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10+ years
Daniel
I am working towards my Finance degree in the Freeman School of Business. I have tutoring experience, as I tutored students in English and Mathematics during high school. Now, I tutor K-12 Math/English, including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, and Language Arts, as well as Python, Hebr...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelors, Finance
Certified Tutor
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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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
Certified Tutor
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
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
Certified Tutor
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
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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
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
Certified Tutor
13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Pre-Calculus requires a shift from memorizing procedures to understanding why those procedures work. Many students struggle with this transition, especially when tackling word problems and multi-step equations that demand deeper conceptual thinking. Personalized tutoring helps bridge this gap by breaking down complex ideas into manageable pieces and showing how different topics connect—skills that are essential for success in Calculus.
Graphing often feels abstract until you see the visual patterns. A tutor can work with you to connect equations to their graphs, showing how changes in a function's formula translate to shifts and stretches on the coordinate plane. This hands-on approach helps you build intuition rather than just memorizing transformation rules, making future topics like Calculus much more accessible.
Word problems require you to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical language—a skill that's separate from solving equations. Many students can solve the math but struggle with the translation step. Tutors help by teaching problem-solving strategies: identifying what you know, what you're looking for, and which Pre-Calculus tools apply. With practice, these strategies become second nature.
Math anxiety often stems from feeling rushed or misunderstood in a classroom setting. One-on-one instruction removes that pressure—you can ask questions without worrying about judgment, work at your own pace, and celebrate small wins. When a tutor explains concepts in a way that clicks for you specifically, confidence builds naturally, and anxiety decreases.
Absolutely. Pre-Calculus courses can vary depending on your school's textbook and approach. When you connect with a tutor through Varsity Tutors, they'll align with your specific curriculum, whether that's focusing on trigonometry, sequences and series, or advanced function analysis. This targeted approach means you get help on exactly what your class covers.
Your first session is about building a foundation for future progress. The tutor will assess your current understanding, identify specific areas where you're struggling (like proofs, trigonometric identities, or rational functions), and discuss your goals. From there, they'll create a personalized plan that addresses your gaps and builds toward mastery.
Pre-Calculus is full of interconnected ideas—functions, trigonometry, sequences, and exponentials all relate to each other. A tutor helps you step back from individual problems to see the bigger picture: how a trigonometric function is still a function, how exponential growth appears in different contexts, and how these patterns prepare you for Calculus. This deeper understanding makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.
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