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Curran

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Curran

AB
Curran's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

As a professional educator with over a decade of experience, I specialize in delivering personalized, high-impact instruction across the humanities, test preparation, and college readiness. I've taught everything from early literacy and middle school ELA to AP-level history, civics, and economicsand...

Education

University of Notre Dame

AB

Lauren

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lauren

MED
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Genetics
Chemistry
Middle School Science

I'm a high school chemistry and biology teacher with a love of languages. I consider myself a lifelong learner and am excited to share and discover new subjects and ideas. I'd love to help you in your learning journey as well! I started tutoring as a college freshman after taking an advanced chemis...

Education

Union University

MED

Hope College

MED

Lekha

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lekha

BS
Lekha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

I am a recent graduate from Nova Southeastern University, where I majored in biology and double minored in psychology and business. I have been involved in many extracurricular activities pertaining to and outside of medicine as I would like to go to medical school one day. As a student in the acade...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

BS

Regina George

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Regina George

Bachelor's
Regina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

There's nothing in Regina's academic background that connects directly to French — her strengths cluster around math, science, engineering, and standardized test prep. She can bring structured, analytical thinking to grammar drills and vocabulary memorization, but students looking for deep linguisti...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Malik

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Malik

Bachelor's
Malik's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade French
1st-12th Grade math
6th-12th Grade Calculus
6th-12th Grade AP Calculus

As a second-year medical student with a strong foundation in science and a passion for education, I specialize in making tough subjects easier to understand. I excel in math, biology, physics, and other challenging topics that often intimidate students and I genuinely enjoy helping others master th...

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor's

Oliver

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Oliver

Bachelor
Oliver's other Tutor Subjects
Essay Editing
Writing
History
British History

I come to tutoring and teaching with an eclectic background. I'm a dual citizen of France and the US, and grew up in Geneva Switzerland. I've worked with think tanks, governments, the World Economic Forum, and even on Wall Street. Trained in political science (BA, Harvard; MSc, London School of Econ...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor

Nick

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nick

AM
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
ESL/ELL
Adult ESL/ELL
Spanish 4
Spanish 3

Teaching Spanish, Italian, and French gives Nick a Romance language toolkit that lets him show students how conjugation patterns, gendered nouns, and vocabulary roots echo across all three — making French feel less like starting from scratch. His social sciences background also means he weaves in cu...

Education

Harvard University

AM

Carol

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Carol

BS
Carol's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Algebra

Learning French grammar rules is one thing; understanding when and why to use the subjunctive in actual conversation is another. Carol earned her FLE certification to teach French as a foreign language and developed her fluency living in France, so she teaches everything from verb conjugation to art...

Education

University of Maryland-University College

BS

Cape Fear Community College

BS

Jaron

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jaron

AB
Jaron's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Writing
Elementary School Reading
Conversational French
Spanish 1

A French degree doesn't just mean fluency — it means Jaron has studied the language's literature, grammar, and cultural context at a deep academic level. Whether a student is conjugating être for the first time or writing analytical essays in French 4, he can meet that challenge with precision. He c...

Education

The University of the West Indies Mona

AB

Ethan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ethan

Bachelor's
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
AP World History
French 3
French 1

I'm a current student at the University of Richmond, with a Bachelor in arts, majoring in geography and minoring in physics and French. Since I was a teenager, I've always valued giving people educational opportunities, from my library-building project in West Africa to helping out my friends on pro...

Education

University

Bachelor's

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Abby

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +8 Subjects

I'm a graduate of Fordham University where I earned degrees in both Mathematics and Music. I have years of experience tutoring students from middle to high school in all subjects, especially English, Math, and French. In my free time, I love playing and listening to music, spending time with friends, and watching Netflix :)

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Ali

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hi I'm Ali and I'm majoring in Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute! I tutor in Mathematics (Algebra I and II, AP Calculus, Pre-/Calculus, ACT/SAT Math...) I can speak three languages fluently: Arabic, English, and French.

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Gloria

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +4 Subjects

Hi everyone! My name is Gloria. I am a research assistant at Harvard Medical School. I majored in Biology and French double at Johns Hopkins University, having achieved my B.S. in 2022. I have been taking French for 6 years, and I am well versed in other subjects such as many levels of math, biology/life sciences, academic and creative writing. I am patient, compassionate, and I will work with you until you reach your goals. I am well versed in different teaching strategies that can be molded to fit to different learning styles; we can find the best that fits for you. I have experience teaching kids aged 3 to adults. Good luck in everything you pursue!

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Taylor James

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects

I'm a music producer, label owner, and educator with releases and a degree to prove it. With 3 EPs and 2 singles out now, I also run a queer electronic music label, building a platform for underrepresented voices in dance music and beyond. My production work spans EDM, hip-hop, and pop, and I bring that real-world experience into every lesson. I teach music production and have significant experience in FL Studio and Ableton, and I try to integrate music theory in an easy-to-understand way to make it less confusing and "boring." I hold a Music Education degree from McGill University in Montreal, where I spent five years studying music, education, and performance. I'm putting this education degree to use by developing an e-learning academy for music producers, making high quality production education accessible and affordable for the next generation of artists.

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Shannon

AP Statistics Tutor • +48 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have completed Master's coursework and research in the field of Educational Psychology, with a focus in Gifted Studies. I tutor many subjects, but I really enjoy teaching various math courses, Advanced Placement, History, and Language Arts. I have worked with students of all ages, from Pre-K to adults returning to education. I have a great deal of experience writing curriculum and tutoring test prep for SAT, ACT, ISEE, STAAR, and AP tests. Additionally, I have a strong passion for working with students who need support in applying for college (applications, essays, etc.). After studying abroad and 6 years of study, I have a strong interest in the French language and culture that allows me to provide tutoring for students taking French courses. In my experience as a tutor since 2013, I have cultivated a variety of tutoring strategies and methods to adapt to each student's individual needs. I feel that the key to helping a student master a subject is to start small, set goals, and find a method of learning that works best for them. In addition to my role as a tutor, I am also a substitute teacher and volunteer as a mentor with underprivileged middle and high schools. The majority of my free time is spent with my family. Often we enjoy outdoor activities, concerts and traveling.

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Anna

Arithmetic Tutor • +48 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Kansas, with bachelor's degrees in biology and environmental studies. While I am fascinated by the natural world, I also have interests in other fields, such as literature, philosophy, and foreign languages. One of the reasons I like tutoring is because it allows me to use what I have learned in such fields to help others gain confidence in and become excited about a subject. I especially love to tutor in French, which I studied at the Universit du Havre and minored in during college. I believe that curiosity is the most important ingredient in learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France, helping small groups of middle- and high-schoolers put their language learning into practice by organizing projects, conversations, and debates. In my free time, I like to read, write, draw, and learn about topics of interest such as Spanish and world literature.

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Thomas

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +65 Subjects

I graduated from Dartmouth College with a double major, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in both Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Music. I continued my education at Columbia University and received Master of Arts in Biology. Starting in middle school and continuing through my graduate career, I have tutored students in a wide variety of subjects, but I was most effective at tutoring math and science because of my lifelong love and aptitude for these subjects. Since I am also working towards a career in molecular biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject in which they may experience difficulty. I also believe that as a tutor, it is my responsibility to engage with the student to help them achieve and even surpass their goals. In my spare time, I am heavily involved with music in New York City, being part of multiple choirs and continuing to play piano. I also enjoy exercising and exploring the city whenever I have the chance.

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Amy

High School English Tutor • +10 Subjects

I've been an educator for over 30 years, high school and college, and I teach Spanish, French, English, and Photography at Varsity Tutors. I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for over 30 years. I can help you get started with your digital camera and have you taking professional-level pictures in no time!

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Clark

Middle School Math Tutor • +14 Subjects

I have a PhD (Yale) in history and an MBA (UCLA) in finance. I have excellent writing and research skills, and have made extensive use of German and French -- spoken and for research. My work in finance has required skills with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective tutoring should do more than impart techniques -- it should certainly do that -- it should help a student come away with some interest in and enthusiasm for the topic. (Soft evidence for the last is that my daughter earned a PhD in neuro-science, and credits me with inspiring her.)

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Margot

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am a student at Boston College studying Economics and English. I have an excellent academic record, haven taken 14 AP courses throughout high school, and have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers at high school, college, and privately, primarily in English, Math, and SAT prep. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students conquer Standardized Tests (specifically the reading and writing sections) and English. I want to help students excel on Standardized Exams so they can pursue their higher education goals. I direct my tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for creative writing has also led me to draft a novel which I am continuing to edit, and as an Assistant Director of the Campus Activities Board at Boston College I plan live music-focused events to engage students on campus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

French verb conjugation is one of the most challenging aspects for learners because of the sheer number of tenses and irregular verbs. A tutor can break down conjugation patterns systematically, starting with present tense regular verbs (-er, -ir, -re) before moving to compound tenses like passé composé and imparfait. Rather than memorizing tables, expert tutors teach you to recognize patterns and understand when to use each tense in real conversation, which makes conjugation stick much better than classroom drilling alone.

In a classroom, most students speak only a few minutes per class. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you get continuous speaking practice where a tutor can correct your pronunciation, help you think through complex sentences, and respond naturally to keep conversation flowing. Tutors also adapt the difficulty in real-time—slowing down when you need it or pushing you to use more advanced structures—which accelerates your ability to think and speak in French without translating from English first.

Many students struggle with listening because native speakers talk quickly and use connected speech, slang, and cultural references that textbooks don't teach. Tutors expose you to authentic French audio at your level, pause to explain difficult passages, and teach you strategies like listening for key words rather than understanding every single word. They can also use French media—podcasts, films, news clips—tailored to your interests, which keeps you engaged while building the ear training that classroom listening exercises alone often miss.

Passive vocabulary lists don't work—you need to use new words in context and revisit them repeatedly. Expert tutors teach vocabulary through conversation and real scenarios rather than flashcards, and they use spaced repetition by bringing back words you've learned in previous sessions. They also help you understand word families and patterns (like how -tion words are similar in French and English), which lets you learn more efficiently and remember words longer because they're connected to meaning, not just memorized.

Yes—pronunciation is one of the biggest advantages of 1-on-1 tutoring. Tutors can identify exactly which sounds you're struggling with (like the French 'r', nasal vowels, or silent letters) and show you how to position your mouth and tongue correctly. They provide immediate feedback in conversation, so you can hear the difference between your pronunciation and native-like speech, and they help you practice the rhythm and intonation of French, which are just as important as individual sounds for sounding natural.

The best French tutors teach grammar as a tool to understand patterns, not as rigid rules to memorize. For example, they explain why the passé composé uses 'avoir' vs 'être' by showing you the pattern, then immediately use it in real sentences so you internalize when it's actually used. This approach—learning grammar in context rather than in isolation—helps you develop intuition for what sounds right in French, which is essential because native speakers don't think about grammar rules when they speak.

Language and culture are inseparable. Understanding French cultural references, idioms, and social norms helps you use language appropriately and makes learning more engaging. For instance, knowing that 'tu' vs 'vous' reflects social hierarchy helps you understand why these distinctions matter beyond just grammar rules. Tutors who weave in cultural context—through films, literature, current events, or discussions about French-speaking regions—help you develop communicative competence, not just technical language skills.

True immersion means thinking and responding in French without translating. Expert tutors create this by speaking primarily in French during sessions (adjusted to your level), encouraging you to express ideas in French even if it's imperfect, and gently correcting mistakes without breaking the flow of conversation. Over time, this trains your brain to process French directly rather than translate from English, which is the key to developing real fluency and confidence in spontaneous conversation.

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