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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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Mimi
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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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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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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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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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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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Elena
MS University of Edinburgh • BA Mcgill University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.

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Andrew
BA University of North Texas • Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The EC-6 exam covers six main domains: English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, and Physical Education/Health. Most students struggle most with the integrated reading and language arts section, which requires analyzing literary and informational texts under time pressure, and the mathematics domain, which demands both conceptual understanding and quick problem-solving skills. Science and Social Studies also challenge many test-takers because they require broad content knowledge across multiple grade levels (EC through 6th grade standards). A tutor experienced with EC-6 can help you identify which domains need the most focus and develop targeted strategies for each.

Time management on EC-6 is critical because you're covering six content areas in a limited window. The key is practicing with full-length exams under timed conditions to understand how long each question type typically takes—reading passages usually consume more time than math problems, for example. Many test-takers benefit from the "triage" strategy: quickly scan all questions first, tackle the domains where you're strongest to build confidence and secure those points, then allocate remaining time to weaker areas. A tutor can help you practice this approach repeatedly with authentic EC-6 materials so it becomes automatic on test day, rather than something you're figuring out during the actual exam.

EC-6 reading questions test your ability to identify main ideas, analyze author's purpose, understand vocabulary in context, and make inferences across both literary and informational texts. Many students rush through passages and miss nuance, or they spend too long on one passage and run out of time. Effective strategies include annotating while you read (marking key details, tone shifts, and main ideas), previewing questions before reading to know what to focus on, and practicing "close reading" of complex grade-level texts to build fluency. Since EC-6 spans elementary through middle school texts, you'll encounter varying difficulty levels—a tutor can help you calibrate your reading speed and comprehension approach for each text type, and teach you how to quickly identify what the test makers are really asking for.

EC-6 math tests both—students need to know how to execute procedures (long division, fraction operations, basic algebra) but also understand the "why" behind them, which is what modern standards emphasize. Many test-takers can do a calculation but struggle when a question asks them to explain a strategy, identify an error in someone else's work, or apply a concept to an unfamiliar context. The strongest approach is to practice problems that require you to justify your thinking, not just get the right answer. A tutor can help you move beyond memorized steps to deeper understanding by asking you to explain your reasoning, work through problems multiple ways, and connect procedures to visual models or real-world scenarios—skills that directly transfer to the types of questions EC-6 asks.

EC-6 science covers life science, earth and space science, and physical science across multiple grade levels, which can feel overwhelming. Rather than trying to memorize isolated facts, focus on understanding the major concepts and how they connect—for example, understanding energy transfer in ecosystems, the water cycle, and basic physics principles. Most EC-6 science questions test conceptual understanding and the ability to interpret data or diagrams, not obscure facts. An effective study approach is to organize content by big ideas (matter, energy, life cycles, earth systems) and practice with questions that require you to apply concepts to new scenarios. A tutor can help you identify which science topics appear most frequently on EC-6 and create a focused study plan that emphasizes understanding over memorization.

EC-6 Social Studies questions often integrate multiple topics—for example, asking you to connect a historical event to its geographic context or explain how an economic concept affects a community. Rather than studying each topic in isolation, practice seeing the connections: how geography influenced settlement patterns, how historical events shaped government structures, how economics and civics interact. Many students struggle because they memorize facts but can't explain significance or make connections across topics. Focus on understanding cause-and-effect relationships, primary source analysis, and map/chart interpretation, as these skills appear frequently on the exam. A tutor can help you build a connected framework of social studies knowledge and practice applying it to the types of analytical questions EC-6 asks, rather than drilling isolated facts.

Test anxiety on EC-6 often stems from feeling unprepared for the breadth of content or panicking when you encounter an unfamiliar question. The most effective antidote is repeated practice with full-length, timed exams so the format becomes familiar and you build confidence in your ability to manage the time and content. Develop a pre-test routine (deep breathing, positive self-talk, reviewing your strongest domains first) and practice it during study sessions. During the actual exam, remember that you don't need to be perfect—EC-6 is designed so that strong teachers can pass without knowing everything. A tutor can help you build confidence by identifying your actual strengths (which are often greater than you think), creating a realistic study plan that shows progress, and conducting practice exams that simulate test-day conditions so you walk into the real exam feeling prepared.

Start by taking a full-length diagnostic EC-6 exam and analyzing your results by domain and question type—not just your overall score. Look for patterns: Are you missing most questions in one domain, or are you struggling with specific question types (like inference questions, multi-step math problems, or data interpretation)? Some students discover they're actually strong in Science but weak in Reading, or vice versa, which changes how they should allocate study time. Once you identify weak areas, practice targeted sets of questions in those domains and track whether your accuracy improves—this tells you if you're actually building skill or just going through the motions. A tutor can help you conduct this analysis objectively, create a prioritized study plan based on your specific gaps, and monitor your progress with follow-up practice tests to ensure your weak areas are actually improving before exam day.

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