Award-Winning Tutors serving Waco, TX

America's #1 Tutoring Platform

Who needs tutoring?

FOXNBCCBSUS NewsTIMEUSA Today

TUTORS FROM

  • YaleUniversity
  • PrincetonUniversity
  • StanfordUniversity
  • CornellUniversity

Award-Winning Tutors serving Waco, TX

MiMi

Certified Tutor

6+ years

MiMi

Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
MiMi's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
ACT Writing

I am a sophomore at Stanford University, studying Art History and Modern Languages.

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
34
Katherine

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently a student at Baylor University in the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for exceptional performance. My whole life I have loved helping people learn and am dedicating my life to assisting others in their pursuit of knowledge. This is why I am majoring in All-Level Special Education and...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Test Scores
SAT
1390
Simar

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Simar

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Simar's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I am going to be a Junior at Baylor University. I am a University Scholars major with concentrations in biology, medical humanities, and public health. I was a National Merit Finalist with my PSAT scores and scored in high percentiles for all standardized tests.

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Jessica

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jessica

Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am currently a senior at Baylor University studying Medical Anthropology and Biology. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate work in public health. I've worked for the past two years on campus as an undergraduate tutor, mainly focusing on biology, chemistry, and English. I also enjoy tutoring...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
33
Taylor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Taylor

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science

I am a pre-medical student at Baylor University and I am committed to education and love the changes that it can bring in people's lives. I am very excited to be able to walk alongside others and help fine tune the process of learning.

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
33
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

Meet Our Expert Tutors

Connect with highly-rated educators ready to help you succeed.

Rhea

AP Statistics Tutor • +49 Subjects

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.

View Profile

Sami

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music

View Profile

Zachary

Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.

View Profile

Earnest

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

View Profile

Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

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! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

View Profile

Sharon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

View Profile

Matthew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!

View Profile

Samantha

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling

View Profile

Quinn

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.

View Profile

Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Waco has 9 school districts serving over 26,000 students across 68 schools, and Varsity Tutors connects students from all of them with personalized tutoring. Whether your student attends a school in Waco ISD, China Spring, Midway, or another local district, we can match them with a tutor who understands their specific curriculum and academic goals.

Texas has rigorous academic standards, and personalized 1-on-1 instruction is proven to accelerate learning more effectively than classroom instruction alone. Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who understand Texas TEKS standards and can target exactly where your student needs support—whether that's building foundational skills, preparing for STAAR exams, or advancing in advanced courses.

While Waco's average student-teacher ratio is 13.7:1, which is reasonable, many students still benefit from one-on-one attention for specific challenges. Personalized tutoring fills gaps that classroom instruction can't always address—whether a student needs to catch up, move ahead, or work through a particular subject they find difficult. This targeted support complements what teachers do in the classroom.

Waco students seek tutoring across a wide range of subjects, but math, reading, and science are particularly common—especially as students prepare for STAAR assessments or transition to more rigorous high school coursework. We also connect students with tutors for test prep (SAT, ACT, AP exams), foreign languages, and subject-specific help in courses like algebra, geometry, and biology.

The first session is focused on getting to know your student and understanding their specific needs. The tutor will assess where your student stands academically, discuss goals, and learn about any challenges they're facing—whether that's keeping up with their Waco ISD curriculum, preparing for a specific test, or building confidence in a particular subject. This foundation helps create a personalized plan for future sessions.

Pricing varies based on the subject, tutor expertise, and frequency of sessions, and we work to offer flexible options for Waco families. We recommend starting with a conversation about your student's needs and budget—Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors at different experience levels and help you find a schedule that works for your family.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong backgrounds in their subject areas—many hold degrees in their fields, have teaching experience, or bring specialized expertise like test prep certification. All tutors are vetted professionals, and we match your student with someone whose qualifications and teaching style align with what your student needs to succeed.

Getting started is simple—just reach out to Varsity Tutors and tell us about your student's needs, whether that's help with a specific subject, test prep, or academic confidence. We'll match your student with a tutor who's a good fit, and you can begin personalized instruction on a schedule that works for your family.

Connect with Waco Tutors

Get matched with local expert tutors