I am a professional tutor specializing in essay writing on all subjects, creative writing, grammar and reading comprehension. I am also a professional editor and dramaturg, working with professional authors to help them refine and deepen their manuscripts. I am currently on the faculty of a major university's graduate program in Writing, and have previously been on the faculty of Purchase College, SUNY in the BFA writing program and at the New School in their MFA writing program.I have a wide-ranging and very active curiosity! I'm an information sponge. One of my favorite parts of being a writing tutor is learning about my clients' subjects. I have had clients hire me to help them write essays on everything from midwifery to international conflict zones and world orders and have loved the knowledge I have gained along the way. In this way, I learn as much from my clients as they do from me.In addition to going over the basics of good essay writing like organization, development of ideas, sentence and paragraph structure, use of vocabulary, etc., I also employ a system of "neutral questions" to help writers go deeper into their own ideas, synthesize their thoughts, and locate their own areas of deepest engagement. I find that this technique almost always leads to bigger, more complex ideas, more passionate rhetorical argument and more thorough work -- in short, better writing. I then work with you to structure your writing most effectively. Because my focus is on helping you go deeper into your own ideas and helping you develop and organize your thoughts and writing, there is no subject we can't create great writing on together.I am a graduate of The Dalton School and Wesleyan University, and have tutored and worked in the Writing Workshop of both institutions. My academic writing has won the GLAAD Prize, a nationally recognized award for scholarship. I'm also a theater artist and have won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. I enjoy culture of all kinds -- music, movies, books, magazines, online content, etc.I look forward to helping you with all of your verbal, reading and writing needs.

Hi! My name is Jewel, and my pronouns are they/them. I'm looking forward to helping you reach your learning goals! I recently graduated high school with honors, and I'm looking forward to my next chapter at UW, studying Geology and Statistics. I found my love for tutoring during the covid lockdown. I helped my local library host online tutoring sessions for students in need during such an uncertain time. I was in charge of creating curriculums, working with students, and setting a good example. I love helping students find their Ah-ha moment, and I'm looking forward to help you find yours!Being someone who's neurodivergent, school wasn't always easy for me. However with support and perseverance Ive sense found methods that've worked for me and my goals. I'm hoping to share the tools I have while lighting the flame to help you smith new ones for yourself.

Education has been in my family since 1985. My mother earned her certification and taught for 30 years and I followed in the footsteps.In my time as an educator, I have tried to be more than in the classroom. In Nanjing, I worked at the Rape of Nanking museum while I taught. I have written, and will have produced for worldwide audiences, four movies, three of which incorporate history and historical events into the plot and story arc. I have traveled the world in search of historical and geographic knowledge, choosing places of historic or geographic significance to travel to and enjoy.As a result, I incorporate all my experiences into my presentation in class, not just my subject knowledge. Real world experience to work beside the theory and the idea of the class. Included in that is the idea to teach the whole student (morals, ethics, work ethic, boundaries, protocol, etc) in order to make sure the student is successful not just in class, but in life.Humanities to me is a quest for truth. As a result, enabling wide ranging debates, perspective and and interpretation is vital to success. Students in a humanities class aren't wrong; their points are either valid or invalid based on the facts used to back up their opinion. Similar to a hard science and a lab report, humanities is a soft science, in which I always incorporate the scientific method to have students prove their point and disprove the opposing view. As such, I believe a humanities class should be more like a chess match and a trial than a blanket remembrance of straight fact.I believe I am best suited for the role because I always put the student first in everything. My #1 idea when I walk into a school is "how will this benefit them?" Nothing else matters to me. Discipline, academic standards, rules, guidelines, curriculum. . .how will all of this benefit them? If it does, I will follow it completely. If it doesn't, I will try to enact some form of change in order to make the policies benefit the students.

I am a recent graduate of Florida State University, where I earned dual degrees in Political Science and Economics on a pre-law track. During my time at FSU, I served as Student Body President and a University Trustee, advocating for student interests at every levelfrom food security initiatives to higher education policy. I have extensive experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, but I'm especially passionate about English, Government & Politics, and Math. I specialize in helping students master standardized tests by honing critical reading skills and strategic test-taking techniques.Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading history and philosophy, preparing mock trial cases, and video games. I also love a good chess match and always appreciate the chance to break out of my shell with new challenges and conversations.

I hold a B.S. in Psychology from Regent University. I am a registered Virginia QMHPA/C-E and am ESL certified with the TESOL International Association. I previously worked as a therapeutic education specialist with a healthcare agency. Prior to that I served as an information specialist and training coordinator for a non-profit. I have experience working with students with learning differences and believe in taking an integrative approach as an educator. I am currently receiving new students.

I have spent a huge portion of my life in education, both pursuing it and dispensing it. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science from Drexel University, and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Stockton University. I first started working as a tutor in 2012, when I tutored students in writing at Drexel, and went on to work as a tutor in a wider variety of subjects - environmental science, biology, writing, European and U.S. History, and other social studies courses- for students ranging from middle school through college. I am currently working as a lab instructor at Temple University, where I teach both underclass and upperclass biology courses.I aim to make learning fun and take pride in engaging my students on the topic of the day, even when it's something they may not be as passionate about. I work hard to engage my students, and try to approach the material from an angle that will draw them in. I am comfortable in group settings, or one-on-one, either in person or virtually, and like to tailor my sessions to the individual needs of the student - whether they need help understanding the material, with strategies for studying, or even just with motivation. I have a good deal of experience working with students who are studying for the AP exams, and have many strategies for studying for them (especially for those students who don't like to study!).

Born and raised in the DC area, I graduated from Georgetown Prep and The University of Maryland, College Park with bachelor's degrees in secondary education and history. After Maryland, I worked in Montgomery County Public Schools as a social studies teacher at Redland Middle School. Next, I moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where I studied Spanish while living with a local family. I also earned my certification to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) during this time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente.I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper study habits and organizational and time management skills.I think the use of technology is a critical component of education today, and try to incorporate it in to my classes. I also believe that students should enjoy class so I plan accordingly.

I am a graduate of the University of Delaware. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Education. I went on to receive my Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Special Education. I am currently a Special Education teacher at a high school in Passaic Valley. Part of my daily responsibilities is tutoring students after class to help all different types of learners reach the same goal - understanding! The subjects that I tutor do not include only those in the social sciences, but also reading and writing skills. Reading and writing are crucial skills for all learners, and for any type of career path that a student chooses to follow. If my experience in education has taught me anything, it is that there are many different types of learning styles and it is meeting the need of that learning style that will help to foster appropriate understanding. Outside of the classroom, I also help coach wrestling and football at the high school, which are my passions outside of the academic sphere.

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

Hi there! I'm Jenna, a recent college grad currently based out of Dallas, Texas. I've been an overachieving student since I was in kindergarten, and my grades and test scores were able to secure me a full-tuition scholarship to university. As a high school student, I used Varsity Tutors to help me succeed in classes that I struggled with, and I am now excited about the chance to use this platform to assist other students!I now have 6 years of tutoring experience with Varsity Tutors and other local tutoring companies. As a tutor, I vow to do whatever I possibly can to help my students succeed. Whether that means putting in extra time outside of sessions or using resources outside of Varsity Tutors, the most important thing to me is that the students I help are ultimately successful. Everyone has a unique style of learning that works best for them, and I promise to adjust my approaches and strategies to work best for you! One of the most rewarding experiences for me as a tutor is when I am able to explain a difficult concept to a student in a way that makes their eyes light up in understanding and I can see the gears turning in their head. Seeing my students achieve things they didn't think were possible is my ultimate goal. I believe in you/your student!

I am a professional tutor specializing in essay writing on all subjects, creative writing, grammar and reading comprehension. I am also a professional editor and dramaturg, working with professional authors to help them refine and deepen their manuscripts. I am currently on the faculty of a major university's graduate program in Writing, and have previously been on the faculty of Purchase College, SUNY in the BFA writing program and at the New School in their MFA writing program.I have a wide-ranging and very active curiosity! I'm an information sponge. One of my favorite parts of being a writing tutor is learning about my clients' subjects. I have had clients hire me to help them write essays on everything from midwifery to international conflict zones and world orders and have loved the knowledge I have gained along the way. In this way, I learn as much from my clients as they do from me.In addition to going over the basics of good essay writing like organization, development of ideas, sentence and paragraph structure, use of vocabulary, etc., I also employ a system of "neutral questions" to help writers go deeper into their own ideas, synthesize their thoughts, and locate their own areas of deepest engagement. I find that this technique almost always leads to bigger, more complex ideas, more passionate rhetorical argument and more thorough work -- in short, better writing. I then work with you to structure your writing most effectively. Because my focus is on helping you go deeper into your own ideas and helping you develop and organize your thoughts and writing, there is no subject we can't create great writing on together.I am a graduate of The Dalton School and Wesleyan University, and have tutored and worked in the Writing Workshop of both institutions. My academic writing has won the GLAAD Prize, a nationally recognized award for scholarship. I'm also a theater artist and have won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. I enjoy culture of all kinds -- music, movies, books, magazines, online content, etc.I look forward to helping you with all of your verbal, reading and writing needs.

Hi! My name is Jewel, and my pronouns are they/them. I'm looking forward to helping you reach your learning goals! I recently graduated high school with honors, and I'm looking forward to my next chapter at UW, studying Geology and Statistics. I found my love for tutoring during the covid lockdown. I helped my local library host online tutoring sessions for students in need during such an uncertain time. I was in charge of creating curriculums, working with students, and setting a good example. I love helping students find their Ah-ha moment, and I'm looking forward to help you find yours!Being someone who's neurodivergent, school wasn't always easy for me. However with support and perseverance Ive sense found methods that've worked for me and my goals. I'm hoping to share the tools I have while lighting the flame to help you smith new ones for yourself.

Education has been in my family since 1985. My mother earned her certification and taught for 30 years and I followed in the footsteps.In my time as an educator, I have tried to be more than in the classroom. In Nanjing, I worked at the Rape of Nanking museum while I taught. I have written, and will have produced for worldwide audiences, four movies, three of which incorporate history and historical events into the plot and story arc. I have traveled the world in search of historical and geographic knowledge, choosing places of historic or geographic significance to travel to and enjoy.As a result, I incorporate all my experiences into my presentation in class, not just my subject knowledge. Real world experience to work beside the theory and the idea of the class. Included in that is the idea to teach the whole student (morals, ethics, work ethic, boundaries, protocol, etc) in order to make sure the student is successful not just in class, but in life.Humanities to me is a quest for truth. As a result, enabling wide ranging debates, perspective and and interpretation is vital to success. Students in a humanities class aren't wrong; their points are either valid or invalid based on the facts used to back up their opinion. Similar to a hard science and a lab report, humanities is a soft science, in which I always incorporate the scientific method to have students prove their point and disprove the opposing view. As such, I believe a humanities class should be more like a chess match and a trial than a blanket remembrance of straight fact.I believe I am best suited for the role because I always put the student first in everything. My #1 idea when I walk into a school is "how will this benefit them?" Nothing else matters to me. Discipline, academic standards, rules, guidelines, curriculum. . .how will all of this benefit them? If it does, I will follow it completely. If it doesn't, I will try to enact some form of change in order to make the policies benefit the students.

I am a recent graduate of Florida State University, where I earned dual degrees in Political Science and Economics on a pre-law track. During my time at FSU, I served as Student Body President and a University Trustee, advocating for student interests at every levelfrom food security initiatives to higher education policy. I have extensive experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, but I'm especially passionate about English, Government & Politics, and Math. I specialize in helping students master standardized tests by honing critical reading skills and strategic test-taking techniques.Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading history and philosophy, preparing mock trial cases, and video games. I also love a good chess match and always appreciate the chance to break out of my shell with new challenges and conversations.

I hold a B.S. in Psychology from Regent University. I am a registered Virginia QMHPA/C-E and am ESL certified with the TESOL International Association. I previously worked as a therapeutic education specialist with a healthcare agency. Prior to that I served as an information specialist and training coordinator for a non-profit. I have experience working with students with learning differences and believe in taking an integrative approach as an educator. I am currently receiving new students.

I have spent a huge portion of my life in education, both pursuing it and dispensing it. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science from Drexel University, and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Stockton University. I first started working as a tutor in 2012, when I tutored students in writing at Drexel, and went on to work as a tutor in a wider variety of subjects - environmental science, biology, writing, European and U.S. History, and other social studies courses- for students ranging from middle school through college. I am currently working as a lab instructor at Temple University, where I teach both underclass and upperclass biology courses.I aim to make learning fun and take pride in engaging my students on the topic of the day, even when it's something they may not be as passionate about. I work hard to engage my students, and try to approach the material from an angle that will draw them in. I am comfortable in group settings, or one-on-one, either in person or virtually, and like to tailor my sessions to the individual needs of the student - whether they need help understanding the material, with strategies for studying, or even just with motivation. I have a good deal of experience working with students who are studying for the AP exams, and have many strategies for studying for them (especially for those students who don't like to study!).

Born and raised in the DC area, I graduated from Georgetown Prep and The University of Maryland, College Park with bachelor's degrees in secondary education and history. After Maryland, I worked in Montgomery County Public Schools as a social studies teacher at Redland Middle School. Next, I moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where I studied Spanish while living with a local family. I also earned my certification to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) during this time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente.I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper study habits and organizational and time management skills.I think the use of technology is a critical component of education today, and try to incorporate it in to my classes. I also believe that students should enjoy class so I plan accordingly.

I am a graduate of the University of Delaware. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Education. I went on to receive my Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Special Education. I am currently a Special Education teacher at a high school in Passaic Valley. Part of my daily responsibilities is tutoring students after class to help all different types of learners reach the same goal - understanding! The subjects that I tutor do not include only those in the social sciences, but also reading and writing skills. Reading and writing are crucial skills for all learners, and for any type of career path that a student chooses to follow. If my experience in education has taught me anything, it is that there are many different types of learning styles and it is meeting the need of that learning style that will help to foster appropriate understanding. Outside of the classroom, I also help coach wrestling and football at the high school, which are my passions outside of the academic sphere.

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

Hi there! I'm Jenna, a recent college grad currently based out of Dallas, Texas. I've been an overachieving student since I was in kindergarten, and my grades and test scores were able to secure me a full-tuition scholarship to university. As a high school student, I used Varsity Tutors to help me succeed in classes that I struggled with, and I am now excited about the chance to use this platform to assist other students!I now have 6 years of tutoring experience with Varsity Tutors and other local tutoring companies. As a tutor, I vow to do whatever I possibly can to help my students succeed. Whether that means putting in extra time outside of sessions or using resources outside of Varsity Tutors, the most important thing to me is that the students I help are ultimately successful. Everyone has a unique style of learning that works best for them, and I promise to adjust my approaches and strategies to work best for you! One of the most rewarding experiences for me as a tutor is when I am able to explain a difficult concept to a student in a way that makes their eyes light up in understanding and I can see the gears turning in their head. Seeing my students achieve things they didn't think were possible is my ultimate goal. I believe in you/your student!