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Noah
BA University of Pennsylvania
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm Noah, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Sandy
BA University of Pennsylvania
10+ Years Tutoring

I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals.

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Philipp
Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies Columbia College
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S. and Columbia.

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Theo
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a current undergraduate student at Columbia University in New York City, pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in History and Economics. These are two of the subjects that I enjoy tutoring the most, but I also have a penchant for tutoring and learning about math and literature. I am passionate about tutoring because I benefited from the personalized guidance of great tutors in my past and I really enjoy seeing students push themselves and develop an appreciation for subject areas or even the mental exercise of test-taking thanks to tutoring. I also believe that tutoring a subject area is the greatest way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and as I take more classes in college, I look forward to tutoring students in those in which I understood the material really well. In my spare time, I enjoy reading about history, camping, biking, and traveling when I can (or exploring the incredible city of New York)!

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Emily
MS Bank Street College of Education • BA Washington University in St. Louis
9+ Years Tutoring

I am looking forward to this opportunity to advance my teaching practice. I am available to tutor any elementary school students in all subjects, or any age level in Spanish. I look forward to working with you!

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Reid
PhD Harvard University • BA Wesleyan University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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Charles
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!

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Liz
MS Simmons College • BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

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Solange
BA Harvard University
8+ Years Tutoring

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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your first session is all about understanding your reading goals and learning style. The tutor will assess your current comprehension level, discuss specific challenges (whether it's analyzing complex texts, building vocabulary, or understanding main ideas), and learn about the books or materials you're working with in class. This foundation helps create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.

Tutors use targeted strategies to break down challenging material—whether it's classic literature, scientific articles, or dense textbooks. They help you identify main ideas, track character development, understand author's purpose, and make connections between concepts. With personalized instruction, you'll learn active reading techniques like annotation and questioning that make comprehension stick, rather than just memorizing plot points.

Yes. Tutors work with you on the full writing process—from developing a strong thesis about a text, to finding evidence and organizing your argument, to revising for clarity and impact. They provide personalized feedback on your drafts, helping you move beyond plot summary to deeper interpretation. This targeted guidance strengthens both your analytical thinking and your ability to support ideas with textual evidence.

Strong vocabulary directly improves reading comprehension and confidence with challenging texts. Tutors help you learn new words in context—from the actual books and articles you're reading—rather than isolated lists. They teach strategies like using context clues and understanding word roots, so you can tackle unfamiliar words independently. This approach builds both your active vocabulary and your ability to understand nuanced meaning.

Absolutely. Whether you're preparing for the SAT, ACT, or other standardized tests, tutors teach the specific strategies these exams require—like time management, identifying main ideas quickly, and analyzing author's tone and purpose under pressure. They'll work through practice passages with you, identify your patterns of errors, and help you develop a personalized approach that plays to your strengths.

Yes. Tutors are familiar with reading requirements across Manhattan schools and can support you with specific texts your class is studying. Whether you're reading Shakespeare for English class, analyzing primary sources for history, or tackling technical materials for science, personalized instruction helps you engage more deeply with the material and perform better on assignments and discussions.

One-on-1 tutoring is especially powerful for students who feel behind because instruction moves at your pace—no pressure to keep up with a classroom. Tutors identify specific gaps (like decoding, fluency, or comprehension skills) and build from there with targeted strategies and encouragement. Many students experience real confidence and progress when they get personalized support tailored to how they learn best.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in reading instruction and understand the specific challenges you're facing. You'll discuss your goals, grade level, and learning preferences, and we'll match you with someone whose expertise and teaching style fit your needs. This personalized pairing ensures you get instruction that actually resonates with how you learn.

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