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Mimi
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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Aaron
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Aaron
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Asta
BA University of Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Sabira
BA Johns Hopkins University
5+ Years Tutoring

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 there are so many ways to learn it and if one way does not help I can use another. I used to teach taekwondo and interacted with all kinds of students, and I'm excited to help out more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students typically struggle most with the interaction between frequency and severity modeling, particularly when applying different distributions and their properties under various conditions. Loss models—including truncation, deductibles, and policy limits—also trip up many candidates because they require both conceptual understanding and careful algebraic manipulation. Additionally, credibility theory and Bayesian methods demand strong probability foundations, and many students find the transition from classical statistics to actuarial applications challenging. A tutor experienced with STAM can identify which of these areas is causing you trouble and break down the underlying concepts before tackling complex problem sets.

Most candidates spend 150-300 hours preparing for STAM, depending on their background in probability and mathematical statistics. If you're working full-time or juggling other exams, tutoring can accelerate your progress by targeting weak areas instead of spending weeks on concepts you already understand. A tutor can also help you build an efficient study schedule—typically 10-15 hours per week over 3-4 months—that balances learning new material with practice problem work and full-length mock exams.

Practice exams serve two critical purposes: diagnosing weak topics and building exam stamina for the 4-hour test. Start by taking full-length exams under timed conditions after you've covered the major topics, then review every wrong answer to understand not just the correct solution but why you chose incorrectly. Many students rush through practice exams without proper review—a tutor can help you extract maximum learning from each attempt by identifying patterns in your mistakes, whether they stem from conceptual gaps, calculation errors, or pacing issues. Aim to complete 5-8 full practice exams before test day.

Loss models require you to manipulate probability distributions under real-world constraints—deductibles, limits, and coinsurance—which adds layers of complexity that pure probability courses don't cover. Students often memorize formulas without understanding when and why to apply them, leading to mistakes on exam questions that twist familiar concepts. A tutor can walk you through the logic of how a deductible changes a distribution's shape, show you why certain formulas apply in specific scenarios, and give you targeted practice on the types of loss model variations that appear repeatedly on STAM.

STAM has roughly 35-40 multiple-choice questions spread across 4 hours, giving you about 6 minutes per question on average—but some questions require 2 minutes while others need 10. Smart pacing means doing a quick first pass to identify easier questions, then returning to harder ones with remaining time rather than getting stuck early. A tutor can help you practice this strategy on mock exams, teaching you to recognize question types quickly and decide whether to solve immediately or flag for later. Building this discipline during practice prevents panic on test day and ensures you maximize points on questions within your reach.

Credibility theory combines Bayesian updating with practical insurance applications, which makes it conceptually dense and computationally intensive—many students struggle because they lack intuition for why we're crediting observed data differently than prior beliefs. A tutor can break credibility down into its core pieces: understanding the credibility factor Z, recognizing when to use limited fluctuation versus greatest accuracy credibility, and practicing the algebra of Bayesian posterior calculations. Working through real exam-style problems with a tutor helps you see how credibility concepts show up in different contexts and builds the confidence to tackle unfamiliar variations on test day.

Confidence on STAM comes from deep familiarity with the material and proven success on realistic practice problems—not just reviewing notes. A tutor can help you identify which topics you've truly mastered versus which ones still feel shaky, then focus your final weeks on solidifying weak areas. Taking full-length practice exams and reviewing them with a tutor also builds exam-day confidence because you've already experienced the time pressure and question variety in a low-stakes setting. Many students find that seeing steady improvement on successive practice exams—and understanding why they're improving—is the best antidote to test anxiety.

A strong STAM tutor should have passed the exam themselves and ideally hold an actuarial credential (ASA or FSA), which demonstrates deep mastery of the material and ongoing engagement with the profession. Beyond credentials, look for tutors who can explain why formulas work rather than just showing you how to apply them, who are familiar with the specific exam format and question styles, and who can diagnose your individual weak spots quickly. Tutors experienced with STAM also understand common student misconceptions—like confusing severity with aggregate loss, or misapplying credibility formulas—and can address these directly rather than re-teaching material you already partially understand.

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