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Maddie
Current Undergrad Student, Classics Yale University
7+ Years Tutoring

I'm Maddie, a senior at Yale University studying biology and Latin. I've been tutoring and advising students for the past five years and find that helping students understand and master a concept is immensely gratifying for me. My specialities include tutoring languages like Spanish and Latin and STEM fields (chemistry, biology, physics). I can also help with college test prep and essay writing, as well as general college advising. As a Classics major, I'm big into the Socratic method: leading students to the answer of a problem by asking questions at each step. More often than not, they knew the answer all along!

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Max
Current Undergrad, Economics Yale University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ.

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Ryan
BA Wesleyan University • graduate Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.

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Shana
MS Pace University-New York • BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am looking forward to working with students eager to achieve.

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Arielle
BA Yale University • Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education Johns Hopkins University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a Yale grad, Johns Hopkins master's candidate, and certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement their learning. I am looking forward to helping your child to meet his/her goals!

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Maxwell
BA Knox College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a Sophomore at Knox College seeking a double major in Philosophy and Creative Writing. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Writing, and Psychology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the ACT and the SAT. I invest fully in each student. This means attentive listening, personalized study plans, and genuine care. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy writing poetry, running, and playing chess.

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Jean
BA Harvard College • Doctor of Medicine, Medicine Harvard Medical School
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some capacity every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and have taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. I have also provided advice on application essays, resumes, and interview strategies for Harvard College students applying to highly competitive scholarships. Each of these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout my career as a doctor.

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Sarah
MS University of Pennsylvania • BA Georgetown University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a committed educator with years of experience as both a classroom teacher and private tutor in a wide array of subjects. I am committed to working with students to support them in achieving their full potential. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Margaret
BA Princeton University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am applying to medical school and I'm enrolled at the BU Medical school getting my Master's in Medical Science. As a recent graduate of Princeton University, I have realized the importance of the learning process. Often times the difficulty of the material comes from the unfamiliarity of the approach to it, rather than the inherent difficulty of the material. As a tutor, I hope to help my students realize that they can master the material when they learn the best learning strategies to approaching their various assignments.

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Ethan
Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an undergraduate student studying Economics and Public Policy at the University of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about, academically, extracurricularly, or otherwise.

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Elena
MS University of Edinburgh • BA Mcgill University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.

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Abby
BA Brown University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am about to graduate from Brown University with a B.A. in Education Studies. I love working with students one-on-one and helping them feel like they can tackle challenging material. In the past I have tutored elementary school students in English and Math, middle school students in English as a second language, and helped peers in an informal context. My experiences teaching visual art and dance classes have also helped me develop creative and engaging ways to present information. While I tutor many different subjects, I am particularly excited about working with students on writing and French. I have studied French for 11 years and lived abroad in a Francophone country, and I am a total geek when it comes to French grammar. Similarly, I love playing with and examining the English language, whether in preparation for the reading section of a Standardized Test or for a college essay. I believe that students learn best when they are able to uncover the "why," not just the "what," and it is my goal to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. In my free time, I enjoy making pottery, swing dancing, and experimenting in the kitchen.

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Badeel
BA University of Punjab
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a working professional with a passion for teaching. I have been tutoring for 5+ years and have had great success with students ranging from middle school to college-age, as well as non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping my peers, which in the later years, converted into more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging problems. I like to apply problems to real world situations to allow my students to get a command on the concept and get comfortable with the topic in question.

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Micah
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Degree in Biology Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Biology. I have three younger siblings, so I have had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who were behind in math and reading raise their test scores and grades. As an instructor I have worked with students in every age level in all kinds of academic subjects, from math and physics to brainstorming and re- drafting English essays, and am truly passionate about helping students achieve their potential.

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Alessia
BA University of Pennsylvania
8+ Years Tutoring

I am originally from New York City and am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, Economics, and Psychology. Having gone through high school and the whole college process within recent memory, I am at the unique intersection of having a very current understanding of the challenges, and of having gained experience and perspective from college. I started tutoring as soon as I had real knowledge to share, which for me was in the eighth grade. In the way a six-year-old might feel an unwavering sense of duty and pride from being charged with returning scissors to the desk, I felt the true significance of the job I had been given. Tutoring has never lost this importance for me and I continue to approach each student with the same level of preparation and commitment as I did all those years ago. As both a nationally-ranked swimmer and a student I learned meticulous organization and time management. I have seen success in my own pursuits and in those of the students I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I am invested, reliable, and capable. I look forward to meeting you!

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Noah
BA University of Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

I am primarily an SAT and writing tutor with two years of experience and over 60 former students. I have spent hundreds of hours familiarizing myself with dozens of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consulting company in Cairo Egypt, I applied my teaching experience to a leading role developing SAT curricula for a variety of skill levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used by independent and private schools to evaluate student readiness for admission. Students in New Haven typically take the ISEE in grades 4-11 depending on which school level they're applying to. The exam assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics achievement—skills that predict success in rigorous independent school environments.

The ISEE contains four main sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement. The exam also includes an essay (unscored but sent to schools). Depending on the level (Lower, Middle, or Upper), the test takes 2.5 to 3 hours. Each section uses multiple-choice questions designed to measure critical thinking and problem-solving skills rather than just memorized facts.

Many students struggle with the ISEE's emphasis on logical reasoning and pattern recognition, especially in the Verbal and Quantitative sections. Time management is another major challenge—students must work quickly and accurately under pressure. Additionally, the reading passages on the ISEE are often more complex and require deeper comprehension than what students encounter in typical classroom reading. Personalized instruction helps identify which specific skills need strengthening and provides targeted practice.

In a classroom setting, test prep moves at a standard pace and covers material for the whole group. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, a tutor assesses your specific strengths and weaknesses, then builds a customized study plan targeting your exact needs. This approach allows for deeper exploration of difficult concepts, immediate feedback on practice problems, and flexible pacing that respects your learning style—resulting in faster progress and greater confidence on test day.

Most students benefit from 3-6 months of preparation, though the timeline depends on your starting point and target schools. Students who begin early with consistent practice often see the most significant score improvements. Varsity Tutors can help you create a realistic timeline based on your current skills, the level of ISEE you're taking, and your admission goals. Regular sessions combined with structured practice between meetings accelerate progress.

Expert ISEE tutors understand the exam's format, question types, and scoring system deeply. They should have experience with the specific level you're taking (Lower, Middle, or Upper) and knowledge of independent schools in the New Haven area. Look for tutors who combine test expertise with strong teaching skills—they should diagnose learning gaps, explain complex concepts clearly, and help you develop test-taking strategies that work for your learning style.

Score improvement varies based on your starting point, effort, and consistency with practice. Students who work with a tutor for 3-6 months typically see meaningful gains, especially when they engage actively between sessions. While there's no guarantee, focused preparation with personalized instruction significantly increases your chances of reaching your target score. Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who track your progress and adjust strategies to maximize your results.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current skills, a diagnostic test or practice problems to identify strengths and weaknesses, and a discussion of your goals and timeline. The tutor will explain the ISEE format, review what to expect, and begin building a personalized study plan. This foundation helps ensure every future session is focused and productive, addressing your specific needs rather than generic test prep.

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