I am one of a rare breed of native Arizonans born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and a Master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. Before getting the master's degree in education I worked for NASA as an entry-level scientist/analyst, which essentially means I did A LOT of computer programming. I worked on the following projects: Galileo, Cassini, IRAF, UBV White-Dwarf Sky Survey, and NICMOS on the HST. However, while working on those projects I quickly discovered that my lifelong dream of being an astronaut was not really what I wanted to do. I had always had a passion for music, and was a good trumpet player, and with a little nudging from my College Band Director, well, the road definitely took a right turn.

I'm Kelly and I love everything about language. I became an avid reader at a young age, and it's stuck with me my entire life. My favorite stories are those that engage both intellect and emotions. And I love the infinite possibilities that come with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve as a teacher and mentor to all my students!

Chemical engineering at Washington and Lee drilled the kind of systematic problem-solving that makes the PSAT's no-calculator math section click — setting up equations from word problems, manipulating expressions without reaching for a graphing calculator, and catching algebraic traps before they cost points. Alex pairs that quantitative strength with sharp reading and writing skills honed through an anthropology double major, which means the evidence-based passages and grammar-in-context questions get the same rigorous attention. His 1590 SAT and 36 ACT confirm he's mastered the full test architecture the PSAT is built from.

Chemical engineering coursework at ASU Barrett means Alex solves algebra-heavy problems without a calculator every day — which is essentially what the PSAT's no-calculator math section asks students to do under time pressure. His 1560 SAT confirms he's already navigated the full test architecture, and he uses that engineering instinct for systematic problem-solving to teach pacing and elimination strategies across both the math and writing sections. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am a graduate student at Arizona State University studying Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology, and am passionate about the value of education at all levels. Previously I worked at the US Department of Energy on energy technology in Washington, DC. I have enjoyed setting up roots in Phoenix over the past few years, and am excited about sharing my knowledge and passion for learning with others in the area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on a wide range of topics including political science, public policy, various topics in science and technology, as well as an academic success-oriented mindset.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, with a BS in Biology and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.

Jake's 1580 SAT means he's already dominated the test the PSAT is built from, but what sets him apart is the range — he teaches AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, and Spanish, so he can connect PSAT content to the actual coursework behind it instead of treating it as an isolated exam. When a student struggles with a data-analysis question, he can explain the underlying statistics; when a writing prompt tests argument structure, he draws on the same skills he uses for essay editing and college essays. Rated 4.9 by students.

Amanda's dual background in anthropology and biology means she's spent years toggling between dense scientific literature and argument-driven social science writing — the exact mix the PSAT throws at students across its Evidence-Based Reading passages. Her 1550 SAT confirms she knows the test architecture inside out, and she uses that cross-disciplinary fluency to teach students how to handle the science-themed passages and data interpretation questions that often catch humanities-focused prep off guard. Rated 4.9 by students.

Ajay's electrical engineering background means he thinks in systems — and the PSAT is a system, with predictable algebra patterns on the math side and repeatable logic in the evidence-based reading and writing sections. His 1590 SAT shows he's already cracked the test architecture the PSAT is built from, and his coding experience gives him an unusual knack for teaching students to eliminate wrong answers methodically rather than relying on gut instinct.

Elizabeth's master's work in Chinese politics meant reading dense, argument-heavy texts and synthesizing evidence under pressure — the same core skill the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading section tests with its paired passages and command-of-evidence questions. Her 1500 SAT confirms she knows the test architecture the PSAT mirrors, and her background in government sharpens her approach to the Writing and Language section, where recognizing how authors structure claims matters more than memorizing comma rules. Rated 5.0 by students.

I'm Annelisa, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I recently graduated from Yale University, where I studied art and its interactions with political journalism and science. I'm happy to tutor on a wide range of subjects, especially writing, college application, and the SAT!

I am a senior at Smith College, where I study mathematics. My past mathematical research has included work with Markov chains, random walks, and combinatorial optimization.