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Jeffrey
BA University of Notre Dame • Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering Rice University
6+ Years Tutoring

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 coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.

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BA Washington University in St. Louis
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Washington University in St. Louis and will be attending law school next year. My areas of expertise are Political Science and Government, History, Writing, and ACT prep. I teach a weekly course to underserved youth for ACT prep and have done well personally on both the ACT and the LSAT. My philosophy is to guide you in your search to find the correct answers - not to give them to you. I am extremely goal-oriented, and I look forward to helping you achieve yours.

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Atrik
BA Northwestern University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a first-year student at Northwestern University studying Neuroscience and Global Health. I have experience tutoring K-12 students in mathematics, ranging from teaching elementary school students how to add and subtract to helping high school students understand Calculus. I had the opportunity to work as a paid math tutor for over a year and tutored kids in math voluntarily throughout high school.

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Evelyn
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine University of Missouri-Kansas City
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a medical student currently attending the 6 year BA/MD program at UMKC. My interest in both the sciences and the humanities has led me to pursue a career in medicine. My favorite subjects to learn and teach include English reading and writing, Mandarin, math, and biology. I am especially passionate about teaching English reading and writing because as someone who personally went through the process of learning English from scratch, I deeply understand the challenges involved in honing one's language skills. I hope to use the lessons I have learned from my experience to help others who are working on improving their reading and writing skills, no matter how far they are along the process. I am patient, persistent, supportive, receptive to feedback, and I always strive to adapt my tutoring style to work with each student's unique needs and expectations.

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Dorthea
BA Washburn University • Doctor of Philosophy, French Studies University of California Los Angeles
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a Ph.D. candidate in French Studies at UCLA finishing my dissertation about contemporary French literature. My main research specializations are French language and literature. However, I also have a certification in critical theory and conduct research in cultural studies and music history. I have taught first- and second-year French classes at UCLA for four years, and before that, I taught first-year French for 3 years at the University of Kansas.

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Andrew
BA Princeton University
15+ Years Tutoring

I am reliving the process of learning that concept myself, both by explaining the concept in new ways and by seeing students wrestle with and eventually grasp the concept for themselves. For me, teaching is a way of "living vicariously" through students by experiencing the joy of learning once more.

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Ariana
MS Kansas State University • BA Kansas State University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have also taught AP French and college-level French.

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Maddie
BA University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Kansas. I am also a member of the University Honors Program, and I will be attending Notre Dame Law School in the fall. I am currently tutoring all sections of the ACT. These are my favorite subjects to tutor, as I am not very far removed from high school, but I have much experience helping clients reach their goals over the past three years. I understand the incredible impact a solid ACT score can have on the college process.

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Chad
BA Dartmouth College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am Chad Bergman, a current Dartmouth student pursuing my Bachelor's in Economics with a physics minor. I have experience tutoring college economics in person on Dartmouth campus as well as online tutoring in high school calculus and physics. I've had great success on the SAT and ACT as well as my AP tests in high school, and I hope to help others succeed as well. My favorite subject to tutor is physics because I feel like learning to apply a few fundamental principles to different real world situations is extremely useful in any discipline. While tutoring I try to help students master the fundamentals so they can apply them to the material we're working on as well as future material. Outside academia, I help look after my four siblings and play more League of Legends online than is perhaps healthy.

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Kellor
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am entirely committed to ensuring every one of my students break through the barriers preventing them from reaching their full potential. My process involves an individual, connected explanation of the content, discussing problem-solving strategies to make testing much easier than it seems, encouraging practice and the growth of individual learning, and making sure my style of teaching is right for my student's style of learning. Most importantly, I seek to make my students love learning as much as I do.

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Megan
BA Bachelor
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. I am qualified to tutor for many AP Courses (U.S. Government, U.S. History, and French Language) in addition to ACT and further language and English tutoring. I am not far removed from these courses and tests and am therefore able to help students uniquely as I remember being in there situations.

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Cameron
MS Kansas State University • BA Kansas State University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in English Literature. During my time at Kansas State, I worked as a student tutor on subjects ranging from geology to French, and while pursuing my Master's degree, I taught Expository Writing to college students. While I am experienced with Writing and Language tutoring and enjoy teaching both, I am primarily a standardized test tutor with Varsity Tutors. Test prep combines the challenge of adapting to different learning styles with the high degree of reward that comes from helping a student raise his or her test scores and therefore open doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for this reason, I place the utmost importance on the student rather than the subject. When I am not tutoring or substitute teaching, I enjoy playing guitar, watching football and writing fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Derby's 12 schools with personalized tutoring support. Whether your student attends a Derby USD 260 school or transfers between districts, we match them with tutors who understand Kansas curriculum standards and can support their specific academic goals.

Derby's average student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1 means classroom instruction, while valuable, can't always address individual learning gaps. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring allows tutors to focus entirely on your student's strengths and challenges, adapting instruction in real time and working at their pace—something that's difficult in larger classroom settings.

Tutors working with Derby students are familiar with Kansas Department of Education standards and assessments, including Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) expectations and grade-level benchmarks. They tailor instruction to ensure students master the specific skills and content knowledge required for success in Kansas schools.

During the initial session, the tutor assesses your student's current understanding, learning style, and academic goals. They'll identify specific areas where support is needed and create a personalized plan moving forward. This foundation helps ensure every subsequent session builds directly on what your student needs most.

Varsity Tutors connects Derby students with tutors across all core subjects—math, science, English, and social studies—as well as test prep for ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Whether your student needs foundational support or advanced preparation, there's a tutor available to help.

Tutoring sessions can be scheduled around your student's school day, extracurriculars, and family commitments. Whether your student needs help after school, on weekends, or during the week, Varsity Tutors works with you to find a time that fits your family's schedule.

Tutors working with Derby students are vetted for subject expertise and teaching ability. Many have education backgrounds, professional experience in their fields, or proven success helping students master challenging material. Each tutor is matched to your student based on their specific needs and learning style.

Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss your student's academic needs and goals. We'll match them with an experienced tutor and schedule an initial session at a time that works for your family. From there, you'll work together to build a personalized learning plan that drives real progress.

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