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Abraham

Certified Tutor

Abraham

Bachelors, Psychology
Abraham's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Test in Spanish

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...

Education

University of California-Riverside

Bachelors, Psychology

Julian

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Julian

Bachelors, Biochemistry
Julian's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

University of California-Riverside

Bachelors, Biochemistry

John

Certified Tutor

9+ years

John

Masters, Computer Science
John's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am looking forward to continuing to teach students whenever I have the time.

Education

University of California-Riverside

Masters, Computer Science

University of Advancing Technology

Bachelors, Computer Science

Kristoffer

Certified Tutor

Kristoffer

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics (Biology)
Kristoffer's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4

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 ...

Education

University of California-Riverside

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics (Biology)

Nova

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nova

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nova's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Aspire
ACT English
ACT Math

I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Michelle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Art
Biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
GRE
332
Caitlin

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Caitlin

Bachelor in Arts, French
Caitlin's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's degree in French. As an undergraduate, I developed and taught curriculum for an extracurricular French course for local middle schoolers. I emphasized beginning vocabulary and verb conjugations and integrated games, music, homework, cooking an...

Education

Willamette University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Melissa

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Melissa

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University where I am studying Public Administration. Before I enrolled in school, I traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, and Environmental Science at an international school. While I lived in Beijing, China, I enjoye...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Administration

Aman

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aman

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Aman's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

I went to a collegiate high school, the Texas Academy of Math and Science. It's taught me how to be the best of the best in Mathematics and I've learned every nook and cranny of the subject. This allows me to establish a strong foundation of knowledge in my students. I've been tutoring since 7th gra...

Education

Texas AM

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
32
Judy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Judy

Master in Public Health, Public Health Education
Judy's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
RD - Registered Dietician Exam

I have had a fulfilling career as an RD/CDCES and am grateful to my mentors along the way. It is my desire to give back to the profession and to provide you with support, instill confidence, and achieve success in passing the RD exam as you launch into your career of dietetics.

Education

Russell Sage College

Master in Public Health, Public Health Education

State University of New York Plattsburgh

Bachelor in Arts, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

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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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