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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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6+ years
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sami
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
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Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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8th grade computer science usually introduces foundational programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions, often through block-based or beginner-friendly languages like Python or JavaScript. Students typically work on problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and small projects that apply these concepts—like creating games, animations, or simple applications. The focus is on understanding logic and computational thinking rather than advanced syntax.
Error messages can feel cryptic to beginners, and students often don't know where to start when code doesn't work. The key is learning to read errors systematically, test code in small pieces, and think through what the code should do versus what it's actually doing. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps students develop debugging strategies and gain confidence troubleshooting their own code rather than just fixing syntax mistakes.
Logic is the 'thinking' part—understanding how to break down a problem into steps and design a solution algorithmically. Syntax is the 'grammar'—the specific rules of a programming language. A student might understand perfectly how to solve a problem logically but struggle with syntax, or vice versa. Expert tutors help students strengthen both by teaching problem-solving approaches first, then showing how to express those solutions in code.
Computer science is a skill best learned by doing—reading about loops is different from writing, testing, and debugging them yourself. Hands-on practice builds muscle memory, helps students encounter real errors and learn to fix them, and makes concepts stick. Personalized tutoring sessions include live coding, code review, and guided projects where students build actual applications rather than just completing exercises.
Projects help students see how individual concepts (variables, loops, functions) work together to build something real—a game, app, or tool they care about. This context makes learning more engaging and helps students understand why they're learning each concept. Tutors can guide students through designing and building projects that match their interests, whether that's web development, game design, or data visualization.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Miami who specialize in 8th grade computer science and understand the curriculum students are learning. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your student's specific challenges—whether it's understanding loops, debugging code, or building confidence with a particular programming language—so the tutoring is personalized to their needs.
The first session is typically about getting to know your student—their current skill level, what they've learned so far, and where they're struggling most. The tutor might review a recent assignment or project, ask about their learning goals, and start working on a specific challenge. This helps the tutor create a personalized plan for future sessions focused on the areas that matter most.
Absolutely. Some students are excited about web development, others about game design or data science—and tutoring can help them explore these interests while building core skills. Tutors can introduce different project types and programming languages based on what excites your student, keeping them motivated while they develop the fundamental problem-solving and coding skills that apply across all areas of computer science.
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