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Sharon

Master of Science, Journalism
9+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that pla...

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science, Journalism

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Bachelor in Arts

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Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
5+ years of tutoring

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

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Molly

Master of Science in Education
1+ years of tutoring

I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math...

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Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

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Bachelor in Arts, History

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Zach

Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
1+ years of tutoring

I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of ...

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

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Allan

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
1+ years of tutoring

I'm a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I...

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Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
6+ years of tutoring

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum educ...

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Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

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Esther

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
9+ years of tutoring

I'm currently a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on bein...

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University of Pennsylvania

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

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Nathan

Bachelor in Arts, History
4+ years of tutoring

I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide v...

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Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, History

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Eric

Bachelor in Arts
1+ years of tutoring

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.

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Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

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Ruth

M.S.Ed
1+ years of tutoring

I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago ...

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University of Chicago

M.S.Ed

University of Chicago

B.A. in English and Theatre

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Sherry

Middle School Math Tutor • +34 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.

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Amanda

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +84 Subjects

I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the individual needs of students so they can succeed. I took unconventional approaches to learning as instilled by mentors throughout my life that greatly increased my ability to learn and comprehend material . I've worked with tutoring students in ACT prep, SAT prep, MCAT prep, IB and AP courses, as well as STEM subjects from elementary school through to college. Recently, I've also tutored for USMLE Step 1 & 2. I also edit and work with students who need tutors for writing and reading comprehension. I have extensive experience in both college and medical school admissions and work yearly with students on essays and applications. I went to high school at the Downingtown STEM Academy and graduated May 2018 from the University of Alabama with a 4.2. I have a BS in Biology with minors in Social Work and Social Welfare. I will be graduating with an MD and MPH in May 2022. I tutor english, math, geometry, algebra, SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and writing along with other subjects. I've worked with rural students in Alabama, students in the Greater Philadelphia area, and students in urban areas. I believe education should be personalized and while schools can't provide this due to lack of resources, tutors are a great substitute for that. Education is the gateway to social mobility and happiness and I seek to prepare my student to meet their individual goals. I work to create an environment where the student can focus on understanding the material for their own understanding and not for others which significantly increases the students confidence in the subject matter and their desire to learn more.

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Michael

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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Anna

Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.

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Issa

Calculus Tutor • +19 Subjects

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Kevin

AP Statistics Tutor • +47 Subjects

I am currently a rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society. From early on, the intellectual development of others has been very important to me. In high school, I developed my school's first summer tutoring program to ensure that students retained information and were prepared for the upcoming year. I am most passionate about tutoring Political Science, History, and Math, with significant experience in helping students in each of these subject areas. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and playing the bass. Hobbies: art, reading, writing, books, music

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Maddy

Calculus Tutor • +62 Subjects

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Jessica

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am currently enrolled in Vanderbilt University where I am studying Elementary Education as well as European History. I love working with students, and I intend to make a career out of it. I have experience working with students in different contexts, from the dance studio to the classroom and across age groups. I have worked in an academic setting with students age three through seventeen, and I have tutored as a volunteer and in a more formal position for a multitude of organizations.

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Cynthia

Middle School Math Tutor • +36 Subjects

I am a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University! I am double majoring in Public Policy and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Spanish. I first started tutoring in high school, when I started working at Kumon Learning Center and began teaching elementary and middle school students reading and mathematics. I also volunteered my tutoring services through my high school's National Merit Society, through which I helped my peers in advanced subjects such as AP testing, ACT, SAT, and PSAT prep.

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Maya

Calculus Tutor • +37 Subjects

I am a Yale University graduate with over seven years of tutoring experience with children and adults of all ages, specializing in writing, reading, English, college prep, and working with differently-abled learners. As a writer and entrepreneur, I have tutored since high school because it is something I truly enjoy. I approach tutoring with patience, and with finding a motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand their needs and facilitate their individual learning and success. I'd love to hear from you and discuss how we can make the most out of our time together!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tutors break the writing process into manageable stages—brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing—rather than expecting students to produce polished work immediately. During brainstorming, a tutor might use graphic organizers, mind maps, or conversation to help students generate ideas. In the drafting stage, tutors encourage students to write freely without worrying about perfection, then work through revision by asking questions like "What's your main idea here?" and "Can you add more details?" This scaffolded approach reduces frustration and helps students understand that good writing develops over time.

Tutors typically start by teaching students to identify their main idea and supporting details—the foundation of organized writing. For younger elementary students, this might mean using simple graphic organizers like webs or lists. As students progress, tutors introduce basic paragraph structure: topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding thought. For narrative writing, tutors help students sequence events logically and understand that stories need a beginning, middle, and end. The key is giving students a concrete framework to follow before they sit down to write, which dramatically reduces the overwhelm many students feel when facing a blank page.

Developing voice starts with helping students understand that writing should sound like them—not stiff or overly formal. Tutors encourage this by having students read their work aloud, noticing where it sounds natural versus awkward. They might ask, "Would you say it this way when talking to a friend?" or "What word choice feels more like you?" Tutors also help students see voice in published children's books, pointing out how different authors have different styles. Through personalized feedback on word choice, sentence variety, and tone, students gradually gain confidence expressing their personality on the page.

Writer's block often stems from perfectionism or unclear ideas. Tutors address this by normalizing messy first drafts and using low-pressure techniques like freewriting (writing continuously without stopping to judge), talking through ideas before writing, or starting with a different part of the piece rather than the beginning. For students who struggle with topic selection, tutors help them brainstorm from personal experiences, interests, or prompts. Sometimes the block is simply that the student hasn't thought enough about what they want to say—in those cases, a tutor's conversation and questioning can unlock ideas that the student then translates to the page.

Effective tutors teach grammar as a tool for clarity and impact, not as rules that stifle creativity. During drafting, the focus stays on ideas and expression; grammar corrections come during the editing phase, after the student's voice and message are already on the page. Tutors help students see that understanding grammar—like varying sentence length or using strong verbs—actually makes their writing more interesting and powerful. This approach prevents students from becoming so worried about "doing it right" that they stop taking risks with their ideas.

Rather than marking papers with red pen corrections, tutors give specific, actionable feedback that helps students understand what's working and what needs development. For example, instead of "awkward," a tutor might say, "This sentence has a lot of ideas packed in—can you split it into two sentences so readers can follow your thinking?" Tutors also celebrate what students are doing well, which builds confidence and motivation. Because feedback is personalized and conversational, students can ask questions, get clarification, and understand the reasoning behind suggestions—leading to actual improvement rather than just corrections they don't understand.

Strong readers typically become stronger writers because reading exposes students to different writing styles, sentence structures, and ideas. Tutors often have students read mentor texts—well-written children's books or passages—and analyze what makes them effective. A student might notice how an author uses descriptive words, varies sentence length, or structures a narrative. Tutors then help students apply these observations to their own writing. This connection transforms reading from a separate subject into a practical resource that directly supports writing development.

A beginning writer might focus on forming complete sentences and organizing simple ideas, while a more advanced student works on elaboration, varied sentence structure, and more complex narratives. Tutors assess where each student is and meet them there. A struggling writer might use a sentence frame ("I like ___ because ___") to build confidence, while an advanced writer explores techniques like dialogue, descriptive language, or multiple perspectives. This personalized pacing ensures students aren't bored or overwhelmed—they're always working just slightly beyond their current level, which is where real growth happens.

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