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Matthew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Matthew

Master of Science, GIS Technology
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACT Writing
African History

I am from Minneapolis and currently live in the Eagan, Minnesota. I lived in the Chicago are for four years. I have an undergraduate degree in Geography and History from the University of Minnesota, a master of science in Geographic Information Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I st...

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Saint Marys University of Minnesota

Master of Science, GIS Technology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor in Arts, Geography

Andreae

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Andreae

Master of Arts, Information Technology
Andreae's other Tutor Subjects
CompTIA Security+
Cyber Security
Technical Certifications
Technology and Coding

Andreae is a results-oriented Cybersecurity Professional with 20 years of experience in IT and Security. Andreae loves mentoring and coaching students in technology and cybersecurity. She specializes in IT, Cloud, Cloud Security, & Cybersecurity. Andreae has tutored and coached since 2013, helping s...

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George Washington University

Master of Arts, Information Technology

George Washington University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Master of Science, Computer Forensics
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science Principles
Certified Ethical Hacker
CompTIA Network+
Computer Networks

My professional background is in the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics. I hold a Masters of Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Saint Vincent College. In-between those degrees I also have many certifications. I have experience t...

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Champlain College

Master of Science, Computer Forensics

Saint Vicent College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Craig

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Craig

Master of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
Craig's other Tutor Subjects
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
MOS - Microsoft Office Specialist
PC Basic Computer Skills

My role is to improve students' knowledge and skills so that they can be successful in their chosen careers. To do so, I may encourage, challenge, and assist them as needed to reach their goals. I have high expectations, but I am patient, relaxed, and fair as well. My expertise is in Microsoft offic...

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Kansas State University

Master of Science, Adult and Continuing Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education

Chris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chris

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 2

Hello, I have always loved teaching math and more recently CS topics including basic programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning. I have a BS in Applied Mathematics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and I am currently working as a software developer in NYC. I look forward...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Brett

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brett

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Brett's other Tutor Subjects
Aerospace Engineering
CCNA
Chess
CompTIA Network+

My name is Brett. I have been teaching in various positions now for 9 years. Before then, during my school years, I would also help people with their school studies, leading after/before school sessions in math, science and computers. In my professional career, I have been responsible for helping cr...

Education

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Riley

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Riley

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Riley's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
Basic Computer Literacy
CCNA
CompTIA A+

Hi there, I'm Riley Mattice. I've been in the IT industry for almost 10 years now mostly helping people use technology. I am ready to pass my knowledge along to others willing to learn.

Education

University of Wisconsin Colleges

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Robert

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Robert

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
College Math
College Physics
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+

Hi, my name is Bob Gannon. I am a retired Electrical Engineer with over 35 years of experience teaching other engineers and helping them understand difficult subjects. I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins Univer...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Deonte

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Deonte

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Deonte's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+

I graduated with a degree in Psychology and minor in Computer Science. I am a credentialed computer technician currently with CompTIA and Dell. I've earned CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and Dell Certified System Expert Certification thus far. I have experience in the industry with computers and netwo...

Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Veda

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Veda

Master of Science, Computer Science
Veda's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
BASIC
Basic Computer Literacy
Business

I Graduated with a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. I have 6+ years experience in industrial and teaching.I can deliver lessons on a one-to-one or Group basis. I nurture a supportive learning environment that motivates the student.

Education

South Dakota State University

Master of Science, Computer Science

South Dakota State University

Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology

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Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

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Michael

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Tutor • +18 Subjects

Hello! My name is Michael Hoare and I work as a data engineer in the public sector. I am a self-taught programmer as I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned my Master's degree at Virginia Tech in Business Intelligence.I specialize in teaching introductory python, SQL, and databases. These skills are extremely useful for anyone who deals with data, including business analysts and entry level-developers.In my personal experience, the best way to learn these skills is to apply them. Hence, my teaching is very interactive where we are constantly typing code and seeing the output.Hope to see you soon!

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Ricardo

Technical Certifications Tutor • +2 Subjects

I am a professionally qualified and highly experienced individual in Telecommunications with extensive knowledge in Cisco Technologies with more than fifteen different certifications, having in the top of that list the Collaboration CCIE earned back in 2008.I have more than 20 years of experience in Consulting, training, installing, and troubleshooting many different networks systems. An effective thinker, self-motivated and doer who offer the latest technology in the market aligned to businesses requirements. Extensive experience as a senior consultant inside a corporation. I also have plenty of experience in tutoring a teaching Cisco certification courses for several Cisco Learning partners and part of my curriculum is to teach also Cisco advanced Services official trainings.Currently, I work for a transnational company as a Unified Communications and Collaborations Lead engineer and co-architect. In my current position, I am responsible for evaluating, planning, coordinating, and implementing PoC (Proof of concepts) for new technologies that have the option to be widely deployed in the company network, which has more than 300 offices located in over 100 countries and territories.As part of my daily activities, I come up with best practices in Routing and Switching to be applied on different Unified Communications scenarios with the purpose of following up the life cycle of existing services and evaluate new ones that facilitate the operational activities and communication needs of company personnel as well as its clients, business partners and providers.Another very important activity I perform in my current job is to develop and provide training for new and experienced network engineers, so they can perform their activities according to the company standards, which I also led the team that define them. I teach in English and Spanish.I am a firm believer that when you are comfortable in your job, you are in danger! You need to get out of the comfort zone and always evolve and challenge yourself so you can be the spearhead not only in your job, but also in your personal life.

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Jody

AP Computer Science Tutor • +48 Subjects

35+ years of on the job computer programming experience in various languages including 35 years at a Fortune 100 company. I specialize in C, C++, Java, Python, and SQL. Java experience includes command line apps, Swing, and JavaFX. C / C++ experience includes Windows, Linux, Unix, and OS X. Can work at your pace and stay as basic or advanced as you like. Tutoring experience includes operating systems and data structure and algorithm courses.Besides the above, I have a broad IT hardware and software background if you would like help with general computer topics or discuss career options and possibilities.

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Paul

Cyber Security Tutor • +3 Subjects

I have been teaching others about computers since I first learned in 1995. From MS Office products and HTML 1.0 in the early days, to networking, firewalls and assorted disciplines of cyber security for more than 27 years. My goal is to help inspire the next generation, so that when I retire...the cyber world continues on protecting data, people and property from those with malicious intent.

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Richa

Certified ScrumMaster Tutor • +27 Subjects

Hello Friends , I am a passionate and friendly teacher. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching and as they say, the best way to learn is to TEACH! I bet the only way to teach is to learn continuously.Talking more about my Professional experience, I have completed my Master's in Computer Applications from India, and have worked as a computer science teacher in one of the finest schools of Delhi, India. Since there was a shift at my personal front I came to settle in the US with my family.I am currently working as an Associate Teacher and I enjoy training young minds. I have been taking After-school Technology classes for grade 5 and above. My Key subjects are HTML, Scratch, Basic computing, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Database), Google docs.Known for my patience, creativity and active listening and adapt to my student's needs to provide them with the best learning experience. I look forward to giving my best in tutoring curious minds.

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AP Physics 2 Tutor • +27 Subjects

Hello, I am a graduate student currently working on my Master's Degree in Big Data Systems.Throughout my high school years, I performed very well in all my classes, especially my STEM courses, in which I took and passed numerous AP exams. With my strong background in mathematics and writing, I was able to score in the 99th percentile on my PSAT and within the 98th percentile on my SAT.During my senior year of high school, I already knew I wanted to enter a technical field, but it wasn't until college that I discovered my passion for computer programming. I immersed myself in numerous programming courses, ranging from video game design to artificial intelligence, which only reinforced my decision to continue my education studying big data systems and developing my expertise in Python.I have 3 Python certificates from Python Institute, from entry level all the way to the professional level. I also have extensive teaching experiences dated back to my high school time, where I assisted my math teacher and tutored students on Calculus and Algebra. During my college years, I worked as a personal tutor for Python at all levels. I helped my students with their homework, projects, exams, certificates, or just guided them through their Python classes during the semester.I tutor a wide variety of subjects, from computer programming to standardized testing, drawing from my experiences tutoring and being tutored throughout my academic career. Depending on the requirements from my students, I always prepared sufficient learning materials and reviewed the core content that I was going to cover beforehand. During sessions, I explained key concepts in an easy-to-understand way with numerous examples, followed by hands-on examples to strengthen their comprehension. Throughout the lesson, I use positive reinforcement to boost my students' confidence and give them the feedback they deserve. I always put my students first and strive to maintain consistent communication before, during, and after meetings to ensure all my students meet and surpass their academic goals.I understand that each person has different goals when come to tutoring, and I will be very happy to talk to you so we can discuss them together and figure out the best way to help you reach them!

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CCNA Tutor • +4 Subjects

I believe that anyone can reach their personal goals. It just requires the work! I own two businesses: an IT management company, and an Account firm for 15 years. I am also a Professor at a Community College in Alabama. My hopes are to help you obtain your goals.I have an A.A.S in AccountingI have a B.S in Information technologies with a concentration in IT Project Management.I have a Master of Information Technologies Enterprise Networking.I am currently working on my Doctorates of Information Technologies.I have been CCNA certified since 2005.CCENT Since 2013 (there was no CCENT when I started)I have been in Information Technologies across many industries over the last 22 years and working on multiple platforms to include Cisco ISO for over 22 years.My teaching philosophy:Above all, learners have a learning method through which they excel. It is my goal to find it and capitalize, creating a learning experience, and environment that creates this value.Working professionals deserve the opportunity to receive accredited degrees that contribute to their business skills, career, and academic advancement. Modern educational institutions should deliver that service.Class participants have a right to learn and should feel that they received value for their efforts and fees. They should be encouraged to accept the goal and vision of achieving academic and life success. Course expectations, tasks, and objectives should be clearly defined, communicated, and further explained if necessary.If you need that extra push, I am here to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors across a wide range of technical certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+; Cisco CCNA and routing certifications; Microsoft Azure and cloud certifications; AWS solutions architect and developer certifications; and many others. Whether you're pursuing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, or specialized tech credentials, tutors can provide personalized instruction tailored to your certification exam and career goals. The right tutor match depends on your specific certification path and current skill level.

Absolutely. Many students start from foundational knowledge and build toward certification readiness with personalized instruction. Tutors can assess your starting point and create a learning path that covers prerequisite concepts before diving into certification-specific material. This foundational approach is especially helpful for career changers or students new to IT—personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows you to move at your own pace and ask questions without the pressure of a classroom setting, which often accelerates progress for beginners.

Tutors provide targeted exam preparation by focusing on the specific domains and competencies tested, identifying knowledge gaps through practice questions and mock exams, and reinforcing difficult concepts through personalized explanation. Rather than generic study strategies, personalized instruction zeroes in on where you struggle most—whether that's hands-on lab scenarios, multiple-choice question strategies, or specific technical topics. Many students find that this focused approach helps them pass on their first attempt or significantly improve their scores.

Yes. Many technical certifications require hands-on lab experience and practical skills, not just theoretical knowledge. Tutors can guide you through network setups, cloud platform configurations, security implementations, and other lab-based learning. They can help you troubleshoot issues, explain why certain configurations work, and ensure you understand the concepts behind the hands-on tasks—bridging the gap between doing something and truly understanding how it works.

Preparation timelines vary significantly based on your starting knowledge, the certification level, and how much you study. Entry-level certifications like CompTIA A+ typically require 100-150 hours of study, while more advanced certifications like AWS Solutions Architect can require 200+ hours. Personalized tutoring can help you study more efficiently by focusing on your specific weak areas rather than reviewing material you've already mastered, potentially reducing overall preparation time and improving retention.

Technical certifications are widely recognized credentials that validate your skills to employers and can lead to better job opportunities, higher salaries, and career advancement in IT and tech fields. Certifications like CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS are particularly valued by employers seeking candidates with verified, up-to-date technical knowledge. Personalized tutoring helps you not only pass the exam but truly master the material, so you're prepared to apply those skills confidently on the job.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction is tailored specifically to you—tutors adapt to your learning style, pace, and knowledge gaps in real time. Unlike self-paced courses, you can ask questions immediately and get explanations customized to your background. Unlike group learning, you're never left behind or held back; the entire session focuses on what you need. This targeted approach often leads to deeper understanding and faster progress than studying alone or following a generic curriculum designed for everyone.

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