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2+ years
Erik
I am a graduate from the University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have graduated with scholarship honors in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Sciences from University of Florida, Masters of Computer and Information Technology from UPenn,...
University of Pennsylvania
MMG
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Apoorv
As a master's graduate in Applied Computing with a Computer Science background and over two years of hands-on software development experience, I'm all about making learning fun and engaging! I've had the chance to teach students of all ages, from 5th graders to college students studying Computer Sci...
University of Windsor
Master's/Graduate
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
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
Certified Tutor
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
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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
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
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
10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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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Frequently Asked Questions
12th grade computer science courses usually focus on programming fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms. Students often work with languages like Python or Java, learn debugging techniques, and complete projects that apply these concepts to real-world problems. Many courses also introduce students to web development, databases, or other specialized areas depending on the school's focus.
Many students struggle with translating logic into code—understanding what a program should do is different from writing the syntax to make it happen. Debugging errors can be frustrating when students don't know where to start looking for problems. Additionally, grasping abstract concepts like data structures and algorithms takes practice, and students often benefit from working through multiple examples and building projects hands-on rather than just reading about theory.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus on your specific sticking points—whether that's understanding loops, debugging code, or designing algorithms. Tutors can walk through your code line-by-line, explain why errors occur, and help you develop problem-solving strategies. This hands-on code review and real-time feedback accelerates learning far more than working alone, especially when you're stuck on a challenging concept.
Your first session is about understanding where you are and what you need. A tutor will ask about your current coursework, which programming concepts feel solid, and where you're struggling most. They may review recent assignments or projects, run through a coding problem together, and then create a plan focused on your goals—whether that's mastering data structures, improving your debugging skills, or preparing for a capstone project.
Yes. Tutors can tailor instruction to match your interests and course focus. Some students want to dive deeper into web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; others are interested in game development or data science concepts. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can support whatever direction your 12th grade coursework or personal projects are taking, helping you build real applications and portfolios.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects students in Akron with expert tutors who specialize in 12th grade computer science. With 86 schools and over 28,000 students across Akron's 21 school districts, there's strong demand for computer science support, and tutors are available to work with you on your specific curriculum and learning goals.
Debugging is a skill that improves with practice and guidance. A tutor can teach you systematic approaches—like reading error messages carefully, using print statements to track variable values, and breaking problems into smaller pieces. They'll help you understand that errors are learning opportunities, not failures, and show you how to think through code logically to find where things went wrong.
Absolutely. Whether you're working on a class project, a coding assignment, or building something for your portfolio, personalized tutoring provides hands-on support. A tutor can help you plan your approach, review your code, suggest improvements, and explain concepts you encounter along the way—making the project a deeper learning experience rather than just something to get done.
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