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Alexis
I am a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies. Since I graduated, I spent a month in Haiti as a team intern with Haitian Christian Mission. I also spent a year working as a preschool teacher. Now, I work with middle, high school, ...
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach
Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies

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Matthew
I am a rising fourth-year medical student at Perelman SOM at the University of Pennsylvania currently taking time off from school. I am a Yale 2014 graduate (B.S. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry). I spent my gap year doing wet lab research in a biochemistry lab at the main NIH campus in Bethe...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Perelman School of Medicine
Current Grad Student, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

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7+ years
James
MBA Candidate at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies

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Scott
I am an experienced tutor specializing in one-on-one SAT test prep. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, earning a bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology with College Honors, and I am currently working toward my PhD. I have been tutoring for six years, working for well-known test...
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

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Kathleen
Hi, I'm a retired special education Elementary school teacher who loves to help students achieve their goals in learning to read, write and do math. We can have fun in developing your skills using games like hangman, TicTacToe, and bingo. I hope that I can offer my services to you as a great tutor.
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, Special Education

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3+ years
Daniel
After graduating in 2004 from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in English Literature, I spent some years developing my craft as a writer of fiction and poetry, working for my family in Somerville, MA. In 2012, I decided to switch careers and focus more professionally on my writing, which...
Saint Josephs College
Masters, Creative Writing
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelors, English Literature

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9+ years
Edward
Hi my name is Edward Saint-Vil. I am a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I graduated with a degree in Economics and a minor in Political Science. I was recruited to attend UMass Amherst from South Florida, where I played football and ran track. During my time spent at UMass...
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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5+ years
Stephanie
I have been an educator for 12 years and a lover of literature my entire life. As an educator, my favorite thing is to help someone understand how to find joy (or at least comfort) in reading and writing. I believe that these skills open the entire universe to a person, whether it be in a fictional ...
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Master of Science, Technical Communication
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science, English

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6+ years
Mubariz
I am a high school graduate from The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City, Missouri and currently studying at Washington University in St. Louis in the class of 2024. Through my high school's Spanish program, I tutored students just two years below my level of Spanish. And through our debate program,...
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

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9+ years
Margaret
I am a friendly tutor who specializes in writing. I am a graduate in Marine Biology and Environmental Science and Management, B.S. I have always had a passion for education and teaching kids of varying age groups. This started with teaching kids to swim as a lifeguard and swim instructor and has sin...
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
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Alfonso
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I am a graduate of Denison University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Sociology/Anthropology. Upon graduation, I joined an educational non-profit called City Year, an Americorps program where Corps members willing give up a year to serve in effort to bridge the education achievement gap. In this role, I serve as a mentor and tutor to students while working alongside a partner teacher to give students the resources and tools they need to succeed. City Year works in English and Math classrooms and I have the pleasure of serving in an two adaptive math classrooms. While I'm open to tutor English and History and/or Social Studies, I am most passionate about Math. In my experience, helping struggling students think logically and developing procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and productive disposition, we always seem to have the most fun connecting these skills to other aspect in life. In addition to this, its a pleasure seeing their confidence level boost when they answer a set number of problems correctly. Nothing warms my heart more when a student jokingly tells me, "Mister, back off, I got this." I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, binge watching my favorite tv sitcoms, hanging out with friends, and contributing to a cause greater than self.
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.
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I recently graduated from Kenyon College with a double major in Studio Art and Biology. I have tutored Biology, Maths, German, and ACT prep. For several summers, I interned at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech. I served as a camp counselor for the Center's camps. These programs' participants ranged from elementary to high school students. I kept their schedules, interacted with parents, supervised activities, and aided the instructors. Last semester, I also tutored an introductory biology course for non-majors at Kenyon College. I sat in on lectures and provided weekly and occasionally bi-weekly assistance outside of class at the college's Math and Science Skills Center. This job required a great deal of creative thinking, as I often had to explain a concept from different perspectives for the students and push them to discover answers for themselves.
Frances
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I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!
Jerell
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I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in Spanish and minors in linguistics and public health. I've lived in Spain for two years, I've studied abroad in Chile, and I've also taught Spanish 101 subsections at WashU. My passion for the language grew and so did my love for teaching during my time as a subsection instructor. It was great to develop good relationships with my students and to help them not only pick up a foreign language, but also truly enjoy the process.Since I've studied Spanish as a foreign language, I understand exactly what students are going through. I always try to apply what worked for me in an attempt to help the students grasp difficult topics; however, I understand the importance of providing individual attention, as I know that every learner has a different way of picking up certain topics. I am dedicated to helping students succeed and I strive to help them figure things out on their own and experience the joy of reaching their goals.
Kelli
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I've had the opportunity to share my love for technology with students since 2015 as both an instructor and volunteer mentor. I'm currently a graduate student at the University of Florida pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management, Data Science concentration. As a student myself, I love sharing the new knowledge I obtain everyday with my clients. It's important for children to interact with technology in a positive, encouraging, and creative environment. As a software developer at heart, I focus on making cs/programming concepts fun and non-frustrating. When working with older students, I focus on teaching best practices and the 'why' behind doing things a certain way.
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I have been teaching students of all ages in Albuquerque for many years with experience tutoring in small group and 1:1 settings. Math tutoring is a passion of mine because I love helping students in a topic that so many of them find problematic.My tutoring style is that of a coach; I work with students to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them.I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including the first test of a UK developed GPS transmitter. I also recently started learning the violin.
Carly
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I am an experienced tutor in writing, reading, and biology. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Human Biology and have been a high school teacher of multiple science subjects (biology, chemistry, physical science, etc.) In school, I worked as an English writing tutor for all varieties of subjects, from accounting essays to ESOL student practice.In science, I am most experienced at tutoring genetics and psychology, but my favorite subject by far is neuroscience. In English, I am most experienced at reading comprehension and essay writing. I also have considerable experience tutoring general study skills and organization for academic success.I believe strongly in the idea of self-guided discovery, where I guide my students through the process of figuring it out for themselves.
Camille
College English Tutor • +15 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I also studied African American Studies and Psychology. I specialize in tutoring in English studies which includes essay writing/prep, creative writing, and poetry. I love helping students find their personal educational journeys that are fit to their individual ways of learning. One of my biggest take aways from my prior work with middle school students is that every student is different and is allowed to have different learning styles. My goal as a tutor is to accomodate to all of my students so they feel comfortable in their learning style. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, reading, and going to the gym.
Jordan
College English Tutor • +22 Subjects
I graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in German from Utah State University, with minors in Latin, Linguistics and Music Performance. During my studies I began tutoring other university students of all levels in both German and Latin. Assisting language students has been a joy for me since the beginning, and an endeavor I have been eager to continue pursuing. There's something unique and inherently wonderful about the ability to express thoughts in multiple languages. Often times there is no translatable comparison, and it's through these discoveries that I have been able to truly understand a seemingly foreign culture. I am also an accomplished pianist with a classical background, and very much enjoy teaching piano to students of any level. As an undergraduate teaching assistant for college level Music Theory and Keyboard Harmony courses over multiple semesters, I am also happy to teach musical interpretation and theoretically informed performance practice.In the near future I plan to return to formal studies in the field of Linguistics to earn a Doctorate, and in the interim I have begun teaching myself computer science and programming languages. In this modern technocentric world, I hope to study the meeting of these two fields.
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The EC-6 (Elementary and Childhood grades 6) exam is a Texas teacher certification assessment for educators seeking to teach elementary through middle school. If you're pursuing teacher certification in Texas for grades EC-6, you'll need to pass this exam as part of your credentialing requirements. The exam covers core subjects including reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with understanding of child development and instructional practices.
The EC-6 exam is a comprehensive computer-based test covering multiple content domains. You'll face questions on reading/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and science/social studies integration. The exam also assesses your knowledge of child development, instructional practices, and assessment strategies. Understanding each section's emphasis and question types—particularly the difference between recall-based and application-based questions—helps you allocate study time effectively and build targeted test-taking strategies.
Score improvement varies based on your starting point, study consistency, and how you apply feedback. Many test-takers see meaningful gains (10-20 points or more) when they work with a tutor to identify weak content areas, learn test-specific strategies, and practice with materials that mirror actual exam questions. The key is focusing on your specific gaps—whether that's math problem-solving, reading comprehension strategies, or science concepts—rather than trying to study everything at once.
Most candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation, though your timeline depends on your content knowledge and test readiness. An effective schedule typically includes daily practice with spaced repetition—reviewing difficult concepts multiple times over several weeks rather than cramming. This might look like: 2-3 hours weekly with a tutor for targeted instruction, daily 30-minute practice sessions focusing on weak areas, and full practice tests every 2-3 weeks to track progress. A tutor can help you build a schedule that fits your life while maintaining momentum.
The biggest struggles often involve time management—balancing thorough answers with completing all sections—and distinguishing between similar-sounding concepts across content areas. Many test-takers find mathematics application questions particularly challenging, as they require connecting multiple concepts. Reading comprehension can be tricky when questions test inference and analysis rather than simple recall. Test anxiety also affects pacing; rushing through early sections leaves you flustered for later ones. A tutor can help you develop pacing strategies, learn to identify question patterns, and build confidence through targeted practice on your specific weak areas.
Practice tests serve two critical purposes: they familiarize you with the exam's format, question types, and time constraints, and they reveal exactly where your knowledge gaps are. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions helps you develop realistic pacing and identify whether you struggle with content knowledge or test strategy. When you review practice test results with a tutor, you can pinpoint patterns—like consistently missing inference questions or rushing through math—and address them before test day. This evidence-based approach is far more effective than general studying.
The best EC-6 tutors combine deep subject knowledge across multiple content domains with experience teaching test-taking strategies specific to this exam. They should understand Texas curriculum standards and what the exam prioritizes, help you identify your specific weak areas through diagnostics, and tailor instruction to your learning style rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Strong tutors also build test confidence by explaining why answers are correct and teaching you to recognize question patterns. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have proven expertise in EC-6 preparation and know how to translate content knowledge into exam success.
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