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I am an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley in pursuit of a degree in Data Science. Prior experience has taught me that the difference between a wish and a goal is consistency. This ethos has enabled me to excel in primary school and allows me to continuously enjoy watching others make progress toward their academic objectives under my guidance.

I've helped several hundred students in a wide variety of subjects, from executive functioning to computer science to standardized testing. I also help students with general support in math and English. Most of my students are around 9-17, but I work well with students who are older and a little younger as well. I also work very well with students who have specific obstacles or requirements, such as neurodiversity support or schedules that change a lot. Most of my background is in computer science, from my college major to my experience hands-on over the past 10 years. Regardless of the subject, I believe every student's needs are unique and every student is able to achieve great things with the right preparation and support. My number one goal is to provide that whenever I can, both to the student and to their parents. I communicate with parents outside of sessions a lot to establish their expectations, better understand students, and recommend ways they can directly support their children in their journey as well.
I am well familiar with all the techniques to achieve a higher score. I can also show a student how to study effectively so that they do well in school.
I am currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and Spanish at Virginia Tech. I have a strong academic record in my fields. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others overcome learning challenges. Through previous tutoring, I have developed excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. I am comfortable using online learning technologies and am committed to providing engaging, supportive lessons that help students reach their full potential.
I am currently learning how to do is to play the piano, and I can tell you first hand that practice and determination does make a difference! Outside of tutoring, I also love to dance, ski, and watch airplanes! Hope we can connect sometime soon. :)
I am especially passionate about reading, writing, and foreign languages. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with those around me.
I am 22 years old and just graduated from the University of Kentucky with a double degree in French and Biochemistry. I have been a tutor for over a year now at UK's tutoring center. I believe that anyone can learn anything with enough practice and encouragement, and I love helping students overcome challenges and gain more self-confidence!
I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspectives on the learning process. I do not just help my students learn the material, but I also teach them how to learn it. I tutor math and test prep courses. Outside of school and tutoring, I play the piano. I have played classical piano for 13 years and jazz piano for 7.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.
Currently a second-year law student at the University of Chicago, Elena tackled the LSAT recently enough to remember exactly where the logic games and conditional reasoning trips people up. She teaches Analytical Reasoning by breaking each game into setup diagrams and inference chains, so students stop staring at the board and start eliminating answers with confidence. Her perfect 1600 SAT speaks to her comfort with high-stakes standardized tests, and her 4.9 rating shows that approach translates to her students.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
I am a new graduate of Pomona College, in Claremont, CA, where I studied Religion and Philosophy. While there, I wrote many papers of a wide variety, working on strong arguments, organization, and phrasing. I peer edited as well as volunteering with groups that mentored high school students, focusing on college admissions work, continuing and expanding my experiences from high school of tutoring for standardized testing. Additionally, I taught beginning violin to younger children.
I'm currently a student at Northeastern University. Originally from Tennessee, I attended an all-male boarding and day school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed me to succeed. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about standardized test prep, math (all levels), writing, and economics.
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.
I am a graduate from Georgetown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a minor in Music. I'm currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Business Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since I started high school, focusing on mathematics and writing. Throughout my college career I was employed both privately and by Georgetown University to tutor peers and high school students in the Washington, D.C. area. I worked with students taking classes in all levels of mathematics falling under Algebra, Calculus, Combinatorics, and Problem Solving.
I'm a current medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
I'm referring to math, of course, but I didn't always like the subject. Until about age 16, I thought of math as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse of what math really was, I found it irresistible and I ended up majoring in math in college at UChicago. I'm currently a Master's student in Computer Science at NYU.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with personalized instruction focused on their specific weak areas. Many students improve by 5-10 points or more when working with a tutor who identifies patterns in their mistakes and teaches targeted strategies for the Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Logic Games sections. The key is consistent practice combined with expert feedback on why you're missing questions, not just which ones you got wrong.
Your first session focuses on assessment and strategy planning. A tutor will review your diagnostic test results, identify which sections are causing the most difficulty, and understand your target score and law school timeline. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that addresses your specific challenges—whether that's mastering Logic Games, improving reading speed, or sharpening logical reasoning skills. This foundation ensures every future session builds toward your goals efficiently.
Logic Games require a different skill set than most students have practiced—they demand spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and the ability to work quickly under pressure. Many students struggle because they haven't learned the systematic diagramming techniques and game-type strategies that make these questions manageable. A tutor can teach you proven approaches for each game type, help you build speed through targeted drills, and show you how to recognize game patterns so you're not starting from scratch each time.
Reading Comprehension challenges students who try to read for perfect understanding rather than strategic comprehension—the LSAT rewards knowing where information is located and understanding the author's main point and structure. Tutoring helps you develop efficient reading strategies, practice active annotation techniques, and learn how to eliminate wrong answers systematically. With guided practice on real LSAT passages, you'll learn to work faster while maintaining accuracy.
Practice tests are essential—they're the most accurate predictor of your actual test performance and reveal patterns in your mistakes that you can't see from individual questions. Ideally, you should take full, timed practice tests regularly throughout your study period, then review each one thoroughly with a tutor to understand why you missed questions and what strategies would have helped. This cycle of testing, analysis, and targeted skill-building is what drives real score improvement.
Timing is a major challenge because the LSAT gives you about 1.5 minutes per question, which feels rushed if you're not using efficient strategies. Rather than trying to work faster, effective pacing comes from learning which questions to prioritize, when to skip and return, and how to recognize question types quickly. A tutor can teach you pacing strategies tailored to your strengths—for example, if you're strong at Logical Reasoning but struggle with Logic Games, you might allocate more time to games and move through Logical Reasoning efficiently.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about the format and question types, or from past testing experiences. Building confidence through repeated exposure to real LSAT questions, timed practice tests, and proven strategies significantly reduces anxiety—you'll feel more prepared and in control. A tutor can also help you develop mental strategies for staying calm under pressure, like knowing when to move on from a difficult question rather than spiraling, and practicing positive self-talk during timed drills.
Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores themselves, ideally in the 160+ range, combined with proven teaching experience helping students improve their scores. They should understand the nuances of each section, know the common mistake patterns students make, and be able to explain strategies clearly—not just know the answers themselves. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert LSAT tutors in Columbia who have the knowledge and teaching skills to help you reach your target score.
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