Award-Winning Tutors from Indiana University-Bloomington

Dusty is my real name. Outside of learning I love to make things from yarn and sewing. More than that, I love to be outside in my garden and have as many adventures as possible. I am also a mom to a little boy who also loves to be outside. Together, we watch movies and TV. In everything I do, no matter how fun or not, I try to learn something. When helping someone else learn, I learn too. The spark in a student's eyes when they understand the problem they are working on bring such joy to my life it is hard to describe. I have been teaching English online to students from Spanish speaking countries, Chinese speaking places, and students from South Korea. These students have been 3 to 83 years old. I love teaching students from other countries, I learn so much while helping students learn. It is like traveling from the comfort of home.

I have been a big sister since I was 18 months old and I believe that is when my love for nurturing others began. I have always loved children and watching them grow. Nothing is better than watching a child have the "lightbulb" go off in their head. This is why I plan to pursue a career in teaching. I would love to be a kindergarten teacher and watch not only as they grow in the year that they are my students but watch as they blossom into young scholars. My love for children and love for helping people makes teaching young children my dream career.

I'm currently a sophomore at Indiana University. I'm majoring in finance and information systems, with an investment banking track focus. I'm very comfortable with numbers so I enjoy teaching middle school, high school level, and college level mathematics, accounting, and economics.

I'm a translator, editor, and writing instructor. Currently, I am a PhD student at Indiana University where I study Linguistics, Spanish literature, and Portuguese. I've provided professional and academic instruction for learners from elementary school to undergraduate college levels. While I tutor various subjects, I'm most passionate about English, Spanish, and writing composition. Anyone can excel with the appropriate tools and support to strengthen their skills! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and cooking with friends and family.

I am a father of two who enjoys learning and teaching as much as I can. I aim to create positive, enjoyable learning experiences through my engagement and expertise. As a career professional in the finance industry, I offer tutoring with English/Writing, MS Excel, and Series 7 related training topics. I am also in the midst of publishing my first book and can share what I know to tutor in various reading and writing topics.

My name is Kelly, and I am in my third year of teaching. I currently teach kindergarten through fourth grade special education and have previously taught kindergarten as well. I love working with students and helping each child reach their full potential. I believe that each student is capable of learning and strive to instill a love of learning in all of my students. In my classroom, student growth is celebrated and each student receives individualized instruction in order to successfully master skills. I consistently utilize researched based instructional practices to ensure that students receive the most effective education possible.I have experience teaching kindergarten through fourth grade in a variety of settings. I taught in an urban school setting my first year and am currently in a rural school setting. I also completed my student teaching on the Navajo reservation, working primarily with students who were English language learners. I had the opportunity to spend the summer of 2015 in China, teaching students English through an intensive learning camp. Throughout college I also volunteered at Girls, Inc. in their homework help room. My love of teaching started in high school when I was a peer tutor for the essential skills classroom. Currently, I teach special education and have experience with a various types of learners.

Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Department of Spanish. I also worked as a Peer Tutor for the IU Athletics Department, tutoring in several subjects including statistics, chemistry, physics, and Spanish. I graduated from college with a 4.0, and I entered medical school shortly thereafter. Since coming to medical school, I have excelled in all of my pre-clinical coursework, and I currently rank in the Top 20% of my class. I feel very comfortable and confident tutoring other students in a variety of subjects from math and science to Spanish. I like to think that the same techniques I have used to excel in all phases of my education can be easily adapted to other students and help you achieve your academic goals, just as I have!

I earned a double major from Indiana University in French and Mathematics then went on to complete my Masters in Education at Silver Lake College. I am newly-retired after teaching high school French for 34 years. One of the best parts of teaching is sharing my passion for the French language and culture with my students. Students tell me that my approach to learning is fun, energetic and accepting of mistakes. I enjoy everything about the learning process--from helping students develop new skills to finding ways to overcome the challenges along the way. To ensure success, it is important for me to help students discover what motivates them. To that end, I believe there is always some way to tie the subject matter into something the learner cares about.In my free time I love being active: yoga, biking, kayaking, hiking, camping and skiing. I also love to watch sports, read and cook.

I am a current PhD student in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington, where I also teach Spanish to students as an associate instructor. I chose to pursue a doctorate in Spanish not only because of my love of the language, but also because I love teaching Spanish as much as I love studying it! I believe that anyone can learn a language, no matter their age or experience; all you need is a willingness to learn and to keep trying, even when you make mistakes. My goal as an instructor is to help students arrive at a point where they feel truly comfortable with Spanish, which means not only helping students understand the rules of the language but also how they might use it in their daily lives to communicate with others. As a language-learner myself, I've seen the ways that learning a second language can enrich your life, and I want to give my students the tools they need to experience places, people, and cultures they wouldn't have access to otherwise.

I teach "from the trenches". With over fifty years of professional background in the visual and performing arts, I bring to my students a wealth of practical experience - as well as two decades of teaching at all levels in traditional and online college classes and informal community venues. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Video production from Indiana University in 1968 and embarked on a broad-ranging career - working in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, scenic design, and theatrical production - and began teaching undergraduate college-level classes in 2002. I returned to earn a Master's degree in Art in 2011 from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and recently received online teaching certificates from AdjunctWorld and Matrix Education to further my professional development. A fervent lifelong learner, as a teacher I am still a student. An insatiable curiosity drives me and a fascination with everything feeds my love of learning. Following my teaching philosophy, I work hard to make learning easy.

Born in the Pacific NW with a passion for many things including reading, Shakespeare, history, geology, writing, botany, ecology, cars, swimming, and music. Educated at Beloit College in Wisconsin (BA) and Indiana University (MA). I have extensively traveled within the Continental United States with brief stays outside the country in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central Mexico, and the Caribbean. I'm classically trained musician and singer who worked as controller for a multi-million dollar private company. I now spend my spare time writing poetry from the heart and running a local car club. I reside in the enchanting state of New Mexico. I am often found under a hood of a car or traipsing in wilderness areas looking for wild herbs, studying geological formations and enjoying nature. I can also be found on FaceBook dispensing years of advice to younger generations and teaching students of all ages on various subjects.

When I was a student at Indiana University, I really enjoyed helping my friends who weren't English majors or who were ESL students write essays for their courses. Since then I've continued tutoring both Essay Writing and Literature, and now I'm foraying into test prep as well.I'm currently working as an Editorial Assistant for the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, so I edit state bills for grammar and punctuation, to make sure the law looks neat and tidy. I really can't get enough of the English language!In my free time I love rock climbing, kayaking/canoeing/swimming, yoga and running. (Anything where I can't disappoint a team, because, believe me, I would!) I also enjoy writing, usually creative short stories.

I started peer tutoring in 8th grade and have tutored in multiple subjects ever since. I studied foreign languages with a focus on Spanish at Indiana University. Learning Spanish opens doors to many amazing and beautiful cultures. I also have experience tutoring math and ELA. Whichever of these subjects you need help with I'm happy to help!

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

I recently graduated from Indiana University where I majored in Biology and am looking to pass on my science and math knowledge to both High School and College students.

"I am a seasoned and experienced teacher, editor, and Spanish/English translator and interpreter. Although I specialize in teaching Spanish, I've also taught many elementary and middle school content area subjects as well. I really enjoy meeting the academic needs of my students and helping them to succeed.

I am a Finance and Information Systems Major at Indiana University. I have had experience tutor students in math and science courses in high school and more recently have tutored students in a business excel related course. I really enjoy helping students perform better in their classes. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Math for ACT, Calculus, and Economics (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics). I believe the best way to tutor students is by helping them think through each problem or concept to get to the correct solution. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, learning about new technologies, and playing basketball and tennis.

I have been working with students for more than 20 years because I so appreciate the support of those who worked with me when I was a student. So, to me, teaching people seems like the right thing to do.As a high school student my English teacher often asked me to help other students with their essays. I didn't think about it; I just helped because I could and because I was asked to do so. Reading, writing, and learning are things I have always done and loved to do. That probably explains why I earned a master's degree in journalism, a second master's degree in English literature, and a doctorate in English literature, too.I went to Indiana University for graduate school and learned from some great teachers. That is also were I began teaching. I taught first-year composition and intensive-writing literature classes and I loved it. I have been teaching ever since. I tutor reading and writing. I enjoy teaching both of those things because people get so excited when they can understand others clearly and when they, too, can communicate what they really mean to say.My philosophy about teaching is that it is a great way to help people to become more of who they already are. My job is to show students strategies that empower them, that give them the confidence to speak their minds. As my goal often is to minimize the anxiety that can sometimes stop students from communicating effectively, my tutoring style is supportive and encouraging.What interests me outside of academia? Reading. I read as much as I can, whenever I can. I especially love reading magazine articles. I like to see how other people write and I am always looking for well-written work. I love movies, too, for many of the same reasons. Ultimately, I love to keep learning.

As a former Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) for both introductory biology and upper level genetics, I greatly value accessibility in education. In May 2020, I earned a Bachelors of Science in biology while minoring in chemistry and Spanish. I will start medical school this year so if you're interested in navigating the premed process, I can help with that too! My philosophy on teaching includes tailoring study styles to each student. I look forward to learning what works best for my students and ensuring that they meet their educational goals.

I have three degrees: a bachelors in Spanish from Indiana University, a masters in linguistics from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a PhD in linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. My passion is analyzing languages all over the world. I have published 115 academic books and articles. During my teaching career I have lived in Spain, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, and Papua New Guinea. I have worked for 40 years as a professor and field researcher, documenting minority languages. For ten of those years I lived among native groups in the Amazon jungle, where I met my wife! My organization has translated the Bible into more than 1500 languages in 133 countries. My favorite subject to teach is phonology (sound patterns). I love to help students learn how to pronounce new and difficult sounds, including in Spanish. At my current university, the student body voted me the best professor two years in a row. I enjoy interacting with students one-on-one. I usually start by asking them diagnostic questions to find out their level of understanding. My personal philosophy is this: Readers are leaders; therefore, always know which book you are going to read next. In my leisure time I enjoy sports, chess, and playing with my son.

I'm an undergraduate student at Indiana University. I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education, so I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to do my job and put a smile on my face every day.

A considerate, friendly, professional and highly trained teacher. I am passionate about teaching. Teaching is personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I have strong communication skills and the ability to understand a student's needs. I enjoy creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. I've worked as a teacher for at least twenty years across a range of subjects and ages with various experiences and skill sets.

What I miss most about teaching in the classroom are the students! Online tutoring has given me a chance to see those wonderful learning connections happen again. I have taught in the elementary classroom for 16 years in Georgia. I hold a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in elementary education. I have been trained in balanced literacy and the Upwords reading program (Orton-Gillingham based). My passion is to work with students who get lost in the classroom. I love to teach the struggling reader. I have a strong confidence I can help your child learn to become a better reader!

Hi, my name is Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and Kumon.

I am a passionate learner who has studied studied Spanish, math and science at college, went on to learn Japanese on my own and eventually studied business at the graduate level at UCF. Informally I study history and culture and love to read. I taught English, Reading and Writing in the Japanese public school system for nearly 5 years from 2001-2006 and know well the satisfaction that comes from seeing a student succeed. I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and at this moment am taking an online digital marketing course through the University of Illinois.It's this passion for knowledge coupled with my belief in the importance of helping others that makes me such a great tutor. I have learned a lot in my 37 years and would like to pass this knowledge on to the next generation.

I have a PhD and have been tutoring for 10 years. I believe all students can learn, improve their test scores, and feel better about their abilities to succeed as students. Parents appreciate my patience and ability to explain concepts. Students like that I am fun. In the end, I am just happy to help people meet their educational goals.

I am a devoted tutor and life-long learner. I graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and minors in Theatre & Drama and Biology. I was recently accepted to medical school and will begin my MD education this fall. I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, including science, math, history, and English, but my personal interests lie within the sciences. I have tutored students with diverse classroom and educational needs. I find joy in tailoring specific learning strategies to each of my students to provide them with individualized and quality support. I have always enjoyed learning new things inside and outside the classroom, and I most enjoy helping others find that same curiosity and excitement especially when accompanied by the feeling of accomplishment.

As someone who considers themselves a lifelong learner, I am passionate about learning new concepts, and I am motivated to share this attitude with my students!I graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2017 with a BA in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Psychology, and in 2020 with an MA in Speech-Language Pathology.In the future, I plan to serve as a Speech-Language Pathologist in an urban school district with students who come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and SES.As a student pursuing Speech-Language Pathology, I have had extensive experience in teaching individuals from ages 4 to 80 by providing speech therapy and have become an expert in tailoring my teaching style to best meet the needs of my students.I have served as a graduate clinician in several elementary schools, where I have provided speech therapy (e.g. reading groups, targeting narrative retell, grammatical concepts, phonological awareness, core language, social skills, study skills, organization, etc.) in small group settings. Additionally, I have worked as a graduate teaching assistant in Indiana University's American Sign Language Department, where I co-taught American Sign Language with Deaf professors and provided office hours for undergraduate students. I have also worked alongside special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals to design language-enriching curriculum in a summer camp setting for elementary school students with special needs, and served as a camp leader as well.Subjects I tutor include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, PSAT Critical Reading, PSAT Mathematics, PSAT Writing Skills, Psychology, Elementary School English, English Grammar and Syntax, Elementary School Reading, Elementary School Writing, Elementary School Science, Essay Editing, Finite Mathematics, Science, Special Education, Study Skills and Organization. I also provide preparation for SAT and GRE exams, as well as the PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology exam.As a tutor, my philosophy is to serve as a guide to aid students in discovering concepts for themselves. I break complicated problems into smaller, more manageable problems and always start with simpler concepts and ensure my student has mastered them before moving on to more complicated ones. I am constantly assessing how the student is understanding the lesson by asking comprehension questions and adapting my teaching style to better suit the student's needs. I also make use of technology and multimedia to maximize efficiency of my tutoring sessions and students' success.

I have an unparalleled passion for learning. I graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve their academic goals. I tutor American history, Spanish, writing, reading, political science and social studies.

I have been a math teacher in High School and Middle School and enjoy helping students achieve their goals. It is great to have students understand the ability that we all have in our mind.

I am a former professor of History and Literature at Earlham College, a small liberal arts school in the Midwest. I earned a dual PhD in Comparative Literature and Germanic Studies from IU Bloomington and a BA (summa cum laude) in English from NYU. Over the past twelve years I have lived, studied, and taught all over the world, including a year as an English instructor at the University of Paris Nanterre and a year as a postdoc research fellow at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. I consider teaching to be one of the great passions in my life and I have had the privilege to work with students from almost every conceivable background. Although I have taught large seminars and presented lectures to audiences in the US and abroad, I find that the most rewarding and enjoyable teaching experiences are those that are one-on-one. My expertise is in Philosophy, Literature, and European History, but my interests extend to languages (French, German, Hebrew, and Latin) and to the study of religion. Since I first caught what a former professor of mine called the "reading bug" back in college, I have come to discover a simple truth: literature can reinvent the world. So when I am not reading, or hiking with my dog, or helping my wife out at the barn, I spend my time writing, trying to create a book of my own.

My strengths are ELA/Lit, Comp, Essay and Creative Writing, History (US and World), Biology/Earth Sciences, Social Studies/Civics, basically embracing the Humanities and soft sciences. I also have experience as a member of the LBS Special Education Teams assisting students in need of educational and social emotional support in learning.Earlier in life it was my intention to pursue an MFA in Literature with a concentration in creative writing and follow whatever path it naturally may have taken. Instead I went to law school and matriculated in the legal field, specializing as a trial lawyer commanding a powerful pen, legal pad and ability at a podium. Changes in my personal and professional life over the past decade have lead me back to a love of education, teaching, reading, writing and sharing a passion for the academic enrichment of young persons through knowledge, education and opportunity.Opening the minds of elementary, middle and high school students, "tweenagers" is the reward, instilling in them an appreciation and curiosity for life long learning. Being able to reach students and connect through direct interaction using positive reinforcement by delivering cogent and compelling information and issue recognition, basically teaching students how to learn is a blessing.Knowing what happened in 1066 AD might not save one's life in a late night robbery, but paying attention in school (learning how to find out what happened in 1066 AD (Battle of Hastings and it's historical significance) even if via a Google search) is a good start toward living a disciplined life making good choices which goes a long way to keeping one out of that dark alley at night. It was a lesson I learned in high school courtesy of Mr. Kotter, history teacher on Welcome Back Kotter connecting with Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington, one of his special education remedial learning "Sweat Hogs" (at the time a term of endearment).Earning the trust of a young scholar, taking the mystery out of learning, engaging and opening young minds, watching students whether cognitively, economically and/or educationally challenged or gifted learn to eagerly embrace what they do know as opposed to what they don't know, there is no greater reward, personally or professionally. Once a student trusts you as a credible source of information it becomes infectious, instilling in a student a confidence, a voice, a tangible empowerment opening up a potential for the tangible opportunities life has to offer, a mystery to many young people.Education opens windows and doors. Education is the foundation of future learning and accomplishment.We all face obstacles and make mistakes in our journey towards adulthood. It's the reason pencils have erasers and keyboards have backspace and delete keys. Young persons all deserve second and third chances in education to learn to embrace available opportunities and overcome obstacles in route to success.Education, diligence and perseverance (at times with the assistance of a caring mentor and tutor) are at times essential foundational building blocks in our childrens' eventual academic success.

Former National Honors Society Tutor with experience tutoring in mathematics, Spanish, and U.S. History. Provost and Distinguished Scholar Scholarship Recipient. 2016 Macy's Case Competition Winner at the Kelley School of Business.

State Licensed Educator & STEM Specialist | Physics, Math, & CS Expert With a B.A. in English and an M.S. in Education from IU-Bloomington, I combine deep pedagogical knowledge with expert-level content mastery. As a certified teacher with license additions in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science (Grades 5-12), I specialize in breaking down complex, "intimidating" subjects into manageable, logical steps. Having taught both domestically and abroad, I am uniquely skilled at adapting my communication style to meet students where they are whether they are tackling elementary STEM projects or high school Physics. My goal is to move beyond rote memorization to help students develop a true "STEM mindset" that builds confidence and improves grades. I look forward to helping you master your most challenging subjects!

I am a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures with a focus on Russian, Russian Literature, and International Relations. Since graduating, I have worked at a YMCA Learning Center as a Preschool Teacher Assistant, camp counselor, after-school counselor, art program leader and childcare provider for all ages. I tutored children (K-8) in the after-school program in all subjects, overseeing study time and assisting students with homework. I also worked as a data analyst for the Data Recognition Corporation: reading, assessing and scoring standardized tests in a variety of subjects for grades K-12. I worked on WIDA projects where I evaluated and scored English proficiency tests (verbal and written) for multilingual learners. As a WIDA analyst, I gained insight into the national system of standardized testing. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am especially interested in Literature, Language, History and Philosophy. I am passionate about teaching and about learning, and I firmly believe that the pursuit of knowledge is lifelong.

I am a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), where I earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Through my experience as a student, undergraduate teaching assistant (peer tutor/AI), and research mentor, I learned that effective and empowering learning is mostly about HOW you study as opposed to HOW MUCH you study. My best teachers always taught me to focus on solidifying the big picture (high yield) concepts first and add in smaller (low yield) details afterwards. This practice of breaking down complex ideas into fundamental first principles made me understand just how powerful knowledge could be and how it could be used to solve the world's hardest problems. This made even the smallest and most tedious of details easy to learn. I applied these same concepts to my students with tremendous success. In the process of learning and teaching, I fell in love with fostering "aha" moments while sharing my most passionate academic interests with others. Ultimately, that's why I'm here at Varsity Tutors! I want to give all of you the best of the teaching experiences that I was given, as well as include the things that I always wish that I had. While I tutor in almost every subject, I'm most passionate about Spanish and the sciences. Spanish gave me an entirely new culture to explore and people to connect to, while science helped me understand just how incredible our universe can be. Consequently, both are near and dear to my heart. Shortly after graduating college in 2019, I started the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine. I am fortunate to be simultaneously working towards my MD and towards a PhD in Neuroscience. I want to use my career to improve our understanding and management of psychiatric conditions as well as to train the next generation of great thinkers and innovators. Outside of academia, I like to compete in Olympic weightlifting, travel, do outdoorsy and adventurous things, listen and dance to hip hop, and spend time with the homies. I'm constantly discovering new passions, and firmly believe that personal growth is just as important as academic development.

I am a bright, helpful and patient tutor who enjoys working with students and always strives to meet their individual educational needs. My mission is to empower students to meet and exceed their educational goals and to develop greater self-confidence in the process. I have a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. I've previously tutored elementary and middle school math, as well as Algebra and SAT prep. I really enjoy tutoring math because numbers are fun and there are many practical ways to teach math which make it more interesting and understandable for students. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking new recipes, traveling internationally and playing cards and board games.

Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.

My name is Yajing Ni. I immigrated from China to America at the age of 11. Through this experience I was able to speak fluently in Chinese Mandarin and English. I have taught Chinese to native American student for past two years. I enjoy bringing Chinese language and culture to the students through interactive and fun interactions.

Hello! My name is Martha, and I bring over 32 years of experience in education to my tutoring practice. I have a deep passion for helping students succeed in math, especially in algebra and geometrytwo subjects I truly enjoy teaching. Throughout my career, I've worked extensively with middle school and high school students, guiding them to build confidence and master challenging concepts. My approach is patient, supportive, and tailored to each student's learning style, ensuring that math feels clear and approachable. Whether you're aiming to improve your grades, prepare for exams, or simply strengthen your understanding, I'm here to help you reach your goals. Let's make math your success story!