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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
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 campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding where you stand and what you need. A tutor will assess your comfort with probability, financial mathematics, and any specific exam content (like SOA or CAS exams), then create a personalized plan based on your goals—whether that's passing an actuarial exam, strengthening foundational concepts, or preparing for a degree program. Most students find this diagnostic approach helps them focus on their actual weak spots rather than reviewing material they already know.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in actuarial exam preparation, including Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams. They can help you master probability theory, financial mathematics, life contingencies, and exam-specific problem-solving strategies. Many students benefit from working through past exam questions and learning time-management techniques, since these exams are notoriously time-pressured.
The most common hurdles are mastering probability and statistics foundations, understanding financial mathematics concepts like present value and annuities, and applying these theories to real-world actuarial problems. Many students also struggle with the volume and difficulty of exam material—actuarial exams require deep conceptual understanding, not just formula memorization. Personalized tutoring helps you identify which specific concepts are holding you back and build genuine understanding rather than surface-level knowledge.
It depends on your starting point and target exam, but most actuarial exam candidates benefit from 3-6 months of consistent preparation. A tutor can help you create a realistic study schedule based on your current knowledge, work or school commitments, and exam date. Regular sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) combined with independent practice typically yields better results than cramming, since actuarial material requires time to internalize.
Tutors work with students on core actuarial topics including probability and statistics, financial mathematics, life contingencies, pension mathematics, and risk management. They also help with university-level actuarial science coursework, whether you're studying at a local San Francisco institution or preparing independently. Whether you need help with a specific course or comprehensive exam prep, tutors tailor their approach to your curriculum.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in actuarial science—many hold actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or equivalent), have passed multiple actuarial exams, or have professional actuarial experience. When you connect with a tutor, you can review their qualifications and experience with specific exams or topics to ensure they're the right fit for your needs.
A tutor will use practice problems, mini-assessments, and conversation to pinpoint which concepts you're struggling with—whether that's probability distributions, annuity calculations, or applying theory to complex scenarios. Once weak areas are identified, they design targeted lessons and practice sets to build mastery. This focused approach is much more efficient than generic test prep, since you're spending time where you actually need it.
Absolutely. Beyond content mastery, tutors help you build confidence through repeated practice with realistic exam questions, timed drills to improve pacing, and strategies for managing pressure. Many students find that working through difficult problems with a tutor—and learning to break them down systematically—significantly reduces anxiety. You'll also develop a sense of which problem types you can tackle quickly and which need more careful thought, which is crucial for time management on actual exams.
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