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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
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

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
9+ years
My Name is Robert. I am a second year PhD student at Texas A&M University Kingsville. I hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Fachhocschule Aachen, Germany and a MS in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University Kingsville. I have over 10 years of industry experience as an electrical e...
Texas A M University-Kingsville
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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5+ years
Suzan
What the mind of man and woman can conceive and believe, it can achieve (Napoleon Hill); but first you must believe (Peter Pan).I enjoy helping people realize their limitless potential and to believe in their abilities. I believe that the best tool is through learning. Over the years I have had the ...
Notre Dame College
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

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9+ years
Noah
Hello! My name is Noah and I'm a mechanical engineer. I have a lot of experience tutoring and teaching math, science, english, and German, and I also have experience in test prep!Nervous about online tutoring? I myself have taken over 300 hours of online tutoring, and have become fluent in German an...
The University of Alabama
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

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8+ years
Caroline
As someone passionate about my own education, I view tutoring as a wonderful opportunity to share this love with others! I've worked at a YMCA overnight summer camp for three years (catering to children ages 8-16), and have ample experience teaching, learning, and working directly with peers of all ...
New York University
Current Undergrad, Political Satire (Creative Writing + Political Science)

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Allison
Hi, my name is Allison, and I am a fifth year Ph. D. candidate in the chemistry department at the University of Florida. I have worked with high school and college level chemistry students, and I am willing to meet you where you are at in chemistry. If you are willing to work to learn it, I will mat...
Trinity University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry

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10+ years
Hello! My name is Thomas, and I am an assistant principal at an Orlando elementary charter school. I love teaching; it gives me great satisfaction when I can help students achieve their academic goals. For over 7 years, I travelled from house to house tutoring middle and high school students in math...
California State University-Fullerton
Masters, Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelors, Human Development
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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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