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Andrew

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Andrew

AM
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
SAT
ACT
English Language Arts Substitute

I hold a B.A. from Yale University and an M.A. from the University of Connecticut. In addition to teaching at both the high school and college levels, I also spent many years working in advertising (where I was a Vice President at two New York City agencies), health insurance administration, and as...

Education

Yale University

AM

Ash

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ash

Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering
Ash's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign majoring in computer engineering. I am really excited about tutoring and show great interest in helping other students learn.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Adam

BS

I am an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign working towards a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. During my time on campus, I have made it an objective of mine to help other undergrads in their studies and spread information on ...

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

BS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Eric

Bachelor's (in progress)
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

As a tutor with a passion for mathematics, I aim to create meaningful connections between students and the material they are learning to enable them to learn at the best of their ability. With my Bachelor's degree in Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I bring over 3 years of tut...

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ingrid

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ingrid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Statistics

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...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sam

PHD, Statistics
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am flexible and adaptive to different learning styles. I welcome students and/or parents to set their own goals/expectations, and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals.

Education

University of Iowa

PHD, Statistics

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1490

Certified Tutor

Emily

Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am a licensed attorney in Illinois who primarily represents children in guardianship disputes as the Guardian ad Litem as well as low-income clients in a myriad of housing and family law related cases. I graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I rece...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate

Northwestern University

BA in Philosophy

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Connor

Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences
Connor's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biochemistry

I am taking time to explore my lifelong interest in teaching. I began tutoring at the University of Notre Dame, where I worked for three years as a teaching assistant in a Cell Biology laboratory course. There, I enjoyed helping my peers understand the larger picture developing through our weekly ex...

Education

Loyola University-Chicago

Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jeff

Masters, History
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Writing
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics

I am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught h...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Masters, History

Princeton University

B.A. in philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Elena

Juris Doctor, Law
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading and Writing

I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the La...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jer...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Northwestern University

Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Viktor

Bachelor of Science
Viktor's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

I'm referring to math, of course, but I didn't always like the subject. Until about age 16, I thought of math as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everythin...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Astoria

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Astoria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Math

I am an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

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Jeff

Calculus Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught history and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I also taught Standardized Test Prep (SAT and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan.

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Elena

Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.

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Anna

Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.

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Viktor

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +25 Subjects

I'm referring to math, of course, but I didn't always like the subject. Until about age 16, I thought of math as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse of what math really was, I found it irresistible and I ended up majoring in math in college at UChicago. I'm currently a Master's student in Computer Science at NYU.

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Astoria

Calculus Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a passion of mine. Standardized tests and basic education may feel removed from our passions, but developing those foundations are essential for opening up opportunities and becoming capable of taking on our pursuits.

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Sanjana

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +39 Subjects

I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying Applied Math, Economics, and Computer Science. I've tutored in a variety of subjects throughout high school and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!

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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.

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Ellie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a 4th year student at The University of Chicago majoring in Economics. I recently completed all of my coursework and am now filling my time with the activities I most enjoy. One of these activities is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and seniors at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar and piano, as well as cooking, hiking and listening to podcasts.

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Benjamin

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a student at the University of Chicago. I grew up on the upper east side and attended the Dalton School in Manhattan. My whole life I've enjoyed math and science but what I am really passionate about is teaching others. I've worked in all different areas from coaching to teaching, and if you want someone who will be relentlessly positive while also capable and engaged I'm your guy. Hobbies: music, art, books, reading, writing

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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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Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Urbana's 18 schools and both school districts with personalized tutoring support. Whether your student attends a school in Unit 4 or Unit 116, we match them with tutors who understand local curriculum standards and can support their specific academic goals.

Urbana students frequently seek support in math, science, and English—subjects that form the foundation for Illinois state standards and college preparation. We also work with students on test prep for the ACT and SAT, as well as AP courses, which are increasingly popular pathways for high school students in the area.

Urbana schools maintain an average student-teacher ratio of about 14.8:1, which is solid for public education, but personalized 1-on-1 instruction offers something different—a tutor can focus entirely on your student's learning style, pace, and specific gaps. This individualized approach is especially valuable for students who need to catch up, move ahead, or prepare for high-stakes exams.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who are familiar with Illinois State Standards and the specific curriculum frameworks used in Urbana's school districts. Tutors can reinforce classroom learning, help students master grade-level expectations, and build skills that align with state assessments and college readiness benchmarks.

During the first session, the tutor will get to know your student—their strengths, challenges, learning style, and goals. They'll assess where your student stands academically and work together to create a personalized plan. This foundation helps ensure every session that follows is focused and productive.

Tutoring rates vary based on the subject, tutor qualifications, and your student's needs. We recommend contacting Varsity Tutors directly to discuss your situation and get a personalized quote. Many families find that the focused, results-driven nature of 1-on-1 instruction makes tutoring a worthwhile investment in their student's academic success.

Absolutely. Varsity Tutors works with students' schedules, whether they're balancing school, sports, clubs, or other commitments. Tutors offer flexible scheduling to make personalized instruction convenient for your family.

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who specialize in ACT and SAT prep. Given that many Urbana students are working toward college admission, targeted test prep can make a real difference—the national average SAT score is around 1050, and personalized tutoring helps students identify their weak areas and build test-taking strategies.

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