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Max

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Max

Masters, Public History
Max's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of the public history program at the University of South Carolina, where I received an M.A. I am pursuing a career in historic preservation, because buildings and structures crucial to maintaining the culture of local and national society are constantly threatened. Throughout my grad...

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University of South Carolina

Masters, Public History

New College of Florida

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
David

Certified Tutor

10+ years

David

Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2

I like being a tutor because I like to help students to achieve their goals, and to have better understanding of topics that will help them to advance in their studies. I am good for this job because I have patience, I know different ways to explain concepts, and I know the subjects that I am trying...

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UW Platteville

Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Alexa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alexa

Certificate, Teacher Assistant
Alexa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Bass Guitar
Composition

I have been working with students of all ages for several years. I take a personal approach with each student, learning their strengths, weaknesses, and ways of learning. I am a creative instructor and use visuals, verbal cues, and games to assist students in their learning. I am a passionate instru...

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Community College of Rhode Island

Associate in Arts, Music Theory and Composition

Northern Rhode Island Collaborative

Certificate, Teacher Assistant

Jason

Certified Tutor

Jason

Current Grad Student, Education
Jason's other Tutor Subjects
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
European History

I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Robert Morris University. I am currently working as an Instructional Aide in the greater Pittsburgh area. I am qualified to tutor US and European History as well as Government.I am a firm believer that the best way to encourage learning is to cr...

Education

Robert Morris University

Bachelors, Social Science

Robert Morris University

Current Grad Student, Education

Jonathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jonathan

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Algorithms

I graduated from Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX with an Associate's of Science and my years there paid off! I now attend Texas A&M in College Station as a Computer Science major in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2019! I've tutored Algebra for one year at TCC. My strengths are Math and P...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Tarrant County College District

Associates, Computer Science

Justin

Certified Tutor

Justin

Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

I am a lifelong learner hoping to inspire other learners! I primarily teach Spanish but have experience teaching English Language Learners as well.

Education

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Adams State College

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Dinesh

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Dinesh

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Dinesh's other Tutor Subjects
AP Environmental Science
AP Human Geography
Computer Science
English

I am a current student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I am majoring in Computer Science. In my time in school, I've noticed that subjects that can be captivating and interesting are oftentimes disliked by students because they have had a bad experience with a teacher in that subject. I unders...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Spencer

Certified Tutor

Spencer

Masters in Education, Education
Spencer's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
American Literature

My name is Spencer Nitkey. I am a highly experienced educator and tutor. I have worked at the college and high school level as a writing tutor, English tutor, and teacher. I am an Education M.Ed graduated student. I have a B.A. in English. I have worked with students around the world, from Philadelp...

Education

Temple University

Masters in Education, Education

Temple University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
33
Crystal

Certified Tutor

Crystal

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Crystal's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Basic Computer Literacy
Business
Business Writing

Hi, I am Crystal Johnson. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and I am a true BUCKEYE (Go Bucks!). I have a long-standing interest and experience in education. I personally have an MBA and own a small business so I have the educational background matched with the real-world experience to help th...

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Briana

Certified Tutor

Briana

Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Briana's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

Hi, everyone! My name is Briana. I have worked with students for 3 years. I have experience as a Speech Pathology Assistant working with students on their articulation goals, including phonics and sound production, using flashcards/activities to practice producing initial, medial, and final position...

Education

Texas A M University-Kingsville

Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Jamie

ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills Tutor • +46 Subjects

I taught college English composition courses for eight years, so I have a firm grasp of the expectations of student writing at this level. I have also tutored ESL students in SAT prep and college application essay writing. As a former Fulbright grantee, I understand the importance of a clear and concise personal statement as the cornerstone of a successful application. My academic specializations include written and visual rhetoric, academic and creative writing, and 19th century British literature.

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Rachel

ACT Prep Tutor • +58 Subjects

Hi! My name is Rachel, a pre-med oboe performance major at Vanderbilt University from Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to science and music, I love history and politics, am reading and writing constantly, and started the mathletes team at my high school. Whatever you need, I'll be here for you!

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Ethan

ACT Math Tutor • +12 Subjects

I studied Operations Management for four years at Northern Illinois University to earn my bachelor's degree. After working as a supervisor for almost two years, I have realized my passion lies in teaching. My favorite subject has always been math, and I really love to help people grasp the various concepts and feel a sense of accomplishment. I enjoy tutoring algebra, pre-algebra, geometry, and ACT or SAT prep for the math portion.I absolutely love music. I listen to music all the time, I go to concerts as much as possible, and I even create music with other talented musicians. I play the drums and I practice every day to keep improving.

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Katie

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +12 Subjects

Hello,I have been teaching and tutoring for over ten years. I have certificate in elementary education and elementary/middle for math. I have tutored math for K-college. I look forward to working with you or your child.

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John

College English Tutor • +30 Subjects

The past five years have been a steady incline of accomplishments in my professional life. I began working for Montclair High School in 2011 as a job coach in the Transition Program. Within this capacity I realized my career path should be in education. I enrolled in a post baccalaureate certification program to become certified to teach elementary school. During my graduate study I maintained a strong GPA and received my K-6 certification in two years (four semesters). This past year I accepted a job in Rutherford, NJ as the Gifted and Talented/Keyboarding teacher. Since I received my bachelor's degree in Humanities, I had enough credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did.Being a musician has taught me many valuable lessons which make me an outstanding teacher. In order to be a successful musician one must be patient, intelligent, diligent, meticulous, and good at multi-tasking. Not only am I a musician, but I have played in several bands since I was thirteen years old. Being a part of a band requires one to be a productive team member, creative, responsible, committed, and passionate. When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will prevail. When I had worked a forty hour work week and had to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play and enjoy every second of it. As a teacher, when I am presented with a challenge, I believe in my abilities to problem solve, my experience with working cooperatively with others to find a solution, and my passion for succeeding; all of which I have developed as a musician over the past sixteen years.

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Moise

Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

Growing up in a family of four and being the oldest of his family among the boys, Dr. Moise Durocher received a solid formal and family education. After completing his secondary education at the Centre De Formation Classique (CFC) in Port-au-Prince Haiti, Dr. Durocher then graduated from the Escuela Superior Politcnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) in Riobamba, Ecuador. He then continued his studies for a PhD in Mathematics at Escuela Superior Politcnica University Chimborazo (ESPOCH) in Riobamba, Ecuador, and then jointly with ESPOCH and Chihuahua University in Mexico, a postdoctoral degree in Experimental Design in Statistics, Data Analysis and Factor Analysis, and Correspondence Analysis with a concentration in Physics. Dr. Durocher has taught for many years for ESPOCH, COMIL (Colegio Miltar Combatientes de Tapi), PUCE (Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Ecuador) and others where he became assistant director at the Faculty of Hydor Ecology and Professor at the Faculty of Marine Biology both, from the Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Ecuador (PUCE). For about 2 years, he was in charge of the department of hydroecology and mathematics for the university. Then Dr. Durocher travelled to South Korea to continue a study based on "Economic Development Strategy" Currently Dr. Durocher completed a Master's degree in Education Science in the USA at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Durocher worked for the Haitian government for 15 years. He was chief of staff at the USP's direction under the administration of the late President Boniface Alexandre, where he was also chief of identification for almost fifteen years at the National Palace of various Haitian presidents. Dr. Durocher, also a professor of mathematics for almost fifteen (15) years at the State University of Haiti / Faculty of Sciences and Quisque / UNIQ University. Dr. Durocher is passionate about driving future generations to reach their highest potential. He lives according to his motto "tends towards infinite", which helps Dr. Duroche to move forward positively and see challenges as opportunities. Durocher's vision is to create a strong community in his home country where he believes that law and order must be respected. Moise currently resides in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with her family.

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Gary

Arabic Tutor • +36 Subjects

I am a graduate of Brigham Young University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with an emphasis in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic. As part of my coursework, I studied Arabic for three years and spent a semester in Amman, Jordan. After graduating, I worked on a U.S. Senate campaign, then interned at a think tank and congressional office in Washington, DC. While at the think tank, I co-authored an article that was published in US News and World Report. I am currently pursuing my juris doctorate (JD) at the University of Georgia School of Law.While an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for a political writing and research course and an Islamic studies course. As part of this, I did extensive proofreading and editing of student papers and taught weekly lectures on writing skills and current events. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading and writing, SAT prep, and history. I really believe that asking thought-provoking questions is essential for effective teaching. In my spare time I enjoy biking, running, working out at the gym, and reading.

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Nadine

Elementary Reading and Phonics Class Tutor • +14 Subjects

Welcome to Varsity Tutors! My name is Nadine Clark and I am a retired teacher. I have helped many students understand their lessons and enjoy how it feels to be successful in school.

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Juan

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +19 Subjects

My Name is Juan Betancourt. I moved to Florida from Puerto Rico at age 13. While in Puerto Rico, my mother was the head of the autism department in the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and looked over many classes filled with both children with and without disabilities , so I am no stranger to the classroom lol. When I moved to Melbourne Florida I spent my whole 8th grade summer not only learning all the english I possibly could, but perfecting my pronunciation.I graduated from Eau Gallie High School in 2009 and Moved onto East Florida State College where my earning my degree became harder to attain that I previously thought due to accepting a job offer for a world tour with "Americas Got Talent" 2011's second runner up act. But I'm back now, and everything Ive learned has made me realize I want to teach people anything I possibly can, especially if that is how to communicate with different cultures.

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Isabel

Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hello!My name is Izzy, I'm 23 years old, and I'm originally from Danville, Indiana. I got my bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Vassar College in Spring 2018. I'm currently in graduate school to become a pharmacist - I'm in my first year of the PharmD program at Northeastern University.As you can probably guess, my area of expertise is the sciences - specifically Biology and Chemistry. However, I am also able to teach other subjects such as math through high school levels, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, PCAT, etc).I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and Organic Chemistry tutor, as well as a Chemistry laboratory instructor. Before college, I was a private nanny and homeschooling educator for an eleven-year-old student.I am happy to work with students of all ages, but I believe my skill set and experience are better suited to slightly older students (middle/high school and college).I look forward to hearing from you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can work with you to move beyond vague topic sentences and craft a thesis that makes a specific, arguable claim—the foundation of a compelling essay. They'll help you map out your essay's structure by identifying how each paragraph supports your thesis, ensuring your arguments build logically rather than feel scattered. Through personalized feedback on your drafts, tutors can show you exactly where organization breaks down and help you restructure sections for clarity and impact.

Revision focuses on big-picture issues like thesis clarity, argument strength, and paragraph organization—does your essay actually prove what you claim? Editing addresses sentence-level concerns like grammar, word choice, and flow. A tutor can guide you through revision first by asking critical questions about your evidence and reasoning, then help you edit for polish. This two-stage approach prevents you from wasting time fixing comma splices in paragraphs you might later delete.

Writer's block often stems from perfectionism or unclear thinking rather than lack of ideas. A tutor can help you break through by using strategies like freewriting (getting messy thoughts down without judgment), talking through your argument aloud, or starting with the paragraph you find easiest rather than the introduction. They can also help you identify whether you're stuck because your thesis needs clarifying or because you need more evidence—solving the real problem rather than just pushing through.

Strong essays don't just state claims—they prove them with specific examples, quotes, or data. A tutor can help you evaluate whether each paragraph has concrete support by asking "What evidence backs this up?" and "Would a skeptical reader believe this?" They'll show you how to weave evidence into your argument rather than dropping it in awkwardly, and help you distinguish between surface-level observations and analysis that actually deepens your point.

Many students either over-cite (interrupting every sentence with a source) or under-cite (forgetting to credit ideas). A tutor can teach you when citations are needed, how to introduce sources smoothly with signal phrases, and how to format them correctly in MLA, APA, or Chicago style. They'll help you understand that citations serve your argument—they build credibility and show you've done research—rather than feeling like a burdensome requirement tacked onto your writing.

Academic writing doesn't mean sounding robotic or using unnecessarily complex words. A tutor can help you find the balance between clarity and formality by analyzing your sentence patterns, word choices, and tone. They'll show you how to cut jargon that obscures meaning, vary sentence structure to keep readers engaged, and use active voice where possible. Through revision of your actual writing, you'll develop a voice that sounds intelligent and authentically yours, not like you're imitating someone else.

Summary tells what happened; analysis explains how and why it matters. In literary essays, a tutor can help you move beyond plot summary by teaching you to examine literary devices (symbolism, imagery, tone), character motivation, and thematic significance. They'll guide you in using textual evidence not just to prove you read the book, but to support an original interpretation—showing how specific scenes or word choices reveal deeper meaning about the author's message.

The best tutoring feedback identifies patterns in your writing—recurring issues like weak topic sentences, vague word choices, or rushed conclusions—so you can apply lessons to future essays. A tutor will explain *why* something needs revision (not just mark it wrong), help you practice the skill on new material, and check your progress on subsequent drafts. Over time, you'll internalize these patterns and catch them yourself, building writing skills that transfer across all your classes.

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