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10+ years
I am working with to teach me! The best way to check comprehension of a subject or concept is by being able to convey it to others with ease and clarity. I do my very best every encounter to make the student feel as though they can walk away teaching the concept they just tackled to their peers, par...
University of California-Riverside
Bachelors, Biochemistry

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Abraham
I am a recent college graduate from UC Riverside with a BA in Psychology. Being able to say that I have a college education is a privilege and an honor to me because I feel I am making a difference in my life and my family's life being the first one to graduate from college. Along the way I had many...
University of California-Riverside
Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am looking forward to continuing to teach students whenever I have the time.
University of California-Riverside
Masters, Computer Science
University of Advancing Technology
Bachelors, Computer Science

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Kristoffer
I am currently a senior at the University of California, Riverside. I am a future graduate of the class of 2014 as a Pre-Medical B.S. Applied Mathematics (Biology Concentration) Major. In terms of tutoring experience, I began tutoring as a junior and senior in high school because at that age I felt ...
University of California-Riverside
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics (Biology)

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Deborah
I have been teaching English, Writing and Literature courses at many kinds of colleges and universities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area for over a decade. Thus, I bring a lot of teaching and tutoring experience with me to work with each student. I believe that learning is different for all peo...
Naropa University
Masters, Writing & Poetics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Literature

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Kaleb
Tutoring is a proactive way by which people enrich their learning experience and see their goals carried out by whatever means available. I shall be your means. As a Historical graduate student and Associate of Education, learning is my wheelhouse, and Social Studies are my specialty. I am a trained...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor in Arts, History

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John
I graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry minor. I was a volunteer biology tutor for a college organization and was an undergraduate teaching assistant for an introductory biology laboratory course. I am very passionate about math and science and enj...
University of Vermont
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Phillip
I am an educator and writer. I love to travel, play basketball, read poetry and cook.I believe in education not simply as a means to a good career, but as much more, as a way to enrich your life and grow in wisdom.In our society, it is necessary to have critical thinking skills, assiduous attention,...
CUNY Hunter College
Masters, TESOL
Davis College
Bachelors, ESL

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Camiel
Every student is capable of succeeding in every subject. My role is merely to facilitate, and to help students discover this fact for themselves.My main approach is to work with my students' tendencies instead of against them. I believe I am especially equipped to help students who are diagnosed wit...
Tufts University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Arts

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Jessica
I am currently working on a PhD in the humanities field, and when I’m not reading and writing on my own, I love helping students gain some of those same skills. I have been a writing and Italian tutor for the past three years, and I work with a wide range of students with a variety of goals. I can h...
University of New Mexico
PHD, American Studies
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts, American Studies
Macalester College
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology and International Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students often struggle with the transition from memorizing procedures to truly understanding the concepts behind them. Word problems, multi-step equations, and graphing are frequent pain points, as they require students to connect multiple skills. Many students also experience math anxiety, which can block their ability to tackle challenging material even when they have the foundational skills. Personalized tutoring helps students build confidence by breaking down complex topics into manageable steps and showing how different concepts connect.
During the initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current understanding, identify specific areas of struggle, and learn about their learning style. This might involve reviewing recent classwork, discussing which topics feel confusing, or working through a problem together to see where misconceptions arise. The tutor uses this information to create a personalized plan that addresses gaps and builds toward the skills your student needs next. This foundation ensures every subsequent session is targeted and efficient.
Many students rush through math or skip steps, which leads to careless mistakes and makes it hard for teachers to understand their thinking. Expert tutors teach students to organize their work systematically, explain each step, and check their reasoning—skills that improve both accuracy and communication. By practicing this habit consistently in tutoring, students develop the discipline to show work on tests and assignments, which often leads to better grades even when the final answer is correct.
Yes. With 7 school districts across Riverside, students use different textbooks and approaches—whether it's traditional algorithms, Singapore Math, or Common Core methods. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand multiple curricula and can adapt their teaching to match what your student is learning in class. This alignment means tutoring reinforces classroom instruction rather than confusing your student with a different method.
Word problems require students to translate language into mathematical operations—a skill that combines reading comprehension, pattern recognition, and procedural knowledge. Many students focus only on finding the answer rather than understanding what the problem is asking, which leads to errors. Tutors help students develop a systematic approach: identifying what they know, what they need to find, and which operations connect them. Over time, this strategy makes word problems feel less overwhelming and more like puzzles to solve.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from past struggles, negative experiences, or feeling lost in a classroom with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio where individual questions can be hard to ask. Personalized tutoring creates a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace. As students experience success and understand concepts more deeply, their confidence grows—and anxiety naturally decreases. Many students discover they're actually capable at math once they have the right support.
Proofs and graphing require students to see patterns and understand the 'why' behind procedures, not just the 'how.' Tutors break these topics into smaller, visual steps—showing how a proof builds logically, or how a graph represents an equation. They use multiple representations (equations, tables, graphs, verbal descriptions) to help students connect these different ways of thinking. This deeper understanding makes advanced topics feel less intimidating and more like natural extensions of what students already know.
Many students show noticeable improvement within 2-4 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially in specific areas like test preparation or a single challenging unit. Deeper understanding and lasting confidence take longer—usually 2-3 months of regular sessions. The timeline depends on your student's starting point, the complexity of the material, and how often they meet with a tutor. Consistent practice between sessions accelerates progress significantly.
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