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6+ years
Emma
Building weekly lesson plans for students from preschool through 12th grade at Chautauqua Institution taught Emma how to read a room fast and adjust — a skill that matters most with middle schoolers, who can swing from engaged to checked out in minutes. Her Cornell Human Development coursework gives...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Certified Tutor
Vinay
I am a 2nd year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University and have tutored K-12 and college students over the past 10 years in various subjects ranging from math and science to SAT prep and language arts. My educational background includes an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia Univ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master in Public Health Administration, MPA in Developmental Practice
University of California Los Angeles
B.S. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology
Certified Tutor
Emma
I'm in the process of applying to Master's programs for marine biology. I've been a motivated and committed student for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I...
Duke University
Bachelor's in Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Rosalyn
I'm going to fail, might as well not do it alone." I started working on homework with her and started to realize that I learned best when I taught others! Soon, I started "tutoring" many of my other pre-med friends in the same class and aced Chemistry! Since then, I've found a growing love for teach...
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science, Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
Eaton
I'm entering my senior year at Case Western Reserve University. I'm happy to provide tutoring services for those interested in improving their academic performance or exam preparation. The subjects which I am most proficient include SAT Math, Algebra 1 , Algebra 2, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, P...
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Brian
I am currently a student at Case Western Reserve University for computer science. In high school, I was a member of the Peer Tutoring and Mentoring Club and enjoy working with students, primarily in math and science. My favorite subject is physics because it combines science with math and is actuall...
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sunay
I'm Sunay, I'm from Cleveland and currently a Junior at Emory University majoring in Finance and Information Systems. I've previously worked at the Harvard Management Company and will be joining Bank of America as a investment banking analyst in New York. As a current virtual ACT and peer tutor and ...
Emory University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Amos
I am a music and arts industry professional with over 20 years experience working in a variety of settings. It would be my pleasure to help you achieve your academic and musical goals.
The Juilliard School
Master of Arts, Music Performance
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Karen
I am a experienced Chinese teacher and tutor. Chinese is my native language. I am able to teach you both Chinese tranditional characters and simplifed characters. I also had experiance of teaching Chinese AP level students, as well as for business Chinese. I love teaching Chinese!!
Feng Chia Univeristy Taiwan
Bachelor of Engineering, Transportation Management
National Chiao Tung University
Diploma of Engineering, Transportation Management
Certified Tutor
Beth
I'm Elizabeth Krochka, but you can call me Beth. I'm a 23 year old Allegheny College graduate with a passion for learning and teaching. One day, I'd like to teach and I hope that working with Varsity Tutors and my clients will help me prepare to be a better teacher. I've always loved school, mainly ...
Allegheny College
Bachelors, History
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Caroline
An effective educator must be able to recognize each individual student's learning style and to adapt the lesson to accommodate that style. Also, each student has a different rate of learning. Thus, the lessons must be directed not only towards ensuring the student masters the material but also keep...
Northwestern University
AM
American University
AM
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Timothy
I am a second year student majoring in biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University. Outside of Varsity Tutoring, I tutor high school students every week in Math, English, and standardized tests. Music has always been a passion in my life, and it excites me to help students to fall in love in mus...
Case Western Reserve University
Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am a full-time college student in the honors program at my university studying English Literature, Film & Media Arts, and Psychology. When tutoring, I specialize in English and am also experienced in tutoring select high school and college Psychology classes. I am a highly engaged tutor who incorp...
Cleveland State University Honors College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ashley
I am a seasoned educator with over 14 years of teaching experience. I currently am a middle school principal but have taught grades 3-college. I am no stranger to Common Core and can help students master material with tried and true strategies!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Education, Education
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Brittany
I am currently working towards my masters degree in education from Cleveland State University. Right now I'm working full time as a research associate at a biotech company in Cleveland, but I've been tutoring part time since my early college years. I've also spent a lot of one-on-one time with stude...
Cleveland State University
Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
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Middle school is a critical transition year where students juggle increased academic rigor, multiple teachers, and significant social changes. In Cleveland's 114 schools, many students struggle with time management, organization across different classes, and keeping up with faster-paced instruction. Personalized tutoring helps students build these executive function skills alongside subject mastery, giving them the foundation they need to succeed as they approach high school.
The first session is an assessment and relationship-building meeting where a tutor learns about your student's strengths, challenges, learning style, and goals. They'll review current coursework, identify specific gaps, and create a personalized plan aligned with Cleveland school district expectations. This foundation ensures every future session builds directly on what your student needs most.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand Ohio's academic standards and the specific curricula used across Cleveland's 55 school districts. Tutors work with your student's actual assignments, tests, and class materials—whether that's math fundamentals, reading comprehension, writing skills, or science concepts—ensuring tutoring directly supports classroom success.
While Cleveland's average student-teacher ratio is 18.8:1, personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to adapt teaching methods to your student's specific learning style, pace, and needs. This means no one-size-fits-all lessons—tutors can slow down on difficult concepts, skip what students already know, and use targeted practice to build real mastery. Research shows this individualized approach significantly accelerates learning compared to group instruction.
Varsity Tutors connects middle school students in Cleveland with expert tutors across all core subjects including math (pre-algebra, algebra foundations), English/language arts, science, social studies, and test prep for standardized assessments. We also support advanced learners pursuing gifted programs and students needing extra support in foundational skills. Tutors tailor instruction to your student's grade level and specific curriculum.
Progress looks different for each student—it might be improved test scores, better grades on assignments, increased confidence, or mastery of specific skills. Tutors track progress through regular assessments, monitor homework completion and understanding, and communicate updates with you. Most students show measurable improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring as they build both skills and confidence.
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