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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
Chelsey

Certified Tutor

Chelsey

Bachelors
Chelsey's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ISEE- Middle Level
ISEE- Lower Level

I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University, a native New Yorker, and a recent addition to Varsity Tutors. I grew up in Westchester County, where I volunteered as an assistant creative writing teacher in high school. After high school, I moved to Evanston, Illinois for school. I studied a wide ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors

Test Scores
ACT
35
Asta

Certified Tutor

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
Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate of Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I wan...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Religious Studies)

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

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 indiv...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Sherry

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sherry

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics
Sherry's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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 mento...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Emily

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...

Education

Yale University

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health

Yale School of Public Health

Master in Public Health, Public Health

Yale University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Claire

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Claire

Bachelor in Arts, Double Major: Spanish Literature; History
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am an experienced and dynamic language instructor with a background in literature, history, and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I ha...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor in Arts, Double Major: Spanish Literature; History

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
32
Natalie

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Natalie

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, English
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I'm a second-year student at Rice University majoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology as well as in English. My unusual double major is a result of my inability to choose a favorite subject--I love literature and science! This love of learning translates naturally to my role as a tutor. Because I l...

Education

Rice University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelor of Arts in History
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate of Princeton University, class of 2014. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on recent American economic history. I was a pre-med, molecular biology major for my first two years at Princeton, and while I ended up deciding not to pursue a career in the sciences, I to...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor of Arts in History

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Ariel

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +53 Subjects

I am a student at Brown University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology. I employ a student-centered approach to tutoring, grounding the session in the student's knowledge of what topics it would be most beneficial to review. I typically begin a session by asking a student if there is any material they have learned since the previous session whose reasoning they would like for me to walk them through. I then help the student work through problems or questions that employ that understanding. My favorite subject to tutor is math; I love helping students understand the logic of a subject in which they may have been relying for years on memorization. I have been tutoring since 2016, and I have experience teaching math, science, language arts, history, French, and study skills to students in elementary, middle, and high school. I currently focus on math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry), English, test prep, and essay writing.

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Margot

AP Statistics Tutor • +49 Subjects

I am a student at Boston College studying Economics and English. I have an excellent academic record, haven taken 14 AP courses throughout high school, and have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers at high school, college, and privately, primarily in English, Math, and SAT prep. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students conquer Standardized Tests (specifically the reading and writing sections) and English. I want to help students excel on Standardized Exams so they can pursue their higher education goals. I direct my tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for creative writing has also led me to draft a novel which I am continuing to edit, and as an Assistant Director of the Campus Activities Board at Boston College I plan live music-focused events to engage students on campus.

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John

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am currently studying law at Washington University in St. Louis. I have received a B.A. in mathematics from the University of Chicago. Though my life has moved away from the study of math, I remain passionate about math and learning in general. I have always been a strong believer that we learn by teaching, and I am excited to learn as I help you learn!

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Erna

Calculus Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am a graduate of UCLA's English Department and of Oxford University's faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages and Literature. My thesis work was on the collected works of American author and Pulitzer Prize winner, Willa Cather and French journalist, author and filmmaker, Marguerite Duras.

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Paul

Calculus Tutor • +25 Subjects

I'm very happy helping others in their studies. Both my language level and my teaching skills will guarantee the quality and efficiency of the tutoring.

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Katherine

Calculus Tutor • +42 Subjects

I am willing to help a student reach higher grades, but more important to me than the grade is that the student is actually getting something out of what we are doing, and truly learning, not just retaining information, but engaging with the material and enjoying what they are learning. I firmly believe that hard work pays off, and with the right encouragement and help, a student can achieve anything they set their mind to. You're never to old to learn something new, and the doorways opened by education are endless. Hobbies: travel, reading, music, writing, art, books, traveling, photography

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Kirstie

Arithmetic Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am friendly, reliable, and most importantlycommitted to helping you learn! It is my top priority to create a positive learning experience that will help boost your test scores without boring you to tears. After all, shouldn't learning be fun? Hobbies: art, books, reading, music, writing

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Sophie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis. I love teaching math and science as I believe they are two of the most fundamental subjects for helping to understand the world around us. I am currently a physics tutor however, I tutored math, science and french in high school.

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Finley

Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am a junior at Harvard University where I study History and Economics. I maintain a 3.9 GPA while playing on a varsity sports team. I understand the challenges that students today face because I too have experienced them. I have plenty of tips to help you stay organized and on top of your work. But most importantly I love to learn and to help others learn. I look forward to working and learning together.

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Nicholas

Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Speaking regularly with a tutor is one of the most effective ways to build conversational confidence, since classroom settings rarely provide enough individual practice time. A tutor can engage you in real dialogue, correct pronunciation and grammar mistakes in the moment, and tailor conversations to topics you care about—whether that's travel, business, or daily life.

Unlike practicing alone, you get immediate feedback on your accent and phrasing, and a skilled tutor will adjust the difficulty level to keep you challenged but not overwhelmed. This personalized speaking practice accelerates fluency development far more than memorizing grammar rules alone.

Verb conjugation is one of the biggest challenges in French, but it becomes manageable with strategic practice. Rather than memorizing conjugation tables in isolation, tutors help you see patterns across tenses and learn high-frequency verbs first (être, avoir, aller, faire), which appear constantly in real conversation.

The most effective approach combines understanding the logic behind conjugations with repeated exposure through speaking and writing. A tutor can show you shortcuts—like how present tense patterns often predict other tenses—and help you practice conjugations in meaningful sentences rather than abstract drills, so they stick in your memory.

Both approaches matter, and a balanced tutoring program uses them together. Learning grammar rules gives you the structure and confidence to construct sentences deliberately, while natural usage (through conversation, reading, and listening) helps you internalize patterns and understand when rules apply in real context.

A tutor bridges both worlds: they can explain why a subjunctive mood exists and when to use it, but they'll also have you hear and practice it in authentic dialogue so it becomes intuitive. Starting with rule-based understanding prevents frustration, while shifting toward natural usage makes your French sound native and helps you develop true fluency.

The best French tutors combine native or near-native fluency with teaching skill. They should be able to explain grammar clearly, provide constructive feedback on pronunciation without making you self-conscious, and adapt their teaching style to your learning pace and goals—whether you're preparing for the AP French exam, pursuing business fluency, or learning for travel.

Equally important is cultural knowledge: a great tutor brings context about French-speaking regions, cultural nuances, and contemporary usage, so you're not just learning textbook French but real, living language. Look for someone patient, encouraging, and genuinely interested in your progress.

The Foreign Service Institute estimates that English speakers need approximately 600-750 hours of study to reach professional proficiency in French. However, "conversational fluency"—being able to handle everyday situations comfortably—typically happens much sooner, often within 3-6 months of consistent practice, depending on your starting level and study intensity.

Personalized tutoring accelerates this timeline because you're practicing speaking in almost every session, while many students only get written or passive practice. Your tutor can also identify exactly where your gaps are and focus on those areas, rather than spending time on concepts you've already mastered.

Cramming vocabulary lists doesn't work—your brain retains words better when they're encountered repeatedly in meaningful contexts. Effective strategies include learning words in thematic groups (food, travel, work) so they connect, using them immediately in conversation or writing, and spacing out review over time rather than massing it all at once.

A tutor helps by introducing vocabulary naturally through dialogue, asking you to use new words in different sentences, and connecting vocabulary to cultural contexts that make words memorable. You'll also learn that French speakers don't actually use every word you memorize, so a tutor helps you prioritize high-frequency words that pay off quickly in real conversations.

A well-rounded French tutoring program develops all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. While conversation is often the priority, your tutor can assign reading materials matched to your level, provide writing practice with detailed feedback, and help you listen comprehensively through authentic audio and media.

These skills reinforce each other—reading exposes you to sentence structure and vocabulary in context, writing forces you to actively produce language, and listening builds your ear for natural pronunciation and rhythm. Your tutor designs a balanced approach based on your goals, so if you're preparing for the AP French exam or pursuing proficiency certification, all four skills are developed strategically.

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