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Regina George
I would consider myself an expert at strategically navigating the high school world. On Wednesdays, you'll find me in pink. I don't like buses.
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I love to help students to do well on the SAT and ACT Verbal, Reading, and English sections. I have tutored these areas of standardized tests for more than 3 years. My approach is not "standardized" because I enjoy working one-on-one with clients to tailor learning experiences that address each pe...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm co...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
PhD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Knowledge is powerful tool that can change your life and the lives of others. As a tutor my goal is to teach my students how to wield knowledge through embracing their mistakes and teaching them how to learn. I expect my students to approach sessions with an open mind and a willingness to learn. ...
University of Chicago
PhD
Purdue University-Main Campus
PhD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved...
University of Chicago
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
MS
Northwestern University
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a student pursuing a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Duke University, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for the sciences and mathematics. Though I have experience in tutoring, I view every session as an opportunity to foster a supportive learning environment where students fe...
Duke University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for th...
Duke University
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! I'm a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a love for making learning both effective and enjoyable. Over the years, I've taught a wide range of subjects, always with the goal of making even the most complex topics simple and approachable. My teaching style focuses o...
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Doctorate (PhD)
National Taiwan University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I was accepted to Sidney Kimmel Medical School (class of 2025) on 10/15/20 at Thomas Jefferson University after obtaining my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Notre Dame in May 2016. With that said, I will dedicate the same quality of care to my students as I would to my future pa...
Thomas Jefferson University
MD
University of Notre Dame
MD
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Benjamin
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +3 Subjects
Full-time tutor, former Chemistry graduate student at University of Pennsylvania, BS Chemistry with Math Minor from Rochester Institute of Technology. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can understand why they're learning the material. I aim to help students effectively utilize and seek out tools for learning concepts while also practicing examples and building knowledge of the concepts themselves. I have a passion for mentoring students in chemistry and mathematics and giving them the knowledge and tools they need to comprehensively understand the foundations and applications of the material they're learning and to succeed in their education.
Yoonsik
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +12 Subjects
I love to teach. I love young minds and fresh brains. Those are just like clean sheets of papers I can draw anything I like. I really like to help young people to achieve their full capacities with my long experience of teaching. I am very patient and good at explaining complex concepts in simple terms. I am looking forward to meeting students who need my help.
Kelcy
Middle School Math Tutor • +4 Subjects
I have an MBA from Rice University and both real-world business experience and teaching experience. Most recently, I taught a first-year college course in Microeconomics for nine years, in addition to other classes in the university's international trade program. My students came from over 30 countries! I've worked in over a dozen countries for the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as for private firms in building engineering and the energy industry. I enjoy helping students gain competence and master their chosen area of study.
William
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +6 Subjects
From my experience teaching math to a range of students, from middle school through college, I know that it does not come easily to everyone. However, I firmly believe that everyone has the capability for mathematical reasoning. Everyone has their own strengths and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics. I am available to tutor Latin, physics, and all levels of math. Outside of academics, I am an avid tournament chess player, and I enjoy running and cycling.
Ravi
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am passionate about the broad implications and applications of the Science, Math, and Engineering in our daily lives - and enjoy teaching them to my own kids. Towards this end, I also want to leverage my 20+ years in graduate and post-doctoral science/engineering research, past undergraduate level teaching/tutoring experience in physics, math, geophysics, and scientific computation, along with 10+ years of scientific programming & system administration experience towards STEM tutoring/mentoring at school to college level.
Kynzie
Public Speaking Tutor • +2 Subjects
Hi! I'm a recent Yale grad tutoring in English language, literature, and public speaking for middle school and high school. I'm also available to tutor in Spanish and Russian languages. I also completed the IB program in high school so I am happy to advise on the EE, CAS, IA, and exam process for that.
Straley
Trigonometry Tutor • +10 Subjects
I hold a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored other students in my math and science classes. My favorite part of working with students is seeing people's faces light up when they understand a tough concept. In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking, dancing, and listening to music.
Theodore
Trigonometry Tutor • +12 Subjects
I am a Master of Divinity student at Princeton Theological Seminary. I graduated Harvard College in 2016 and was a peer tutor at Harvard. Before Divinity School, I taught high school and middle school debate and was an SAT/ACT tutor in Birmingham, Alabama. I then taught middle school debate at Success Academy in Harlem and served as a healthcare advocate. I have extensive experience tutoring English, math, science, and SAT/ACT at the middle school through college level. I have tutored students who went on to be accepted into Ivy League universities. I also am highly skilled at working with students with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia as well as students from under-resourced communities. I look forward to helping your student not only excel but also enjoy learning!
Vanessa
Expert Tutor
I recently graduated from Yale University with my PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and I am a current Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. Prior to attending graduate school at Yale, I received my BA at Wellesley College majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Economics. I have a strong background in STEM, and am excited to tutor Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and other STEM subjects. Attending a Liberal Arts College for my undergraduate degree has also given me valuable expertise in writing, public speaking, and the arts. I have taught my own review section for a high-level Cellular Biology course in which I reviewed complex material to help students better understand difficult topics in the class. I have also served as a Teaching Fellow for a graduate-level cancer biology course running my own recitation sections. I always make sure to understand each student's learning style so that I can best work with them to tackle difficult class material. I also like to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
John
College Algebra Tutor
My academic credentials include a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University. I am retired from 40+ years of engineering. The last thirty years was working in the flight simulation industry. I had responsibility for doing mathematical modeling of many systems which kept my my math and science skills well exercised. The flight simulation experience also involved frequent use of computer languages such as Ada, C, C++ and less frequent use of other computer languages such as python and java. Tutoring was part of the engineering environment as new engineers were assigned to my group. I earned extra money during my college years tutoring. Though money is not the end objective since retirement, I enjoy tutoring to remain active and challenged. The interaction with students is invigorating. Tutoring gives me a sense of contributing to the well-being of others. It is offering up my skills to help others get a strong start on a career. My tutoring style is to explain principles and possibly do a sample problem, but then observe the student apply the principles to work a problem, gently nudging them in the right direction. I prefer to tutor math and physics, but will not shy away from computer languages and other science applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have experience supporting learners with a wide range of differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, processing disorders, and autism spectrum differences. Tutors work with students across all grade levels and can adapt instruction to address specific learning profiles, whether that means using multi-sensory reading approaches, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or providing additional processing time. The goal is to help each student build confidence and develop strategies that work with—not against—how they learn best.
In a classroom, teachers work with 20-30+ students with varying needs, making it difficult to customize pace, materials, and teaching methods. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors can focus entirely on your student's learning style, strengths, and challenges. They can slow down to ensure mastery of foundational skills, use specialized techniques proven effective for specific learning differences, and adjust on the fly based on what's working. Research shows that personalized instruction is particularly powerful for students who learn differently, as it removes the pressure to keep pace with peers and builds genuine understanding rather than surface-level learning.
Yes. Tutors work on both fronts simultaneously—strengthening foundational skills that may have gaps (like phonics for a student with dyslexia, or number sense for a student with dyscalculia) while also providing grade-level academic support in subjects like math, reading, and writing. This dual approach prevents students from falling further behind while building the underlying skills they need to access grade-level content more independently. Many students show significant academic growth once they have support tailored to how they actually learn.
Tutors work across all core academics—reading and literacy, math, writing, and test preparation—as well as study skills, executive function support (organization, time management, planning), and subject-specific content like science and social studies. Whether your student needs help with reading comprehension, math fact fluency, written expression, or managing assignments, tutors can provide targeted support. Many also help students develop compensatory strategies and self-advocacy skills, so they can become more independent learners over time.
Tutors typically start by understanding your student's specific strengths, challenges, and learning profile—whether through conversations with you, review of testing/evaluation results, or initial sessions that reveal how the student learns best. From there, they design instruction that plays to strengths while systematically building weaker skills, often using evidence-based techniques specific to the learning difference. They track progress regularly, adjust strategies as needed, and communicate with you about what's working. This personalized approach means the tutoring plan evolves with your student, rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
While a formal evaluation can be helpful—it provides specific insights into your student's learning profile—it's not required to get started with tutoring. If your student is struggling with reading, math, writing, or organization and you suspect a learning difference, tutors can begin working with them right away. That said, if your student has been formally evaluated, sharing that information with the tutor helps them understand your student's specific needs and choose the most effective teaching strategies from the start. Either way, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who can help.
Progress timelines vary depending on the student's age, the severity of challenges, and how often tutoring happens, but many students show measurable improvements in confidence and skill within 4-8 weeks of consistent sessions. Foundational skills like phonics or basic math facts often show quicker gains, while deeper reading comprehension or written expression may take longer. The key is consistency—regular tutoring sessions combined with practice at home accelerate progress. Tutors track growth continuously and adjust strategies to keep momentum going, so you'll have visibility into how your student is progressing.
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