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MaryAnn

Certified Tutor

13+ years

MaryAnn

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
MaryAnn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
College Essays

I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Cole

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Cole

Master of Economics, Economics
Cole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in United States History
SAT Reading and Writing

I am a recent cum laude graduate of the University of Amsterdam's Masters in Economics Program where I specialized in Monetary Policy and Banking. While there, I worked as a teaching assistant and tutored in economics and mathematics. Prior to that, I worked as an ESL teacher for two years in Russia...

Education

University of Amsterdam

Master of Economics, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Span...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Meghan

Masters, Journalism
Meghan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading and Writing

I am a 2015 graduate of Northwestern University, with an undergraduate journalism major/Spanish minor and a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work a...

Education

Northwestern University

Masters, Journalism

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Journalism

Northwestern University

Undergraduate degree in journalism (major) with a Spanish minor

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

Jonathan

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History
PSAT Writing Skills

I am a recent graduate from The University of Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot...

Education

The University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maya

Bachelor in Arts
Maya's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT Writing

I am a Yale University graduate with over seven years of tutoring experience with children and adults of all ages, specializing in writing, reading, English, college prep, and working with differently-abled learners. As a writer and entrepreneur, I have tutored since high school because it is someth...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Bachelor's
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am also available to tutor for the SAT and ACT. I love passing on the little tips and tricks I have learned through the years, not only for the math sections but also the reading and writing portions. As an avid reader in my downtime and having done a lot of critical reading for my scientific care...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Masters
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
AP Environmental Science

I am a dedicated, highly motivated individual with a passion for enhancing the learning experiences of others. I have taught as a classroom teacher and as a volunteer at state and national parks for the past few years. I focus particularly on highlighting connections between various subject matter t...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Masters, Environmental Health Sciences

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Sam

Bachelor of Science
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Math
Cell Biology

I am an aspiring physician, I believe that there are many parallels between the two fields of medicine and education that would enable me to provide a unique and meaningful perspective to the classroom. Medicine demands effective education through teaching patients and their families about specific ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science

University of Pennsylvania

Certificate, Biomedical Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Julie

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Math
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
AP Statistics

I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

10+ years

John

Masters, Education
John's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Earth Science
Physics

I am a former middle school science teacher and science curriculum chair in Philadelphia. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America cor...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Education

College of the Holy Cross

Bachelors, History

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Elena

Masters, Biblical Studies
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Upper Level
SSAT- Middle Level

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle ...

Education

University of Edinburgh

Masters, Biblical Studies

Mcgill University

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

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Julie

12th Grade Math Tutor • +82 Subjects

I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision!

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John

Calculus Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am a former middle school science teacher and science curriculum chair in Philadelphia. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America corps member alumnus. Right now I am the Learning and Development Coordinator for Impark USA. I enjoy teaching and love to work with others to overcome their academic challenges.

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Reid

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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Asta

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +73 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.

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Elena

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.

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Liz

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +40 Subjects

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

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Solange

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing. Hobbies: books, hiking, reading, music, writing, art

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Keith

Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Williams College, where I studied political science with sidelines in history and English. Next fall, I am headed to Ithaca to study at Cornell Law School. I have experience tutoring in all subjects for high school standardized tests and in writing and history at higher levels, and am excited to pass on the benefits of my study as a tutor for the LSAT. I look forward to working with you!

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Jeff

Calculus Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught history and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I also taught Standardized Test Prep (SAT and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan.

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Jessica

College Algebra Tutor • +50 Subjects

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for home-schooled students, provided academic support for students ranging in ages from 8 to 20 years old, and taught group and individual standardized testing preparation classes. I have also assisted students with application essays for various undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Social Studies tutoring encompasses a wide range of disciplines including history, geography, civics, economics, government, and social sciences. Tutors work with students on specific courses like U.S. History, World History, AP Government, Economics, and AP European History, as well as foundational social studies concepts for elementary and middle school students. Whether you're studying ancient civilizations, current events, or preparing for standardized tests, personalized instruction can be tailored to your specific course and learning goals.

In a classroom setting, teachers must pace lessons for 20-30 students with varying learning speeds and backgrounds. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your learning style, identify specific knowledge gaps, and adjust the approach in real time. This means more time spent on concepts you find challenging, deeper exploration of topics that interest you, and the ability to ask questions without worrying about falling behind—all of which research shows leads to stronger comprehension and retention of complex material like historical analysis and civic concepts.

Social Studies tutoring is available for students at all levels, from elementary students learning basic geography and civics, through middle school social studies, high school courses like U.S. History and Government, and advanced learners preparing for AP exams like AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Government & Politics. Tutors also work with students who need support with reading comprehension and analysis skills as they apply to historical texts and primary sources. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced at your specific grade level and course.

Social Studies success requires both content knowledge and critical thinking skills—understanding facts, interpreting sources, and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. Personalized tutoring addresses weak areas, teaches effective study strategies for memorizing timelines and key concepts, and builds the analytical skills needed for essays and exams. Tutors can help you practice writing historical arguments, interpret primary documents, prepare for standardized tests, and develop habits like active note-taking and concept mapping that translate directly to better classroom performance and test scores.

Many students find memorization frustrating when facts feel disconnected. Effective tutoring goes beyond rote memorization by helping you understand the context and connections between events—why things happened and how they relate to broader historical patterns. Tutors use techniques like timelines, concept maps, and storytelling to create meaningful frameworks that make information stick. By connecting dates and events to themes and consequences, you'll not only remember facts more easily but also develop the deeper understanding needed for essays, discussions, and exams.

Yes. AP Social Studies exams like AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Government & Politics require both broad content knowledge and the ability to analyze sources, construct arguments, and think critically about complex topics. Tutors can help you master the curriculum framework, practice free-response and multiple-choice questions, develop strong thesis statements, and learn how to synthesize information under timed conditions. Personalized preparation allows you to focus on your weakest units and exam formats, increasing your confidence and improving your score.

Getting started is straightforward. You'll connect with Varsity Tutors, tell us about your grade level, specific course or topic, and learning goals—whether that's improving classroom grades, preparing for a test, or building confidence in a particular subject. Varsity Tutors matches you with a tutor experienced in your area of need, and you'll work together on a personalized plan. Many students see improvement quickly once they have consistent, focused instruction tailored to their pace and style.

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