especially if that is how to communicate with different cultures.
Isabel
Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects
Hello!My name is Izzy, I'm 23 years old, and I'm originally from Danville, Indiana. I got my bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Vassar College in Spring 2018. I'm currently in graduate school to become a pharmacist - I'm in my first year of the PharmD program at Northeastern University.As you can probably guess, my area of expertise is the sciences - specifically Biology and Chemistry. However, I am also able to teach other subjects such as math through high school levels, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, PCAT, etc).I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and Organic Chemistry tutor, as well as a Chemistry laboratory instructor. Before college, I was a private nanny and homeschooling educator for an eleven-year-old student.I am happy to work with students of all ages, but I believe my skill set and experience are better suited to slightly older students (middle/high school and college).I look forward to hearing from you!
Tara
College English Tutor • +21 Subjects
My job as an educator started well before I even left for college. I have worked in many aspects of education including outdoor education, nannying, the classroom, and as a museum educator. Having worked in a variety of places, I am able to help students with their studies using creative and fun methods. I love History and Literature, and I enjoy being able to help students learn the joy of reading. My favorite subject in elementary school was Math and I enjoy talking about fractions, the metric system, and the importance of knowing multiplication tables!I am a life long learner and love to spend time in museums, libraries, and traveling. My profile picture is from a recent trip to Iceland.
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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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