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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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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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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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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.

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Michelle
MD Baylor College of Medicine • BA Rice University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 Medicine.

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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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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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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

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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Isabella
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Current Grad Student, Operations Research Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college.

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Henry
BA Harvard College
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iowa bar exam candidates most frequently struggle with the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) component, particularly the time management and document analysis required in transactional and litigation scenarios. Additionally, Iowa-specific civil procedure rules and the unique aspects of Iowa contract law often trip up test-takers who haven't deeply integrated state-specific distinctions into their MBE preparation. The Evidence section also presents challenges because Iowa has adopted some non-uniform evidence rules that differ from the Uniform Rules of Evidence tested on the MBE, requiring careful attention to both federal standards and Iowa deviations.

Personalized instruction allows tutors to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's struggling with Iowa-specific essay questions, time management on the MPT, or distinguishing between UCC provisions and Iowa common law—and create targeted study plans rather than generic bar prep courses. A tutor can provide real-time feedback on practice essays and MPT responses, helping you internalize grading rubrics and Iowa-specific doctrines faster than reviewing answers alone. This focused approach is particularly valuable for the Iowa exam's emphasis on state-specific procedure and substantive law, where missing nuances can cost points on multiple questions.

Iowa's civil procedure rules, particularly regarding discovery and motion practice, diverge from federal rules in ways that appear on the Iowa essay portion—you'll need to master Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure alongside federal standards. Iowa contract law includes specific provisions on the Uniform Commercial Code adoption and Iowa-specific common law interpretations that frequently appear in essay questions. Additionally, Iowa family law, probate, and real property have state-specific rules and case precedents that are heavily tested; focusing your essay preparation on these areas will yield higher returns than spending equal time on nationally uniform subjects.

An effective Iowa bar exam tutor should be licensed to practice law in Iowa and ideally have recent bar exam passage experience or substantial experience teaching bar prep content. Look for tutors who demonstrate deep familiarity with Iowa-specific substantive law, the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, and the structure of the Iowa bar exam itself—including how the essay and MPT components are scored differently than other states. Experience with multiple students' bar exam preparation and a track record of helping candidates improve their weak areas is more valuable than general tutoring credentials; ask about their approach to identifying knowledge gaps and their success rate with students in similar situations to yours.

A tutor can break down the MPT's two-task structure and teach you a systematic approach to analyzing the call of the question, organizing documents efficiently, and producing work-product that matches grader expectations—skills that improve dramatically with guided practice and immediate feedback. Many test-takers struggle with time allocation (typically 90 minutes for two tasks) and miss points by not fully addressing the specific instructions; a tutor can help you develop a checklist system and practice under timed conditions with real feedback on your actual output. Since Iowa's MPT includes state-specific procedural and substantive law questions, tutoring focused on Iowa rules within MPT scenarios will help you avoid costly errors that generic MPT prep might miss.

Students working with personalized tutors typically see improvement in essay scores within 4-6 weeks of focused instruction, measured by more complete rule statements, better organization using IRAC format, and fewer missed issues specific to Iowa law. A strong indicator of progress is moving from scattered or incomplete answers to consistently addressing all elements of a question and applying Iowa-specific rules correctly—this often translates to a 10-15 point improvement per essay on the 100-point scale. The most dramatic improvements occur when tutors help you identify patterns in your mistakes (e.g., consistently missing Iowa procedural nuances or failing to distinguish between UCC and common law) and you systematize corrections across multiple practice essays.

Most candidates benefit from starting tutoring 8-12 weeks before the exam, allowing time to address foundational gaps, practice full-length essays and MPTs, and refine your approach based on feedback. If you're struggling with Iowa-specific content or have significant weak areas identified through practice tests, starting earlier (12-16 weeks out) gives you more time to integrate state-specific rules into your muscle memory. Some candidates work with tutors more intensively in the final 4-6 weeks, focusing on timed practice and last-minute review of their most problematic areas—the key is matching the tutoring timeline to your current performance level and identified weak spots.

You should have completed law school and ideally already begun bar prep through a commercial program (like Barbri, Kaplan, or similar) so your tutor can build on foundational knowledge rather than teaching basic legal concepts from scratch. If you're working with a tutor as your primary bar prep resource, you'll need a strong grasp of the seven MBE subjects and familiarity with essay writing fundamentals—your tutor can assess this quickly and adjust accordingly. Prior experience with Iowa law through coursework or practice is helpful but not required; a skilled tutor can teach you Iowa-specific content efficiently if you have solid foundational legal knowledge from law school.

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