As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

My name is Vernica. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but I'm currently in Columbus, Ohio studying neuroscience.My career in tutoring began when I was in 6th grade. I attended an advanced school that gave us the opportunity to take standardized tests meant for high schoolers three years earlier in middle school. Essentially, I finished high school before I ever began it.Because of that, high school was a series of AP and college courses. In May of 2015, I graduated with an Associate's degree in Biology before graduating high school in May of that same year.Math has always been my favorite subject so hopefully I can make it yours too!

I am certified in the highest level of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK level 6) and have lived in China for over three years. I have studied Chinese language and culture for the last seven years and have extensive personal experiences and interests in the culture. My approach to teaching Mandarin Chinese is to start with what most Chinese teachers skip over: fundamentals. I emphasize the need to teach the fundamentals of grammar to allow an easier, clearer, and more natural progression in learning language and building new skills. I also believe that culture and language are inseparable and am especially interested in Chinese folk opera, history, and the development of language and culture over time. Since my study has been done in Northern China, my Mandarin accent is very standard and I'm also very knowledgeable about local expressions in addition to standard Mandarin. I am an American who has put a lot of time and effort into studying Chinese so I am extremely patient and understanding with students and know how to explain Mandarin Chinese in a way that could help anyone.

I have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Worchester, MA, and a BA in Computer Science from Rhode Island College. I graduated both colleges Cum Laude and at both of them I was helping my fellow students as a volunteer tutor in various subjects of math and science. For the last 2 years I have been homeschooling my middle school aged daughter and as an instructor I have learned a lot from working with her. My previous teaching experience includes teaching History of Arts at the Childrens School of Arts in Kharkov, Ukraine. (My first BA from Ukraine is in theater journalism). I have always loved to learn and teach, and was successful at both. I strongly believe in the value of education. I am an avid reader and a big admirer of the British show Doctor Who. All my life I have loved dogs, I kept many of them and presently I am enjoying the company of my golden retriever called Oromis.

I am a freshman at Amherst College with hopes of double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I recently graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. This is my first year being a tutor through Varsity Tutor so I cannot wait to start working!During high school, I took Honors Math II and III, Pre-calculus with Advanced Topics, and AP BC Calculus with Advanced Topics. I am currently enrolled in Intermediate Calculus and I plan on taking Multi-Variable Calculus next semester.In my free time, I love to watch and participate in sports and also watch Netflix. My favorite show of all time is The Walking Dead with Arrow following close behind.

My primary interest in tutoring comes from my background in history (BA from Brown University) and creative writing (MFA from The City College of New York).I remember the fright and joy I felt the first time I worked with students. It was in a shabby classroom in India, at a volunteer organization called the Lha Institute. The students were teenage Tibetan refugees and one monk from Thailand who was in town to learn English. The class spoke a mixture of bad English, Tibetan, and Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me a gift of a pen and a special writing pad. Given their economic circumstances, this was a tremendous gift from them.

I attended Johns Hopkins University, and am working toward a degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, where I volunteered to help students struggling in math. In the past, I also taught at a summer music camp, volunteered to lead writing workshops in a rehab center, and worked at a math tutoring business. My personal philosophy toward learning is that one’s education should be well balanced. In my free time I like to read, work on visual art, and play instruments. I am most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best to ensure that students recognize the broader concepts. Because math builds on itself, it is also very important to look at past topics that relate to students’ current lessons. There is not always time for teachers do this in a classroom setting. Often you’ll find that a student’s struggles come from missing previous skills that are assumed as their lessons advance. My ultimate goal is to help students build their confidence with math and to set them up for success in their future studies, whether those studies are directly or indirectly related.

I have a passion for helping others, for encouraging others, and assisting others in being the best that they can be while reaching their goals for academics and career advancements. I possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I have significant experience teaching through professional training, working with individuals who possess difficulties in memory and concentration, and will work with students as long as it takes to meet their goals.I consider myself to be a patient person and enjoy interacting with people at all levels in the educational process. I am sincere and dedicated in my efforts to help with academics. When not working full time in mental health and tutoring I enjoy listening to music, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and participating in outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, or walking with my dogs.

I am studying Chemical Biology in UC Berkeley. One of my passions is Organic Chemistry, which I used to loath but now enjoys after taking a year of it. Also, because I like helping others, I enjoys tutoring/teaching students who are struggling. During high school, I have tutored other high students after school on various subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Latin. During college, I have held informal review sessions for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry for my underclassmen. I tutored my roommate and one of my underclassmen in Organic Chemistry. Finally, with a Graduate Student TA, I co-taught a Organic Chemistry Lab class section , where I answer questions regarding lab material and demonstrate lab techniques. Currently, I am interested in tutoring Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and CalculusThere are three things I love about tutoring. First, tutoring allows me to solidify my mastery on the material I teach, as I believe one can learn more by explaining concepts to other people. This leads to the second thing l love, which is that tutoring helps me to practice my ability to explain concepts in a concise, easy-to-understand manner without leaving behind important details. Finally, I enjoy tutoring because the experience of helping others itself is fulfilling to me.

I believe that learning should be fun, exciting and relevant to the age and maturity of the student! I have worked with all ages from pre-school to adults and always find ways to keep the subjects interesting so the students stay engaged. I love learning myself, so I want to share that with others.

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

My name is Vernica. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but I'm currently in Columbus, Ohio studying neuroscience.My career in tutoring began when I was in 6th grade. I attended an advanced school that gave us the opportunity to take standardized tests meant for high schoolers three years earlier in middle school. Essentially, I finished high school before I ever began it.Because of that, high school was a series of AP and college courses. In May of 2015, I graduated with an Associate's degree in Biology before graduating high school in May of that same year.Math has always been my favorite subject so hopefully I can make it yours too!

I am certified in the highest level of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK level 6) and have lived in China for over three years. I have studied Chinese language and culture for the last seven years and have extensive personal experiences and interests in the culture. My approach to teaching Mandarin Chinese is to start with what most Chinese teachers skip over: fundamentals. I emphasize the need to teach the fundamentals of grammar to allow an easier, clearer, and more natural progression in learning language and building new skills. I also believe that culture and language are inseparable and am especially interested in Chinese folk opera, history, and the development of language and culture over time. Since my study has been done in Northern China, my Mandarin accent is very standard and I'm also very knowledgeable about local expressions in addition to standard Mandarin. I am an American who has put a lot of time and effort into studying Chinese so I am extremely patient and understanding with students and know how to explain Mandarin Chinese in a way that could help anyone.

I have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Worchester, MA, and a BA in Computer Science from Rhode Island College. I graduated both colleges Cum Laude and at both of them I was helping my fellow students as a volunteer tutor in various subjects of math and science. For the last 2 years I have been homeschooling my middle school aged daughter and as an instructor I have learned a lot from working with her. My previous teaching experience includes teaching History of Arts at the Childrens School of Arts in Kharkov, Ukraine. (My first BA from Ukraine is in theater journalism). I have always loved to learn and teach, and was successful at both. I strongly believe in the value of education. I am an avid reader and a big admirer of the British show Doctor Who. All my life I have loved dogs, I kept many of them and presently I am enjoying the company of my golden retriever called Oromis.

I am a freshman at Amherst College with hopes of double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I recently graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. This is my first year being a tutor through Varsity Tutor so I cannot wait to start working!During high school, I took Honors Math II and III, Pre-calculus with Advanced Topics, and AP BC Calculus with Advanced Topics. I am currently enrolled in Intermediate Calculus and I plan on taking Multi-Variable Calculus next semester.In my free time, I love to watch and participate in sports and also watch Netflix. My favorite show of all time is The Walking Dead with Arrow following close behind.

My primary interest in tutoring comes from my background in history (BA from Brown University) and creative writing (MFA from The City College of New York).I remember the fright and joy I felt the first time I worked with students. It was in a shabby classroom in India, at a volunteer organization called the Lha Institute. The students were teenage Tibetan refugees and one monk from Thailand who was in town to learn English. The class spoke a mixture of bad English, Tibetan, and Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me a gift of a pen and a special writing pad. Given their economic circumstances, this was a tremendous gift from them.

I attended Johns Hopkins University, and am working toward a degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, where I volunteered to help students struggling in math. In the past, I also taught at a summer music camp, volunteered to lead writing workshops in a rehab center, and worked at a math tutoring business. My personal philosophy toward learning is that one’s education should be well balanced. In my free time I like to read, work on visual art, and play instruments. I am most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best to ensure that students recognize the broader concepts. Because math builds on itself, it is also very important to look at past topics that relate to students’ current lessons. There is not always time for teachers do this in a classroom setting. Often you’ll find that a student’s struggles come from missing previous skills that are assumed as their lessons advance. My ultimate goal is to help students build their confidence with math and to set them up for success in their future studies, whether those studies are directly or indirectly related.

I have a passion for helping others, for encouraging others, and assisting others in being the best that they can be while reaching their goals for academics and career advancements. I possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I have significant experience teaching through professional training, working with individuals who possess difficulties in memory and concentration, and will work with students as long as it takes to meet their goals.I consider myself to be a patient person and enjoy interacting with people at all levels in the educational process. I am sincere and dedicated in my efforts to help with academics. When not working full time in mental health and tutoring I enjoy listening to music, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and participating in outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, or walking with my dogs.

I am studying Chemical Biology in UC Berkeley. One of my passions is Organic Chemistry, which I used to loath but now enjoys after taking a year of it. Also, because I like helping others, I enjoys tutoring/teaching students who are struggling. During high school, I have tutored other high students after school on various subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Latin. During college, I have held informal review sessions for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry for my underclassmen. I tutored my roommate and one of my underclassmen in Organic Chemistry. Finally, with a Graduate Student TA, I co-taught a Organic Chemistry Lab class section , where I answer questions regarding lab material and demonstrate lab techniques. Currently, I am interested in tutoring Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and CalculusThere are three things I love about tutoring. First, tutoring allows me to solidify my mastery on the material I teach, as I believe one can learn more by explaining concepts to other people. This leads to the second thing l love, which is that tutoring helps me to practice my ability to explain concepts in a concise, easy-to-understand manner without leaving behind important details. Finally, I enjoy tutoring because the experience of helping others itself is fulfilling to me.

I believe that learning should be fun, exciting and relevant to the age and maturity of the student! I have worked with all ages from pre-school to adults and always find ways to keep the subjects interesting so the students stay engaged. I love learning myself, so I want to share that with others.