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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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 su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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 e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Charles
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 descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
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 tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
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 Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
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 campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
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 Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
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 t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Andrew
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
James
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...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
Asta
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 th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
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.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is designed to understand your current level and goals. A tutor will assess your comfort with probability, financial mathematics, and any specific exam you're preparing for (like the SOA or CAS exams). They'll identify your strongest areas and where you need the most support, then create a personalized study plan tailored to your timeline and learning style.
Actuarial exams require mastery of complex mathematical concepts and the ability to solve problems under time pressure. Tutors help you understand the underlying theory, practice with real exam questions, develop efficient problem-solving strategies, and build confidence through targeted practice. Many students struggle with pacing and identifying which formulas to apply—personalized instruction addresses these specific challenges.
Students often struggle with the transition from calculus to probability and statistics, especially understanding conditional probability and distributions. Financial mathematics concepts like present value and annuities can also be difficult to visualize. Additionally, many students find it challenging to apply theoretical knowledge to the complex, multi-step problems on standardized exams—this is where focused tutoring makes a real difference.
Most actuarial exams require 100-150 hours of study time, depending on your background and the specific exam. With personalized tutoring, you can study more efficiently by focusing on your weak areas rather than reviewing material you already know. Your tutor will help you create a realistic timeline based on your current knowledge, target exam date, and availability for study sessions.
Look for tutors who have passed actuarial exams themselves or hold actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or equivalent). They should have strong backgrounds in mathematics, probability, and financial mathematics, plus experience teaching these concepts to students at your level. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven expertise in actuarial science and a track record of helping students succeed.
Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the exam format, identify weak areas, and build test-taking stamina. However, taking practice tests without targeted review of mistakes is less effective than using them strategically. Your tutor will help you analyze your practice test results, focus on problem types where you struggle most, and develop strategies to improve your score on actual exam day.
Absolutely. Tutors can help you master the core concepts in probability, financial mathematics, life contingencies, and other actuarial courses. Whether you're working through challenging problem sets, preparing for exams, or trying to understand difficult lecture material, personalized instruction helps you build a stronger foundation and improve your grades in these rigorous courses.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about problem-solving strategies. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice with real exam questions and helps you develop a systematic approach to tackling problems. Your tutor can also teach you time-management techniques, help you recognize when to move on from difficult problems, and practice staying calm under pressure—all skills that directly improve exam performance.
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