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Kerry

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kerry

PHD, Law
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I'm an attorney, Ph.D. student, and aspiring law professor. I am working on my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Law at Yale, having previously earned my J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. I practiced for three years at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., primarily represe...

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Yale University

PHD, Law

University of Georgia

Bachelors, German

Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

PHD, Law, Management
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Elementary Math

I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.

Education

Boston University

PHD, Law, Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

Ryan

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Ryan

Bachelor in Arts, History
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade Writing
8th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I am a licensed and practicing attorney in the state of Georgia. I tutor History, English, and writing. I can aid students in preparing for SAT and ACT verbal sections as well as any topical AP exams, having taken many of them myself. I can help students of any level of proficiency take their writin...

Education

University of North Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, History

Riley

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Riley

Bachelor in Arts, German
Riley's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational German
European History
German
German 1

My name is Riley, and I am currently a Junior at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The focus of my studies are German Culture, History, and Language, and on top of that I have 9 years of experience with the language. I am eager to help teach the language, whether the focus be on grammar topic...

Education

Creighton University

Bachelor in Arts, German

Lauryn

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lauryn

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Lauryn's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP English Language and Composition

I have a holistic view in terms of tutoring and teaching. All students learn in different ways such as visually, kinetically, auditorily, and other ways. I am committed to finding the best way to help my student learn the material even if it means going above and beyond the call of duty.Personally, ...

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Judith

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Judith

Bachelors, Cross Culteral Communications
Judith's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
English
ESL/ELL
Other

I am a certified ESL Instructor. I studied Cross-cultural Communication at Brooklyn College and have experience teaching ESL in both the U.S. and Haiti. I knew that teaching ESL was something that I wanted to do because throughout my childhood I had to be a translator for my mother. I was born and r...

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Bachelors, Cross Culteral Communications

Tanisha

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Tanisha

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Tanisha's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a native of Detroit, MI and I've always loved teaching others. I received my education at Oakland University where I am currently obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice. I have been a mentor and tutor since my high school years. Working with youth that are having issues reading and writing are ...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Joshua

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joshua

Bachelors, Secondary Education: English
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
High School English

I am a former classroom educator. While in the classroom, I focused heavily on using online strategies to help my students at home. My passions are in English and English as a second language. While no longer in the classroom, I have never lost my desire to help students. I am a dedicated and knowle...

Education

Toccoa Falls College

Bachelors, Secondary Education: English

Arti

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Arti

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Arti's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
CLEP Prep
CLEP College Algebra
Elementary School

To whom this may concern:Abraham Lincoln once wrote a letter to his son’s first teacher. The letter indicates everything a teacher should embody as an educator. It is far more than just giving a child a science or math lesson, it is about giving a child individuality and helping them become his or h...

Education

Saint Peters College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Heather

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Heather

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

My educational journey includes graduate degrees from Salem State University (ME.d in Education with a concentration in Library Media Studies); Worcester State University (MA in English); University of Rhode Island (MA in English w/ a focus in Creative Writing, specifically Creative Nonfiction). Cur...

Education

New England College

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Salem State University

Masters in Education, Library and Information Science

Regis College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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Shelby

Analytical Chemistry Tutor • +9 Subjects

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Science in Chemistry from Georgia State University. I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects including middle school math, ACT and SAT test preparation, biology, chemistry, and high school math, but I especially enjoy tutoring in chemistry and biology subjects since I struggled and disliked them when I was in middle and high school but learned to enjoy them while getting my degrees. I enjoy showing students real-world scenarios or extended analogies when tutoring to give students a different perspective of the material.

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Nghia

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hi! I have been tutoring for over 8 years now. I have tutored during my time as an Industrial Engineering student and now as an IT professional. I specialize in working with students of all age groups and specifically high school students. My focus is mainly math and even more specifically, SAT/ACT Math. My teaching style accommodates students of all levels and learning types. I hope to be of service to you soon!

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Netta

Arabic Tutor • +14 Subjects

I am a graduate of Pomona College, where I received my B.A. in Linguistics. I love languages and grammar, and I enjoy helping others figure out the puzzles of how English and other languages work. I was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Turkey, where I taught English to university students. I have experience with students of all ages as a tutor at Upward Bound and local community organizations. I have also worked as an American Literature teacher at Breakthrough Twin Cities, where my favorite part of the job was seeing my students excited about what they were reading. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I especially enjoy tutoring language and reading. I believe that with the right support, students can improve and succeed in any area. In my free time, I like to bake, ride my bike, and play the ukulele.

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Robert

Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +42 Subjects

What I love most about teaching and tutoring are the students I get to meet and push towards excellence. At the heart of every tutor/student interaction is the relationship built between the tutor and student. Learning requires both trust and understanding. With this as the bedrock, a successful academic relationship occurs organically between educator and student. Every person is unique and different - learning how to use one's unique set of skills to conquer any subject is the centerpiece of my teaching philosophy. As the saying goes, "A student does not care how much you know, until they know how much you care."I have learned the above lessons in my time working as a tutor and teacher at a charter high school in Newark, New Jersey. In this role I specifically tutored three sections of math: pre-algebra, algebra 1, and geometry. I also wrote and tutored the AP Language and Composition materials for the school's 11th grade, and teacher assisted the AP United States History class. Later in the year I became a full time teacher for 10th grade AP World History, where I received a teacher certification in the state of New Jersey that is currently being transferred to Connecticut.Tutoring and teaching these subjects confirmed a love of learning that I have always had. My students and I, several of whom were several grades behind, worked tirelessly to achieve grade level with much success. We worked hard and pushed each other to achieve. I hope to continue this effort moving forward.Someone once told me, "the greatest hockey player does not always make the greatest coach." Admittedly, math was never my strongest subject growing up. However, it is this very trait that also makes me an outstanding math tutor. In order for me to understand what I am teaching, I need to go the extra mile to answer the tough how and why questions. I need to break down every problem and at each step question what I am doing. As a result, I have a great appreciation for math because it requires endurance and hard work, but gives the best feeling once mastered.Aside from being a certified secondary school social studies teacher, I have the benefit of a unique college education. Both my bachelor's degrees were interdisciplinary and allowed me to take classes across the social sciences and humanities: anthropology, history, English, political science, sociology, philosophy, economics, geography, etc. I did not learn strictly history. Rather, I learned how to question history and how to apply all the facts and dates to the real world. Social studies is about who we are as human beings and why human actions occur. It is the study of us, and once we recognize the power in that reflection, history quickly becomes everyone's favorite subject!

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Barbara

Elementary School Tutor • +8 Subjects

I am an Educator with 20+ years experience with children both in public and private schools. I love teaching and working with children, especially when we are both really interested in the subject matter! I love to see their eyes light up with enthusiasm! My favorite subjects to teach are Bible History/Religion, Reading and History. I look forward to continuing my tutoring career and meeting new students!

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Jeanette

Medicine Tutor • +5 Subjects

I am a Registered Nurse with 28 years experience. I received my BSN and MSN at Wayne State University. My MSN track was Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. I received my DNP from the University of Detroit Mercy.I have a wide range of nursing experience over the years. I have worked as an Emergency Room Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control, Quality/Safety & Accreditation, Management, Nursing Education Specialist , Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Instructor. I am also a CPR and First Aid instructor and board certified in Nursing Professional Development by ANCC.I am passionate about the nursing profession and patient safety. I believe that every nurse should be prepared to provide quality nursing and practice in a safe environment.I enjoy teaching nursing students who are excited to learn the profession and have the desire to succeed. I have found success in helping students by sharing real life experiences, applying strategies that are practical and having open lines of communication.

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Marie

Art Tutor • +13 Subjects

Hi! I'm Marie, a full-time teacher and artist. I have taught classroom Art, English & Computer Science as a certified educator in US schools for about 10 years from ages pre-school through high school, as well as tutoring in single and group lessons for Art, ESL, SPED and gifted students. I have also designed and taught in a number of summer camps. In 2017, I was awarded Teacher of the Year honors at my school. I have a BA in Art Education, and have continued professional certification experience through outside professional training programs, conferences and seminars.n my spare time I enjoy nature, games, and playing with my dogs. I have transitioned to full-time, online private teaching as I believe it allows teachers to develop curriculum which better meets the needs of today's students by directly engaging with students more thoroughly. The individual and small group settings allow teachers to cater lessons to students needs and goals intuitively. Private teaching online has also allowed me more time and flexibility to spend with my family. I truly believe online learning is a critical part of the future of education, and I'm excited to share some class time with you!

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Anne

Admissions Tutor • +23 Subjects

I received my B.A. in Political Science and English from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I intend to begin a M.Ed. program in secondary education at Bard College in June 2022.After graduating from William and Mary in 2020, I began teaching fifth grade ELA at Success Academy Charter Schools in Brooklyn, NY.This is my second year teaching middle school English with a focus on coaching middle-school aged students in critical reading and writing. I have additional experience in tutoring high-school aged students in English and History.I love tutoring in English and History because it is so much fun to read and analyze a text and to learn about history and the way that it's impacted our lives today! I have found working with students to improve their writing to be intensely rewarding and have seen great improvements in the writing of my students.

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Ramya

ACT Prep Tutor • +19 Subjects

As a dedicated tutor, I bring a wealth of academic achievements and 3+ years of experience to the table. With scores of 36 on the ACT and 1550 on the SAT, coupled with my rigorous education at Duke University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology and Global Health with a minor in Chemistry, I understand the intricacies of standardized testing and higher education. My academic journey culminated in scoring in the 98th percentile on the MCAT and securing acceptance to over 7 medical schools, including the Emory University School of Medicine, where I currently pursue my M.D. These experiences equip me with the knowledge and insights to guide students toward their academic goals with confidence and success.

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Emily

American Literature Tutor • +11 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Saint Leo University where I received my BA in English with a specialization in creative writing. My creative work has been published upwards of eight times. While in school, I worked for two years as a writing tutor and paper editor - tutoring is a passion of mine. I love helping students gain confidence and knowledge to best succeed in their courses, and I use my ample experience as a tutor to achieve this.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bar Exam success requires mastering multiple subjects simultaneously while developing test-taking strategies—a challenge many students underestimate. Common struggles include managing the sheer volume of material across seven subjects (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts), distinguishing between state-specific rules and uniform principles, and applying knowledge under time pressure. Additionally, many students struggle with essay writing under exam conditions and with identifying relevant issues quickly across fact patterns. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific pain points by helping you focus on your weakest areas rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.

Bar prep courses provide comprehensive subject review and practice, but they deliver the same curriculum to thousands of students simultaneously. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to adapt instruction to your learning style, focus on the specific subjects or essay types where you're struggling most, and adjust pacing based on your progress. For example, if you're strong in Contracts but weak in Evidence, a tutor can spend less time on foundational Contracts concepts and more time on Evidence strategies, rule application, and practice problems. This targeted approach helps you maximize your study time and identify gaps before test day.

Effective Bar Exam tutors combine deep subject matter expertise with test preparation strategy. Look for tutors who have passed the Bar themselves, understand the specific exam format you're taking (uniform bar exam, MBE, essays, or your state's unique requirements), and have experience identifying which rules and applications are tested most frequently. Strong tutors ask diagnostic questions early on to assess your knowledge gaps, teach issue-spotting and rule-application frameworks, and provide extensive feedback on your essay writing and multiple-choice reasoning. They should also be familiar with your state's specific rules if you're taking a state-specific exam component, and they should help you develop a realistic study schedule.

Most students begin tutoring 2-4 months before their Bar Exam date, though this varies based on your baseline knowledge and exam performance history. A typical tutoring schedule is 2-3 sessions per week, with each session focused on a specific subject or skill (essay writing, MBE strategy, specific rule mastery). Students who struggled with the Bar before often benefit from more frequent sessions early on, then taper frequency as they gain confidence. The total number of hours varies widely—some students need 20-30 hours of tutoring, while others benefit from 50+ hours. A tutor can help you develop a personalized timeline based on a diagnostic assessment of your knowledge and your target exam date.

Clear progress markers include improved performance on practice MBE questions (tracking your percentage correct by subject), stronger essay scores with better issue-spotting and rule application, faster issue identification on timed practice tests, and increased confidence explaining complex legal concepts. If you retook the Bar before, you should see significant improvement in your weakest subjects. Many students report completing Bar prep materials more efficiently with tutoring support, finishing with time for additional practice. Your ultimate measure of success is passing the Bar on your target date—tutors help you identify which preparation strategies work best for you and ensure you're spending time efficiently.

Yes—in fact, tutors are especially valuable after a failed attempt. Tutors can analyze your previous exam performance (if available), identify which subject areas or question types caused the most difficulty, and determine whether your struggle was knowledge-based, strategy-based, or anxiety-related. They help you avoid repeating the same study mistakes and focus intensively on the content or skills that didn't click the first time. Many students who failed find that personalized instruction targets their specific gaps more effectively than a second full bar prep course. A tutor can also help rebuild your confidence and develop coping strategies for test-day anxiety if that was a factor.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in Bar Exam preparation. Start by describing your situation—your target exam date, which Bar you're taking, your current study status, and any specific subjects where you need help. This helps match you with a tutor whose experience aligns with your needs. Once matched, your tutor will likely begin with a diagnostic assessment to understand your strengths and gaps, then work with you to create a structured study plan. You can meet with your tutor as frequently as your schedule and budget allow, adjusting frequency as needed throughout your prep period.

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