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Alan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alan

MBA
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Thirty years as a controller and CFO means Alan has done math under real financial pressure — budgets, cost analyses, forecasting models — where getting the numbers wrong has actual consequences. That applied experience gives him a practical vocabulary for explaining concepts like ratios, percentage...

Education

Cornell University

MBA

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Maxwell

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Maxwell

Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics
Maxwell's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

A dual math and physics degree means Maxwell has taught everything from basic fraction operations to multivariable calculus and differential equations. Whatever level a student is at — struggling with long division or wrestling with integration by parts — he builds each lesson around why a method wo...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jane

Masters in Education, Education
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

From fraction operations in fifth grade to limits in early calculus, Jane's 6–12 math certification means she understands how each concept scaffolds onto the last. She's especially skilled at identifying the specific gap — maybe it's integer rules, maybe it's order of operations — that's quietly cau...

Education

Arizona State University

Masters in Education, Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alyssa

Bachelor's
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

Linguistics trains you to see systems — how rules interact, how patterns nest inside patterns — and Alyssa applies that same structural thinking to math, breaking a problem into its component parts the way she'd diagram a complex sentence. Her 32 ACT and experience tutoring across subjects from alge...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Kevin

PHD, Environmental Engineering
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Engineering training means solving math problems daily under real constraints — calculating flow rates, modeling decay curves, optimizing reactor designs. Kevin brings that applied mindset to tutoring, connecting arithmetic, fractions, ratios, and algebraic thinking to concrete scenarios so the logi...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

PHD, Environmental Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maria

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Chemistry

Balancing a neuroscience and chemistry curriculum at Emory means Maria uses math daily — from algebraic manipulation in stoichiometry to the quantitative reasoning behind statistical models. She tackles foundational skills like fractions, proportions, and equation-solving by connecting them to real ...

Education

Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

The first session is all about understanding where your student is starting from. A tutor will assess their current math level, identify specific challenges (whether it's word problems, multi-step equations, or conceptual gaps), and learn about their learning style. This helps create a personalized plan that builds confidence and targets the exact skills they need to improve.

Many students can follow steps but don't understand *why* those steps work—that's where personalized instruction makes a difference. Tutors help students see the patterns and connections behind the math, so they truly understand concepts rather than just memorizing formulas. This deeper understanding makes it easier to tackle new problems and builds real confidence in their math abilities.

Word problems are one of the most common challenges in math because they require both reading comprehension and problem-solving skills. Tutors work with students to break down problems step-by-step, identify what information matters, and develop strategies for translating words into equations. With practice and clear guidance, students learn to approach word problems systematically instead of feeling overwhelmed.

Math anxiety often comes from gaps in understanding or past negative experiences. One-on-one instruction creates a judgment-free space where students can ask questions, make mistakes, and learn without pressure. As students see themselves understanding concepts and solving problems correctly, their confidence grows naturally—and that confidence reduces anxiety over time.

Yes. Tutors in Akron work with students across the 21 school districts in the area and are familiar with different textbooks and teaching approaches. During the first session, the tutor learns exactly what curriculum your student is using and aligns their instruction to match what's being taught in class, so tutoring reinforces and deepens what students are already learning.

Showing work isn't just about getting the right answer—it's about developing clear problem-solving strategies and being able to explain your thinking. Tutors help students organize their work, use proper notation, and explain each step logically. This skill is essential not only for better grades but for building the mathematical reasoning that helps with harder topics later.

Absolutely. Topics like proofs and graphing require both conceptual understanding and technical skill—areas where personalized instruction really shines. Tutors break down the logic behind proofs and help students visualize how graphs represent equations and relationships. With guided practice, students move from confusion to competence in these more abstract areas of math.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong backgrounds in mathematics—whether through advanced degrees, teaching experience, or demonstrated expertise in the subject. Each tutor is vetted and matched based on their ability to teach your student's specific level and needs, from elementary math through calculus and beyond.

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