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Award-Winning 10th Grade Homework Tutors serving San Jose, CA

Mary

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Mary

Juris Doctor, Comparative Psychology
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I have a great passion for learning, and look forward to sharing this passion with my students. I feel as if I succeed when my students do!

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Architecture

Northwestern University

Juris Doctor, Comparative Psychology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1560
ACT
36
Olivia

Certified Tutor

Olivia

Masters, English
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
British Literature
College English
College Level American Literature

I hold a master's degree in English from Boston College, and I have 5-6 years of tutoring experience, depending on the subject. I also teach college level writing and English.I tutor ESL/ELL, English, Writing, Editing, Grammar and Style, SAT Reading, and Literature. I most enjoy tutoring writing, si...

Education

Boston College

Masters, English

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1490
GRE
320
Luci

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Luci

Juris Doctor, Law
Luci's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I am a former practicing attorney, transitioning into part-time tutoring and teaching so that I may spend more time with my family. I have previously taught part time at a local technical college. In addition to my teaching experience, throughout my career I have been responsible for training new le...

Education

University of Georgia

Associates, Journalism

University of Georgia

Juris Doctor, Law

Troy

Certified Tutor

Troy

Masters, Accountancy
Troy's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
ACT Math
Algebra
Business

I am a Certified Public Accountant with experience working in the corporate world. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in accountancy, I went on to work at KPMG in the corporate tax department. Through that position, I learned the tax compliance process for both federal an...

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Masters, Accountancy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelors, Accountancy

Nick

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nick

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

My name is Nick. I am currently a Sophomore at the University of Portland. I am in the National Honors Society since high school and I have been tutoring ever since. I love helping students understand tough subjects and seeing them progress as the year progresses. Being able to help others is truly ...

Education

University of Portland

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Amanda

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Amanda

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts (concentration in Literature and Musicology)
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
AP Italian Language and Culture
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Italian

I am a graduate of The New School in New York. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Arts in Context a comparison with Literature and Musicology with a minor in foreign languages, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Bass Performance.Since graduation, I tutored Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian to private ...

Education

Eugene Lang The New School for Liberal Arts

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts (concentration in Literature and Musicology)

Olivia

Certified Tutor

Olivia

Master of Arts, Intercultural, Multicultural, and Diversity Studies
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
College English
Creative Writing
Elementary School Writing

Hi! I am a full-time Master's Student at Tufts University and have already obtained my MBA. I am CRLA Level 1+2 Certified, and served as the Master Writing Consultant in my undergrad career in the Academic Center for Excellence. I can help students of all ages, and I have tutored students from eleme...

Education

Tufts University

Master of Arts, Intercultural, Multicultural, and Diversity Studies

Bryant University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Hend M.

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hend M.

Bachelor in Arts, English
Hend's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Arabic
College and University Admissions

With a doctoral degree in **Composition and Applied Linguistics** from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, I specialize in helping college students refine their academic writing skills.**Targeted Writing Support**Over the course of my career, I've guided undergraduate and graduate students through t...

Education

Tripoli University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Doctor of Science, English Composition

Janki

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Janki

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Janki's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am pursuing a B.S. degree in Neuroscience at the University of Kentucky that I will successfully complete in the Fall of 2020. I have tutored a wide range of students, both my peers and younger, in mostly STEM related fields. Although I tutor in a few different subjects, the subjects I am most pas...

Education

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
34
Tatiana

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tatiana

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Tatiana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Biology

As a current undergraduate at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) pursuing a Biochemistry BS, I have had the opportunity to tutor, mentor, and counsel a wide variety of students throughout my high school and college career. For the past four years, I have dedicated my efforts to tutoring el...

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

10th grade marks a significant jump in academic rigor, with students balancing multiple subjects, longer assignments, and more complex problem-solving. Common challenges include managing time across different classes, understanding advanced concepts in math and sciences, writing analytical essays, and staying organized with larger projects. With San Jose's average student-teacher ratio of 22:1, many students benefit from personalized support to work through these challenges at their own pace.

In a classroom setting, teachers must address the needs of 20+ students simultaneously, which can leave gaps in understanding. Personalized tutoring focuses entirely on your student's learning style, pace, and specific problem areas—whether that's organizing research papers, mastering quadratic equations, or building confidence in a particular subject. A tutor can identify exactly where confusion starts and fill those gaps before they compound into larger struggles.

The first session is an assessment and planning meeting. A tutor will review your student's current coursework, identify specific challenges, and understand their learning preferences and goals. This might include looking at recent assignments, test scores, or areas where your student feels stuck. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan to address homework struggles and build stronger foundational skills.

Yes—homework tutoring focuses on mastering daily assignments and building understanding throughout the year, while test prep is targeted preparation for specific exams. That said, strong homework support naturally builds the skills needed for tests. Regular tutoring helps students develop study habits, deepen conceptual understanding, and catch knowledge gaps early, which all contribute to better test performance.

Absolutely. Many 10th graders work with tutors who support them in specific subjects like math, English, science, or history—or even across multiple subjects depending on needs. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in the areas your student needs most, whether that's one subject or several. This flexibility helps students stay on track across their entire course load.

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Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have deep expertise in 10th grade curriculum and subject matter. Tutors typically have strong academic backgrounds, teaching experience, or both, and understand the specific expectations and challenges of 10th grade coursework. Each tutor is carefully matched to your student's needs to ensure they can provide effective, personalized support.

Simply reach out to Varsity Tutors and describe your student's homework challenges and goals. You'll be matched with a tutor who understands 10th grade curriculum and your student's specific needs. From there, you'll schedule your first session and begin working on a personalized plan to improve homework performance and build stronger academic skills.

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