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As a second-year medical student with a strong foundation in science and a passion for education, I specialize in making tough subjects easier to understand. I excel in math, biology, physics, and other challenging topics that often intimidate students and I genuinely enjoy helping others master them. My approach combines patience, clarity, and high-level understanding to break down complex ideas into manageable, confidence-boosting lessons. Whether it's reviewing homework or prepping for exams, I'm here to support and motivate students at any level below mine to reach their full academic potential. My interests include: Weightlifting and fitness training (especially strength and hypertrophy programs) Morning cardio and physical conditioning Studying medicine with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and clinical problem-solving Teaching and tutoring tough academic subjects like math, biology, and physics Watching anime as a way to relax and recharge (especially after a long day) Cooking (with a focus on high-protein, keto/carnivore meals)

I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking, eating anything with chocolate, taking and editing pictures, reading, and singing.
Karin McKie, MFA, compiles curriculum and personalizes teaching for a broad spectrum of students. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping learners communicate their voices and realize their educational dreams. I specialize in tutoring all standardized tests, including the LSAT, SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, HSPT, ISEE, Accuplacer, STAAR, TOEFL/IELTS, ASVAB, all AP/IB English and history classes, and more. I also created and published a simple reading annotation system and related strategies specifically to tackle timed tests, as well as teaching critical reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all ages around the world. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals. I have a BS in Communications and Theater, and an MFA in Creative Writing. I have completed Continuing Education courses at Stanford, Northwestern and DePaul Universities. I'm a professional features writer and culture critic. I've edited Perspective design journal and Reed literary magazine and have performed memoir essays I've written on Chicago Public Radio. I come from a family of teachers and was fortunate to grow up at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, where my anthropologist mom was Education Director. Since early childhood, I've been immersed in multicultural and ELL education. I've devoted my personal and professional time to diversity and storytelling, starting at public TV station WETA in my hometown outside Washington, D.C., where I was certified as a trainer with Sesame Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park District's Kraft Great Kids Program. I've assisted many of my arts marketing clients, including Barrel of Monkeys and Kidworks Touring Theatre, with youth literacy programs at schools and libraries throughout the Windy City.
I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.
I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University. I am studying Statistics and Economics, with possible minors in information science and computer science. I have been working with students for several years now and have provided academic support to my peers throughout my time as a high school and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing my knowledge and experience with others. From calculus to creative writing, I have a genuine passion for all academic pursuits and helping others feel the same way.
I am a student at Cornell University studying Chemical Engineering and Computer Science. I'm living in Tarrytown right now and can help your son or daughter in math, science, or SAT/ACT prep! Over the past 5 years, I've accumulated many hours of tutoring experience. Some of the subjects I tutor include:
I am a working professional with a passion for teaching. I have been tutoring for 5+ years and have had great success with students ranging from middle school to college-age, as well as non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping my peers, which in the later years, converted into more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging problems. I like to apply problems to real world situations to allow my students to get a command on the concept and get comfortable with the topic in question.
I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
I am a senior physics major at Yale, and I have been tutoring non-stop since high school. I have three years of formal, test-prep tutoring experience with top companies in the New York City area. I absolutely love to help people out -- the most important thing I can do as a tutor is to find a new way of explaining something that just makes it click for you!
I am a very patient tutor who tries to understand exactly where the student is struggling and how they can improve. Outside of the classroom, you can often find me baking or drawing!
I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University, a native New Yorker, and a recent addition to Varsity Tutors. I grew up in Westchester County, where I volunteered as an assistant creative writing teacher in high school. After high school, I moved to Evanston, Illinois for school. I studied a wide variety of subjects in college: from Medieval Literature to Buddhist Psychology. I moved back to New York after graduating to pursue a career in the arts. I currently work as a reader for the literary director of an Off-Broadway theatre company.
I am originally from New York City and am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, Economics, and Psychology. Having gone through high school and the whole college process within recent memory, I am at the unique intersection of having a very current understanding of the challenges, and of having gained experience and perspective from college. I started tutoring as soon as I had real knowledge to share, which for me was in the eighth grade. In the way a six-year-old might feel an unwavering sense of duty and pride from being charged with returning scissors to the desk, I felt the true significance of the job I had been given. Tutoring has never lost this importance for me and I continue to approach each student with the same level of preparation and commitment as I did all those years ago. As both a nationally-ranked swimmer and a student I learned meticulous organization and time management. I have seen success in my own pursuits and in those of the students I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I am invested, reliable, and capable. I look forward to meeting you!
I'm currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Temple University. I love working with children and young adults, and I'm thrilled to be spending some time tutoring this spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used by private and independent schools to evaluate student readiness for admission. Students in Little Rock typically take the ISEE in grades 4-11 when applying to private schools in Arkansas and beyond. The exam assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics achievement—skills that predict success in rigorous academic environments.
The ISEE has four levels: Primary (grades 2-3), Lower (grades 4-5), Middle (grades 6-7), and Upper (grades 8-11). The level your student takes depends on their current grade and the grade they're applying to enter. Most Little Rock students preparing for private school admission take the Lower, Middle, or Upper level. Knowing which level your student will take is important for focused test preparation.
Many students struggle with the ISEE's verbal reasoning section, which requires understanding complex vocabulary and analogies they haven't explicitly studied. The quantitative reasoning section also challenges students because it tests problem-solving and logic rather than just computation. Additionally, time management and test anxiety are common obstacles—the ISEE moves quickly, and students must stay focused through multiple sections. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific pain points through targeted practice and confidence-building.
In a typical classroom, test prep moves at one pace for all students, but every learner has different strengths and weaknesses. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to diagnose exactly where your student struggles—whether that's vocabulary, geometry, or reading stamina—and focus time there. This targeted approach, supported by research on the benefits of individualized instruction, typically leads to faster improvement and higher confidence than group settings.
The first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your student's current strengths and weaknesses across all ISEE sections. The tutor will review your student's academic background, discuss goals, and explain a personalized study plan tailored to their needs. This foundation ensures that every subsequent session builds efficiently toward measurable improvement on the actual test.
Most students benefit from starting ISEE prep 2-3 months before their test date, though this varies based on current performance and target score. With consistent 1-on-1 tutoring (typically 1-2 sessions per week), many students see meaningful score improvements within 4-6 weeks. The key is regular practice between sessions and focused work on weak areas—personalized instruction accelerates this process because tutors can quickly identify and address gaps.
Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have deep expertise in standardized testing and the ISEE specifically. Qualified ISEE tutors understand the exam's structure, content, and scoring—and they know how to teach test-taking strategies that actually work. Many have experience helping students across Little Rock and beyond achieve their private school admission goals.
Score improvement depends on your student's starting point and how consistently they engage with tutoring. Students who work with a tutor 1-2 times per week and complete practice assignments typically see gains of 50-150+ scaled score points. The most significant improvements usually come from targeted work on the student's weakest section combined with building test-taking stamina and reducing anxiety.
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