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2+ years
I developed a passion for teaching while I was living in Brazil where my friend and I had a blast teaching our students English while they made fun of our Portuguese (only at first... we got better). I come from a family of educators. My mom, my aunts, my uncle, and my grandparents teach every age g...
Brigham Young University-Provo
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Richard
I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving stud...
Reichman University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Prashanti
Graduate from the University of Windsor, majored in Computer Science; Gold Medalist in Undergrad; Gained subject expertise through research and published papers in Machine Learning; Strongly believe that having fun while teaching is the greatest way to learn anything.
University of Windsor
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Syed Farasat
As a graduate student in Artificial Intelligence at Western University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from LUMS, I bring a rich and multidisciplinary perspective to tutoring. My journey spans engineering, mathematics, computer science, creative writing, and the ar...
University Of Western Ontario
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Lahore University of Management Sciences
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a third-year University Computer Science student, driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to education. My journey is marked by a series of hands-on internships and personal projects, where I've not only developed iOS apps and Python programs for data analysis but also honed my skil...
Wilfrid Laurier University
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6+ years
I am a graduate from Stanford University. I received my Bachelor's in Economics there and continued to receive a certificate in Full Stack Web Development from the University of Texas Austin. I have tutored intermittently, primarily teaching test prep; however, I have at different points taught most...
Stanford University
Bachelor's in Economics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kiran
I am currently a senior at Stony Brook University, and a physics and computer science double-major. I hail from the town of Clarence, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. I enjoy tutoring in part because of my affinity for the subjects that I'll be teaching, but the primary reason is that I like working w...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science, Physics
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Wesley
I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materia...
University of California-Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Sophia
I am a current undergrad at Georgia Tech majoring in Computer Science. I've been tutoring for a few years and love working one-on-one or in small groups. I believe every person has a unique learning style, and as a tutor, I should be flexible and adaptable in the way I teach. Seeing the progress stu...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Hillel
I am currently working on publishing my honors senior thesis on Antarctic ice sheet dynamics in a scientific journal. Outside of academia, I enjoy performing as an actor on the stage and screen. I am passionate about carrying artistic endeavors alongside academic pursuits. I tutor a wide array of ac...
Brown University
Bachelor of Science, Geology
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Palak
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +52 Subjects
With a Master's degree in Computer Science and a passion for teaching, I've spent the last few years helping students excel in math, coding, and science. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one sessions with high school students struggling with calculus, as well as mentoring undergraduates in data science. I specialize in breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, empowering students to think critically and build confidence in their abilities. I love working with students on subjects like Python programming and maths because they offer opportunities to solve real-world problems creatively. My teaching philosophy revolves around making learning interactive and fostering curiosity. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking, photography, and exploring new technologies.
Anmolpreet
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a student at Yale University studying Computer Science and Mathematics. I am passionate about teaching, technology, and social good. I have many years of experience tutoring. I have provided homework help in Math, English, Science, History, and Computer Science to students in grades K-12. I have helped students prepare for standardized tests, including State Tests, SHSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and AP Tests. I am excited to tutor more students in a wide range of subjects!
Elise
Middle School Math Tutor • +34 Subjects
I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I received a B.A. in Comparative Literature, with a focus on Spanish and Performance Studies. At Dartmouth, I T.A.'d Spanish classes for all 4 years using the Rassias method, an individualized approach that aims to build fluency by focusing on verb structure, syntax, and pronunciation. After graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, I moved to Boston where I worked at software company HubSpot, honing my tech abilities and using my teaching skills to give bilingual support to customers from around the globe. I primarily tutor in Spanish, but I am also passionate about history, literature, and middle- and early high- school math. In my free time, I enjoy writing plays, reading, cooking, and getting outdoors! Hobbies: reading, cooking, music, hiking, art, movies, outdoors, books, writing
Rhamy
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +54 Subjects
I am a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate and currently attend Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering with a minor in Business. I've tutored in various subjects for about 6 years now. I've done it so much, one of the companies I started was tutoring-based. In all, I am a technology-oriented entrepreneur, an impact-driven member of the community, and a striving academic. My passion for computer engineering and dedication to solving the world's problems push me to continue to be better tomorrow than I am today. I am currently pursuing a career in engineering and business where I hope to improve the lives of those around me every step of the way.
Rishik
AP Statistics Tutor • +47 Subjects
I am always excited to help others and would like to teach students to improve with their academic skills, help with home work, instant assistance and ace the college board tests, SAT I and SAT subject and AP Tests. I spent much time examining during my high school and would like to share my knowledge, experience, test tips, strategies and test time management skills.
Aamani
Middle School Math Tutor • +31 Subjects
I am a graduate student at the University of Windsor, where I pursued my Master's in Applied Computing after completing my Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology. With a solid foundation in IT, I've accumulated three years of valuable experience as a Salesforce developer and contributed as a web developer intern. My passion lies at the intersection of mathematics and computer science, showcased through my dedication to two AI projects during my academic journey. I am a certified Salesforce PD1, Salesforce Admin, IIT Java and IIT Python.
Florence
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +83 Subjects
I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love learning about and helping students with a wide variety of subjects!
Kevin
AP Statistics Tutor • +59 Subjects
I am interested in working for Varsity Tutors because I enjoy helping others learn new concepts and progress in whatever they are struggling with. I have significant experience tutoring with a variety of age levels and would be delighted to have an opportunity to work with students through this opportunity.
Daniel
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.
Pratik
AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects
I'm a premedical student at Cornell University with extensive experience tutoring students, especially in chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level, writing at the high school and undergraduate level, and SAT/ACT prep. Hobbies: swimming, writing, reading, music, art, books
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Students often struggle with the cascade and specificity rules—understanding how styles override each other and why their selectors aren't working as expected. Box model mastery is another major challenge; many students intuitively understand margin and padding but struggle when combining them with borders and content sizing. Flexbox and Grid layout are conceptually difficult because they require thinking about container behavior rather than individual elements, and positioning (absolute, relative, fixed, sticky) frequently confuses students who haven't internalized the stacking context concept.
Responsive design requires understanding both the technical (viewport meta tags, breakpoints, mobile-first approach) and the conceptual (how layouts should adapt across screen sizes). Tutors can guide students through building projects that actually work on multiple devices, rather than just memorizing media query syntax. They can also help students debug common responsive issues like unintended overflow, images that don't scale properly, and breakpoint strategies that don't match their design intent.
An excellent CSS tutor should have hands-on experience building real websites and applications, not just theoretical knowledge. They should understand modern CSS (Grid, custom properties, newer selectors) as well as browser compatibility considerations. Strong tutors can explain the 'why' behind CSS decisions—why you'd use Flexbox over Grid, when to use margin vs. gap, and how to structure stylesheets for maintainability. They should also be comfortable debugging with browser DevTools and helping students develop problem-solving strategies rather than just providing answers.
Browser compatibility can be overwhelming for students because it requires understanding both which features are supported where and how to write fallbacks. Tutors help students use tools like Can I Use to research support for specific properties and teach practical strategies: using progressive enhancement, writing vendor-prefixed versions when necessary, and knowing when older syntax matters versus when it's safe to use modern CSS. This prevents students from either over-engineering solutions or shipping code that breaks in certain browsers.
CSS architecture—how to organize stylesheets, name classes, and structure selectors—is rarely taught well in courses but becomes critical for real projects. Tutors can introduce methodologies like BEM (Block Element Modifier) or SMACSS in context, showing why naming conventions prevent specificity wars and make code maintainable. They can also help students understand when to use utility classes, component-based approaches, or preprocessors like Sass, and how these decisions affect project scalability.
Measurable improvement in CSS includes: building layouts that work reliably across browsers and devices without constant tweaking, understanding why styles apply (or don't) without trial-and-error, and writing CSS that's reusable and maintainable rather than full of !important overrides. Students should move from 'I'll just add more CSS until it works' to diagnosing issues systematically using DevTools. Advanced progress includes confidently choosing between layout methods, optimizing stylesheets for performance, and understanding how CSS interacts with JavaScript and responsive design.
CSS custom properties (variables) and newer selectors like :has() and :is() enable powerful, dynamic styling but require a shift in how students think about CSS. Tutors help students understand when custom properties solve real problems (theming, responsive spacing, maintainability) versus when they're unnecessary, and how to use them effectively in component-based workflows. They also teach students to recognize when modern selectors can simplify complex selector chains and how to check browser support before using cutting-edge features in production.
Students often write CSS without considering performance implications—unused styles, overly complex selectors, or render-blocking stylesheets. Tutors teach practical optimization: minimizing selector specificity to improve browser parsing speed, using DevTools to identify unused CSS, understanding paint and reflow costs of certain properties, and strategies like critical CSS for above-the-fold content. This helps students build sites that not only look right but perform well, which is increasingly important for real-world development work.
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