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9+ years
Anne
I've been helping college bound students prepare for the SAT and ACT for over ten years. I also tutor GRE for those applying for graduate school. Study with me if you want to feel more confident and capable when taking standardized tests. You can do practice test questions with me. My specialty is w...
State University of NY at Albany
Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
State University of NY at Albany
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Ryan
My goal is to aid in the educational development of adolescent students in multiple subject matters. I am a history-secondary education major, with a minor in psychology, and have experience teaching in the classroom at the secondary level. Therefore, I can bring new and proven methods to tutoring y...
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Ananya
I am a writer & author. I have an MFA in Writing from SCAD and a TEOFL certification to teach ESL. My genres include creative nonfiction, fiction, and comics. I love teaching as much as writing. I have been teaching English (ESL & Writing) all over the world for about 10 years. I enjoy teaching all ...
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts, Writing, General
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Jillian
Experienced English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Elementary Reading/Writing teacher, passionate about helping students learn and grow.
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish State Certified Teacher
Universidad Viña del Mar, Chile
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Certified Tutor
13+ years
Lauren
Hi! My name is Lauren Catena and I am so excited to be help you pass the NPTE so you can start your career as a Physical Therapist. I graduated with my DPT in April 2022 from High Point University, passed the NPTE in April 2022, and started my career in June of 2022. As I took the NPTE recently, I a...
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
High Point University
Doctor of Medicine, Physical Therapy

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Shahida
I am an intermediate school teacher and I enjoy helping students reach their full potential. They are the future after all. I have been tutoring, training, and teaching for a combined 10 years.I have my bachelor's degree in elementary education from Fayetteville State University. While studying here...
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Maryland-University College
Associate in Arts, General Studies

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Alexander
My name is Alex and I am a recent medical graduate from SUNY Upstate medical University. My academic background is strong in science math and psychology. I love to tutor as I enjoy seeing people learn and improve in different academic areas. My goal is to use my God given gifts and abilities to inst...
Stonybrook University
Master of Science, Physiology
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Beth
I have my Master's Degree from Adelphi University in Elementary/Special Education. I worked for the New York City Department of Education for 14 years as a special education teacher in a K-5 school in a collaborative setting, a self-contained setting and a resource room setting. I retired in July of...
Adelphi University
Master of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
New York University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Judith
As an educator for many years in the classroom, as a tutor and on zoom, I have been fortunate to facilitate the education of all levels of student. My areas of expertise are language arts and math, but I have had an interest in special ed and autistic students. I have tutored for the Florida FSA tes...
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Laura
I am a world-traveled teacher, with a degree in Global Studies and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution. I have taught English in Rwanda, South Korea, and France. I have also led many workshops in non-violent communication. More recently, I created and taught a course on cryptocurrency for...
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Larry
ACT Writing Tutor • +96 Subjects
After practicing environmental law for 27 years, I decided to change careers. I chose teaching because that is something that has always interested me, and chose social studies because my BA is in history and history has been a lifelong passion. I have a background in law, government and public policy as well, having been a practicing environmental lawyer and having earned a Master of Public Administration degree. As a Scout leader for 25 years, I was very much involved in teaching at all education levels, all the way up to graduate school.Raising my own four children also involved a great deal of teaching. As a lawyer, I enjoyed most working with younger lawyers and helping them become better researchers and writers, and with high school and undergraduate students considering a law-related career. The common thread in these experiences is working with young people one-on-one or in small groups. For these reasons, I believe tutoring plays to my strengths as a teacher. When I was in the classroom, my assessments always used actual AP questions. My students performed very well on their final exams, which were full-length AP tests using questions from past exams, averaging. In world history, I wrote my own test questions, since test banks accompanying the text involved little more than memorization. I try to inject more rigor into my lessons and assessments.I never go into a professional activity with a client without a great deal of preparation. In my economics and government classes, I prepared detailed study guides both to prepare myself and to assist students. I believe my students' performance in AP classes was directly related to these guides. As a tutor, in my first meeting with a student, I will assess the nature of their concerns with the subject. I will review with them the syllabus and their recent exams and assignments to identify the key problems. Problems might include study habits, difficulty with key concepts, and absorbing the sheer volume of material, among other things. Having identified the problems, I will tailor tutoring sessions to the individual student's needs. For example, lessons may concentrate on practice with difficult concepts Many students are visual or kinetic learners, so the use of graphs in economics is especially useful to get to the solution, and to build on basic concepts, even when answering multiple choice questions. In this regard, my study guides will provide appropriate material for helping students. I view these guides as living documents and constantly evaluate and revise them to meet student needs..As a tutor of college students, I will draw on my own experience working with summer interns as well as my education and professional experience. Law, public administration, government, and economics, in addition to US and world history are some of the subjects in my professional repertoire.Most important, because I have taught or practiced in a number of subjects before, I have a wealth of material and information that I can use in my tutoring sessions. For subjects I have not yet taught, I look for useful material on line. In general, I do not view tutoring as something that happens only during the hour I spend with a student. I maintain records on each student's needs and progress, and plan ahead for each meeting so as to tailor lessons to individual needs. I prepare session notes following each meeting with a student to help prepare future lessons and to assess my own performance.
Rolfe
Professional Certifications Tutor • +1 Subjects
For over twenty years, I've had the honor and privilege of working with people who are beginning a new career in real estateAs a real estate professional, entrepreneur, and subject matter expert, my mission is to strengthenthe knowledge, skills, and professionalism of the real estate industry.Knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of real estate including teaching, licensing, exam prep, residential and commercial development, construction, financial analysis, investment, strategic planning, and brokerage.Articulate educator, proficient in curriculum development, education, and training for real estate professionals and instructors.Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Broker
Lilian
Languages Tutor • +14 Subjects
I'm a graduate of the University of Florida College of Nursing. I have an MBA from Georgia State University. I've been an RN for over 20 years. I have 10 years of nursing administration experience and 5 years in nursing education. I have also been a nursing instructor at local college. I love helping future nurses and nurses achieve their greatest potential
Nicole A.
6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +82 Subjects
My passion for teaching and tutoring began after I completed my first semester as a pre-medical student. At the time, I was majoring in Psychology and minoring in pre-medical sciences at Temple University. Being in such a rigorous program enabled me to bond with my classmates, who I would have the remainder of my undergraduate career, on another level of education: independence and trust. Each of us would gather after class and on the weekends to help each other study, or tutor each other in topics we didn't quite understand. This not only built my confidence as a teacher, but as a student. I'm a firm believer that anyone has the capability to learn anything - it's dependent on how driven you are as an individual to learn. Some things may not come too easy - this isn't something to feel inadequate about. We've all been there, myself included. If you have the passion to learn something in order to achieve a sought after goal, then you can. It would be my honor to serve as assistance to those who wish to learn more, solely because I am that person myself. Teaching and seeing the impact of understanding on my students' faces' gives me the utmost happiness. My ultimate goal is to become a physician - specifically orthopedic surgery or hematology!
Tonya
Business Tutor • +37 Subjects
Learning creates the possibilities to climb new mountain peaks! As a teacher in the public school setting for 17 years, I enjoy helping students reach their mountain peaks! I am a graduate of Mercer University and Nova Southeastern University with a specialist degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children in various capacities for 29 years as the mother of three adult children. I currently teach in the Henry County School system as the gifted support teacher. I have taught all types of learners in various settings and backgrounds. I've taught EIP self-contained, traditional classes, and previously tutored students one-on-one by parental request. I look forward to working with you and enjoying the success of your mountain peak achievement!
Hallie
AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Tutor • +8 Subjects
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and graduated first in my class from Valparaiso University, where I also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I worked at the university tutoring international graduate students in Health Assessment, which is where I first gained my love of teaching. Together we created a fun and supportive environment, and I still keep in touch with these students. My favorite subjects address health disparities and at-risk populations. I started an LGBTQ+ education program for nursing students to increase cultural competence for this patient population. I am also a co-author for an award-winning textbook on nursing research. I know that nursing students have to contend with a steep learning curve, high standards, and the emotional burden that comes with caring for patients. I find joy in helping students mitigate this by cultivating their excitement and interest in the field. I believe that students who own their knowledge become better caregivers with better patient outcomes. I tutor in medicine as well as professional exams including NCLEX, ANCC, and AANP. My objective as an educator is to take overwhelming information and make it manageable, memorable, and personalized. I employ an adaptable teaching style utilizing a variety of strategies to help students comprehend and retain information. I foster growth in my students, helping them identify big-picture patterns to focus their studies. Health care is always evolving, and I hope that my students will go into this field inspired to keep learning. When I am not teaching or writing I enjoy nature walks and anything creative, including singing, learning various instruments, and working on whatever art project has currently caught my interest.
Joy
ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!
Nidhi
ACT Prep Tutor • +63 Subjects
I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including high school and college biology, mathematics, chemistry, research, etc. Through my undergraduate and graduate education, I have successfully completed the SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2CK exams. I am also passionate about mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
Todd
Emergency Medicine Tutor • +3 Subjects
I am a graduate of Western Carolina University and received my BS degree in Emergency Medical Care. I have been a paramedic since 1994 and have worked in all positions of EMS. I was on faculty at the largest community college in NC for two years teaching EMS courses (EMT through Paramedic.) While I am very comfortable teaching all subjects related to EMS and Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine, I am most passionate about cardiology, airway/respiratory, medical topics, trauma, and scenario/oral board practice for standardized exams (State and NREMT). 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 spending time with my wife and assisting with English Bulldog rescue.
Briana
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +7 Subjects
"No man is an island unto himself" is what my dad always tells me. I love helping people discover and live their optimal lives. Greetings, I am Briana. I am a trained critical care cardiac nurse(I was a cardiac cath lab nurse too) but I practice as a mid-level provider in general cardiology. I am a proud two-time HBCU graduate. I have been tutoring since undergrad, 2014, with anatomy and physiology 1 & 2. In graduate school, I tutored NCLEX, A&P 1 &2, pathophysiology, cardiology. I tailor the sessions to your needs as I am attentive,meticulous, and analytical. My interpersonal skills include actively and passively listening. I was president of the Honor Student Association while pursuing my BSN. Originally , I am from New Orleans so I am always ready to grub on some tasty Cajun seafood! We are all on this earth to help someone , no matter the capacity. I hope to be of light and help to you as you advance and challenge yourself in the pursuit of your education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in preparing for a wide range of professional certifications, including IT certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft), project management (PMP, CAPM), finance and accounting (CPA, CFA), healthcare credentials (NCLEX, pharmacy technician), and many others. Tutors can work with you on exam-specific content, test-taking strategies, and practice problems tailored to your certification's format and requirements.
One-on-one instruction allows tutors to identify exactly where you're struggling and adapt their teaching to fill those gaps, rather than having you spend time on concepts you already understand. Personalized tutoring also provides accountability, structured study plans, and the ability to ask questions immediately when you're confused. Research on learning shows that individualized instruction significantly accelerates progress compared to self-study alone.
Preparation timelines vary widely depending on your starting knowledge, the specific certification, and how frequently you meet with your tutor. Some certifications require 2-3 months of focused study, while others may take 6+ months. Your tutor can assess your baseline knowledge and create a realistic timeline with specific milestones, helping you stay on track to meet your certification deadline.
Yes. Tutors work with students at all knowledge levels, from those brand-new to a field to those with substantial experience. If you're making a career transition, your tutor can start with foundational concepts and progressively build your knowledge toward certification-level competency. This scaffolded approach helps you develop both the conceptual understanding and practical skills needed to succeed on your exam and in your new role.
Effective strategies include breaking complex topics into smaller, manageable pieces; using practice exams repeatedly to identify weak areas; and spacing out your study sessions over time rather than cramming. A tutor helps by explaining difficult technical concepts in ways that stick, creating focused practice plans, and providing feedback on your progress. This combination of targeted instruction and strategic practice leads to stronger retention and better exam performance.
Your tutor can help you assess readiness through practice exams, diagnostic reviews, and honest conversations about your confidence level. Most certification exams have published study guides and pass rates you can reference. A good benchmark is consistently scoring at or above the passing threshold on full-length practice tests under exam conditions. Your tutor can also help you decide if you need more preparation time or if you're ready to schedule your exam.
Varsity Tutors works with tutors across many industries and certification types. If you're preparing for a specialized certification, reach out with details about the exam and field—tutors often have expertise in niche areas, and we may be able to connect you with someone who's a great fit. Even if a direct specialist isn't available, tutors skilled in related subjects can often help you master the material and exam strategies.
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