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Asso Sako
Certified Exam STAM - Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics Tutor
Asso
MS Lebanese university
4+ Years Tutoring

Short-term actuarial math demands fluency with loss distributions, credibility theory, and ratemaking — topics that punish surface-level memorization on exam day. Asso teaches candidates to internalize the logic behind aggregate loss models and reinsurance structures so they can adapt when the SOA throws an unfamiliar twist. His deep actuarial background means he knows which conceptual gaps cost the most points and how to close them efficiently.

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Mimi
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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Reid
PhD Harvard University • BA Wesleyan University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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Charles
BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!

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Solange
BA Harvard University
8+ Years Tutoring

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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.

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Liz
MS Simmons College • BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

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Michelle
MD Baylor College of Medicine • BA Rice University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 Medicine.

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Henry
BA Harvard College
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students most commonly struggle with frequency and severity modeling, particularly when transitioning from theoretical distributions to practical applications with real data. Aggregate loss models and the collective risk model also present challenges because they require synthesizing multiple concepts—understanding both the individual components and how they interact. Additionally, many students find credibility theory conceptually difficult since it bridges classical statistics with actuarial judgment, requiring a shift from purely mathematical thinking to applied problem-solving.

A tutor can teach you to break down complex Exam STAM problems into manageable steps—identifying what distribution or model applies, recognizing when to use approximations versus exact calculations, and determining which formulas are most efficient. They can also help you recognize problem patterns across different topics, so when you see a question about claim amounts or loss distributions, you immediately know which toolkit to reach for. Working through problems together allows you to practice articulating your reasoning, which catches gaps in understanding before the exam.

Exam STAM requires clear documentation of your approach because partial credit depends on demonstrating correct methodology, even if a final answer is incorrect. A tutor can help you develop the habit of explicitly stating which model or formula you're using, showing substitutions clearly, and explaining your logic for parameter estimation or approximation choices. This practice also helps you catch your own errors during problem-solving rather than discovering them only after submitting an exam.

Rather than treating frequency, severity, and aggregate loss as separate formula sets, a tutor helps you see how they're connected—how severity distribution choice affects the aggregate loss model, or why certain frequency distributions pair naturally with specific claim patterns. By working through derivations and exploring how parameters influence model behavior, you build intuition for why formulas work, making it easier to apply them correctly in unfamiliar scenarios. This deeper understanding is essential for Exam STAM because questions often test whether you can adapt your knowledge rather than simply plug numbers into memorized equations.

Different Exam STAM study materials (SOA's official resources, Mahler's guides, Chapelle's notes) sometimes emphasize different derivations or notational conventions, which can be confusing when switching between sources. A tutor familiar with multiple approaches can help you understand the core concepts that remain constant across all materials, translate between different notations, and identify which resource works best for your learning style. This prevents you from getting stuck on surface-level differences and helps you build a unified understanding of the material.

A tutor can teach you to recognize which problems require exact calculations versus reasonable approximations, helping you manage the tight time constraints without sacrificing accuracy. They can also help you develop strategies for eliminating implausible answer choices based on parameter ranges and model properties, and practice identifying when a shortcut calculation is safe versus when you need the full approach. Mock exams and timed problem sets under a tutor's guidance reveal where you're spending too much time and help you calibrate your effort appropriately.

Exam STAM problems often combine multiple topics in ways that can feel overwhelming if you haven't practiced recognizing these patterns. A tutor helps you systematically work through diverse problem types, pointing out the underlying structure so that seemingly novel questions feel like variations on familiar themes. As you successfully solve problems you initially thought were impossible, you develop confidence in your ability to deconstruct complex questions and apply your knowledge flexibly—which directly translates to better performance on exam day.

An effective Exam STAM tutor should have passed the exam themselves and ideally hold an actuarial credential (ASA or FSA), which demonstrates deep mastery of the material and how it connects to broader actuarial practice. They should be able to explain not just how to solve problems, but why certain approaches work and how different topics relate to each other. Experience teaching Exam STAM specifically—rather than general statistics or calculus—is valuable because they understand the exam's unique emphasis on applied modeling and can anticipate where students typically get stuck.

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