Award-Winning Tutors from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

My students' desires for success align with my own goals for them. Knowledge is the ultimate resource to liberty, and the acquisition of knowledge is what I wish to assist with. The desire to cultivate youth has influenced me to return to school for pursuit of a Master's degree in the Teaching of Spanish. The program in which I am attending, not only focus on Spanish but also on the essentials of teaching.Although my passion resides in Spanish and languages, my current educational and experience background is within the field of accounting,economics, finance, and business. After completion of examination, I am in the process of filing for my Certified Public Accounting license. My experience in public accounting, allows me to provide not only great educational knowledge, but also practical knowledge.During my undergrad stint, I was member of the economic club and also the federal reserve team for economics which involved traveling and competing over economic debates. I also competed and finance competitions. These educational involvements, along with my experience, have supplied me with an abundance of knowledge in which I genuinely desire to share.I look forward to potentially sharing with you and embarking on an enriching journey.

My mission, as an educator, is to help inspire students to develop a passion for lifelong learning. I believe that every student can learn and strive to help them achieve their personal academic best each and every day. I believe students thrive in a structured environment with clear expectations with a standards based data driven curriculum.

I am absolutely passionate about tutoring!School does not have to be a struggle for anyone. If you are not getting the grades you would like, you should contact me. Parents, if you want to help your child improve his/her grades, you should contact me. Students, if you want to develop your reading, writing and math skills, you should also contact me. I would love to speak with you about how I can be of help to you or your child[ren]. I LOVE TO TEACH!!I advocate for student success by boosting their confidence through improved classroom performance. Consequently, my students' grades have soared from C's and D's to A's in as little as one grading period. This is what changes participant's attitudes from one of 'tolerating' school to 'enjoying' school.Working cooperatively with teachers helps to ensure educational consistency. Parental involvement is a requirement.

My name is Tarah. I received my education at Purdue University Northwest and I have a bachelor's degree in English writing. I am an aspiring novelist and I specialize in English subjects, such as creative writing, essay writing, and literature. I am mainly geared towards college students, but am willing to help younger people too. I am patient and kind and happy to help those who need it. I am dedicated to helping students develop a passion for reading and writing. Reading is a great way to learn new things and I feel that it is a skill that one should carry throughout their life.

Hello, I am a former teacher of 1st grade all subjects, 3rd grade science and social studies, 10th grade math and writing, and high school all subjects related to history and writing. I have been tutoring since I was in the 6th grade all the way through college (IUPUI class of 2020). I always loved helping others become greater individuals and I love to find new ways to help do that. I love to work one on one with tutuoring because it helps focus on one problem, one person, and it is easier to achieve the one ultimate goal. I am best at tutoring for all levels and grades of writing, English and comprehension. Elementary levels of math, science and social studies. Social studies and history for all levels I excel in as well.

I earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Butler University in 2004. After graduating from Butler, I enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Georgia. At Georgia, I was doing research and taking classes, but I was also a teaching assistant. I fell in love with teaching and ended up leaving Georgia to pursue my Masters degree in Education and my teaching license. I began teaching high school chemistry in 2008 and earned my Masters in Education from Indiana University in 2010. I have been teaching high school chemistry and honors chemistry since 2008 and have loved every minute of it. I am rated highly effective in my evaluations as a high school teacher teaching chemistry.

Hello! My name is Harjot and I'm a CS student at Purdue University, and I hope to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment through my tutoring! My goal as a tutor has always been to have fun while learning and create a space where students can be themselves and open to learning rather than scared of failing. My main subjects include computer programming and mathematics.

I am a Junior at IUPUI in Indianapolis, IN. I am currently in the Kelley School of Business majoring in Finance. I, along with a friend, run a club baseball team on campus, as well. I do my best to stay involved on campus in as many ways as possible. I have tutored students ranging from elementary level, to students my age in college. I enjoy helping others out in any way that I can!

I am an engineering student with a passion for teaching mathematics, chemistry, and economics. I have three years of experience teaching with Kumon and additional high school tutoring experience. Throughout this period, I've developed a teaching methodology centered on clarity and understanding. I believe that learning must be made available, and I try to take complex ideas and convert them into understandable, everyday examples that each student can relate to. My approach is not just memorizing procedures or formulas but gaining a better understanding of the principles involved so that students can confidently solve any problem. I apply my engineering experience to provide analytical insights and innovative solutions that cater to various learning styles. Whether you want to strengthen your fundamentals or achieve exam distinction, my goal is to make the learning environment conducive and challenging where your academic potential can truly excel. Come along and let's learn together, turning obstacles into stepping stones on the path to success.

I am always teaching, according to my wife. She says I never miss a chance to help a person gain knowledge. She thinks I do not trust her to know anything, but I do. I enjoy showing people the things I have learned in my 70 plus years of life.When I was young, I went into law enforcement ending up as a guest instructor at the Academy. I specialized in accident investigation and breathalizer operations. Teaching young officers was a joy because I was often able to clear up misperceptions. Some of the older guys also learned valuable information, taking it back to their prospective departments.While working as a police officer at Indiana University, I finished my Bachelor's degree. I took many criminal justice classes and used a program the college had to obtain a degree in general studies, which allowed me to enter a Master of Criminal Justice program. Unfortunately, I could not complete the coursework, but the work I finished before a significant family issue that took me out of the program was Masters's quality. I was a TA while in the program and taught on a one-on-one basis. I also had as many as 350 students in the large lecture hall.I changed the direction of my life and earned a CDL driving in 30 states for two years and getting local jobs for two more years. The goal was always to go into management. The problem I faced was holding a CDL while interviewing for management positions. They all wanted me to drive. I finally found a place running a truck driver staffing service. After working one year for the company, my sales manager and I became disenchanted with the corporation.We started our own business. The sales manager had the money and sales ability, and I had some business classes and experience running the business. Nothing like starting a business to learn what the business world is all about. It required me to think outside of the box to keep it going. We were underfunded. We needed a lot of money, and I had to learn how to write a business plan to get a line of credit. I was successful.I started teaching DOT regulations to both my drivers and customers who knew nothing about hours of service rules and many other topics that governed DOT drivers. After leaving the company, I did everything from recruiting and safety to operations management. I always found ways to include teaching, even if it was just orientation in my daily duties. The drivers often told me I gave them the information they had never learned before.Teaching is my first love. That is why I teach.

To know me is to know I love science and helping others. I received my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from North Carolina A&T State University, and my M.S. in Medical Science from Indiana University. My ultimate goal is to become either an OB/GYN or a Cardiologist. Any topic with a connection to science will always grab my attention! And if it involves the body? Oh, I am immediately hooked. So it's no surprise that I tutor in Biology, Chemistry, and Math with my favorite being biology. But just as much as I love science, I love helping students and tutoring. Tutoring is amazing to me because I get to learn about people and help them grow to like the topic I love. When I tutor I always make sure one thing is known: the students are the ones in charge of the session, not me. In my spare time, I love to read and practice yoga.

I am currently a sophomore at IUPUI working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Creative Writing focus and a Bachelor of Arts in PR Journalism.I am the youngest of six kids; four boys and two girls. I have been working with newborns to 15 year olds for almost seven years now. My first job was teaching swim lessons at my high school, and lifeguarding. I have babysat and nannied as well. While nannying I was often times required to help the kids finish their homework and I have done unpaid tutoring sessions for classmates in the past. I love to work with kids and teenagers because they have big and bright personalities that resonate through their work.I first learned about Varsity Tutors from my sisters boyfriend. Being a full-time college student makes working a minimum wage job hard, and tedious. Varsity Tutors gives me the ability to make money based off of my skill sets, and still allows me enough flexibility in my schedule to do my homework and extracurricular activities at school.

I'm a Biomedical Engineer Studying Neural Engineering for my PhD work at IUPUI. During my years have I have had a few years experience in math, computer programming, physics, and biology. I really enjoy what I do and I'm hoping to excite people on the amazing opportunities that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields hold for the future. The focus I give on tutoring is building up excitement on what you can actually do with the theory. It is one thing to learn but when you can apply it to something you love, that is what allows people to excel. This approach really helps students retain the information much easier.As for myself, I like to tinker. I'm proud to say I have been able to recently build myself an electronics workbench at home for working on electronic projects. Currently I'm working on designing and manufacturing a precision linear power supply and a precision function generator to add to my bench. On rainy cold days I do enjoy playing video games and cooking up a mean meal from scratch.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. I have 8 years of teaching experience and over 10+ years of educational training. I have worked as a classroom teacher, mentor, director, tutor, and camp leader. I work full-time with an EdTech company offering technical support to school districts utilizing the platform. Additionally, I serve as Executive Director for my own educational consultant company, Kelley Savant Agency for which I offer math instruction and programming. I love teaching no matter the subject, no matter the age. Invoking the learner in all of us has been a lifelong passion. I specialize in elementary and middle school mathematics, Geometry and Algebra. I intend to add Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry services in the near future. Stay tuned! My teaching strategies consist of games, in-depth (but not boring) explanations, high energy, and lots of laughs and smiles. I cannot wait to tutor you soon!

I graduated from Indiana University Purdue University in Columbus with a bachelor of arts in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. While I was in college, I conducted my own research on ostracism in children. I started tutoring students in college before I graduated. I tutored college students in psychology, statistics, and some English. During this time I also started tutoring high school students in their everyday classwork. I continued tutoring college-level students after I graduated while I was in Law school. I currently work tutoring students at a high school level in all classes. My favorite classes to tutor are psychology, statistics, and English because I have the most knowledge in them and I have worked with them the longest. I enjoy it when a student finally grasps a concept and you can see it in their face that they understand. Learning is a journey and I enjoy being able to help students navigate their journey.

I graduated from IUPUI in 2011 with a BS in Psychology, a BA in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. During my undergraduate education and for 10 years afterward, I was conducting biomedical research and became increasingly involved in designing, performing, and statistically analyzing experiments. To view a list of my publications, you can use the following link (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3064-2058). I am currently a medical student at Penn State College of Medicine and am on track to graduate in the spring of 2026.I have a wide range of experience and knowledge in a wide range of topics. For instance, while in high school I had AP classes in American history, English, chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus. During my time as a research assistant, I also took graduate level classes in biology, chemistry, and statistics. Additionally, I have completed all of the academic course work for medical school.In the past, I have tutored high school students in chemistry and physics. I also have experience tutoring fellow students for course work that I have already completed. My tutoring style is a guided form of the Socratic method. I ask questions of the student to help them to find the answers they are looking for. I then provide hints and logical next steps in the search for an answer if the student is struggling to find an answer. This teaches the student the logical flow of information and thought that is needed to find the answer on their own.Outside of class, I like to read a wide variety literature including comic books, fantasy, sci-fi, historical non-fiction, and philosophy. I also like to watch documentaries to broaden my knowledge of the world and recent history. My non-academic pursuits are playing music, digital art, painting, cooking, and exercise.I am a firm believer in life long education as a means to broadening the mind and increasing the the understanding of how the world and nature works.

I try to make tutoring as productive and fun as possible.

I graduated from IUPUI (Indianapolis University-Purdue University Indianapolis) with a degree in Pure Mathematics in the spring of 2015. I am currently enrolled in the Applied Statistics graduate degree program at IUPUI, which I plan to finish by the spring of 2017. I have been a tutor for about three years now, tutoring friends as well as other clients by word of mouth. I have been a substitute teacher since the fall of 2015 which has given me plenty of experience in learning how to motivate different types of students. I am qualified to tutor nearly all math subjects. In the past, I have tutored Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus. I love to tutor Pre-Calculus and Calculus because I find it exciting when students are able to grasp the more difficult topics in mathematics.When tutoring students, I like to encourage them to think for themselves. I have found that critical thinking is the most vital skill in understanding mathematics. To encourage this kind of thinking, I like to ask as many questions as possible and take a hands-off approach so that the student has time to process the information before giving them any answers. Additionally, I think that students need to enjoy their time with the tutor in order to gain an enthusiasm for the subject. Thus, fun is also an integral part of my teaching philosophyIn my spare time I love to play piano, guitar, and drums. I have been interested in music from a young age and it takes up most of my free time. As a Christian, I am heavily involved in my church activities. Since our church's youth pastor left to teach in the Dominican Republic, I have been co-leading our youth group for a few months now.

I am passionate about teaching ballet, jazz, modern dance, beginning tap, and yoga to students of all ages. I have been teaching dancing for 27 years, and have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Dance from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. I am also a certified group fitness instructor through ACE and am currently working on my 200-hour YTT certification. I enjoy working with my students both one on one and in groups, either in person or online!

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.

In 2015 I graduated from Valparaiso University with Bachelor's degrees in History and Classical Studies, taking classes in both Latin and civilization, and minored in Theology. While in college I participated in a number of tutoring programs where I tutored not only my peers in college level classes but also worked with local elementary school students as they prepared for their ISTEP exams. After graduation I served for two years at a high school in Chicago as part of a post-graduate volunteer program. While there I was able to teach sections of Latin and World History. As a tutor I look forward not only to helping students achieve their academic goals, but also guiding them to a greater appreciation for their education, especially in the area of history and Latin. In my two years as a teacher I have found that often a student gains far more from the one-to-one experiences. I look forward to the opportunity to bring out the best in each student in this way.

I am a highly energetic, innovative, patient, nurturing, successful substitute teacher/trainer, tutor and life skills coach and mentor. I approach teaching and learning from a psychological approach, that is the main area of education. I also studied sociology extensively and I know that the inability or difficulty in learning effects students ability to socialize and really benefit from their education. I believe in enhancing the students skills and abilities this will not only cause their grades to rise but you will also see a improvement in behavior and their social environment. I want students to not only be successful in their subject, test, but and more importantly gain their own ability to be successful in life. I believe in open communication and feedback from parents and caregivers. I see every new interaction I have with a student is an opportunity for me to experience growth, knowledge, and understanding of myself and the world I actively interact with. I welcome students of all ages and knowledge levels. I have worked with special needs and special education students as well. Also I have worked many times with students in a behavioral treatment center. No ones level is too low regardless of their age. I like to make learning fun. I am also an artist at times i will use art or music is lessons. I am excited for the chance to meet fabulous students

Do you hate school? Feel helpless and hopeless? I know that feeling well! I used to feel that way until I went to college. Now, I am a teacher! After lots of frustration and great struggles, I realized that everyone can learn. With a positive growth mindset and the right support, all goals are achievable. I have taught and tutored students from kindergarten to college. I have been teaching English and English as a New Language at the middle school level for the last thirteen years. As a parent with two children currently in college, I know what it takes to get there and be successful. My favorite subjects to teach and tutor are reading and writing. I believe that good readers become good writers. Good readers and writers learn to think critically and become great communicators. All subjects are connected to reading and writing! In my spare time I am a huge music fan. My own children tell me that I am occasionally funny and sort of cool, but what do they know?

Hi, I'm Faithe (pronounced Faith), and I've been writing pretty much my whole life. I have a Masters degree in English Rhetoric and Composition, and while I was in graduate school at Purdue I taught freshman writing classes and business writing. After I finished school, I started in on a 40 year career as a book editor and technical writer, and I wrote over 160 books about computer programs, including lots of "For Dummies" books. Look me up on Amazon! I've also written many online technology courses and certification guides. As you might guess, technical writing is my specialty and passion, and I especially love working with students learning that craft. My other area of expertise is Microsoft Office applications. I've written dozens of how-to books over the years about Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, and I'd be glad to help you with the thorniest of issues with these applications.

I am a graduate of IUPUI with degrees in European History and Classical Studies. I eventually plan on pursuing a PhD in ancient history to teach at the collegiate level, but in the meantime, I'm enjoying working as a tutor. I also worked as an Academic Success Coach during my time as an undergraduate, and I have a strong sense of what it takes to be successful in school. I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to be struggling in school. I went from nearly dropping out of high school, to graduating college with two degrees and the highest distinction, and I owe it all to the tutors and teachers who helped me turn things around and achieve my full potential. I hope to be a similar resource to other struggling students.I offer tutoring for a wide range of subjects and grade levels, including Reading and Writing, World History, Thesis and Essay Writing, College Prep and Admissions, and Study and Organization Skills. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and History, as those most closely relate to my field of study, but I enjoy any subject that I get to help a student with. I believe in personalizing tutoring to each student's specific needs and learning styles, and find that this approach allows students to find more enjoyment and forward progress in their studies. I strongly believe that helping a student find personal motivation in their studies is the best way to help them succeed academically, and I try to instill such motivation in the students I work with. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music in my rock band, hiking, reading, and cooking with my wife.

My work style encompasses both hands-on exposure and utilizing the latest scientific technology available. My students used laptops in conjunction with their laboratory exercises on a regular basis. For instance, many of my Earth Science projects included analyzing data on climate change and comparing that data to real time NASA satellite imagery. I have also used many internet resources for virtual dissections in honors zoology. It is vital that students are made aware of the intricate relationship between science and technology.

I enjoy assisting and tutoring students to help them achieve their fullest potential. If students are interested, I enjoy helping them explore additional opportunities in the subjects that may interest them.

I am an elementary school teacher with 4+ years of experience in the primary grades. I previously taught Title I reading and math teacher. I have my Indiana teacher's license for elementary education and special education. I am also Orton Gillingham certified.

I have always had a passion for mathematics and its applications. Throughout my professional and educational background as a biomedical engineer, my project experiences ranged from designing a prosthetic hind limb for a German Shepherd to researching the pupillary response to cognitive load. Mathematics played a key role in the success of these projects. As a mathematics tutor, I will ensure a student's success by creating an engaging environment that is adaptive to the student's learning style. I will strive to make learning mathematical concepts a fun and enriching experience.

Every single student is different. And all have unlimited potential for growth and improvement. No matter what grades they are getting or what interests they have. Sometimes - often - it takes spending adequate time looking for unique approaches that meet the student where they are. Where school classrooms have to teach a whole class full of students - my role is to determine what YOU need and what works for YOU.

Hello! I am an experienced higher education administrator. I have spent my career in positions related to legal education, and I love working with students. I have always loved math, and I would like to help students who are being challenged by math concepts. I'm a firm believer that math can be fun, or at least that the concepts can be conquered. The same can be said for learning beginning Spanish and English grammar, which I am also happy to tutor. I am a published author, and can also help with students who are experiencing challenges with writing.In my free time, I enjoy running and bicycling.

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 am a master's level Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience in teaching daily living skills, executive functioning skills, social skills, and classroom skills for learners between the ages of 5 and up. I have a passion for teaching self-advocacy and autonomy for my learners while promoting independence through skills such as emotion regulation and organization. Additionally, I have experience providing training to Registered Behavior Technicians as well as helping develop supervision and curriculum for BCBA/BCaBA students.Finally, I am attending Wright State University in pursuit of my PsyD in Clinical Psychology.

Amy Grove is an art historian, Holocaust historian, museum program developer, and collector of art. She has taught at various universities, led an internationally acclaimed art gallery, and worked with top Holocaust art scholars around the world concerning issues related to WWII Era provenance. In addition to her work in the field of art history, Amy has led curation, programming & exhibit development initiatives at numerous museums. Amy enjoys sharing her passion for all things art and history!

I have my BA Philosophy and MA Liberal Studies. The liberal arts are truly a gift from Ancient Civilizations. In my free time I like to pursue various fitness activities such as, lifting weights, running, yoga, swimming, and the martial arts.I look forward to sharing an enriching experience with all of my students as we pursue the success of your goals.

As someone training to become a teacher, I've always had a passion for both learning and teaching. Growing up, basically everyone around me has said that they are either bad at math or they are just not capable of understanding it. I really want to change that, and part of that starts with experience. My goal is to start with personal tutoring in order to aid individuals with learning material, but I also want to learn how people learn and what methods help people the most. So I'm not just doing this to help students, I also wish to learn from this experience as well.

Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with over eleven years' experience specializing in supporting business systems, processes and relationships in the Finance, Aviation, and Banking industries.

I received a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in Spanish and a 150 hour TEFL certification from CIEE. Currently, I am taking prerequisites for Physical Therapy school. I have taught English in a classroom setting and have tutored private students in both English and Spanish both abroad and in the states. TEFL, Spanish, and Algebra are some of the subjects I am currently tutoring and I will likely be adding more as I continue my education. My favorite subject to teach is Spanish. It has been a passion of mine for many years.I value hard work and and adaptability and when it comes to students it's important to find what works and use goal setting to help motivate and achieve results.Outside of learning, I enjoy running, lifting weights, jumping, and physical activity in general. I like to challenge myself to improve and constantly be a better version of myself.

I am currently working as a licensed Paramedic for Indianapolis in a 911 setting. I am a preceptor for EMT and Paramedic students as well as an Field Training Officer. I currently assist in writing scenarios as well as testing for scenarios to gain CAPCE hours. I am working with organizations to plan and execute workshops, classes, and hands-on based learning for EMS conferences.

I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and my Master of Science in Education, both from Indiana University. I have taught for over eleven years and tutored for nine. I have worked with students from grades K through college, as well as professional adults. My tutoring and teaching subjects include English, Writing, Creative Writing, Poetry, Reading, Human Services, Social Services, Global Social Services, Small Business Development, Personal Finance, Life Skills, Women's Health, Sexual Harassment, Management, and Life Coach. My favorite subject to tutor is Personal Finance. I enjoy this the most because this is one area that everyone, including children should know and understand. It is a necessity for self-sufficiency. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style include learning plans, student-centered, active listening, active learning, and critical thinking.