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Shimelis

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Shimelis

Bachelor's
Shimelis's other Tutor Subjects
PE - Principles and Practice of Engineering - Civil - Construction
FE - Fundamentals of Engineering - Other Disciplines
FE - Fundamentals of Engineering
PE - Principles and Practice of Engineering - Environmental

I am Dr. Shimelis, an educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and MS and BS in Civil and Agricultural Engineering. My expertise lies in water and environmental resources, hydrology, hydraulics, soil mechanics, and fluid mechanics and related fields. I specialize in tutoring enginee...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Bradley

Certified Tutor

Bradley

Bachelor's
Bradley's other Tutor Subjects
ASVAB
CLEP German
Middle School English
AP German Language and Culture

As a graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Innovation in Museum Studies and Gallery Practices, and a current PhD student in Construction Management at Louisiana State University, I bring a unique blend of academic and real-world experience to my teaching. I serve...

Education

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrew

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sabira

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Sabira's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Daniel

Bachelors
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1500

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Solange

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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. Hobbies: books, hiking, reading, music, writing, art

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Justin

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +48 Subjects

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

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Middle School Math Tutor • +35 Subjects

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Daniel

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I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working with you.

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Justin

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Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PE Civil Construction exam has a national pass rate of approximately 60-65%, meaning many first-time test takers don't pass. The exam tests both breadth of knowledge across construction topics and depth in specific areas, which requires focused preparation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify your weaker content areas—whether that's project management, cost estimation, scheduling, or safety protocols—and develop targeted study strategies that address gaps before test day.

Most candidates benefit from 100-200 hours of focused preparation, spread over 3-6 months depending on your experience level and background. This includes reviewing the NCEES PE Civil Construction exam specifications, working through practice problems, and testing yourself under timed conditions. A tutor can help you create a personalized study schedule that fits your timeline, prioritizes high-impact topics, and incorporates spaced repetition—a proven learning technique that strengthens long-term retention of the complex construction management concepts tested on the exam.

Test takers typically struggle with time management during the 5.5-hour exam, particularly in balancing the breadth questions with longer construction scenario problems. Many also find it difficult to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world project situations, especially in areas like contract interpretation, risk analysis, and resource scheduling. Additionally, staying current with building codes and construction standards can be challenging. Tutors help by teaching exam-specific strategies, breaking down complex construction scenarios into manageable steps, and providing practice with the exact question formats and time constraints you'll encounter on test day.

The exam is divided into two sessions: a 4-hour morning session with 40 breadth questions covering general civil engineering and construction topics, and a 1.5-hour afternoon session with 20 depth questions focused on a specific construction focus area. You'll choose your depth focus (such as Construction Contracting, Construction Management, or Site Development) based on your specialization. Success requires both broad foundational knowledge and deeper expertise in your chosen area. A tutor familiar with PE Civil Construction can help you decide which depth focus aligns with your experience, structure your study to balance breadth and depth preparation, and practice the specific question styles and time management needed for each section.

You'll need the official NCEES PE Civil Construction exam specifications, a review manual (such as the PE Civil Construction Review Manual by Michael Lindeburg), sample exams and practice problems, and access to current construction codes and standards relevant to your depth focus area. Having multiple practice problems is critical—research on test preparation shows that practice testing and retrieval practice significantly improve exam performance. Tutors help by guiding you through available resources, identifying which materials best match your learning style, ensuring you're working with current code editions, and creating custom practice problems tailored to your weak areas rather than generic study guides.

A tutor brings expertise in exam strategy, construction industry knowledge, and targeted instruction that generic study guides can't provide. Rather than studying everything equally, personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses your effort on the concepts that appear most frequently on the exam and that you personally find challenging. Tutors also help with time management strategies for the dual-session format, teach you how to decode complex construction scenario questions, and provide immediate feedback on practice problems so you understand not just the right answer but why incorrect approaches fail. This personalized approach helps you build confidence and identify your exact readiness level before test day.

The key to a successful retake is analyzing exactly what went wrong—whether you lacked foundational knowledge, made timing errors, struggled with specific construction topics, or misunderstood question formats. Simply studying the same material the same way is unlikely to produce different results. Personalized tutoring after a failed attempt is particularly valuable because a tutor can review your exam performance, identify patterns in the questions you missed, and rebuild your study plan to address root causes rather than symptoms. This might mean diving deeper into cost estimating concepts, strengthening your project scheduling knowledge, or developing better strategies for reading and interpreting contract documents under time pressure.

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