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Christina

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Christina

Bachelors, Computer Science
Christina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach th...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34
Linda

Certified Tutor

Linda

B.S. in Hotel Administration
Linda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. in Hotel Administration. Currently, I am a Masters student at the University of Southern California at the Rossier School of Education. Since graduating from Cornell, I have worked as a tutor and teacher's assistant with a focus in English, Spanish, Fr...

Education

Cornell University

B.S. in Hotel Administration

Janani

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Janani

Bachelor of Science
Janani's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biology

I am able to tutor in a wide range of subjects and am passionate about helping students succeeding. I've never been that student who 'got things' right away, but I learned how to work hard and ask for help when I needed it. I hope to pass this on to my students.

Education

California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

Judy

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Judy

Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
Judy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am most interested in tutoring math (middle school, high school, SAT/ACT, GRE, AP Statistics) for many reasons. My affinity for math dates back to my childhood - I've always been intrigued by it. Because of this interest, I participated in various math competitions and excelled in classes and on s...

Education

Fuller Theological Seminary in California

Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

Benjamin

Bachelor in Arts, History
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 3/4
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

I'm working on a Master's program in Library and Information Science, but I am also a recent graduate of UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available...

Education

University of California-Davis

Bachelor in Arts, History

Kellie

Certified Tutor

Kellie

Bachelor's
Kellie's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I'm particularly passionate about chemistry, and am excited to share my enthusiasm for science with others. With the life sciences, I emphasize overall understanding in place of rote memorization. With math, I stress practice to best develop critical thinking and problem solving techniques. These ar...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33
Sam

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Sam

Juris Doctor, Law
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a Los Angeles area native, and hold a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, as well as a B.A. in English from Tulane University in New Orleans. I have been a California licensed attorney since December of 2011, and currently practice full-time as a Law Clerk for four Los Angeles Sup...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

University of Virginia School of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Kamilah

Certified Tutor

Kamilah

Bachelors, Public Policy
Kamilah's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade math
6th-8th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a graduate of Duke University with a degree in Health Policy and Education Policy. While at Duke University I was a student athlete, participated in the leadership of several clubs and service groups; as well as, working as a Math and Reading tutor. After graduation I spent a year pursing a bus...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Public Policy

Duke University

Degree in Health Policy and Education Policy

Alain

Certified Tutor

Alain

Bachelor's in Business Economics (Minor in Mathematics)
Alain's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a recent graduate of UCLA. I majored in Business Economics and Minored in Mathematics. I began tutoring because I love to teach. My philosophy is that if you can't explain a complex idea to someone who is unfamiliar with it then you do not fully understand it. I plan to attend a graduate progra...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor's in Business Economics (Minor in Mathematics)

Florence

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Florence

Bachelors, French and American Cultures
Florence's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Writing

Bonjour,I am a French native tutor and I live in Houston, TX. In the past 5 years, I have been a tutor for many students who wanted to improve their French in different ways and levels (school - personal - professional).I am able to teach from the beginner level to the finest and most elegant way of...

Education

Artois University - Lille (France)

Bachelors, French and American Cultures

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Emily

American Literature Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Saint Leo University where I received my BA in English with a specialization in creative writing. My creative work has been published upwards of eight times. While in school, I worked for two years as a writing tutor and paper editor - tutoring is a passion of mine. I love helping students gain confidence and knowledge to best succeed in their courses, and I use my ample experience as a tutor to achieve this.

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Yajing

Art Tutor • +25 Subjects

My name is Yajing Ni. I immigrated from China to America at the age of 11. Through this experience I was able to speak fluently in Chinese Mandarin and English. I have taught Chinese to native American student for past two years. I enjoy bringing Chinese language and culture to the students through interactive and fun interactions.

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Patricia

Art Tutor • +25 Subjects

Hello and Welcome!Thank you so much for taking the time to read about me. Nothing gives me more joy than sparking the minds of young learners who are struggling with learning.I have lots of experience working with students over the past twenty-five years. That is around 1,500 students that I have taught through the years.I have a bachelor's and master's in education from various colleges. My most recent degree is working with students who have moderate disabilities. I also have a Second Language Endorsement from Massachusetts called SEI.Truthfully, every child learns differently. Not all students need the same things to be successful to learn the same material. I am here to help your student become a great learner. I am here to make connections or bridge learning with my students.I use positivity using a "growth mindset" from Carol Dweck. I celebrate the successes no matter how big. These connections sometimes take a little bit longer than others...that is OK. I believe in all my students' potential. My approach to teaching is a bit more creative and more directed at the needs of the child to help them learn. For a child to be successful, I really believe that we as teachers need to meet these students at their level. This is super important. This helps students feel the value of what they are learning and feel those successes sooner than later.If I notice something concerning a student's learning, I will work with the parents or district to assist in getting the student the help that they need. I am here to support ALL of you. Think of my work as building a bridge of support; this reduces the gap in learning instead of creating a learning slide. This is where students become less engaged in learning for a whole variety of reasons.

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Coleen

ACT English Tutor • +53 Subjects

I have been teaching literature and writing courses for seventeen years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in English from NYU, and I went on to complete a Ph. D in English at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to navigate the college admissions process, including preparing for standardized tests and writing the college essay, since I began teaching. My primary motivation is to do anything I can to help each student accomplish his or her goals .

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Divina

Biology Tutor • +11 Subjects

I received my B.S in Biochemistry from Le Moyne College, Syracuse NY. Currently, I'm a Doctoral student pursuing a medical degree at Texas A&M and I will graduate in May. I have been tutoring undergraduates since 2007. I have tutored science classes, Arabic, and mathematics. My favorite subject is Organic chemistry because I was a TA and workshop leader for 2 years. I also did 2 years of organic chemistry research. My passion to tutor comes from my love to education and knowledge. I have found that my teaching style changes according to the subject and student I am tutoring. My goal is to get my students not only a good score but also the confidence to use the information they learn in everyday life. I also love helping students in their everyday life so I worked as a Resident Advisor in dorms of my college for three years. I love playing my guitar, dancing, playing basketball and reading

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Brittany

Civics Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am an experienced tutor and special education teacher. I attended Meredith College, where I earned a degree in History with minors in Political Science and Public History. I also received my Master's in Special Education from Western Carolina University.I am a passionate teacher who believes every student can learn. I believe each student has his or her own unique learning style, and having a teacher who understands this fact will greatly improve a student's success. My experience as a special educator has allowed me to become very adept at helping students find their strengths and using them to promote academic success.While my favorite subjects to teach and tutor involve history and politics, I am skilled at tutoring students in reading, writing, math, and study skills.

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Laurine

AP French Language and Culture Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am French and I've been living in the U.S.A for 6 years. I taught French to children for 3 years in an after-school program in Washington state. I moved in Illinois a few months ago and I would love to continue teaching French. I hold a substitute license from IL state and I am currently enrolled at National Louis University to get my full teaching license for middle/secondary education. Besides teaching, I love spending time with my 2 children, I also enjoy arts and crafts, reading, baking, walking and traveling!

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Zain

Algebra Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am currently a senior studying at Swarthmore College with a double major in chemistry and mathematics. I have tutored college and high school students in many topics including organic chemistry, calculus, trigonometry, algebra and general chemistry. I have also tutored students in the SAT verbal and math sections, as well as the math subject tests. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT math, general chemistry and calculus.I believe that the best way to guide students through new concepts is to introduce them to each step slowly, and allow them to digest these steps in their own way through practice and problem-solving.

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Rita

Languages Tutor • +5 Subjects

Hey! My name is Baoyi and you can call me Rita. I studied and graduated at The University of Texas at Austin. I am an outgoing, organized, friendly and responsible person. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, and I'd love to help more people to know and learn about Mandarin. Most people think Mandarin is hard, but I will say it is super beautiful, interesting and worth learning. I hope you are interested in it and thank you for visiting my profile:)

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Neal

Business Tutor • +17 Subjects

I have studied world religions, ethics, and business for a number of years. In my studies, I have been particularly attuned to the differences and the understanding of culture, survival, ethics, religion, and society between eastern and western dominant paradigms.From a practical standpoint, I have worked with the Kansas City Interfaith Council for several years. Through my contacts with people of different religious perspectives and different national background, I have come to appreciate how some perceived knowledge does not preclude other viewpoints. I would rather say that in most cases various systems of thought complement one another. Openness to other cultures, ideal, religious thinking, and practice allows for expansion and understanding of one’s own system knowledge.While teaching both religion and business, I have attempted to unite ideas from both disciplines to create more understanding as to why and how ideas are influenced by various constituent elements of society. I have taken advantage of any opportunity to have contact with students of diverse cultural backgrounds. By listening and being introduced to different cultural groups, I have been able to interact with and acquire and understanding of different culture from both the ideal and actual aspects of that culture.Education and learning are not accomplished in a vacuum. Learning is often enhanced by its application in real life situations and conditions. To this end, teaching is expanded when it consists of strong theoretical bases for perspective, wide understanding of the scholarly work of a discipline for depth within the field, and good grounding in practical application for constructive use of knowledge. Learning is a reciprocating process between students, teachers, and advancement of knowledge. Teaching may come from students as well as teachers, and each person in the classroom environment should be respected for their own worth as a person, and a rational human.

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With an average student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1 in Pasadena schools, many students benefit from personalized 1-on-1 instruction to fill gaps and accelerate learning. Tutoring provides the individualized attention that allows your student to ask questions freely, work at their own pace, and get targeted help on the specific concepts they're struggling with—something that's harder to achieve in larger classroom settings.

Tutors who work with Pasadena students are familiar with California's academic standards and assessments, including CAASPP testing and grade-level expectations. They can help your student master core concepts in math, English language arts, science, and other subjects while building the critical thinking and problem-solving skills California standards emphasize.

Your student's first session is an opportunity for the tutor to understand their academic strengths, challenges, and learning style. The tutor will assess where your student stands, discuss your goals, and create a personalized plan for how tutoring can best support their success—whether that's improving grades, preparing for a test, or building confidence in a specific subject.

Pasadena students typically seek tutoring in math, English language arts, science, and test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP exams). We also connect students with tutors for foreign languages, history, and subject-specific support across middle and high school coursework. Whatever your student needs, Varsity Tutors can match them with an expert tutor in that area.

Tutoring rates vary based on the subject, tutor expertise, and your student's grade level. We work with families to create flexible tutoring plans that fit your budget—whether you're looking for weekly sessions or intensive support for a specific goal. Contact us to discuss your needs and get a personalized quote.

Varsity Tutors connects students with expert tutors who have strong subject knowledge and tutoring experience. Many have backgrounds in education, have taught in California schools, or specialize in test preparation and academic coaching. Each tutor is carefully selected to ensure they can provide high-quality, personalized instruction for your student.

Getting started is simple—tell us about your student's needs, academic goals, and preferred subjects, and we'll match them with a tutor who's the right fit. You can then schedule your first session at a time that works for your family. Most families see their student connect with a tutor within a few days of signing up.

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