Award-Winning Tutors from The University of Alabama

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!

As a dedicated scholar of Fine Arts at the University of Alabama, I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English, followed by a minor for professional writing. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, and various levels of creative writing and essay editing. My teaching philosophy centers on the fundamentals, ensuring that students not only grasp the correct answers but also understand the reasoning behind them. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students can articulate their thought processes confidently. My goal is to empower each student to express their ideas clearly, whether they are polishing an essay or crafting one from scratch.

I earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in 2008 from Jacksonville State University and will graduate this year with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from The University of Alabama. I have taught 6th grade Reading, Comprehension, and Writing for 12 years and have been a middle school administrator for the last two years. Throughout my years as an educator, I have tutored many students in all elementary subjects. My favorite subject to tutor in is English Language Arts because it is important to be able to communicate clearly with others.

Education is a lifelong journey. I tell my students all the time "once you know better, you do better" and "you can't unlearn what you do know". I believe that the more we understand, the more capable we become in navigating life and learning with resilience and confidence. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and as a mom of five, I've had the opportunity to support both children and adult learners across a range of ages and backgrounds. Currently, I teach third grade (all subjects) and have hands-on experience working with preschool and early elementary students. I've found that identifying a student's learning style early on makes it easier to customize a tutoring approach that truly works. I earned my nursing degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville in 2010 and also a Google Data Analytics Certificate holder, as well as an Accredited Financial Counselor Candidate. I tutor a variety of subjects including elementary-level math, reading and comprehension, science, study skills, financial literacy, and nursing fundamentals such as documentation. While I enjoy all the subjects I teach, my favorite part of tutoring is witnessing that "aha" moment when everything clicks for a learner and they finally say, "I get it now!" Once you get it, you got it and that breakthrough is always rewarding. My tutoring style is patient, encouraging, and confidence-building. I believe by uncovering the best methods that work for each learner's learning style and adapting those in a safe space, I meet learners where they are and support them as they work toward where they want to be.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Alabama who will be starting at Yale Law School in the fall of 2019. I double majored in International Studies and French with a minor in African American Studies. During my time at UA, I participated in mentoring programs that allowed me to work with elementary school children, in addition, to being a coach for children aged 2-18 years old. I entirely self-studied for the LSAT and scored in the top 1 percentile, so I am well prepared for helping students achieve their law school goals.

My name is Allison Ruzicka. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and have been practicing in a Family Medicine Clinic for 4.5 years. I am dedicated making a difference one patient at a time. My passion is teaching and education, and I love to help others succeed. I love the field of medicine and growing and learning every day.

I love working with students. I find each student's interests and motivations in school very interesting. I have studied at Yale University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Troy University. I have two master's degrees, one in Divinity and one in Applied Linguistics. My bachelor's degree is in English. Each of these places helped me learn more about English, linguistics, and the humanities. Because of my strong background in humanities, I have learned a lot about the dignity of each person. That is what motivates me to teach. Each person is worth an investment. Everyone can learn!I taught middle and high school students at an international school in Vienna, Austria. I also have experience working with adults in community center language courses.I also enjoy talking to people about their hobbies. Mine are baking, reading, gardening, and learning about animals.

I have over 9 years of experience tutoring students preparing for teacher certification exams and hold degrees in English and Education, as well as a technical writing certification. I enjoy helping students strengthen their reading comprehension so they can break down test questions and avoid common multiple-choice mistakes. I also guide students in using exam specifications to study strategically and focus on what is most likely to appear on the test. My goal is to help every student feel confident, prepared, and calm on test day. I would love to help you achieve success.

Hey, I'm Karah, a STEM enthusiast with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. As a former Research Assistant in Operations Management and a Product Manager at a startup, I blend technical know-how with real-world savvy. Why do I tutor? SimpleI've seen the power of STEM, and I want to share it with you. Let's not just tackle subjects; let's ignite your curiosity and unveil the boundless opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.

I have experience teaching in all grades, K-6. I completed my first full year of solo teaching in May. It was an incredible learning experience and the knowledge I gained from my first year is irreplaceable. I worked with a variety of students from vast educational backgrounds. Working with these students made me develop and incorporate many different instructional strategies to suit their learning styles. I am very enthusiastic about education and this is evident throughout my instruction. I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement and am constantly encouraging my students throughout my lessons. I believe that education should be a positive experience for all involved.Outside of school I have many different hobbies and interests. I have an energetic Brittany Spaniel, Poppy. Poppy keeps me entertained 24 hours a day. We enjoy going on long walks together (4-5 miles a day) and visiting different dog parks around the city. I am passionate about literature. I love reading anything and everything. I am currently the president of a book club. We have monthly meetings where we discuss our latest book club read and decide on the next month's venture. I love to cook and I also enjoy traveling. I was fortunate to take part in a life-changing journey to India in March. It was absolutely amazing. I love adventure and I have a passion for learning, exploring, and discovering new things as often as possible.

I am a full time Middle School Teacher with expertise in English Language Arts, Social Studies and Art History. I have a masters in teaching and a masters in art history.

As a current Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Alabama, I am passionate about sharing my love for STEM subjects, particularly in mathematics and science. With experience tutoring a variety of courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and High School Physics, I strive to create engaging, supportive learning environments where students can thrive. My teaching philosophy centers around understanding each student's unique learning style and filling in knowledge gaps through interactive problem-solving and real-world applications. I believe that instilling confidence in students is crucial, as I want them to realize their potential and foster a growth mindset. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring new teaching methodologies and learning about the latest developments in engineering. I am dedicated to helping students succeed academically while nurturing their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

My main goal is to help students from all backgrounds get a quality education and not feel judged. In my public school education, I struggled myself with vision issues, which caused my education to dwindle, but it took one amazing teacher to ensure I found my way again. I received my bachelor's of arts from the University of Central Florida in English with Creative Writing. This degree qualifies me to tutor and teach grammar, spelling, writing, creative writing, and anything English related. On top on my bachelor's, I obtained my master's degree at the University of Alabama for English Literature in 2023. Currently, I am a PhD candidate in Literature at the University of Texas-Dallas and a Rhetoric and Composition Instructor. I also have been an AP Lang Reader for 2 years now. Overall, I am a tutor looking to mentor students to their highest potential. All students need to be successful is someone to believe in them and I promise I always will believe in each and every student.

I am seeking to lead others to meet their goals and help them find ways to make learning fun, easy, or at least manageable in their life. Through years of experience on many matters, I have worked at being a better communicator, which makes any task become a completed task and a worthwhile experience. This will allow me to discover the real problem, listen to the student, research the possible solutions, and prevent or resolve a crisis, and enhance any learning and organization of the student's class tasks.

I have been teaching for the past nine years. I have taught in five countries, and while I can cover just about anything, my sweet spot is elementary math and reading. I believe that engagement is the key to information retention and I aim to make tutoring a fun and valuable experience for your learner!

I have spent the past twenty years teaching Language Arts at the middle school level, where I have developed extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. I hold certification to teach Language Arts across grades 6 through 12, which has allowed me to build a strong understanding of curriculum expectations at multiple grade levels. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students to strengthen their reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammatical accuracy. I am enthusiastic and fully prepared to assist with any aspect of reading, writing, grammar, or essay editing to help students succeed.

I really enjoy helping students reach their full potential. As a senior in high school, I took creative writing and the teacher opened up a whole new world to me. In 4th grade, Mrs. McPhillimie cared for me and inspired me to do my best. At age 29 I went back to school and earned a master's degree in Christian Education. I would love to help you reach your educational goals!

My career in helping students begins when I was in 9th grade at Walnut Hills High School. I was involved, on and off, with tutoring elementary children of a family friend and editing college essays for nursing students who were short on time. I was known for the precise nature of my editing and the sharp improvement whoever sought me for help saw in their grades. Though my tutoring career ended once I entered into university, this does not mean I was doing nothing; I was busy expanding my skills and own knowledge.Having majored in International Relations, I have studied a wide range of subjects, ranging from basic international politics to the history of mass-consumerism in Europe to Western European Art History to diversity and communication. During my time in university, I also worked as a research assistant to one Dr. Randall Salekin; my duties included editing essays that were either going to be sent to or were rejected from peer-reviewed scholarly journals dedicated to discussing clinical psychology in depth, and shadowing interviews with at-risk teenage boys at the Alabama Juvenile Detention Center.I have also lived in Germany for a semester, and have been exposed to a world and wealth of cultures I may not have been able to witness were I to otherwise have stayed in the United States. Being near-fluent in German has changed my mind and allowed me to think in more creative ways, which will translate into creative and innovative approaches in helping students learn. My exposure to many different people and backgrounds in and outside of academia has also allowed me to develop the worldview and open-mindedness needed to pass on what I have learned to other students in an act of giving back to the education system that has nurtured me and the success I have earned.

My name is Chris. I'm 25 years old and work in investment banking. I enjoy learning about and teaching all things related to business and history.Other than banking and tutoring, I'm also working on three startups as either a co-founder or leading business development.I also have my Series 7, 63 and 79I like to take complex ideas and break them down with more simple terminology and application to real world scenarios.

I have been a registered nurse for 26 years. Throughout my career, I have worked in critical care, emergency medicine, and leadership. I enjoy mentoring and precepting students and new nurses.

I want you to succeed, and I am strongly committed to helping you gain the knowledge and skills you need to flourish during our tutoring sessions. You will be challenged, and you will have a great opportunity to develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Critical thinking is such an important part of your education and future. It fosters independent thinking, which will allow you to formulate answers to questions that may have more than one correct solution or no known solution. You will be actively engaged in your learning. You will interact intellectually with me during our tutoring sessions. We will build a safe and open learning environment that will allow your talents to flourish, provide you with a chance to demonstrate your own ideas, express your opinions, and ask meaningful questions. It is my hope that I can be along with you on your journey of learning.

Hi, my name is Betsy. I am a graduate student pursuing a Master's in Psychology from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. I attended the University of Alabama and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Marketing. I have a passion for education and helping others succeed.

I'm passionate about the world of literature and language. As a dedicated tutor, I find immense joy in fostering a love for reading and writing in my students. I believe in the power of active engagement and personalized learning, tailoring my approach to each student's unique needs and interests. Through our journey together, I aim to not only impart knowledge but also ignite a lifelong curiosity for words and stories. Let's embark on this exciting literary adventure together!

I am a graduate of the University of South Alabama. I am certified in both Elementary Education and Special Education. For two years, I taught Special Education Math and Life Skills to sixth through eighth graders. I have tutored students in elementary reading, as well as elementary mathematics. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family.

Hello! My name is Noah and I'm a mechanical engineer. I have a lot of experience tutoring and teaching math, science, english, and German, and I also have experience in test prep!Nervous about online tutoring? I myself have taken over 300 hours of online tutoring, and have become fluent in German and Portuguese thanks to it! I know what it's like, especially on your first session. You might be a bit nervous, unsure, and questioning about what the experience will be like. Don't worry I've been there! I'll do my best to make it a comfortable and happy experience. My biggest goal is for you to end the lesson in a great mood and a better understanding of your subject!Each lesson I will prepare either a powerpoint or google drive document that we can work from. I will do my best to create real world examples for you in each subject so you can understand the purpose of the material. In addition, I will custom tailor my plan to fit you and your learning needs. At the end of each lesson I will send you a copy of the notes we used, and you are free to contact me and ask additional questions at any time for free!Is your child struggling in class?? I have 3 little sisters, and have spent lots of time through the years teaching them different subjects in school. In addition, I have lots of experience teaching students English-I spent almost a month doing it in Vietnam. In college I'm a leader, and often find myself teaching and tutoring peers before exams. I love teaching, children, and learning. I'm super outgoing, and I can make any subject fun!Applying to college and stressed about your SAT/ACT? I have experience with test prep and I know how to help you improve you score! Nervous about your application essays or personal statement? I'm happy to read that over as well and give you my personal advice!Applying to internships or co-ops? In the last 3 years I have personally been to multiple hiring interviews, have received almost a dozen internship offers, and have spent hours working on my resume and interview skills. All this culminated to an internship at NASA! If you want to practice interviewing or have me read over your application, I'd be happy to!Maybe you're a professional and are going back to school? Not only is the material fresh in my mind, but I'm also old enough and experienced enough to relate it real world scenarios.Not a tech expert? I'll make your lesson as easy as possible! Just answer my video call and I will handle everything else!If you have more than one topic you want to work on, I'm happy to help! Maybe you want to spend the first hour studying pre-calc for the ACT and a half hour writing your application essay? I'm happy to do it!Give me a chance and I guarantee, you will see results!

I am a recent graduate of the University of Alabama, where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and majored in public relations and English. I recently moved to the Atlanta area to begin an exciting job as a digital media specialist! I have six years of tutoring experience, especially in English, grammar, writing, general study skills, and essay planning.

I am excited to help each student realize their full potential and feel confident as an individual and a student. I know everyone learns differently and will do everything I can to help the students grow in their academic careers. I love to read so I especially love to help students learn to read or find their own love of reading and writing! Math can actually be fun and I am eager to help students see that math is not the monster it seems to be! I am a mom to a college student so I'm very familiar with the college essays and can also help with test prep (ACT/SAT).

I have been in public education for almost 20 years, and can't see myself ever doing anything other than working with students. I obtained my Bachelors through Alabama, Masters through West Alabama, and doctorate through Sam Houston State.I love working with people in areas where they struggle and seeing them succeed. Outside of education, I love sports and traveling with my family. I can tutor English, history, education, sociology, social sciences, religion, and many more.

Hello! I am a current medical student at the University of Michigan Medical School. I studied biology, business and Spanish at the University of Alabama, graduating summa cum laude. During college, I worked as a tutor with a tutoring company similar to Varsity Tutors where I taught college/high school/middle school Spanish, Chemistry, English, Biology, and Math. I also worked as an English as a Second Language volunteer instructor for 3 years during college and was an English Teaching Assistant at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia.I have experience working with adults and youth, alike, and my teaching style is to tailor my tutoring sessions to my students' unique learning styles. I try to use lots of examples, ask questions to test understanding, and draw diagrams or pictures to help students grasp material.I am excited to work with Varsity Tutors and would be delighted to be your tutor!

My name is Colin Begley and I am a student at The University of Alabama studying Economics and Biology on the pre-med track. I offer tutoring services in a wide variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, economics, business, and mathematics. I am very passionate about teaching and learning, and I hope that I can use the knowledge I have acquired throughout my years of education to make a difference in someone's life.

I graduated with my PhD in Math in 2011. Since graduating I have worked at 2 different community colleges, incluidng the college on the Netflix documentary Last Chance U. I have been teaching high school and college math for 15 years. I have tutored independently for 5 years, and tutored for The University of Alabama athletics for 7 years. I am currently a high school math teacher so I have knowledge of k-12 and the college/university level. I enjoy fishing, gardening, racquetball, spending time with friends and family, and I love Christmas! I enjoy seeing students have the AHA moment of finally understanding the material.

Hi! My name is Juliana Fraundorf, and I am a current first year medical student at Nova Southeastern University. I graduated the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) in the fall of 2022 with degrees in Biology and Psychology and a minor in interdisciplinary medical studies. I have experience teaching students K-8 as well as lots of experience tutoring high school and college students! I was successful on both the ACT and MCAT and feel confident in my ability to tutor for those very important exams. I hope to be an asset to your studies!

I am a teacher and tutor with 12 years of experience. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Master's in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and my Master's in Writing from George Mason University. I have traveled and taught extensively, teaching middle school in California, children and adults in China and Virginia looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and college-level English and essay-writing. I have served over 1000+ students across my career.

As a mom of a young child, clinician and advocate to college students I know the challenges that arise with balancing academics, social like and growing up in todays society. I am well diversed with helping in several areas academically and socially to build confidence and competence. My motto "I am not telling you it is going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it. "

I'm currently a student at the University of Alabama, working towards an undergraduate degree in math/statistics. Im also a part of the honors college at the University, the honors society Phi Eta Sigma, am participating in the new STEM program that allows me to work towards a MBA while completing my undergraduate degree. While finishing up high school I volunteered as a tutor for the AVID program at my school and throughout the past three years have tutored several classmates in a wide range of subjects. While I tutor in several subject areas, my favorite is math. I believe that education is crucial in the world that we live in today, but I also believe that each student is different and learns in different ways. I love showing students how what they are learning now will help them in life and I love finding new ways to teach material, especially if the first way of learning something is not working. Outside of class, I love color guard, writing, and just spending time with my friends, which normally leads to failing at board games.

With almost 30 years of experience in the college admissions and aid process, including a decade in the dean of admissions and aid role at a national liberal arts college, I enjoy helping students understand the admissions process and craft the best essays and applications possible. Having worked at both flagship public research universities and private national liberal arts college across the United States, I understand how the application materials are used and use a positive approach to help students present themselves to the college in the strongest way they can. I believe strongly that there is not such thing as a dumb question and the most important thing in the college selection process is fit between the student and the college.

I believe that all students can learn, just not at the same time, pace, way and method. My job as a teacher is to have a varied approach and meet the needs of my students not try to force them into a mold. Anyone can accomplish what they want to as long as they are willing to work for it. I have taught elementary, middle and high school. I have mostly stayed in the English world but have taught all subjects in elementary school. I love watching students who have always struggled have a lightbulb go off when I finally help a skill click. The thing I love about teaching the most is that I get to help students achieve their dreams.

I am a graduate of West Virginia University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Also, currently completing a master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama. I have worked with tutoring other students in various engineering subjects, focusing mostly on mathematics subjects ranging from pre-calculus and algebra to differential equations. I also worked as a teaching assistant teaching Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics. I also strive to help students understand the material the best that they can. Offering tips and tricks to tackle various types of problems or to stay organized to make problems easier. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, metal work, cooking and hanging out with my pet rabbit.

Hi! My name is Morgan and I'm passionate about helping students learn and establish better habits to achieve their goals. I have a graduate degree from The University of Alabama and have over 10 years of experience tutoring and teaching children ages 5-14. I'm excited to create an empowering and comfortable atmosphere as well as build individual relationships. I try to make learning fun and productive!

Nate is a graduate of the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business, where he double majored in Finance and Economics with a concentration in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics and a Mathematics minor. Nate graduated Magna Cum Laude. Nate is SIE-certified and a CFA Level I candidate. He has previously interned with MMX Management and Putnam Investments, and plans to leverage his skillset into his incoming role as an MRP Associate with Capital One.