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Jared

Certified Tutor

Jared

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

Elasticity, consumer surplus, market structures — microeconomics is really about learning to think at the margin. Jared unpacks each concept with concrete examples before translating them into the graphs and equations professors expect on exams. His business-oriented coursework at BYU keeps these id...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jared

Certified Tutor

Jared

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

Marginal cost curves, consumer surplus, and the difference between perfect competition and monopolistic competition — microeconomics is full of concepts that look straightforward on a slide but get tricky on problem sets. Jared unpacks the graphical and mathematical reasoning behind each market stru...

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

I am certain that everyone has gifts waiting to be uncovered.

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad Student, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ingrid

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ingrid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Justin

Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
SSAT- Upper Level

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

Microeconomics studies how individuals, households, and businesses make economic decisions—like pricing, supply and demand, and resource allocation. It's foundational for understanding real-world markets and is essential for students pursuing economics, business, finance, or policy studies. Mastering microeconomic principles helps you analyze everything from job market trends to consumer behavior.

Many students struggle with abstract concepts like elasticity, marginal utility, and game theory without concrete examples to anchor their understanding. Graphical analysis—interpreting supply and demand curves, indifference curves, and cost structures—is another major hurdle. Personalized tutoring breaks these concepts into digestible pieces and connects them to real-world scenarios, making the material click much faster than in a typical classroom setting.

Your first session focuses on understanding your current level, identifying specific pain points, and setting clear goals. Whether you're struggling with foundational concepts like opportunity cost or advanced topics like consumer surplus and deadweight loss, a tutor will assess where you are and create a personalized plan. This diagnostic approach ensures every session builds directly on your needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

In Provo's schools, average class sizes mean less individual attention for struggling students. Personalized tutoring lets you work at your own pace, ask unlimited questions without time pressure, and focus on exactly what you need—whether that's graphical problem-solving, mathematical modeling, or conceptual understanding. Tutors can also tailor examples to your interests, making abstract theory feel relevant and memorable.

Yes. Tutors understand Utah's economics standards and AP/IB microeconomics frameworks, ensuring instruction supports your specific coursework and exams. Whether you're in a high school AP Economics course, college intro microeconomics, or advanced upper-level coursework, personalized instruction can be tailored to match your curriculum's pacing and expectations while filling knowledge gaps.

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Absolutely. Tutors can focus specifically on exam-style questions, teach test-taking strategies for multiple-choice and free-response sections, and help you master the graphs and calculations that appear on AP and college exams. Whether you're aiming for a 3 on the AP exam or excelling in a college intro course, personalized preparation targets exactly what you'll be tested on.

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