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Suzie
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Suzie
BA Princeton University
1+ Years Tutoring

Suzie's path through a chemical and biological engineering degree and into an MD/PhD program at Michigan Medical School means she's spent years decoding everything from dense research papers to literary narratives — reading critically across disciplines out of necessity. She teaches students to slow down and interrogate a text's structure, showing them how to spot where an author plants key claims and how supporting evidence threads through surrounding paragraphs. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Megan
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Megan
PhD Princeton University • BA University of Michigan
13+ Years Tutoring

A PhD in German literature at Princeton means Megan reads across languages and genres daily — dense philosophical texts, untranslated novels, literary criticism where every clause carries argumentative weight. She brings that same precision to English reading sessions, teaching students how to track an author's structure, identify what a paragraph is actually doing, and build the kind of active comprehension habits that work whether the text is a short story or a standardized test passage.

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Alec
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
1+ Years Tutoring

Chemical engineering coursework at Michigan means Alec spends most of his week reading — technical papers, lab reports, textbook chapters where skipping one line throws off everything that follows. That discipline for careful, sequential reading transfers well to teaching comprehension skills like tracking an argument's structure and pulling key details from dense or unfamiliar passages. Holds a 5.0 rating from students.

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Nicholas
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5+ Years Tutoring

Reading scientific papers and literary texts requires surprisingly similar skills: identifying the author's argument, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. Nicholas breaks down these active-reading strategies so students can tackle dense passages with confidence, whether it's a novel excerpt or a standardized test selection.

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Allie
BA Oberlin College
14+ Years Tutoring

Strong readers don't just decode words — they track arguments, anticipate where a passage is heading, and distinguish main ideas from supporting detail. Allie teaches specific comprehension strategies like annotation, context-clue vocabulary building, and summarization techniques that make dense or unfamiliar texts far less intimidating.

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Skyler
MS Stanford University • BA Barnard College
8+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about children's education and excited to help students learn!

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Martha
BA Duke University • Current Grad Student, Global Health Duke University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psychological processes. I hope to continue in academia to become a professor of psychology, as teaching is among my greatest passions.

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Sophia
BA Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a senior at Yale University studying English. I have 5+ years experience tutoring high school/middle school students in writing, college essay editing, Common App advising, AP English, and ACT! My students have earned acceptances to Brown, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the University of Michigan.

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Ajay
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a current undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I am a Biochemistry major and Philosophy minor, with years of experience tutoring students. Through high school, I tutored kids in the ACT, math, science, literature, and debate. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, as I have taken Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry(1 and 2). I believe that tutoring is a two way street, with the student learning about the material, but the teacher learning about how the student interacts with the material. Due to this, I am a very hands-on tutor who is always available for a text/call outside of class. Outside of academia, I am a singer and have been for 13 years now - a choir singer for 7 years and now in a premier acapella group at the University of Michigan.

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Kerry
BA University of Michigan
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. I am working on my third year in the Bachelors of Business Administration program. Throughout my time in both college and high school I have experienced the frustration and pains of students, whether it be myself or my friends. I have always helped my friends with the subjects they struggled with (Calculus, ACT science, Economics, etc.) because I want to see them succeed. I decided to become a tutor to help others succeed as well. I teach ACT, SAT, Statistics, Economics, Business, Math, English, Environment Science, Reading, Writing, and Essay Editing. I especially enjoy teaching Essay Editing, Reading, and Writing because there is more flexibility and opportunity to add your own style into these subjects. Outside of school I enjoy playing tennis, working out, DJing and cooking.

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Eva
BA Harvard University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an artist and journalist from Ann Arbor, MI attending Harvard College in Cambridge, MA. I'm excited to work with students in my area and online.

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Nikitha
BA University of Michigan
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a Computer Science graduate from the University of Michigan, initially from central New Jersey. I have worked to tutor students through Varsity Tutors for around 4 years. I am confident in my abilities to tutor with college admissions exams such as the SAT and ACT, including specialized SAT subject tests. I also tutor in math, until Multivariable Calculus, and can help with computer science skills and languages. I believe teaching is best done through discussion and conversation, and lead my tutoring sessions with this mentality. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing tennis, piano, and exploring new coffee shops!

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I've been working with my tutor for a few months now and the progress has been remarkable. The personalized attention and tailored lessons made all the difference compared to in-classroom learning.

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The flexibility of scheduling combined with the quality of instruction is unmatched. I can get help exactly when I need it, whether that's late at night or early in the morning before a test.

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My daughter went from dreading her sessions to looking forward to them. The tutor made the material engaging and built her confidence in ways I never thought possible. Highly recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Varsity Tutors matches Ann Arbor students with expert Reading tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.

Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Reading tutors are ready to help.

Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Reading.

A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.

Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.

When you share information about your student's school and curriculum, we can match you with a tutor who has relevant experience.

All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our Reading tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.

You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.

Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Reading concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.

Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.

Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.

Your tutor can recommend a schedule based on your student's specific situation and goals.

Tutoring is purchased in packages of hours, with rates varying by tutor experience. Varsity Tutors offers several options to fit different budgets and needs.

You can discuss pricing during your consultation to find what works best.

Your tutor will assess where your student is, discuss goals, and start working on priority areas. Most students bring current homework or upcoming test material to focus on.

By the end, you'll have a clear sense of how the tutor can help and a plan for moving forward.

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