An avid reader and writer pursuing a Philosophy degree alongside his STEM work, Tim approaches English through the lens of argument: every text is making a claim, and close reading is the skill that uncovers it. He breaks down how to annotate effectively, build a thesis from textual evidence, and re...

Yasmeen's history and political science work at Penn meant writing constantly — analytical essays, policy arguments, research papers — all requiring sharp thesis statements and evidence that actually supports them. That training translates directly when she teaches essay structure, grammar, and pers...

I am passionate about helping students because I've been a student my whole life! Even though I'm a professor now, I love to learn. And now that I have experience, I love to help others along the learning journey. I have degrees in English and education from Rice University, UT Austin, Texas State, ...

I'm trying to work on personal projects. I really enjoy snowboarding, and have been doing that since the third grade. I also enjoy playing sports and video games.

Brian tackles English by connecting reading and writing as two sides of the same skill: understanding how an author constructs an argument or narrative, then applying those same techniques in a student's own essays. His background spans literary analysis, persuasive writing, and close reading — all ...

Justin's math education degree might seem like an odd fit for English, but his training at UNH included heavy coursework in communication, lesson design, and breaking down complex ideas for diverse learners — skills that translate directly to teaching grammar mechanics and structured writing. He als...

An applied mathematics major might seem like an unusual pick for English, but Adriana's education degree trained her to teach structured argumentation and evidence-based writing — skills that transfer directly to essay construction and literary analysis. She walks students through thesis development...

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

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...

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...