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David
I am a University of Texas - Austin graduate with honors, BS in Molecular Biology. I also hold an MS in Biology from University of California - San Diego, specializing in Cell Biology.My tutoring experience is, frankly, pretty massive; I have been a tutor almost continuously since 2000. In some case...
University of California-San Diego
Master of Science, Biology, General
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

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6+ years
Elizabeth
I strive to be the best teacher and tutor I can be! I love reading and writing. I enjoy showing new methods as well as old methods. I believe we all can!
Daytona State College
Bachelors, Science

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ryan
I am an undergraduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I major in Mechanical Engineering. I tutor various subjects in math, science, and engineering. Throughout high school and college, I've had some great experiences with instructors who are passionate about teaching. I want to re...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering

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Tyler
I am currently a pre-candidate in a chemistry doctoral program at the Univeristy of Michigan, receiving my Bachelor's of Science in chemistry from Truman State University. Having completed many science and math courses in my academic career, I understand how daunting such courses can be. With that i...
Truman State University
Bachelors, Chemistry

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6+ years
Erika
I love teaching students because I love how creative students can be when it comes to solving problems. I graduated with my Associate in Science from Houston Community College and I am currently going to Unity College for my B.S. in Marine Biology. I currently work as an ESL para for 7th and 8th gra...
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Bachelor's

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5+ years
Alex
I am a recent graduate of Brown University (2012- GPA 3.7) where I graduated with degrees in English Literature and Theatre Arts. I have always had a passion for teaching, first fostering this interest as a teacher's aid in my school's Lower School and as a camp counselor for a number of years. Teac...
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts, Literatures and Cultures in English

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6+ years
Alfred
I am a student at URI majoring in Computer Engineering and Economics. I have had 6 years of experience working with kids age 10-18 through Boy Scouts where I attained the rank of Eagle Scout. I have also spent lots of time tutoring my peers and friends at college. I am most proficient at Math (Geome...
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

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4+ years
Laura
A recent graduate of the College of St Benedict, I have always been passionate. From my academic pursuits in biology and art, to cultivating my relationships with my friends, peers, and professors, my vivacious and approachable personality has always stuck with me. I am committed to creating a candi...
CSBSJU
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

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4+ years
Rosemary
I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!
Governors State University
Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary and Middle School Administration
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Social Work

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5+ years
Kelly
I am a graduate of the arts management master’s program at George Mason University and winner of the Capstone of the Year award for excellence in research, writing, and presentation of the capstone thesis project. I have a history of working in accessibility and research in the arts and am intereste...
George Mason University
Master of Arts, Arts and Entertainment Management
James Madison University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Gloria
Adult Literacy Tutor • +40 Subjects
I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, a Masters Degree in Education and currently I am on a hiatus from my Doctoral program of Higher Education and Adult Learning of which I have two courses including a research course and project to complete, prayerfully I will return to complete the program soon.I am excited about where I am today, Education and serving in the community service is my passion, currently I work as an Educator in the North East area of Minneapolis. I have tutored adult computer classes at Twin City Rise, St. Paul, MN; I have tutored adults in literacy skills in West Memphis, AR and Memphis, TN. I currently serve on the Board of First Step of Hope, Inc., as well as President-Elect of the North Minneapolis Rotary Club and Minneapolis Dept. of Health; Community Action Network Committee.I have a passion for Education I happen to believe it is the key to open doors for a successful life and self fulfillment.
Megana
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +58 Subjects
I am a fourth-year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, applying to neurology residency this year. I have a passion for working with children and have spent the past eight years tutoring elementary and middle school students in math, science, social studies, and English. I also have experience supporting students with learning differences, including autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. These experiences are what led me to pursue a career in neurology! As a student, I've had moments where I felt overwhelmed and discouraged when I couldn't grasp material despite my best efforts, so I understand how isolating that can feel. My goal as a tutor is to ensure that other students never feel that way, by providing patient, personalized support that helps them build both skills and confidence.In our sessions, I will break down complex concepts step by step and adjust the pace so that your child can learn comfortably, whether that be slowing down with extra practice and explanation or speeding up once they are ready. I will also tailor our classes so that they are individualized to each student's specific learning style. Not only will I help them understand the material, but I will also make sure that they have the confidence to be able to do schoolwork outside of our session. Above all, I want students to know they are not alone and to develop a genuine love for learning.In addition to tutoring younger learners, I have tutored students in high school and college level classes. I served as a Teaching Assistant for a masters level Anatomy and Physiology course, and tutored students taking molecular biology, immunology, and neuroscience courses. While tutoring higher level topics, I focus on simplifying difficult material through diagrams, analogies, and practice questions. I also emphasize study skills, such as active recall and spaced repetition. Whether a student needs help with fundamental skills or advanced coursework, I am committed to adapting my teaching style to their needs and making sure they feel supported every step of the way.Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to set up a session!
Akshay
C++ Tutor • +11 Subjects
Maters student studying in University Of Arizona in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering with a passion towards teaching!!!I have had the experience of teaching to high school students. I am pretty good with subjects like math and i would like to tutor students in the same.I like to play football and play mind games like chess .
Nathaniel
ACT Math Tutor • +49 Subjects
Hey there! My name is Nathaniel, and I graduated from UT Austin in 2016 with degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology. I've had over 8 years of tutoring experience in different areas, primarily in mathematics and the natural sciences. I began tutoring my mom's friend's children in algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry while still in middle school. This is the point at which I realized the reward in helping others learn, inciting my passion for tutoring. I went on to continue assisting classmates in high school, ultimately tutoring around a dozen different students while in college. In fact, I even served as a teaching assistant my junior year, helping grade assignments.In my free time, I like to play sports, lift weights, and volunteer. I ultimately plan on attending medical school, aiming for admission in 2018. I'm open to many different physician specialties, but have found psychiatry, neurosurgery, and orthopedics the most interesting so far. Other fun facts about me are that I've been skydiving 25 times (certified), biked from Austin, Texas to Anchorage Alaska to raise money and awareness for cancer research as part of the UT organization Texas 4000, and worked at a haunted house this past October.My teaching approach is different from others in that I do not wish to instruct students as if they were in a class, but by putting it in terms that would resonate most with them. Thus, I strive to not only further your children's insight in a given subject area, but to also allow them to actually appreciate different subjects and how they relate to the world around them. I look forward to working with your child, and will hopefully hear from you soon!
Larry
ACT Writing Tutor • +96 Subjects
After practicing environmental law for 27 years, I decided to change careers. I chose teaching because that is something that has always interested me, and chose social studies because my BA is in history and history has been a lifelong passion. I have a background in law, government and public policy as well, having been a practicing environmental lawyer and having earned a Master of Public Administration degree. As a Scout leader for 25 years, I was very much involved in teaching at all education levels, all the way up to graduate school.Raising my own four children also involved a great deal of teaching. As a lawyer, I enjoyed most working with younger lawyers and helping them become better researchers and writers, and with high school and undergraduate students considering a law-related career. The common thread in these experiences is working with young people one-on-one or in small groups. For these reasons, I believe tutoring plays to my strengths as a teacher. When I was in the classroom, my assessments always used actual AP questions. My students performed very well on their final exams, which were full-length AP tests using questions from past exams, averaging. In world history, I wrote my own test questions, since test banks accompanying the text involved little more than memorization. I try to inject more rigor into my lessons and assessments.I never go into a professional activity with a client without a great deal of preparation. In my economics and government classes, I prepared detailed study guides both to prepare myself and to assist students. I believe my students' performance in AP classes was directly related to these guides. As a tutor, in my first meeting with a student, I will assess the nature of their concerns with the subject. I will review with them the syllabus and their recent exams and assignments to identify the key problems. Problems might include study habits, difficulty with key concepts, and absorbing the sheer volume of material, among other things. Having identified the problems, I will tailor tutoring sessions to the individual student's needs. For example, lessons may concentrate on practice with difficult concepts Many students are visual or kinetic learners, so the use of graphs in economics is especially useful to get to the solution, and to build on basic concepts, even when answering multiple choice questions. In this regard, my study guides will provide appropriate material for helping students. I view these guides as living documents and constantly evaluate and revise them to meet student needs..As a tutor of college students, I will draw on my own experience working with summer interns as well as my education and professional experience. Law, public administration, government, and economics, in addition to US and world history are some of the subjects in my professional repertoire.Most important, because I have taught or practiced in a number of subjects before, I have a wealth of material and information that I can use in my tutoring sessions. For subjects I have not yet taught, I look for useful material on line. In general, I do not view tutoring as something that happens only during the hour I spend with a student. I maintain records on each student's needs and progress, and plan ahead for each meeting so as to tailor lessons to individual needs. I prepare session notes following each meeting with a student to help prepare future lessons and to assess my own performance.
Jack
Algebra Tutor • +6 Subjects
I graduated from St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, MA in 2016 and am entering my second-year at the University of Virginia pursuing my Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. The past two summers I have worked at Camp Christopher as a counselor and primarily worked with age groups 9 - 13 years old. I also have experience tutoring my two younger brothers ages 17 and 14. The subjects I'm most passionate about are Mathematics and Economics. The reason for my passion lies beyond my success in school with these subjects; I truly enjoy learning and teaching the subject material. I believe in giving every student the tools and instruction they require so that they may arrive to a solution on their own as this is the optimal way to retain concepts. Outside of tutoring I spend my time playing the piano, reading, playing football and basketball, and working out.
Rosio
Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects
Hello there! I am a Michigan certified K-5th teacher for all subjects and a K-8th math and Spanish teacher. At the time I am a Spanish teacher, but a part of me misses working with numbers.In the past, I have worked with K - 8th students for various academic subjects. My Spanish experience is K - 12th. I am fluent in Spanish and practice it everyday with friends and family.
Anni
Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +22 Subjects
I graduated from cum laude Cornell University with a major in Biological Sciences and Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Cognitive Sciences. Currently, I am completing graduate school at University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for an MS degree. I will be starting medical school in 2013, as part of UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Class of 2017!Having an extensive academic background in biological sciences, I believe I can be your best tutor in subjects such as anatomy, biology and microbiology. Having taken the MCAT, I can help you obtain your best score possible! I have gone through many MCAT materials and would love to share what have worked for me, what hasn't, the pros and the cons and help you figure out techniques and methods to effectively study. Through many years of studying and much much more studying for medical school, I have acquired various study skills that I would love to share with you.I have also tutored SAT in all 3 subjects (Verbal, Writing and Math) for 4 years both one on one and in a small classroom setting. During this time, I also tutored elementary and middle school students in various subjects. I also work extremely well with children as I was head assistant at an aftercare program, helping out with homework, various activities and serving as a mentor for grades 1 to 6. I also have experience working with children with disabilities as I have volunteered as a buddy for numerous programs for children with disabilities since I was in high school. Here, I have developed patience and have learned how to give specialized attention.I am excited to not only be an excellent tutor but a positive mentor and role model. I like to engage the student and make sure that the student actually understands the material because this is how information stays with us. I believe that hard work pays off. You don't have to be the most gifted or smartest student in the room, but if you put in the time and effort, you can reach your fullest potential. I want to make studying as fun as it can possibly be (and it is fun when you are actually understanding what you're learning!) "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."AristotleDuring my free time, I love to bake and cook. But if you're going to eat as many sweets as me, you better work it off! Luckily, I love a good work out and dancing as well. I've done hiphop since high school and throughout college. Recently, I have picked up latin dancing and am currently learning styles such as merengue, bachata, Argentinean tango and salsa to name a few. As a nutrition major, I also enjoy staying healthy, doing yoga and zumba which I am now obsessed with! Other times, I like doing arts and crafts from DIY projects to painting.
Qing
Conversational Mandarin Tutor • +3 Subjects
Hi there, I came to America 19 year ago from Beijing, China. Mandarin Chinese is my native language. I am the bilingual speaker in Chinese and English. I can teach Mandarin Chinese to students who willing to learn Chinese from kids to adults no matter their level.I live in Woodridge, IL with my family. My son will be the freshman in the high school this fall.I like to listen to the classic music and Chinese music. I enjoy gardening flowers. Reading book, shopping, accessing into the internet are my favorite things to do. I am interested in teaching peoples Chinese.
Sara
Elementary School Math Tutor • +10 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Houston where I received a BS degree in Human Foods and Nutrition. I am currently a fully licensed dietitian working in the counseling field. I have quite a bit of experience in tutoring both younger students mostly in math and English as well as my peers throughout college when they needed assistance with some of our difficult courses. In teaching I like to observe my students' best method of learning and use that to their advantage. I like to be hands-on and approach my students on their level of learning.
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The CDR Exam tests not just knowledge but the ability to apply nutrition science across diverse practice settings—from clinical scenarios to food service management. Many candidates struggle with the breadth of content, the integration of multiple competencies, and the time pressure of the exam format. Additionally, the exam emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making in real-world contexts rather than memorization, which requires a different study approach than traditional classroom learning.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific knowledge gaps and weak practice areas, then focus study time on high-impact topics rather than reviewing material you already know well. Tutors can help you develop test-taking strategies, practice with simulated exam questions, and work through complex case studies at your own pace. This targeted approach typically leads to more efficient preparation and stronger performance than studying alone or in group settings.
The best tutors for CDR Exam preparation have strong credentials in nutrition and dietetics, ideally with direct experience preparing candidates or working in registered dietitian roles. Look for tutors who understand the exam structure and content domains thoroughly, can explain complex nutrition concepts clearly, and use practice questions and case-based learning. They should also be skilled at identifying your unique learning style and adapting their teaching approach to help you build both knowledge and test-taking confidence.
Most candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though the timeline depends on your baseline knowledge and exam readiness. With personalized tutoring, you can accelerate progress by concentrating on your weakest areas first and building a structured study plan. Many candidates find that 2-3 sessions per week, combined with independent practice, provides the momentum needed to feel confident and prepared for exam day.
Absolutely. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can focus intensively on any of the CDR Exam domains—whether that's food and nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, management and social aspects of dietetics, or any other area where you need strengthening. Tutors can break down complex topics, work through practice questions in detail, and provide targeted strategies for areas that have historically given you difficulty.
With consistent personalized instruction and effort, most candidates see measurable improvement in their practice exam scores within 4-6 weeks. You can expect to develop deeper content mastery, stronger confidence in test-taking, and clearer understanding of how to apply nutrition science to exam questions. The ultimate goal is helping you pass the CDR Exam and launch your career as a registered dietitian with solid foundational knowledge.
Self-study with prep materials helps you learn content, but a tutor provides expert guidance, real-time feedback, and accountability that accelerates progress. Tutors can clarify confusing concepts instantly, point out test-taking patterns you might miss alone, help you prioritize topics by importance, and adjust pacing based on your understanding. They also provide the personalized encouragement and structure that many candidates find essential for staying motivated through intensive exam preparation.
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