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2+ years
Aqsa
Aqsa's analytical training at UCF — where she regularly works through financial modeling, statistics, and quantitative business problems — translates directly into the kind of logical thinking high school math demands. She tackles topics like linear systems, quadratics, and data analysis by showing ...
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Allyson
Economics at Wellesley means Allyson uses algebra, functions, and data analysis daily — so when she teaches high school math, she can show students exactly where these tools show up outside a textbook. She's especially strong at walking through multi-step problems and identifying the specific spot w...
Wellesley College
Bachelors (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Joshua
As a dedicated tutor with over 2 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive in subjects like Algebra, Business Analytics, and Data Science. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Informatics at the University of Washington, I incorpo...
University of Washington
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters degree in Education and have been an Elementary and Middle School educator for over thirty years. I have worked with students in the inner city, suburbs, Appalachia, and Deep South. I love teaching and children, and have discovered my ...
University of Pennsylvania
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences and Spanish. I do molecular bio/genetics research with fruit flies, dance, and sing in the CU chorus. I was the student director of my high school's Academic Resource Center, tutoring in math, science, Spanish, and SAT/ACT for 3+ ye...
Cornell University
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Jean Bosco
My name is Bosco, I am currently a 4th year PhD student at UMass Amherst in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am originally from Rwanda. I like teaching and have been a tutor and TA ever since my undergrad. My subjects of interest include various math subjects, programming in C, C++, and Pytho...
Carnegie Mellon University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
4+ years
I am a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, and a minor in Neuroscience. My previous tutoring experiences have primarily focused on college level physics, math, and chemistry; AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry; the ACT and SAT ...
Rice University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
When I was young, I used to hate swimming at the beach. The idea of sharks moving around under the waves where I could not see them made me scared to go into the water. As I grew up, however, and began to learn about the different sharks that lived off the shores of my home in Massachusetts, USA, I ...
University of Tasmania
Doctorate (PhD)
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Master's/Graduate
Swarthmore College
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
11+ years
I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for...
Yale University
BS
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Thomas
I love literature and reading and writing -- they've been central to my life since early childhood -- and I hope as a tutor not only to help students improve their skills in these areas but to instill in them a similar kind of lifelong affection for these pursuits. I believe that reading and writin...
The University of Montana
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Princeton University
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Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
MS
Northwestern University
MS
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Christopher
I graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, having majored in mathematics. Since then, I've worked for a number of health technology companies as a business analyst, usually helping to bridge the communications gap between programming staff and end use...
Carleton College
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I love to help students to do well on the SAT and ACT Verbal, Reading, and English sections. I have tutored these areas of standardized tests for more than 3 years. My approach is not "standardized" because I enjoy working one-on-one with clients to tailor learning experiences that address each pe...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Certified Tutor
I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My journey as a tutor began in 10th grade when I ran volunteer tutoring labs in math, physics, and chemistry. I had classmates struggling with stoichiometry, peers needing an algebra refresher, or a group of panicked ...
Columbia University
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
Ezra
I am a rising junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, and I am passionate about helping students build confidence in STEM subjects, standardized testing, and college admissions. My teaching philosophy focuses on understanding concepts rather than memorizing...
Carnegie Mellon University
BS
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Danielle
Algebra Tutor • +9 Subjects
I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring new restaurants and traveling the world.
Christopher
Expert Tutor
I graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, having majored in mathematics. Since then, I've worked for a number of health technology companies as a business analyst, usually helping to bridge the communications gap between programming staff and end users with clear documentation and presentations. I was also a theater nerd in high school and college, and (with my wife) developed and co-taught an elementary/middle school theater program for our neighborhood school. I've been a private tutor in mathematics for a number of years, working with local families on a handful of subjects, mostly pre-calculus and calculus. My favorite part of tutoring is helping my students to see that one little insight that can unlock the whole of the subject or lesson, and helping them pick the right tool or method to get a good answer.
Melinda
PSAT Writing Skills Tutor • +24 Subjects
I love to help students to do well on the SAT and ACT Verbal, Reading, and English sections. I have tutored these areas of standardized tests for more than 3 years. My approach is not "standardized" because I enjoy working one-on-one with clients to tailor learning experiences that address each person's unique needs. As a former professor of communication, I also have the skills to help professionals and graduate students with their research and writing. I am currently helping a doctoral student with her dissertation.
Sara
SAT Tutor
I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My journey as a tutor began in 10th grade when I ran volunteer tutoring labs in math, physics, and chemistry. I had classmates struggling with stoichiometry, peers needing an algebra refresher, or a group of panicked kids with a trigonometry test the next morning. With a wide range of needs and urgencies, I learned how to break down complex ideas into approachable steps, fill in gaps in their understanding, and tailor each session to meet individual needs. I've guided high schoolers through personalized ACT and SAT prep, sharing my tips/tricks and improving their current test-taking strategies. I completely understand that tough subjects can be overwhelming when one is confused; the learning journey typically leaves you confuzzled/frustrated. However, I'm here to clear the fog. I focus not just on getting the right answers, but on building real understanding. I'm prone to using odd analogies, clear explanations, and customized study strategies that meet students where they are. My goal is to make students feel confident in their knowledge and problem-solving strategy.
Ezra
Expert Tutor
I am a rising junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, and I am passionate about helping students build confidence in STEM subjects, standardized testing, and college admissions. My teaching philosophy focuses on understanding concepts rather than memorizing formulas. I believe every student learns differently, so I adapt my teaching style to fit each student's needs and create an environment where questions feel encouraged. Through my experience tutoring, teaching robotics, and coaching students academically, I have learned how to break difficult topics into simple, manageable steps. What makes me a strong tutor is not only my technical background, but also my patience, communication skills, and genuine investment in student success. My goal is always to help students become more confident, independent learners who feel capable of overcoming academic challenges.
Troy
Geometry Tutor • +5 Subjects
I am an Arizona native. Upon graduating from Desert Mountain High School, I attended Rice University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations. After graduating from college, I moved back to Arizona and am excited to have the opportunity to continue my passion of helping young men and women achieve academic excellence through tutoring. I have experience tutoring elementary through college-aged students in all academic disciplines. My primary areas of focus include: math, English, and standardized test prep. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, following sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Ruth
LSAT Tutor
My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm committed to helping students reach their full potentials.
Alison
Expert Tutor
I have a Bachelor's degree from College of the Holy Cross in French and Psychology, and a Master's of Public Health from Columbia University. I work in global health, primarily supporting women and children's health programs in Francophone West and Central Africa. I have experience tutoring students from elementary age up through high school, both tutoring French students in English while I was studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, for a year in college, and tutoring American students in French. I have worked as a freelance French interpreter and translator and for UNICEF and the United Nations Foundation and would be happy to share with students how French can open doors professionally. In addition to keeping up my French, I have studied a number of languages as an adult (Arabic, Spanish, German, Bambara), and so I have ideas about what works and doesn't work in terms of teaching foreign languages to both school-aged students as well as adults. I have my own teaching materials and am happy to incorporate students' materials and interests into the lesson plan. I have strategies for keeping the material interesting and dynamic, and I offer a supportive environment for them to practice their skills. I look forward to discussing how I can best tailor my lessons to meet your needs!
Tallulah
PSAT Tutor • +3 Subjects
I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Communications and a minor in Business. Since 2020, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of all ages, forming meaningful connections that I deeply cherish. While I tutor a diverse array of subjects, my passions lie in Math, English, and Writing. I also love helping students with college admissions! I firmly believe that learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience for everyone, so I strive to make each tutoring session unique and engaging.
Sahibzada
Linear Algebra Tutor • +3 Subjects
I've been working with students for over seven years, from middle school all the way through college, across subjects like math, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, chemistry, and physics, with a lot of SAT and ACT prep mixed in. My background is perhaps a little unconventional. I have two bachelor's degrees, one in Engineering and one in Communication Studies, plus a Master's in Design. That combination means I can guide you through challenging technical material and communicate it in a way that is easy to grasp. What I care most about is helping students get to a place where they don't need me anymore. I know that sounds like a strange thing for a tutor to say, but I think it's the right goal. I'm not here to walk you through steps to copy down. I want you to understand why something works, because that's what holds up under pressure, on a test you haven't seen before. If you're ready to ace that test or prove that theorem that's been bugging you, reach out and let's work together
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Students often hit walls with the transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebraic thinking—particularly with multi-step equations, systems of equations, and understanding why certain steps work rather than just memorizing procedures. Word problems are another major challenge because they require translating real-world scenarios into mathematical expressions. As students progress, graphing functions, understanding transformations, and working with proofs in geometry become significant hurdles. Many students also struggle with the conceptual leap from seeing math as a set of isolated rules to recognizing patterns and connections across topics.
A tutor can help students see the 'why' behind each step—for example, explaining that distributing in (x+2)(x+3) works because multiplication applies to each term, not just teaching the FOIL method as a magic formula. By working through problems multiple ways and asking guiding questions, tutors help students discover patterns and build intuition. This deeper understanding makes it easier to tackle unfamiliar problems and remember concepts long-term, rather than forgetting procedures weeks after an exam.
Word problems require a strategic approach: identifying what's being asked, extracting relevant information, choosing the right mathematical model, and then solving. A tutor can teach students to break this process into manageable steps—drawing diagrams, defining variables clearly, and checking whether their answer makes sense in context. By practicing this structured approach across different problem types (rate problems, geometry applications, exponential growth), students build confidence and develop problem-solving strategies they can apply to new situations.
Showing work isn't just for the teacher—it helps students catch their own mistakes, understand where errors occurred, and communicate their thinking clearly. A tutor can help students develop the habit of writing out each step logically, which also reveals gaps in understanding that might not be obvious from the final answer alone. This skill becomes essential for standardized tests, where partial credit depends on demonstrated reasoning, and for more advanced math where complex problems require clear organization.
Math anxiety often stems from past struggles, rushed learning, or feeling lost without understanding why concepts matter. A tutor creates a low-pressure environment where students can ask questions without judgment, work at their own pace, and experience small wins that build confidence. By breaking complex topics into manageable pieces and celebrating progress, tutors help students shift from 'I can't do math' to 'I can figure this out with practice.' This positive experience often translates to better classroom performance and willingness to tackle challenging problems.
Graphing requires understanding how equations translate to visual representations—recognizing that slope and y-intercept define a line, or that the vertex form of a parabola reveals its transformations directly. Many students struggle because they're plotting points mechanically without connecting the equation to the shape. A tutor can help students see how changing coefficients shifts, stretches, or flips a graph, and practice predicting transformations before graphing. This conceptual understanding makes it much easier to work with function families (linear, quadratic, exponential, trigonometric) throughout high school and beyond.
Proofs intimidate many students because they require logical reasoning and knowing which theorems to apply—skills that differ from computational math. A tutor can teach proof strategies like working backwards from what you need to prove, identifying what information you have, and recognizing common proof patterns (triangle congruence, parallel lines, angle relationships). By practicing structured approaches and building a toolkit of useful theorems, students develop the confidence to tackle unfamiliar proofs and understand that geometry is about logical reasoning, not memorization.
High School Math can be taught in different sequences and with varying emphasis—some curricula stress graphical understanding first, others lead with algebraic manipulation. A skilled tutor assesses how your student's class approaches topics and aligns instruction accordingly, whether that means reinforcing the textbook's method or providing alternative explanations that click better for your student. This flexibility ensures tutoring supports classroom learning rather than introducing conflicting methods, and helps students succeed with their specific teacher's expectations.
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