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Joshua

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Joshua's math background spans pre-algebra through calculus and includes a 33 ACT composite, so he's comfortable whether a student is wrestling with fraction operations or tackling integration by parts. He emphasizes understanding the reasoning behind each step so that when a problem looks slightly ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Test Scores
ACT
33
Heather

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Heather

Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

From basic multiplication tables through pre-algebra concepts like order of operations and working with fractions, Heather covers the math fundamentals that set students up for every course that follows. Her Elementary Education program at BYU emphasized teaching math conceptually — using visual mod...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Jared

Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems
Jared's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing

Having tutored primarily in math, test prep, and Spanish, Jared knows how to switch between structured problem-solving and pattern recognition depending on what a student actually needs — whether that's setting up equations from scratch or debugging a process that keeps going sideways. His National ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Benjin

Current Undergrad, Biophysics
Benjin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physical Science
Biology

Biophysics forces you to treat math as a language for describing real systems — diffusion equations, force vectors, thermodynamic models — so Benjin's coursework keeps him fluent in the kind of applied problem-solving that makes algebra and calculus feel purposeful. His 36 ACT composite means the fu...

Education

Brigham Young University

Current Undergrad, Biophysics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Rachel

Current Undergrad Student, Communication, General
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Rachel tackles math by connecting abstract procedures to concrete reasoning, especially for students who feel more at home with words than numbers. Her 33 ACT composite reflects sharp quantitative skills, and she's particularly effective at translating word problems into equations — a crossover skil...

Education

Fordham University

Current Undergrad Student, Communication, General

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Grace

Bachelor in Arts, English
Grace's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Grace's English major training means she spends her days dissecting structure and logic in texts — skills that map directly onto parsing word problems and organizing multi-step solutions where sloppy reasoning leads to wrong answers. She's particularly sharp at teaching students to slow down and ide...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samantha

Current Undergrad Student, English
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

Seven years of tutoring across subjects taught Samantha that math anxiety usually isn't about the math — it's about a student convinced they're "not a math person" after one bad experience with fractions or negative numbers. Her English teaching training at BYU actually sharpens her approach: she li...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad Student, English

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kendall

Bachelors, Physics
Kendall's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Physics

From arithmetic through precalculus, Kendall connects each new math concept to the reasoning behind it so that students aren't just memorizing steps they'll forget by next chapter. Her physics degree required fluency across algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data analysis — the same topics that co...

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Taylor

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Pre-Calculus

From pre-algebra through calculus, Taylor sees math as one connected language rather than a series of disconnected courses. His engineering background means he constantly uses algebra, geometry, and calculus together to solve real problems — and he brings that integrated perspective when unpacking w...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kacey

Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Kacey's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Studying applied and computational mathematics means Kacey doesn't just solve problems — she understands the underlying structures that connect arithmetic patterns in elementary school to the abstraction of calculus, which makes her unusually effective across the full K-12 math spectrum. She scored ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Physics demands serious math fluency, and Matthew's Applied Physics coursework at BYU means he's spent years using algebra, geometry, and calculus to solve real problems — not just textbook exercises. He breaks down concepts like proportional reasoning, unit conversions, and multi-step problem solvi...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

John

Bachelor of Science, Physics
John's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

From arithmetic fundamentals through calculus, John covers the full range of math topics and is especially strong at spotting the exact concept where a student's understanding breaks down. His physics degree required constant mathematical problem-solving — not just computing answers but understandin...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Helaman

Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Helaman's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

Scoring a 1520 SAT and 33 ACT required Helaman to be sharp across arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis — and he draws on that range when working across grade levels. Whether a student is stuck on fraction operations or wrestling with quadratic equations, he pinpoints the specific gap cau...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Jared

Current Undergrad, Finance
Jared's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra
Calculus

From arithmetic shortcuts to setting up proportions and working with fractions, Jared breaks math problems into clear, repeatable steps that stick. His finance coursework at BYU keeps him immersed in applied math daily — calculating compound interest, analyzing data sets, building models — so he bri...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joseph

Current Undergrad Student, Computational Mathematics
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

Whether a student is wrestling with fraction operations in middle school or function transformations in high school, Joseph identifies the specific conceptual gap holding them back and addresses that directly. His computational mathematics coursework spans everything from abstract algebra to numeric...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad Student, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
33

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The first session is all about understanding where your student is right now. A tutor will assess their current math level, identify specific challenges (whether that's word problems, multi-step equations, or conceptual gaps), and learn about their learning style. This helps create a personalized plan that targets their exact needs rather than generic instruction.

Yes. Provo schools use different approaches and textbooks across the district, and tutors are experienced working with all of them. Whether your student is using a specific curriculum or textbook, tutors can align their instruction to match what's being taught in class while also filling in conceptual gaps that might exist in that approach.

Showing work is about understanding the 'why' behind each step, not just getting the right answer. Tutors help students develop problem-solving strategies and teach them to explain their thinking clearly. This builds both confidence and the conceptual understanding that makes math stick—and it naturally leads to better work shown on tests and assignments.

Absolutely. Math anxiety often comes from gaps in understanding or past negative experiences, and personalized tutoring directly addresses both. When a student works 1-on-1 with a tutor who breaks concepts into manageable pieces and celebrates small wins, confidence builds quickly. Many students who start out dreading math end up enjoying it once they understand it.

Rather than teaching isolated procedures, tutors help students recognize that algebra, geometry, and other math topics are connected. By showing how concepts relate to each other and to real-world situations, students move from just memorizing steps to truly understanding math. This deeper understanding makes it easier to solve unfamiliar problems and retain what they've learned.

Word problems require students to translate language into math, which is a different skill than solving equations. Tutors teach students a systematic approach: identifying what's being asked, picking out relevant information, and choosing the right operation. With practice and strategy, word problems become less intimidating and students see them as puzzles to solve rather than obstacles.

Proofs and graphing require visualizing abstract concepts, which many students struggle with. Tutors use multiple approaches—drawing diagrams, working through step-by-step logic, or using real examples—to make these abstract ideas concrete. This helps students understand not just how to do a proof or graph, but why the process works the way it does.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong backgrounds in mathematics and experience teaching it. Tutors understand both the content and how to explain it in ways that click for different learners. They're skilled at identifying exactly where a student's understanding breaks down and rebuilding it from there.

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