A Latin American History degree from Duke and a law degree from UNC Chapel Hill means Jean has spent years reading across two very different disciplines — parsing primary sources full of cultural context, then pivoting to legal briefs where every clause carries weight. That range shows up in how she teaches comprehension: breaking a passage into its moving parts, identifying what the author is actually claiming versus what's just background, and building the kind of deliberate reading habits that transfer from literature excerpts to standardized test passages.

Running Northwestern's writing center meant Juliana spent hours reading student drafts across every discipline — history papers, lab reports, personal narratives — and learning to spot exactly where a writer's argument lost the reader. That cross-genre fluency makes her especially effective at teaching students how to track structure and meaning in unfamiliar texts, whether it's a literary passage or an informational article. Holds a 5.0 rating.

Whether the challenge is decoding dense nonfiction or pulling inferences from a novel, reading comprehension improves fastest when students learn to identify an author's structure — cause-and-effect, compare-contrast, claim-and-evidence. Hailey's background in psychology research means she reads critically every day and can teach students the annotation habits that turn passive reading into active understanding. She holds a 5.0 rating.

A PhD candidate in English Literature at UVA whose dissertation digs into 20th-century American fiction, Anna treats reading as an interpretive skill anyone can sharpen — not a mysterious talent some people have and others don't. Her experience teaching first-year writing seminars and literature courses means she knows how to show students what critical reading actually looks like in practice: slowing down to track an author's argument, catching shifts in tone, and building an interpretation that holds up across an entire text.

Eugene's English degree from Emory means he spent years pulling apart novels, essays, and poetry — learning to track how a writer builds meaning across paragraphs, not just within individual sentences. Now deep into biomedical science at Morehouse School of Medicine, he reads across two very different worlds daily, which gives him a practical feel for teaching students how to adjust their approach depending on whether they're facing a narrative passage or an informational one.

Strong readers don't just decode words — they track arguments, question the author's choices, and connect what they're reading to what they already know. Jordan brings training in literature and international studies to reading sessions, teaching strategies like annotation, inference, and summarization that turn passive page-turning into active comprehension.

Strong reading comprehension comes down to knowing what to do when a passage stops making sense — how to reread strategically, identify context clues, and separate main ideas from supporting details. Adel teaches these active-reading techniques explicitly, drawing on years of experience working with students from elementary through college level. His approach turns reading from a passive activity into a deliberate skill.

Strong reading comprehension isn't just about understanding individual words — it's about tracking an author's argument, making inferences, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. Emily pairs her experience tutoring younger readers on foundational skills with strategies for older students tackling denser texts. As someone who reads voraciously across genres, she knows how to make even reluctant readers more confident with a page in front of them.

Becoming a stronger reader means learning to do more than decode words on a page — it means tracking an author's argument, recognizing tone shifts, and drawing inferences from context clues. Audrey teaches active reading strategies like annotation and summarization that turn passive reading into genuine comprehension, whether the text is a news article or a dense academic passage.

Philosophy trains you to read slowly and carefully — to sit with a difficult paragraph until you understand not just what it says but how it builds its case. Bruce brings that discipline from his philosophy degree to reading instruction, teaching students to trace an author's logic, weigh evidence, and catch the subtle moves that change a passage's meaning. His 1510 SAT score confirms those close-reading skills translate well to high-stakes testing contexts too.

After years of parsing dense political theory and cross-cultural research texts at Emory, Shannon knows how to slow down a difficult passage and pull out what matters. She teaches active reading strategies — annotating for argument structure, identifying topic sentences, distinguishing evidence from interpretation — that work whether a student is tackling a novel for English class or a nonfiction article for social studies.

Instructional design — Allison's professional specialty — is essentially the science of figuring out why information isn't landing and restructuring it until it does, a skill that translates directly to diagnosing reading comprehension gaps. Her Art History degree trained her to extract meaning from dense academic texts full of visual analysis and cultural context, and her GWU master's in Education gave her the pedagogical framework to teach those same extraction strategies to students who stall out when a passage gets complex.

Brett's work editing a peer-reviewed journal requires him to rapidly assess arguments, identify unsupported claims, and evaluate how well evidence connects to a thesis — all core reading comprehension skills. He teaches students to actively annotate and interrogate texts, turning passive reading into a structured process that improves retention and analytical thinking.

Strong reading comprehension isn't just about decoding words — it's about actively questioning a text, identifying the author's purpose, and connecting new information to what you already know. Brittany teaches students to annotate strategically and summarize passages in their own words, building the kind of engaged reading habits that transfer across every subject. Her broad interests in books, science, and the arts mean she can make almost any reading material feel relevant.

I'm excited to use my experiences as a Harvard grad, bio nerd, high school science teacher, and college prep administrator to help you reach your academic goals!

I am a college sophomore at Brown University. I've been involved in tutoring and mentoring since high school, and I'm excited to get to continue with that work here on Varsity Tutors! My past experiences include working as an instructor at a math learning center for K-12 students, as well as private tutoring for middle and high school students. I would describe my teaching style as conversational; my goal is always to work with you to find a perspective on a topic that makes sense to you. I find that I like to I emphasize a concept's relevance and applications while providing explanations, as well as by providing useful practice scenarios or past examples.

I'm Rob, a 2015 Stanford Graduate and full-time writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. I have four years of experience tutoring and am excited to work with any students on SAT test prep, as well as any college or high school essay writing. Please reach out, and we will set up time for a session!

I am a recent grad from Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (an intersection of math, computer science, and business) and minoring in Business and Technology. I am originally from Columbus, OH, but chose to come down to Atlanta after getting a full-ride scholarship from Georgia Tech. In my spare time, I love playing/watching sports and travelling around the world (when possible!).

I am an undergraduate at Rice University in Houston pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I have both formal and informal tutoring experience: I worked as an assistant teacher in my high school's math department in Atlanta teaching geometry, algebra and pre-calculus to students over the summer. As an Academic Fellow at Rice, I provide academic assistance to my peers in the natural sciences, specifically chemistry and biochemistry. Although my studies are focused in STEM, I am a strong writer and I excel in helping students improve grammar and essay organization. Additionally, I have abundant experience in both standardized and AP testing. I am a friendly and empathetic person, and I want to do whatever I can to help other students succeed!

I am a senior at The University of Georgia studying finance and entrepreneurship. I have completed summer internships with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta as well as with Moelis & Company in New York City. After graduating in May, I will be joining Alvarez & Marsal, a management consultancy. I have a passion for learning as well as helping others unlock their potential.

I am well versed with various humanities and scientific subjects, and I have a great deal of experience in tutoring student for standardized testing such as the SAT, ACT, and LSAT.

I am going to medical school at Columbia University in the fall. I worked as a TA and tutor in college for biology and music courses, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests. My approach to tutoring is not to simply teach the material, but also to give my students the tools and strategies they need to teach themselves. Since everyone learns differently, I adjust my teaching style to match how each of my students learn, and I enjoy the challenge of coming up with new ways to explain concepts and problems.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Alabama, where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and majored in public relations and English. I recently moved to the Atlanta area to begin an exciting job as a digital media specialist! I have six years of tutoring experience, especially in English, grammar, writing, general study skills, and essay planning.

I'm a 25 year old recent J.D. graduate of Georgia State College of Law. I attended Emory University for my undergraduate studies where I was awarded a double major in Political Science and History. Currently I am interning with CAIR as I prepare for the February Georgia Bar Exam.

I'm not tutoring, I spend most of my time on my two indie rock bands, in which I play guitar and bass and write many of the songs. I also like to take my dog, Mac, on walks around my neighborhood of Grant Park.

I am law student at Georgia State University. I have a B.S. in Management with a Certificate in Marketing from Georgia Tech, where I was in the Co-op Program and the Honors Program. I sing and play the Flute. I grew up playing softball, and also played lacrosse and tennis. I am a huge football fan. I love to travel and have traveled extensively in Europe and Australia, as well as around the US.

I am invested in the intricacies of pedagogy. My experience of teaching at multiple universities such as GMU, Miami-Dade, New College of Florida, American and NYU affords me the opportunity to hone my skills as an instructor-across multiple departments.

I am working as a program manager at a local non-profit organization in Miami. Outside of academia and work my interests are singing karaoke with friends, swimming, watching movies, and reading about environmental and social justice issues. In the past I have tutored public health topics (including epidemiology) online, taught environmental science and history courses, and tutored students in-person on ACT prep, biology, voice lessons, and Spanish language. My clients have been middle school, high school, university, and graduate students. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that I myself had to work the hardest to conquer (ACT, Spanish fluency, epidemiology and chemistry)! I love teaching these subjects because through my own struggle to achievement I have developed especially effective methods for my clients to succeed as well. My teaching style is based upon working with clients to develop individualized study methods. I am a tutor who is patient, caring, and committed to seeing you exceed your goals. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are searching for a tutor with these qualities.

I'm a Civil Engineering major, Sustainable Communities minor at Georgia Tech heading into my second year this fall. I love tutoring most subject, ranging from US Government to Algebra. In the past, the subjects that I have tutored the most are AP US Government and Reading. My tutoring method changes depending on the student, but I love to ask questions and make comparisons to other topics to provide a multidisciplinary understanding and make connections. My philosophy is to avoid memorization and promote understanding! I feel that students have more fun this way and will be better equipped to apply this information to their lives. Outside of the classroom, I am an avid Georgia Tech football fan (we're getting better, I promise!), traveler, and recycler!

I'm looking forward to working with you!

I'm Ryan, and I'm dedicated to empowering you and your words as much as possible. I even got an English degree from Davidson College to back it up. I've also worked as a College Advisor, so I have experience filling out hundreds of FAFSAs and college applications, editing quite a bit of last-minute essays, and assisting students in the best strategies for the ACT/SAT. I hope to help you present and uncover all your truths!

I am able to offer tutoring in a wide variety of History classes and standardized tests because I have spent the last two years as a high school History teacher for Teach For America, which has made me familiar with teaching practices that translate well into one-on-one instruction. I am also familiar with test-taking strategies and test preparation in the SAT, LSAT, GMAT and AP Exams because I have taken each exam myself and have previous experience tutoring others for those exams. My approach to tutoring focuses on building self-confidence and connecting each student's individual strengths and experiences to the subject matter to make it easier to master.

I am currently a rising junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia although I am originally from Chicago, IL. I am double majoring in Psychology and English. My current GPA is a 3.9 and I have taken a wide range of courses. I was editor in chief of my school's newspaper, competed internationally for our Model UN team, and I currently college counsel low-income high-achieving students at high schools in downtown Atlanta, in addition to tutoring multiple students in ACT/SAT prep, English, Biology, and History. This includes helping them prepare for standardized tests, editing essays and applications, and generating lists of potential institutions to apply to. I received a 35 on my ACT. In the past, I was a teacher's assistant at a home and school for severely autistic children ages 9-14, and worked on overcoming communicative barriers to foster interpersonal connections. I have also tutored multiple children with learning disabilities. In my experience, getting students engaged is just about finding the strategy that works best for them. That may mean we have to try multiple approaches, or approaches that I don't prefer, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that incredible feeling with a student when they finally grasp a concept.

I am currently a junior studying Neuroscience and Economics at Emory University.

I am a certified biology and social studies teacher for grades 7-12. My time teaching has been both rewarding and challenging. One of my focuses as a lead science teacher was to work with students on college readiness. From ACT prep to rigorous lab based science instruction, we saw students grow five points on the ACT and increased the pass rate on the state exam. As my time with Teach for America comes to an end, I am excited to continue my commitment to education with Varsity Tutors. Currently I am working on a Master’s in Public Health at Emory University.

I am also gifted in some of the fine arts. I am currently working toward obtaining my BS/MS in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As a tutor, I will give my all to help each and every student not only do well in their current class or on the standardized exam they preparing for, but to give them the skills necessary to perform at high levels at every facet of their own academic careers.

I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you.

I am a senior at Emory majoring in International Relations and Middle Eastern/South Asian Studies. I love history, politics, and travel, as well as anything outdoors. I believe learning is really a process of finding passion within your studies. When tutoring both in the US and in India, I did my best to make each subject as new and interesting as possible for my students. As a student myself, I understand how hard it can be to focus on a topic you don't like!

I'm a clinical psychologist recently out of grad school. I'm passionate about teaching, test prep, and coaching. I look forward to working with you.

I am an avid hiker and outdoorsman, and I try to spend the occasional weekend camping whenever possible.