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Jari
MS Cambridge College • BA Tennessee State University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am an Atlanta native. I hold an undergraduate degree in Business from Tennessee State University and graduated degree in Education from Cambridge College. I am a Georgia and Texas certified teacher. I have always enjoyed working with kids. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. I am a hard-worker, team player and passionate about my students succeeding in whatever they set their minds too. I currently hold endorsements in K-5 Mathematics, Teacher Support Specialist, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I am able to provide instruction that meets the needs of all students. I have the ability to differentiate instruction so that I cater to all learning styles and levels.

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Toni
MS University of Dallas • BA University of Dallas
1+ Years Tutoring

Toni approaches reading as an active, questioning process — annotating for patterns, tracking an author's rhetorical moves, and distinguishing between what a text says and what it implies. Her MA in English and college teaching experience make her especially effective at building the kind of close-reading habits that transfer across fiction, nonfiction, and academic texts.

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John
MS Rice University • BA Texas A & M University-College Station
10+ Years Tutoring

A linguistics master's degree means John spent years studying how language actually works — how sounds become words, how words carry meaning, and how readers unconsciously process all of it in real time. He brings that structural understanding to reading sessions, teaching students to decode unfamiliar vocabulary through morphology (roots, prefixes, suffixes) and to follow how a writer's sentence-level choices shape the meaning of a whole passage. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Angela
BA Stanford University
1+ Years Tutoring

A Human Biology background means Angela spent her undergrad buried in research articles and dense textbook chapters where misreading one clause could derail an entire lab report — the kind of high-stakes reading that builds real comprehension habits. She brings that same precision to teaching students how to break apart complex sentences, track an author's main claim, and figure out unfamiliar vocabulary from context clues. Her 4.9 rating and 1550 SAT speak to how well that analytical approach transfers.

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Kari
MS University of California Los Angeles
5+ Years Tutoring

Stronger reading starts with active engagement — annotating, questioning the author's purpose, and connecting new information to what you already know. Kari builds these habits into every session, whether a student is working through a dense nonfiction article or a challenging novel chapter.

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Snipta
BA The University of Texas at Dallas
4+ Years Tutoring

Cognitive science training at UT Dallas means Snipta studied how the brain actually processes language — how working memory, attention, and pattern recognition all fire together when someone reads a sentence. That background lets him teach reading as a cognitive skill with specific, trainable components: extracting an author's structure, holding multiple ideas in mind across paragraphs, and knowing when comprehension has slipped before moving on. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Alexandra
BA University of North Texas
6+ Years Tutoring

Strong reading comprehension isn't about speed — it's about knowing how to track an author's main idea through supporting details, transitions, and shifts in tone. Alexandra breaks down passages by teaching students to annotate actively: marking claims, circling signal words, and summarizing paragraphs in the margins before answering questions. Her background as an avid reader and English major means she can adjust her approach whether a student is tackling chapter books or standardized test passages.

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Caryn
BA University of Dallas
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a seasoned educator and tutor with a Ph.D. in Literature, an M.A. in Literature, and an M.B.A. in international business. I have taught many, many students to write, read, speak, and think academically. Since 2005, I have worked taught in universities in China, Bosnia, the UAE, Afghanistan and Bahrain (teaching our troops!) and Cambodia. I recently returned to the USA. If you are feeling uncertain about your writing assignments, your English or Literature courses, public speaking, or standardized testing, I believe I can help! No one is born with the ability to read, think critically, and write an essay that will get people to stand up and take notice. These are skills that everyone must be taught to become successful, and they can be learned. Students often think they 'just aren't capable' of improving their skills, but as a professional who specializes in English and Writing, I know they are wrong. Every student, with the right motivation, systems, and tools can improve their skills. I have been teaching and tutoring students for over 20 years. As a professor, I know what steps students need to take to become better in writing, reading, literature, critical thinking, and public speaking. As a faculty member at universities and colleges for over 20 years, I know what will be expected of students both in educational settings, and in the professional world after they graduate. I love to work with students, and I have had a great deal of success in helping them to improve. I have developed proven methods to give students the help they need to write better essays, read with greater comprehension, and test more effectively. Most students tell me that I am funny, and that my lessons are far less 'painful than they expect them to be! I look forward to working with you-

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Katherine
BA Northwestern University
2+ Years Tutoring

Engineering textbooks at Northwestern aren't exactly page-turners, but they taught Katherine something useful about reading: how to extract exactly what matters from dense, technical material without getting lost in the weeds. She applies that same structured approach with younger readers, breaking a passage into pieces and showing students how to identify what the author is actually saying versus what's just background detail. Her range across math, SAT prep, and writing means she's comfortable tackling both fiction comprehension and the informational texts students increasingly face.

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Jake
Current Undergrad, Human Biology Stanford University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a current undergraduate student at Stanford University but am spending the summer interning in Dallas! In school, I am a Human Biology major, concentrating in Game Theory and Health Policy. I have experience tutoring in Math, Spanish, and Writing and am eager to help you achieve your goals. I am flexible, patient, and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

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Misael
BA Yale University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently working toward my CPA and will pursue an MBA to foster and grow my career in financial consulting.

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Si
BA Rice University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a first year medical school student the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from Rice University with a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine. I teach a lot of math, science, and foreign languages (basic Chinese and Spanish). I personally prefer to write many things out, especially when I'm explaining a concept. I will try my best to cater to how your student learns best, and will share any tips and tricks that I've learned over the course of my own education. I love feedback during tutoring sessions, and will help you with whatever you need. In my free time, I conduct research and love to read. I look forward to working with you

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Brian
PhD The Ohio State University • BA University of Washington
14+ Years Tutoring

I am a Research Associate at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and Associate Professor of Microbiology with Collin County Community College.

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Alyssa
BA Texas Christian University • Doctor of Science, Physical Therapy Texas Woman's University
4+ Years Tutoring

I'm Alyssa! I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology (with Honors and a 4.0 GPA!). I am a current Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at Texas Woman's University, continuing my education in Kinesiology and related subjects.

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Kevin
BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am quite comfortable in a myriad of other subjects as well.

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Sarah
BA Duke University
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm a sophomore at Duke University. I'm pre-med studying psychology with a minor in biology and chemistry. I work in the admissions office as a tour guide and I love getting to know high schoolers interested in the college admissions process!

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Julia
BA Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a rising senior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Chinese. I chose a major and minor combination that focuses on international business because I grew up in Singapore and would love to eventually return back to Asia. Throughout my time living in Asia, I traveled extensively and had the opportunity to work with children in Thailand and Cambodia, and help inspire them to pursue an education. Based on my experiences abroad, I believe that education has the power to change an individual's life for the better.

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Oly
BA University of California-San Diego • non degree, Biology, General Michigan Technological University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of UC San Diego with a Bachelors in Neuroscience through the Psychology department. After graduating, I went to Michigan Technological University and did some graduate work, before moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. I did my alternative certification program through Texas Teachers and am highly qualified to teach Science for grades 7-12. I have been a teacher in public and charter schools for the last four years, and have tutoring experience extending over ten years behind me as well.

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Andrew
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Georgetown University where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in International Politics with a concentration on Foreign Policy. I also earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies and am a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society. I have experience tutoring students in both the SAT and the SSAT. Additionally, my time as an 8th Grade Science teacher here in Dallas has prepared me for the curriculum and challenges facing students in the area. While I offer tutoring in a broad range of subjects from foreign languages to grammar and writing to math and science, I find Physics to be the most enjoyable subject to teach. I see Physics as the science that allows all the other sciences to occur, and I find it helpful to use Physics demonstrations when studying the subject. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning, so my students will be doing the leg work when it comes to their learning. I believe that every student can achieve success in school; each student just learns at their own pace and in their own way. When I have free time, I enjoy reading a good book, playing a game of tennis, or participating in or watching theatrical events.

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Del
BA University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently fluent in English and Spanish, conversational in Italian, and I'll be tackling Mandarin next. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from the University of Oklahoma with an emphasis in Acting. I was lucky enough to attend OU on a National Merit Scholarship that covered my expenses almost entirely, so the National Merit qualification process is one that I deeply believe in and understand. Successful test taking is as much a product of understanding the test itself as it is the material being covered, and having one on one guidance in understanding how to take a test can markedly improve a score. An important part of gaining that understanding is working in the ways that each student learns best. In fact, I think that is one of the most fulfilling things about tutoring: finding the learning methods innate in each student and helping shape those instincts into tools for learning any material.

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MARY
MS Emory University • BA Furman University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently Pursuing a PhD in Religious Studies at SMU. My ultimate career goal is to become a college professor, but I love working with students of all levels. I tutor Spanish, Religious Studies, SAT and GRE writing and verbal, as well as essay writing and editing. I can help with college admissions essays as well. I especially enjoy helping students with their writing. I find that the process of learning to write a clear and well-argued essay can help students become better communicators and gain confidence sharing their opinions both inside and outside of the classroom. These are skills they can use for the rest of their lives. Since I too once struggled with finding the confidence to communicate my thoughts both aloud and in writing, I am passionate about nurturing confidence in the students I work with. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the viola, and relaxing with friends.

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Erin
BA University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a current student at Texas Christian University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business. I have been tutoring for the past 5 years. My personal teaching philosophy is to incorporate more hands-on and interactive tutoring rather than lecturing. My favorite subjects to tutor are history, english, and psychology. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and running with my dog.

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Binny
MS University of South Dakota • BA University of Wyoming
9+ Years Tutoring

I am also a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors organization, through which I have participated in activities such as planning campus activities such as poetry contests and volunteering with publicity events. These activities have shown me how central the idea of community is to any work environment which is an idea that I will bring with me to my future endeavors.

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Zach
BA Southern Methodist University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a Junior Accounting student at SMU motivated to help younger students reach their academic and testing potential, especially when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT. I want to help students achieve their goals through engaging tutoring sessions tailored to the needs of each individual, and I want to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own outside of a classroom setting.

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Devon
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am not teaching, I like to train animals, have adventures, run trails, and write short stories. My vices include baked chips and sour punch straws. I can make a mean lasagna and my mother thinks that I am very funny. Let's get together, talk about how we can help you to achieve your academic goals and enjoy the journey as well!

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Brianna
BA Fairfield University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a second year medical student in the new MD program at Nova Southeastern University. I began tutoring students on a volunteer basis when I was in high school and was employed by a tutoring agency while in college. I have experience working with students in Math, Sciences (Biology & Chemistry), and Spanish and have experience tutoring students in Elementary, Middle, and High School as well as college. I also have experience with SAT and ACT prep as I obtained high scores on those standardized tests as well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams).

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Maria
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science. I have tutored students for over a year in test prep, math, and science. I love working with individuals and watching them flourish and succeed. I have experience with students from high school through college, and am always ready to help!

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Clairemarie
BA Thomas Aquinas College
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm hiking, book-binding, reading, or drawing planetary orbits on a blackboard, I never want to be too far from learning something new.

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Gabriele
BA Reed College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently pursuing medical school so my academic life is not as rich in literature as I wish it could be, which is why I am so excited to tutor students in it. An accomplished writer and researcher, I am also excited to help students create well-written and thoughtful pieces.

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Samantha
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently a third year medical student at UT Southwestern in Dallas, and I studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at The University of Colorado so I have a strong background in and love for the sciences. I also have a minor in Spanish and spent time studying in Spain, so I absolutely love teaching Spanish as well! Not to mention, becoming a doctor is essentially a long journey of standardized tests, so I have loads of test taking experience to help you or your student on that upcoming PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP exam, or MCAT!

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Maruka
MS The University of Alabama • BA The University of Alabama
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of The University of Alabama, Roll Tide! I received my Master's in Business Administration and my Bachelor of Science specializing in history and biology. Post-graduation, I work as a research analyst providing cutting edge insight for Global 2000 technology executives. As a first-generation grad, I value education as a pathway to upward mobility. I am a voracious learner who is passionate about sharing my love of learning with others. Specifically, I enjoy tutoring students in mathematics, reading and writing. I believe every student is innately curious and able to succeed if given the rights tools and strategies. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with family!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many students struggle with reading comprehension, particularly when tackling complex texts or dense material. Others find it difficult to analyze what they read, identify main ideas, or make connections between themes. Some students also battle slow reading speed or lack confidence in their ability to understand challenging books. Personalized tutoring can target these specific areas, helping students develop stronger comprehension strategies and build confidence with different text types.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who assess your current reading level and identify areas for improvement during your first session. Tutors then work with you on strategies like active reading, annotation techniques, and comprehension exercises tailored to your needs and interests. Whether you're working on standardized test reading sections, literary analysis, or general comprehension skills, tutoring is customized to fit your goals and learning style.

Many students notice improvements in comprehension and confidence within a few weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on your starting point and frequency of sessions. Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows that personalized feedback and targeted practice significantly accelerate learning compared to classroom instruction alone. Regular tutoring sessions combined with practice between meetings help reinforce strategies and build stronger reading habits over time.

Yes—tutors work with students on analyzing themes, character development, symbolism, and other literary elements, then help translate that analysis into well-structured essays. They provide personalized feedback on thesis development, supporting evidence, and argumentation, helping you move beyond plot summary to deeper critical thinking. This is especially valuable for high school English classes and AP Literature courses.

Absolutely. Tutors help students develop test-specific strategies for reading comprehension passages, improve pacing, and practice with actual test formats. They identify which question types are most challenging for you and provide targeted practice to build both accuracy and speed. This personalized approach is much more effective than generic test prep, since tutoring focuses on your unique weaknesses.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in English, literature, education, or related fields. Many have teaching experience or advanced degrees, and all are vetted for subject expertise and teaching ability. You can review tutor profiles and experience before connecting, ensuring a good match for your specific reading goals.

Your first session is an opportunity for the tutor to understand your current reading level, identify specific challenges, and learn about your goals—whether that's improving comprehension, preparing for a test, or strengthening literary analysis skills. The tutor will likely ask about texts you find difficult, assess your reading strategies, and discuss what success looks like for you. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your needs.

Yes. Varsity Tutors offers flexibility to match your schedule, whether you need sessions after school, on weekends, or during breaks. This is especially helpful for students in Dallas's 22 school districts who have varying class schedules and homework loads. You can adjust session frequency and timing based on your needs, whether you're preparing for a big test or working on consistent skill-building throughout the year.

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