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5+ years
Carrie
UNC Chapel Hill '16: BS Biology, BS Psychology, minor in Chemistry. Licensed 6-12 science educator with prior tutoring experience (Kaplan Test Prep, Huntington Learning Center) for pre-K through adult students in subjects ranging from phonics to honors-level high school science, as well as ACT/SAT/G...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Laura
I graduated from Indiana University in 2022 with a degree in biology and journalism. While my academic background may seem unrelated to the legal field, this diverse foundation allows me to bring a unique perspective to LSAT tutoring for the Logical Reasoning section. During my LSAT preparation, I e...
Indiana University
Bachelor, Biology and Journalism
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael W.
I received my doctorate in sociology at the City University of New York. Over the course of my studies, I have taught more than 25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, prese...
New York University
Master of Philosophy, Sociology
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lee
I have always enjoyed helping my fellow students learn math and science. I feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matte...
JCCC
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Tamika
I graduated cum laude from York College, City of New York as well as Pace University. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and my Master' Degree is in Education.I have six years teaching experience in self contained and inclusion settings. In order for students to reach their maximum potential, ...
Pace University-New York
Masters, Education
CUNY York College
Bachelors, Psychology
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Naftali
I am an undergraduate junior at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor...
New York University
Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I currently live in a small town in Pennsylvania called Gilbertsville. However, I am also a sophomore at Holy Family University, a school in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am studying mathematics and business intelligence at Holy Family, and I hope to successfully pass my knowledge onto as ...
Holy Family University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Robert
I graduated from Chaminade High School in the class of 2014 and went on to graduate from Colgate University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in English with a focus in Creative Writing and a Minor in Film and Media Studies. I have several years of experience tutoring Middle, High School and College level E...
Colgate University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sashwat
I believe that students can benefit from learning sciences through catering to their learning style whether they are a visual learner or auditory learner, I strive to ensure that students become successful. Additionally, I find that learning becomes much more efficient when it is engaging and taught...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I have been playing guitar for 13 years and teaching for the past 5 years. I have an Associates Degree in Music and I'm working towards a Bachelors of Music in Composition from Columbia College.I have taught students from all age groups and skill levels in my home, as well as at different music stor...
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Ninth grade marks a significant shift in academic expectations. Students typically encounter more complex problem-solving, longer assignments, and increased independence in managing their workload. With Long Beach's average student-teacher ratio of 24:1, many students benefit from personalized support to navigate this transition and develop stronger study habits.
Ninth graders often struggle with time management, balancing multiple subjects with different expectations, and adapting to harder material in core classes like algebra, biology, and English. Many students also face difficulty asking for help in a classroom setting or understanding concepts after a single explanation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify exactly where a student is stuck and reteach material at their pace.
In a classroom of 24+ students, teachers must move at an average pace, which doesn't work for every learner. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor focus entirely on your student's specific gaps, learning style, and questions. Tutors can spend extra time on challenging concepts, adjust explanations on the fly, and build confidence—something that's harder to achieve in a group setting.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can help your student tackle current assignments, review concepts they don't understand, and build strategies for tackling homework independently. Whether your student needs help with a specific problem set or wants to strengthen foundational skills across a subject, tutors tailor sessions to fit your student's actual needs and schedule.
Tutors support all major 9th grade subjects including algebra, geometry, biology, English/language arts, world history, and foreign languages. Many students also benefit from help with study skills, test preparation, and organizational strategies that make homework management easier. If your student is taking advanced or accelerated courses, tutors can provide support at that level too.
The first session is typically an assessment and planning meeting. A tutor will talk with your student about current challenges, review recent homework or assignments, and identify specific areas where support would help most. From there, the tutor and your student can create a focused plan for upcoming sessions—whether that's working through specific assignments or building skills in a particular area.
Progress shows up in multiple ways: improved homework completion rates, better grades on assignments and tests, increased confidence when tackling new problems, and less frustration during study time. Many students also develop better study habits and learn to catch their own mistakes. A tutor can track progress on specific skills and adjust the approach if needed to keep your student moving forward.
Start by telling Varsity Tutors about your student's specific needs—which subjects, what challenges they're facing, and what your schedule looks like. You'll get matched with a tutor who has experience helping 9th graders and can provide the kind of support your student needs. Most students can start their first session within a few days.
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