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I am a committed mentor and scholar passionate about enabling students to meet and exceed their learning goals. With Masters degrees from Northwestern and Yale, I have experience tutoring students from diverse backgrounds in Israel/Palestine and across the United States. My favorite subjects to tuto...
Yale University
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi! I'm a student currently studying Government at Harvard, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work with you. I have experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students writ...
Harvard University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I'm a student at Yale University majoring in both Economics and Global Affairs. Over the past 4 years, I am lucky to have worked with students of all ages and helped them reach their full potential. I offer tutoring services in all subjects, and I'm particularly interested in English, Economics, Go...
Yale University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi, really nice to meet you! I have 10 years experience teaching GRE. I taught GRE and GMAT as an Adjunct Professor at American University for 3 years, which enhanced my ability to create a standardized GRE itinerary for the classroom. I have taught GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and v...
Vanderbilt University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi everyone! My name is Gloria. I am a research assistant at Harvard Medical School. I majored in Biology and French double at Johns Hopkins University, having achieved my B.S. in 2022. I have been taking French for 6 years, and I am well versed in other subjects such as many levels of math, biology...
Johns Hopkins University
BS

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Grishma
I'm passionate about helping students because I've seen how meaningful support can turn uncertainty into confidence. Having excelled academically myselfI graduated in the top 1% of my high school class and completed a rigorous AP curriculum in subjects like Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus BC, ...
Northwestern University
Bachelor
Loyola University-Chicago
Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc)

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi! I'm a senior at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business looking for a small side hustle. As I know AP season is approaching for high school students, I would love to help as a tutor in preparation for exams, or provide guidance with college applications and essays! I am super passiona...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am passionate about growth, and my number one goal as a tutor is to make sure you see and feel as if you are making improvements in your coursework. I want to be able to help instill the confidence you need in order to excel at the subject of your choosing.
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I graduated from Augustana University with my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Religion/Philosophy in 2019. I then completed my Masters in Humanities from the University of Chicago in 2020 and Masters in English Literature from University of St. Thomas in 2025. I was an English, Social St...
University of Chicago
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Augustana University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Vicente
As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, I bring over 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience across a wide spectrum of subjects, including AP Spanish Language & Culture, High School English, Debate, Essay Writing, Reading ...
Cornell University
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Abdullah
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +91 Subjects
Hello! My name is Abdullah Ahmed, and I'm a Canadian student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. As someone who has experienced diverse educational environments, I bring a unique perspective and a deep passion for helping students achieve their academic goals. With a strong foundation in STEM subjects and standardized testing, I graduated high school with honors, achieving a 34 on the ACT (99th percentile) and earning distinctions such as the College Board AP Scholar Award, and getting accepted into top 20 schools worldwide. My academic expertise spans mathematics, physics, computer science (including C++ programming), and standardized test preparation, including the ACT and AP exams. Beyond academics, I have practical experience in finance and analytics through my work as a private equity intern, where I developed complex financial models and automated data-intensive tasks. My tutoring experience includes mentoring students of various age groups, from teaching exam strategies to coaching younger students in sports and personal development. As a Senior Leader and National Honor Society member, I organized events, guided peers, and provided academic support, fostering a collaborative and motivating learning environment. What sets me apart is my ability to adapt to each student's learning stylevisual, auditory, or hands-on. Studying abroad has taught me the importance of tailoring approaches to suit individual needs and making learning engaging, especially in an online setting. I use clear visuals, real-world examples, and interactive techniques to keep students inspired and on track. Whether you need help mastering a math concept, learning C++ or Python programming, or preparing for a standardized test, I'm here to guide you with dedication and a personalized approach. Let's work together to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential!
Kayley
AP Statistics Tutor • +36 Subjects
I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with High Honors from New Mexico State University. Before that, I graduated from high school with a class rank of 3 out of 656 students. I have always been a strong student who loves to learn and help others learn. I have been tutoring my peers, siblings, and neighbors my whole life. My tutoring style is very adaptable; I change it based on each individual's specific needs. I like to get to know everyone and use metaphors about things they enjoy to help relate subjects to them. I am pretty versatile in all subjects, but prefer tutoring in the science and math realm.
Danielle
Middle School Math Tutor • +73 Subjects
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where I recieved my degree in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Drama. While at WashU, I completed independent and original research on the reliability and accuracy of earwitness testimony--ultimately culminating in an honors thesis and graduating summa cum laude. I have over 7 years and thousands of hours of teaching experience, educating all ages and levels of students (from kindergarten to high school juniors and seniors). Though I have a wide range of academic interests, I am particularly passionate about helping students achieve their goals in standardized testing and application essay editing. As a National Speech and Debate All American, I also enjoy helping students become more confident public speakers, speech writing, and debate preparation. I am a firm believer that learning should be both educational and fun, finding that it also leads to the best outcomes. I individually customize each of my tutoring sessions to fit the needs and learning styles of each student, ensuring that they are front and center. In my free time, you will probably find my performing in a musical, arranging music for my acapella group, or hanging out with my tuxedo cat Phoebe.
Benjamin
AP Biology Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am a rising junior at Johns Hopkins University double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and the History of Science and Technology. It has always been a passion of mine to explore the details of science. Within these details, my curiosity engages me to pry and ask more questions. One of the ways I am able to do this is at my lab at Hopkins where I do research and design experiments on the neuronal membrane proteasome. Tutoring allows me to spread my passion for biology and chemistry, while also challenging my scientific knowledge. I encourage students to ask questions, will teach them how to apply their knowledge, and emphasize why an answer is correct. Getting the correct answer is not as important as understanding the fundamentals as to how someone arrives at that answer. I have previous experience teaching science through leading study groups at college and teaching high schoolers at my previous lab the fundamentals of biology, experimentation, and laboratory techniques. Outside of classwork, I have played saxophone for 11 years, enjoy running, and am a big New York sports fan.
Sanah
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am currently an undergraduate student at University of Texas at Dallas, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and minor in Marketing. I have worked with students and tutored them in STEM subjects such as mathematics and science, and I have also helped students with history projects and essays. My favorite subject to tutor is science because I am able to use simple real-world examples to explain more complex topics, which allows for me to create a more engaging experience for the students and connect with them as well. I believe that there is no greater power than knowledge and your ability to apply yourself using vast information that is learnt either from school or experiences. Moreover, I believe that students who choose to seek help through tutoring embark upon a path to become the best version of themselves, starting with academic success. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint, and watch movies. In essence, I would love the opportunity to make someone interested in learning as much as I love learning about new information and ideas.
Zachary
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +50 Subjects
I am a driven, positive, affirming tutor who is happy to help students in any way he can. I graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 2020, and I obtained my Master's in Political Science from the University of Toronto in 2022. In 2016, I received an SAT score of 1550. That year, I also received a 5 on my AP exams in Calculus AB, English Language, U.S. History, and U.S. Government. I am happy to tutor students in mathematics, English, and social sciences (e.g., history, government). I especially enjoy tutoring pre-algebra and algebra. I believe in a practice-based approach in which I take students step-by-step through the concepts at hand. After practicing together with my guidance, the student will soon be able to apply what they have learned on their own.
Lucille
ACT Writing Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am a DC-barred attorney and a 2024 graduate of Georgetown Law. I have a BA from the University of Washington in International Studies with a focus on international human rights. Prior to earning my BA I served a term in AmeriCorps NCCC before working for several years in the gaming industry. I have had a variety of experiences tutoring others, from LSAT tutoring during law school to volunteering to tutor English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry, I put together and led a variety of training sessions for new hires, as well as provided coaching and mentoring for colleagues. I understand the stress and fear that students can feel going into standardized testing, especially a large exam like the LSAT, and am passionate about helping others feel prepared going into their tests so that they can perform their very best. I work to empower my students to not only develop their skillsets in the areas that they will be tested on, but also to help them feel capable and confident in their abilities. I hope to help my students find bits and pieces of the exam that they can have fun with to make it feel more achievable. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy hiking, working out, watching K- and C-dramas, visiting museums, and finding new restaurants to try!
Sophia
Public Speaking Tutor • +50 Subjects
"BYE TO AI" DISCLAIMER: At a time when so many tutors use AI to create lesson plans, conduct research, and even grade students' work, I must disclaim that I do not and will not use AI in our work together. The humanities are fundamentally, well, human, and AI has no place here. Hi! I'm Sophia, a writer, editor, tutor, and voice teacher. I graduated Vanderbilt University with my Bachelor's in History, a second major in Voice, a concentration in Musicology, and a minor in Italian. I'm currently pursuing my Master's. I have extensive experience with academic writing and am also an award-winning creative writer. If you need help editing an essay, college personal statement, or writing of any kind, I'm here! I tutor middle school through collegiate humanities (think ELA and History), as well as Voice and musical academics (Musicology, Music Theory, Solfege, Conducting, etc.) for students of all ages.
Norah
Biology Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a Yale undergraduate student majoring in American Studies! I am interested in education, specifically the subjects history and social studies, because I believe it is very important to have a holistic understanding of the world and communities we live in. I am interested in reading and writing.
Chamberlyn
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects
"Make your life a masterpiece, imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do." -Brian Tracy B.S. in Cognitive Studies and Child Development & Education at Vanderbilt University; M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As an educator, I am honored to have the opportunity to share my knowledge in order to contribute to the success of others! I firmly believe in a holistic style of education one that places an emphasis on the student as opposed to the content. From personal experience, I am aware that every person learns differently from one another and ground my style of teaching in what best suits my students. To me, it is important to empower all students and encourage their desire to learn; after all, exams and grades are only temporary, but knowledge lasts forever! I wholeheartedly enjoy teaching all subjects that fall within the realm of my expertise, but I am especially passionate about biology, chemistry, mathematics, writing, and most of all teaching how to learn!
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Students often find it challenging to synthesize broad historical periods—like understanding the causes and consequences of major revolutions or wars—rather than just memorizing dates and events. Many also struggle with historiography: understanding that historical interpretations change based on new evidence and scholarly perspective. Additionally, students frequently find it difficult to analyze primary sources critically, distinguishing between a document's historical context, the author's bias, and its reliability as evidence. Tutors help students move beyond surface-level facts to develop the analytical frameworks historians actually use.
History essays require more than restating facts—they demand evidence-based arguments with clear thesis statements and supporting documentation. A tutor helps you learn to construct arguments by selecting relevant primary and secondary sources, evaluating their credibility, and using them to support your interpretation rather than just filling space. They'll also help you avoid common pitfalls like confusing correlation with causation (e.g., assuming one event caused another simply because it happened first) and teach you how to acknowledge counterarguments. This approach builds the critical thinking skills needed for AP History exams and college-level history courses.
Primary sources—letters, speeches, government documents, photographs—are the raw material historians use to construct arguments about the past. However, reading them effectively requires asking specific questions: Who created this? When and why? What was their perspective or bias? What does it reveal about the time period, and what doesn't it tell us? Tutors teach you a systematic approach to source analysis that goes beyond simple comprehension, helping you evaluate reliability, identify bias, and use sources as evidence in your own arguments. This skill is essential for history research papers and standardized exams like AP US History, AP European History, and AP World History.
Historical causation is rarely simple—most major events result from multiple, interconnected causes operating over time (economic conditions, political decisions, social movements, technological changes). Students often fall into the trap of identifying a single cause or assuming that because Event A happened before Event B, it caused it. A tutor helps you develop a more sophisticated approach: identifying primary and secondary causes, understanding how different factors interact, and recognizing that historians may disagree about causation based on which evidence they emphasize. This nuanced thinking is what distinguishes strong history work from surface-level analysis.
AP History exams (US, European, World, or African) test not just content knowledge but your ability to analyze sources, construct arguments, and make historical connections under time pressure. The document-based question (DBQ) and long essay questions require you to synthesize multiple perspectives and evidence into a coherent argument—skills that go well beyond memorization. Tutors help you practice these specific exam skills: quickly analyzing unfamiliar documents, identifying relevant historical examples, organizing complex arguments, and managing time across multiple question types. They can also help you identify gaps in your content knowledge and teach you efficient strategies for retaining the breadth of material these exams cover.
At the middle school level, tutors focus on building foundational chronology, understanding cause-and-effect relationships, and developing basic source analysis skills. In high school, the emphasis shifts to constructing evidence-based arguments, understanding historiography, and analyzing competing interpretations of events. For AP-level students, tutors help refine exam-specific skills like rapid document analysis, synthesizing multiple sources into coherent arguments, and making sophisticated historical connections. At all levels, effective tutoring moves students from passive memorization toward active historical thinking—asking why events happened, whose perspectives are represented or missing, and how we know what we know about the past.
Beyond finding sources, History research requires you to evaluate their credibility and relevance to your argument. You need to understand the difference between primary sources (firsthand accounts from the period) and secondary sources (modern historians' interpretations), and know when each is appropriate to use. Strong History writing also demands that you integrate sources smoothly into your own analysis—using quotations and paraphrasing strategically to support your points, not just to fill space. A tutor can teach you how to construct a thesis that's specific and arguable, organize evidence logically, and revise your work to strengthen your argument. These skills transfer across all your academic writing.
Every historical source reflects the perspective of its creator—their time period, social position, political beliefs, and what they had access to. Learning to identify and account for bias doesn't mean dismissing a source; it means understanding how perspective shapes what information is included, emphasized, or omitted. Similarly, modern historians' interpretations are influenced by the questions they ask and the evidence available to them, which is why historical understanding evolves over time. A tutor helps you develop a critical eye for these layers of perspective, teaching you to ask: Whose voice is heard here? Whose is missing? How does that shape what we can conclude? This analytical approach is central to thinking like a historian.
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