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Haley

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Haley

Master's Degree in Biology
Haley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Genetics

I am a scientist turned non-traditional pre-med. I earned my Master's Degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 2022, where I studied phenotypes of malaria genetic cross progeny. While working full-time in a public health laboratory, I conquered my MCAT exam and have gained 5 medical sc...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Master's Degree in Biology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Mustafa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mustafa

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Mustafa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University. I am working to earn a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a minor in Art History. Ever since High School, I have had a passion for tutoring. I taught at a voluntary after school ACT program and tutored independently students across my coun...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Joshua

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Joshua

Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Molecular Biology
Biology

I am a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology. My concentration was on the Ethics of Communicating Bioengineering and focused extensively on bioengineering, bioethics, and the way to unite those subjects through skilled communication. In my time in college, I tutor...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology

Abigail

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Abigail

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Abigail's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
ACT Math

I am currently a graduate student in Miami University's Fiction MFA program, where I teach college-level rhetoric/composition and am preparing to teach creative writing. My goal is to become a college-level creative writing professor.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Rosalyn

Certified Tutor

Rosalyn

Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Rosalyn's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
IB Mathematics SL
College Algebra

I am sophomore at Amherst College, working towards obtaining an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, with a potential double major in either Psychology or Black Studies. I have always enjoyed teaching others and helping my peers with their homework, especially in math. I really love working with stu...

Education

Amherst College

Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
34
Nina

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nina

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a student at Oberlin College and Conservatory. I am working towards a degree in environmental studies and dance, as well as a minor in east Asian studies. I started tutoring in high school working with elementary students learning how to read. Though I have experience teaching older s...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies

Darcey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Darcey

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management
Darcey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am completing a master's in wildlife science at Auburn University.

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management

Test Scores
ACT
31
Jennessa

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jennessa

Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
Jennessa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Extended Essay
College Essays

I'm a student at BC. I've always loved to help others understand. When I was little I would have "class" and turn my younger siblings into my students. In elementary school, I began to receive great personal satisfaction from helping my classmates and friends with any homework they were confused abo...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, International Relations

Emma

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am a third year aerospace engineering student at Georgia Tech.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
34
Kacey

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kacey

Bachelors, Spanish
Kacey's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Spanish. In the future, I plan on getting certified in ESL and working towards a teaching certificate. Ever since I took my first Spanish class in the seventh grade, I have been in love with the language and all the different cult...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelors, Spanish

Test Scores
ACT
31

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Adel

Elementary School English Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a graduate of Bard College with my BA in Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am currently pursing my MA in Biochemistry at CUNY Hunter College. I have multiple years of experience as a middle school science teacher, as well as being a tutor and teaching assistant for undergraduate chemistry courses. I am passionate about science and math, and am a huge advocate for science and math literacy opening doors for all peoples futures. Outside of science, math and education I am a huge soccer fan, I enjoy playing video games, and a sci-fi movie lover.

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Victoria

Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am a PhD candidate in Sociocultural Anthropology at Columbia University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from McGill University with a double major in Sociology and World Religions, which I followed with an MA in Religious Studies. I then moved to Columbia where I completed another MA and an MPhil both in Anthropology. I have done extensive ethnographic and archival research in India with support from the Fulbright Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Throughout my graduate level education I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, lecturing, grading, and designing curriculum for university level students. As a teaching assistant, I have also tutored countless university students, assisting them in developing their skills as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Beyond the university, I have tutored young children, ages 7-14, in English through an NGO in India, as well as adults in New York in the Tamil language. I can expertly tutor a broad range of subjects including but not limited to History, English Writing and Literature, and the Social Sciences. I successfully completed AP American History, AP European History, AP Biology, and AP English Literature, and am certain that I can offer students insight and study skills in each subject. I am a very experienced academic writer and can assist in the development of grammar, mechanics, and powerfully communicative writing. Having succeeded in applying to top schools myself, I can also help students reach for entrance into the very best educational institutions.

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Freddy

Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

Learning is the hard part, but applying what you learn... Now that's the fun part.

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Jymi

Elementary School Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a graduate of Columbus State University. I received my Bachelor of Music Education with a focus in voice and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught elementary and Middle School chorus and general music in Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia for 25 years. While teaching in public schools, I have also had the opportunity to participate in the after-school tutoring program for many years where I tutored several different academic subjects, such as English, grammar, reading, math, science, and social studies. Much of my tutoring experience was helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests. I believe all students need an unbiased and multicultural education with access to a broad spectrum of content and learning techniques. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, painting, dancing, acting, horseback riding, hiking, history, star gazing, trivia, and being a science nerd!

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Ayesha

College English Tutor • +4 Subjects

Goal-oriented and passionate professional with more than five years of experience teaching and advising students in higher education. Committed to supporting the academic endeavors of students of all levels. Excited to assist high school, undergraduate, graduate, and international students through the personal statement writing process for the university admissions success. I have a Master's degree in Systems Management and am working on a Master's in Psychology. I'm fluent in English and Urdu. I started tutoring as an undergraduate and teaching as a graduate student. I love to meet each student where they are in their learning journey and decompose complex concepts into digestible components whether it be statistics, English, or Excel. I can't wait to work with you!

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Colin

AP German Language and Culture Tutor • +18 Subjects

Servus! Ciao! Languages have been my passion my entire life. Since teaching myself German at the age of 10, I have since gone on master the language of Goethe and Schiller, as well as achieve a high level of knowledge of Italian. I spent time in Dresden, attended a Realgymnasium for a year in Vienna, Austria and most recently worked on fellowship for five months in the German Bundestag. There I conducted research for my parliamentarian, Dagmar Freitag, and interpreted at official functions. Italian I have been learning since since 2008 and now speak at a proficient level.During this process, I have also enjoyed teaching German and Italian at summer immersion camps, and on a one-on-one basis with middle school, high school and college students. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your way to achieving your goals in your language learning! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

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LaToya

Elementary School Reading Tutor • +8 Subjects

It would be my pleasure to work with you and your student to embark on this journey of learning. Before we begin I would like to introduce myself to you.I have been in education for 10 years. I was a 2nd grade Reading/ELA teacher for 5 years and currently I am an Instructional Coach for grades Kindergarten - 2nd. I am a strong believer that knowledge is power and I am a life time learner. I have a Bachelors Degree from Governors State University in General Studies, a Masters Degree from Governors State University in Urban Teacher Education, as well as, a Masters Degree in Reading with a Reading Specialist certification from Olivet Nazarene University.I take education very seriously and will do my best to work with you to ensure that your student is working at his/her highest capabilities.

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Brittany

Bassoon Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a graduate of High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music, with a focus on Bassoon. After graduating, I moved to Texas and started working in the school system. I received my alternative certification in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. I have worked with all ages of students, with a large portion of my experience being with those who are elementary aged. I have experience working with students of all abilities, with an extensive background with those in the Special Education field. My favorite subjects to tutor are any in the elementary age range, I find the students really do great with the positive reinforcements I provide them. Outside of academics, I have been a 911 dispatcher for the past 4 years. I still frequently play my bassoon, and enjoy reading and watching television.

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Laura

Admissions Tutor • +21 Subjects

Learning is fun! I believe that you can find enjoyment and interest in learning. I love to encourage students to tackle their various subjects and give them tools and teaching that will help them in their academic journey.My highest level of Education is a Masters Degree. In school and university, I mostly enjoyed research and writing, learning and studying for taking tests. In High School, I enjoyed helping my sibling and their friends study for the SAT exam. Later on, I encouraged and helped my younger cousins with their High School and College reports in varied subjects, as well as in writing their entrance papers for undergraduate and graduate school.I have had the privilege to spend the last three years tutoring homeschooled and public schooled students. One of my students had dyslexia and English as a second language. That student passed all his High School classes with A/B grades. I have also tutored Middle School Honors classes in Math, Science, Civics, Language Arts and writing.I so look forward to tutoring you and helping you reach your academic goals!

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Matthew

ACT Prep Tutor • +62 Subjects

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!

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Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Birmingham's 118 schools and all 5 school districts with expert tutors. Whether your student attends a school in Birmingham City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, or another district in the area, we can match them with a tutor who understands local curriculum standards and can provide personalized support aligned with what they're learning in the classroom.

Tutors work with students on the specific Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards taught in Birmingham schools, whether that's mastering core math and reading skills, preparing for state assessments, or building confidence in challenging subjects. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, students get targeted help on exactly what they're struggling with rather than generic test prep, which research shows leads to stronger understanding and better performance on state benchmarks.

With an average student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1 in Birmingham schools, classroom teachers often have limited time for one-on-one attention with each student. Personalized tutoring fills that gap by giving students dedicated time with an expert tutor who can focus entirely on their learning needs, answer questions without time pressure, and adjust the pace to match how they learn best—something that's difficult in a larger classroom setting.

Students in Birmingham seek tutoring across a wide range of subjects including math (algebra, geometry, pre-calculus), English/language arts, science, and standardized test preparation for the ACT and SAT. We also connect students with tutors for AP and honors courses, Alabama-specific state assessments, and subject-specific challenges like reading comprehension or writing skills that are foundational across all disciplines.

The first session is a chance for the tutor to understand your student's current level, learning style, and specific goals—whether that's improving a grade, building confidence in a subject, or preparing for an upcoming test. The tutor will ask questions about what's been challenging, review recent schoolwork, and create a personalized plan for how tutoring can best support your student's success in their Birmingham school.

Many students start seeing increased confidence and understanding within the first few sessions, though the timeline depends on the subject, how frequently your student meets with their tutor, and how long they've been struggling. For students working toward a specific goal like improving a grade or preparing for a test, we recommend consistent tutoring over several weeks or months to build momentum and lasting skills rather than one-off sessions.

We consider your student's subject, grade level, learning style, and specific goals when connecting them with an expert tutor. Tutors working with Varsity Tutors have deep knowledge of their subject areas and experience teaching students in Birmingham schools, so they understand the local curriculum and can provide instruction that complements what's happening in the classroom.

Yes, tutoring is flexible and can be arranged around your family's schedule. Whether your student needs help after school, on weekends, or during the summer, Varsity Tutors works with families to find a tutoring arrangement that fits their life. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistent support without adding stress to an already busy schedule.

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