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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.

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!
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.
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.
Scoring a 1570 on the SAT means Yurok already knows the test family inside and out — and the PSAT is built on the same blueprint with slightly different scaling. He breaks down the math sections by targeting the specific algebra and data analysis patterns that National Merit semifinalists need to nail, while drilling the evidence-based reading strategies that shave minutes off passage work. Rated 4.9 by students, he brings a dual physics-and-math lens that's especially useful for the quantitative reasoning questions most students rush through.
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 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.
I'm currently finishing my final year at ASU's Honors College with a major in Creative Writing. I've worked in teaching and tutoring positions with everyone from first graders to college students. I just returned from spending my last semester studying in Prague, Czech Republic, travelling extensively and broadening my perspective. I also received the Flinn Scholarship, a prestigious full-ride award given to 20 of the best and brightest students in Arizona out of a pool of nearly 600.
Because the PSAT mirrors the SAT in structure but rewards efficiency under tighter time constraints, Gordon teaches students to triage — spending the right amount of time on medium-difficulty questions and knowing when to move on. His background tutoring K-12 students through Teach for America gave him a sharp sense of how to make test strategy click for younger high schoolers encountering this format for the first time.
I am here because I thoroughly enjoy working with students and watching them succeed in their academic studies. As a Mathematics major at the University of Arizona (currently a junior), I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring: I have been a teacher's assistant for a Calculus II section at my university and have spent a great deal of time assisting students with non-math related subjects as well such as English and essay-writing, time management and study skills techniques, and standardized test prep (SAT).
Philosophy trained Galen to do one thing relentlessly: find the precise answer that survives scrutiny — which is exactly what the PSAT's command-of-evidence questions demand when students must choose the passage citation that actually supports their previous answer. His 1480 SAT and 34 ACT mean he's navigated both major test architectures, and he uses that dual perspective to teach the reading and writing sections as exercises in logical elimination rather than gut feeling. Rated 5.0 by students.
I am not studying or performing research, I enjoy playing video games, card games, or role-playing games with my friends. I also am an amateur engineer, participating in the online community of laser enthusiasts. Together, we construct circuitry, design housings, and align lenses to create not laser pens for pets, but high-powered, scientific lab lasers.
Scoring a 1550 on the SAT means Anita already crushed the skills the PSAT is testing — evidence-based reading, command of evidence questions, and the no-calculator math traps that trip up most sophomores and juniors. She breaks each section into repeatable strategies, especially for the grammar and writing conventions questions where small pattern-recognition tricks translate directly into National Merit qualifying scores. Rated 5.0 by students.
I am Arizona born and raised, my education includes an NYC law school degree with an undergraduate BS degree from University of Miami. In college I majored in Health Sciences with minors in Psychology and Public Health while in law school I leaned into corporate law and finance. Between law school and college I've pretty much covered every topic under the sun! In my spare time, I enjoy reading (especially mystery novels), pretending I'm a chef, and meditating.
I am a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College. Throughout all four years of high school, I tutored my peers in subjects such as chemistry, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. Passionate about sharing my learning with younger students in the community, I was also a primary instructor for the Kumon Math and Reading Center, where I spent three years teaching math and reading to students who ranged from pre-K to 12th grade. Additionally, as an assistant instructor for the Arizona Science Center's Camp Innovation, I empowered youth by delivering science programming to children between the ages of four and seven. Through such experiences, I've realized the impact that I can have as a tutor.
The best part of tutoring is promoting students' long-term success through mastery of reading, writing, math, study skills, organization, and critical thinking. In particular, I enjoy helping students build test-taking strategies and core skills for the ACT, SAT, and other admissions tests. I also support pre-K and K-12 students learning math and ELA. Before joining Varsity, I tutored in a Reading and Writing Lab for university students with learning disabilities where I earned a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification. Since joining Varsity, I have completed continuing education through the Lastinger Center for Learning. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology. In addition to tutoring, I have worked as an instructional aide for an art program, an applied anthropology researcher, and a nonprofit program coordinator. Out of all these experiences, I enjoy tutoring the most. I look forward to working with you!
I'm a rising sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology. I love teaching and got a lot of practice from tutoring my brother. Physics is probably my favorite subject to teach.
I am not teaching, I am engaged in the domestic arts while singing or watching my nieces and nephew grow up.
I'm a 24-year old teacher/tutor. I am a very personable, outgoing person and I enjoy making connections with others- especially when I can make people feel comfortable no matter what the setting- and I find that those who have less to say usually have the most important things to say! Tutoring provides me with a platform in which I am able to help others gain confidence in their work and watch them discover abilities they may not have known that they have. Above all, this is what I most love about tutoring and teaching.
I am no longer eligible to be a tutor, I have been looking for a way to keep doing what I love!
I am a great tutor because I am young and enthusiastic. I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and I spent both this summer and last summer teaching full-time.
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 am working towards a Bachelor's in English at ASU after two years at Mesa Community College. I am passionate about English and have a year's experience tutoring Algebra. I aim to provide individualized online instruction to high school students that is centered around their needs and capabilities. My experiences dealing with ADHD allow me to relate to students experiencing similar difficulties and to be a better tutor for them. I believe education is important and that every student is capable of success with a little help. In my free time I enjoy reading nonfiction, experimenting with drawing styles, and sewing.
I'm passionate and interested about the subjects I teach and tutor, and I believe strongly in showing my students how interesting those subjects can be and how enjoyable it is to learn. I've been tutoring my friends, peers, and neighbors since I was in high school all the way until I graduated from ASU this year with a bachelor in Conservation Biology. I'm most comfortable teaching biology, chemistry, physics, math, and history, and I believe that the purpose of a tutor is not to do the student's homework, but to teach them to do it themselves.
Bridget scored a 1460 on the SAT and knows the PSAT inside out — from the tricky no-calculator math questions to the evidence-based reading pairs that trip up even strong students. She's currently teaching high school math and social studies while finishing her Master's at Notre Dame, so she's immersed daily in the exact content the PSAT tests. Her 4.7 rating speaks to a knack for breaking down timing strategies and question patterns that move scores into National Merit range.
I am currently in the process of applying to Law School. I have tutored middle school and high school students in subjects ranging from 5th grade reading to geometry to the SAT. While I am happy and able to tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about Test Prep because these scores are very important to students, and I enjoy helping them to conquer the test and succeed. My teaching philosophy can be described as a coaching style in which, like athletics, I believe learning the subject matter, good techniques, and constant practice are the best ways to achieving better scores.
I'm enjoying my time at home and getting to explore questions of interest to me.
I am looking at their work 'from the outside' and can therefore see where they have improved whereas the student might see their struggles more clearly than their progress. I also believe and emphasize that learning is an ongoing process, and academic skills don't come naturally to most people - they are skills which require practice over time. With a subject like Spanish, I try to relate to the student's struggles by talking about issues that I found difficult as well.
I am passionate about learning and helping others learn.
Scoring a 1440 on the SAT means Lintton already conquered the same question types and timing pressures that define the PSAT — especially the tricky Evidence-Based Reading pairs and no-calculator math traps. His computer science background gives him a systematic, pattern-based approach to breaking down word problems and data interpretation questions. Rated 5.0 by students.
I am a mechanical engineering student at Arizona State University. I tutor algebra, calculus, and physics.
I'm currently the co-founder of a software-as-a-service company based in NYC. I left law to pursue my passion for technology and I've learned a tremendous amount by working in the tech startup space.
I am a Computer Science major currently enrolled in the Barrett Honor's College at ASU. I went to high school at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, AZ. I specialize in most subjects related to math... subjects such as: Algebra (1 & and 2), Honors Pre-Calc, AP Calculus AB, PSAT Mathematics, and SAT Mathematics.
I am a graduate from Arizona State University, The Honors College, with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Global Health. I was awarded the Moeur award as I was able to complete university with a 4.0 GPA.
I am a rising senior at Emory University majoring in Biology, B.S. on a pre-med track in the Biology Honors Program. In my sophomore year, I was a math and literacy tutor at Emory Reads where I worked with students at Ivy Prep Academy, Atlanta GA. Now, I lead review sessions for my fellow classmates in organic chemistry and biology to prepare for upcoming exams. In my past tutoring experiences and review sessions, I always used different colors and incorporated diagrams to improve conceptual understanding because I firmly believe every problem can be solved; if we have a solid foundation and truly understand a concept, we can apply it to any given scenario and figure out the solution. In order to make sure of this, I always encourage students to ask questions until all doubts have been cleared before moving on to decrease gaps in understanding. I can help with math, english, biology, chemistry, and physics although I think my favorite subjects to tutor would have to be Organic Chemistry and Human Physiology! I sincerely enjoy teaching these subjects and hope to show the students just how fascinating they can really be.
I am a senior at Arizona State University studying Political Science, with a focus on international relations. I am also a participant in the federally-sponsored Chinese Language Flagship program that supports students in attaining full business proficiency in Mandarin. I have previously studied abroad in Shanghai, China, during which I worked as a volunteer English teacher for elementary school children. While I currently tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching Mandarin, political science, government, and world history. As a second-language learner myself, I understand the struggles one may encounter when trying to memorize vocabulary or understand new grammar structures. It brings me much joy to share my strategies for overcoming these struggles with students & watch as their grasp on the language improves! In regards to the other subjects, understanding politics & history is essential to helping students make better sense of the world they live in. I will help students better comprehend the historical context for certain modern developments, different political frameworks, and important terminology used in the field.
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The PSAT is a standardized test that measures reading, writing, and math skills—essentially a practice run for the SAT. For students in Mesa, taking the PSAT in sophomore or junior year helps identify academic strengths and weaknesses before the high-stakes SAT, plus it qualifies juniors for National Merit Scholarship consideration. It's a valuable benchmark to see where you stand and what areas need improvement.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students typically see gains of 50-150 points with focused, personalized instruction. Tutoring helps you identify which sections drain the most points—whether that's reading comprehension pacing, algebra concepts, or grammar rules—and develop targeted strategies to address those gaps. Consistency matters most; students who practice regularly between sessions see the strongest results.
Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will review your PSAT goals, take a diagnostic test or review past scores, and identify your strongest and weakest areas across reading, writing, and math. From there, you'll create a personalized study plan that targets your specific challenges, whether that's time management on the reading section or mastering quadratic equations.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face—the PSAT moves fast, and running out of time on reading or math is common. Tutors teach you section-specific timing strategies, like how to skim passages efficiently, when to skip and return to harder questions, and how to manage the math section by tackling easier problems first. Practice tests are essential; they help you build speed while maintaining accuracy.
The Reading section tests comprehension and inference from passages, while Writing & Language focuses on grammar, syntax, and rhetorical skills. Many students find Reading tougher because it requires both speed and deep understanding, while Writing is more rule-based and predictable. Personalized tutoring helps you master the specific question types in each section and develop strategies tailored to how your brain processes information.
The PSAT emphasizes algebra, advanced math (polynomials, exponentials), problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, and trigonometry. Most students struggle with word problems and multi-step algebra questions that require careful reading and strategic thinking. A tutor can pinpoint which topics trip you up—whether it's translating words into equations or managing calculator vs. no-calculator sections—and build your confidence through targeted practice.
Taking a full practice test every 1-2 weeks is ideal, especially once you're 4-6 weeks out from test day. Early on, you might do shorter, section-specific drills to build skills, then transition to full-length tests to practice stamina and timing. Between practice tests, focus on reviewing mistakes—that's where real learning happens. Your tutor will help you analyze patterns in your errors so you don't repeat the same mistakes.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unfamiliar with question formats. Personalized tutoring builds confidence by giving you a clear study plan, plenty of practice with real PSAT questions, and proven test-taking strategies so you walk in feeling ready. Tutors also teach breathing techniques and mental strategies to stay calm under pressure, plus they help you reframe mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures.
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