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Jessica

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Current Grad Student, MD
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Geometry

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Earnest

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Earnest

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Earnest's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Johari

Certified Tutor

Johari

Bachelor of Science
Johari's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am an actor/composer/lyricist who loves to write new showtunes. Musical theatre is something I have grown to love, and the love, surprisingly, stems from my own devotion to cartoons and video games. But, make no mistake, while I can often be found watching an episode of Justice League, playing Sma...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

Asta

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Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelors, Economics
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

I am a good "fit" for that student, so that we are able to work together to reach the student's goal.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Andrew

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrew

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelor in Arts
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade math
6th-12th Grade Writing
6th-8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra

I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think about the material in a new light.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32

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College Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am a junior at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics. For the last few years, I have been helping students with college application and test prep help, such as college essays, common app, and SAT/Subject SATs. I came from a high school where these resources for college and SAT prep were not as readily available, so I want to work towards making college more accessible by helping students with their application. Past students of mine have gotten into NYU, UMich, and Georgetown. Hobbies: art, travel, books, reading, writing, traveling, music, dancing, running

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Katie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking, camping, and Notre Dame football.

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AP Statistics Tutor • +63 Subjects

I'm now a few years removed from academia, I still consider myself an intellect at heart. Stints at New York University's Stern School of Business and Northwestern University have given me extensive scholastic training, and running my own private tutoring service throughout college as a means of making a living has helped me exercise and refine my skill set as a personal academic instructor. Partnering up with Varsity Tutors has provided me with a golden opportunity to continue helping students hone their own academic performance across a wide array of subjects, and my own tutoring background, coupled with my flexible schedule as a by-day real estate investor and independent business owner who possesses total control over his hours, puts me in a unique position to better accommodate the students I work with to ensure that they receive the attention and quality service they deserve.

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Mark

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject. Hobbies: books, writing, reading, music, art

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Matthew

College Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

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AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects

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Jason

College Algebra Tutor • +50 Subjects

I'm a fourth year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania who is applying to pediatrics residency programs. I graduated in 2006 from Yale University with a bachelors degree in History. I subsequently completed a post-baccalaureate program at Bryn Mawr College to complete the premedical course work and matriculated into Penn's medical school. I took a year off from medical school between my third and fourth year to get a masters degree in education focusing on medical education but also learning a tremendous amount about K-12 education as well. Hobbies: art, outdoors, books, writing, reading, music

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Alex

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +46 Subjects

I am a rising sophomore majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science at Rice University in Houston, TX. Naturally, my favorite subjects to teach are math and computer science, particularly programming languages like Python, Java, and Scratch. I have found great enrichment in these seemingly daunting areas, and I hope to make them more easily accessible for others. As a founding member of the Ready for College Leadership club (RCL), I mentored high school freshmen and sophomores to help them succeed in high school and prepare for college admissions, while also providing academic aid. The best part of working with students is watching them grow not just as a learner, but also as a thinker. I always encourage students to be curious and let their true interests be incorporated into lessons. In my spare time, I love learning languages; I am a heritage Spanish speaker and a self-taught Portuguese speaker. I also enjoy playing guitar and practicing new songs to sing.

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Timothy

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

College Algebra shifts from memorizing procedures to understanding why mathematical concepts work. Students often struggle because the focus moves away from just solving equations toward analyzing functions, understanding their behavior, and connecting multiple concepts together.

Many students who could plug numbers into formulas in high school find themselves lost when asked to explain why a particular approach works or to apply algebra to unfamiliar contexts. Personalized tutoring helps bridge this gap by building conceptual understanding alongside computational skills, making the transition smoother and less frustrating.

Word problems require students to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical language—a skill that goes beyond pure calculation. Many students can solve equations in isolation but struggle to identify what the problem is asking, set up equations correctly, or interpret their answers in context.

Expert tutors break this process into manageable steps: reading carefully, identifying variables, translating words into equations, and checking whether answers make sense. Working through problems together helps students see the patterns in how different types of problems are structured, building confidence for new problem types they'll encounter.

Functions are truly the heart of College Algebra, and understanding them deeply—not just mechanically evaluating them—makes everything else click into place. Many students memorize that f(x) is notation without grasping that a function describes a relationship between inputs and outputs.

Personalized instruction helps by connecting multiple representations: algebraic equations, graphs, tables, and real-world situations. When tutors show how these representations reveal different insights about the same function (like how a graph instantly shows whether the function is increasing or where it crosses axes), students begin to see functions as dynamic relationships rather than just formulas to manipulate.

Graphing is where algebra becomes visual, but many students approach it mechanically—plotting a few points and connecting them—without truly understanding what they're seeing. This disconnects them from the deeper meaning of the equation.

Working with a tutor, you'll learn to read graphs strategically: understanding how coefficients affect shape, how transformations move graphs, and how key features (intercepts, asymptotes, vertex) emerge from the equation. This visual-algebraic connection transforms graphing from a tedious task into a powerful tool for understanding function behavior and solving problems.

Showing work serves two critical purposes: it helps instructors understand your thinking (so they can catch misconceptions rather than just mark answers wrong), and it helps you catch your own errors. In College Algebra, where multi-step problems are common, the work between the first line and the final answer reveals a lot.

Expert tutors help you develop the habit of writing clear, logical steps that a reader could follow. The standard isn't perfect—it's clear enough that another student could understand your reasoning. This skill matters far beyond the grade; it's essential for higher math, STEM courses, and professional work where explaining your approach is crucial.

Math anxiety often stems from feeling rushed, misunderstanding a concept, or past negative experiences where you felt judged for not understanding immediately. College Algebra can feel overwhelming because it's building on years of previous math, and gaps in understanding compound quickly.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a pressure-free space where you can ask questions without judgment and work at your own pace. Tutors identify specific areas where your understanding broke down (often earlier than where you're struggling now), rebuild those foundations, and celebrate progress along the way. Many students discover that with proper explanation and time to think, College Algebra makes sense—and that realization itself dissolves much of the anxiety.

Results depend on where you're starting and how consistently you engage, but most students see improvements within a few weeks: better performance on problem sets and quizzes, increased confidence approaching new topics, and a clearer sense of what they understand versus what needs review.

Over a semester, students typically develop stronger conceptual understanding (not just procedural fluency), learn how to tackle unfamiliar problems using problem-solving strategies, and build independence in learning new topics. The goal is to move from needing help on every problem to confidently working through problems on your own, using tutoring sessions to tackle the truly challenging concepts and refine your approach.

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