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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...

Education

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

Certified Tutor

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

Sydney

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sydney

Master in Public Health, Epidemiology
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Epidemiology
General Biology

I am a recent 2022 graduate from UGA where I obtained a masters degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (GPA: 3.8). I received my bachelors degree in biology with a double minor in mathematics and chemistry from Shorter University (GPA: 4.0).While obtaining my masters degree, I was given the opport...

Education

University of Georgia

Master in Public Health, Epidemiology

Shorter University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
GRE
300
Muhammad

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Muhammad

Doctor of Philosophy, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Muhammad's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Computer Science
Computer Networks
Computer Programming

I am an IT professional with 15+ years of experience working in fortune 500 companies like United Health Group, Wells Fargo, US Bank and Optum. I have been teaching and coaching Computer courses to different age group (Middle/High schoolers, Undergrad and graduate students) globally. My industry exp...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Doctor of Philosophy, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Zachary

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Zachary

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-11th Grade Math
ACT English

I'm a recent graduate from Boston University with a BA in Linguistics and a double minor in Anthropology and Clinical Speech Therapy. During my sophomore year of college, I made the decision to get on track to pursue speech therapy as my career out of my love of mentoring and fascination with langua...

Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Noah

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Noah

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Arabic
College English

I am primarily an SAT and writing tutor with two years of experience and over 60 former students. I have spent hundreds of hours familiarizing myself with dozens of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consul...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Brian

Certified Tutor

Brian

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

One of my greatest pleasures is the transfer of information. Whether it be in my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange.I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active lis...

Education

Lehigh University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Mariam

Certified Tutor

Mariam

Bachelors, Biology, Russian Literature
Mariam's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

I graduated from Columbia College at Columbia University,class of 2014, with a dual degree in Biology and Russian Literature. During my time at Columbia, I participated in "Peer Health Exchange", a student run organization where we taught local high schoolers about Health & Wellness. Although my int...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Biology, Russian Literature

Test Scores
ACT
33
Hannah

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Hannah

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising
Hannah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
English
Essay Editing

Hi! I'm Hannah. I'm here to help you along your educational journey. I am 27 years old and work in the retail industry as a Business Analyst. I have a 4 year old dog named Frasier. My free time is spent reading, baking and painting.My biggest passion is helping others and I love watching students su...

Education

University of North Texas System

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising

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Farnoosh

NAPLEX Tutor • +1 Subjects

Hello! My name is Farnoosh. I am a Texas licensed pharmacist, graduated from the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy with a degree in Pharmacy (PharmD). I completed my PharmD degree with a 3.76 GPA and passed NAPLEX with a triple digit on my first attempt . I enjoy working with students and recent graduates. My true passion lies in teaching and tutoring students and would love to help you achieve your goals!

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Seth

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a well-rounded, energetic individual currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Milwaukee School of Engineering. I continuously seek new ways to advance my own self-learning and discover new experiences. Along with my passion for mathematical study, my relative teaching qualities include: leadership, communication, motivation, and education techniques developed through school and work experience.I began developing strong leadership skills by being involved in sports such as Football, Hockey, and Track. Throughout my Junior and Senior year in High School, I chose to be a volunteer hockey coach for the local club team. I derived the abilities of guidance and instruction through coaching and this has made me a better leader.Soon after coaching hockey, I was eager to be independent. Therefore, three days after walking the stage for High School graduation I decided to move to North Dakota. I packed my car full of my belongings and drove out to work in the oil boom, where my developed sense of self-efficacy drove me to find a place to live, full-time employment, and professional networking skills. I spent half a year living in North Dakota quickly forcing me to learn valuable communication and job seeking skills.After experiencing life as an entry level employee working 60+ hours a week, I decided to come back to Milwaukee to further my education. Here I have learned proper study techniques and efficient ways to master new subject material. I take pride in my ability to stay motivated and often find myself transferring that enthusiasm to other students. I frequently teach classmates new material and find a level of enjoyment helping others.Not long after starting college, I was hired at R&B Grinding where I use financial mathematics to calculate cost/benefit analysis for steel part production. I then present my analytical findings to the CFO and other managers. In addition to my developing business analytical skills, I teach Excel and Computer classes at R&B Grinding to co-workers. I have found a passion for math and business application and will seek a career as an investment banker upon graduation.From past experiences, I have found many ways to combine my love of teaching with my growing knowledge of mathematics. Whether it be presenting mathematical models to business executives or explaining calculus to fellow students, I will be a successful tutor.

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Michelle

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of San Francisco, TESOL program. I have a MA is TESOL. Additionally, I'm a two time graduate of Colorado State University, where I obtained a BS in Psychology and a MS in Organizational Leadership. I have taught ESOL and VESL/IET classes both in the U.S. and in Saudi Arabia and Morocco. I'm currently an ESOL Instructor for a community college in the Northwest. In this role, I have taught academic level ESOL classes in reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as specialized VESL/IET classes that lead to certification, and most recently, a technical writing class for first year students. Moreover, I am currently on a committee that assesses ESOL Scholarships; and finally, a committee that will evaluate incoming writing samples to determine placement in English classes.The subjects I tutor include: all ESOL skills, English, and academic/college level Writing/Reading.While living in Morocco with family, I decided to teach for an educational service. There, I quickly realized that teaching was my true passion in life, so I returned to the states to volunteer and obtain my MATESOL degree.Since graduating, I went back overseas for an academic year for a VET college, and then returned to the Northwest to teach at a community college. I have taught at the same college ever since. During COVID19, I applied what I mastered in my degree programs by effectively teaching online/live through a combination of a popular video meeting platform and a learning management system.I have since returned to the classroom, but still teach some hybrid and online classes. I believe that I am here to serve and help students as they strive to reach their personal and professional goals.

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Joshua

Adult Literacy Tutor • +21 Subjects

I've served as a tutor for various organizations for over five years. I hold a Bachelors in English Literature, a Masters of Public Administration, and a Law Degree. I love tutoring and helping students achieve their academic goals. I'd be happy to serve as your tutor!

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Bradley

11th Grade Reading Tutor • +51 Subjects

Teaching at the university level has enlightened me to the learning modes of both high school and college students. As an instructor of Freshman composition at Baruch College and Brooklyn College, I taught essay writing to students who were in an in-between state: not quite full-fledged college students, but eagerly ready to leave high school and its rote ways of thinking behind. In the first weeks at Baruch, I realized something very important: we are always a little in-between places, and we do not altogether leave the "old" house when we move into the "new." I increasingly understood teaching to be less about the introduction of new knowledge, then creative ways of re-appropriating what we already know. In short, I became a fan of recycling, finding out what my students knew (always a surprising amount), what worked for them, and then coming up with improved ways of merging those effective strategies (at writing an essay with a thesis statement, for instance) with what were time-tested and worked well for me.As a tutor for standardized tests, I do the same, but also draw upon specific literary-minded questions that I asked on a routine basis as an Instructor of World Literature. The one I think is most relevant to the SAT and other standardized tests asks, "what is the author not merely saying with his or her words, but doing with them"? When we put ourselves in the shoes of the test-writers, not just the shoes of the test-taker, a lot becomes really clear about how to succeed at taking tests without really trying (so hard). This said, I am also a believer that the amount of time you put into anything is proportionate with the results, and study really does pay off when it comes to APs and SATs. Study can also be fun, and I make an emphasis on how a slight change in approach to the materials covered on these tests can transform hours of drudgery into a playful, good time.I come from a background in academia where I was a Ph.D. student in English Literature (CUNY) and editor. It goes without saying that I love literature! Some of my favorite works are Moby-Dick, the poems of Gwendolyn Brooks and Emily Dickinson, the lyrics of Bob Dylan, and anything by James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut, or James Joyce. I hail from the Midwest where I earned a BA with Honors from the University of Michigan and studied Englisn Literature and American History. In Ann Arbor, I also honed my historical trivia when I competed on academic bowl, which is like Jeopardy, but with teams.

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Marzia

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

I love to tutor for all the "aha!" moments my students have.Currently, I am working on a degree in medicinal Biochemistry from Arizona State University. In the past, I've tutored the following major courses: Biology 1 and 2, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, as well as Calculus 1 and 2. I also enjoy tutoring elementary, junior high school, and high school level students in ALL subject matter. I have a deep understanding of these core subjects and promote learning from the fundamentals. My goal as a tutor is to not only teach difficult subject matter, but also to promote students to think critically and problem solve so that they develop the skills to be independent studiers.

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Joyce

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am super excited to work with you to bring out the best in you! I am a certified teacher of record in the areas of ESL, English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, and EC - 6. I believe no one is born smart; hence, I will work with you until you get to where you want to be in your academic goals.

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Melanie

College English Tutor • +17 Subjects

Since the age of 16, I've worked with children starting out as a mother's helper to working as a waitress at Friendly's. At a young age, I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. I have worked in positions as a substitute teacher and special educator while I pursued my studies leading up to a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I regularly tutor my niece, who is currently in third grade, with her reading comprehension skills. I enjoy working one on one and watching children progress in their studies. It boosts their confidence and gives themselves a sense of pride.

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Tyler

ACT English Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am currently a PhD student in Comparative Literature at NYU and recently graduated from Haverford College where I majored in English. I am passionate about learning in all its forms, but most of my areas of expertise are centered in the humanities. While my research as a doctoral student ranges from early 20th century English literature to contemporary European philosophy, my tutoring interests are much more broad. I have always done quite well on standardized tests (particularly the English/Verbal portions), and love helping people prepare for them! I also enjoy tutoring reading, writing, literature and related fields at all levels! Additionally, I have great French skills (not 100% fluent, but very advanced) and am more than comfortable tutoring elementary to intermediate French. Finally, as someone who has done professional editing work, I will also add that I adore tutoring all forms of writing and have helped countless people with writing projects ranging from short stories and novellas, to academic essays and theses, to cover letters and personal statements for job and graduate school applications. I would also like to note that, having dealt with serious ADHD when I was younger, I more than understand the struggles that come with being an ADHD/ADD student and enjoy helping ADHD/ADD individuals find means to study that suit their own individual ways of learning. I had to learn many tricks along the way to make sure I stay organized, focused, and on top of my work, and I would love to share them with you! My tutoring philosophy is that everyone whether they are young or old, whether they have learning difficulties or they do not has a completely unique way of learning, and I excel at helping them find that way. No way is better or worse or makes someone more or less intelligent. I am a firm believer that "whatever works, works." Listen to music or don't, hand write your notes or type them up. The only correct solution is the one that helps you learn the material in the fastest amount of time with the most minimal amount of stress. We will figure out what works best for you.By way of conclusion, I will wrap up with you a few personal details. When I am not studying or tutoring, I enjoy cooking (especially French and Indian food!), playing blues/rock music, tinkering with and modifying my electric guitars, and running! My favorite color is red; my favorite place in the entire world is Paris (although I was only fortunate enough to spend time there once), and if I had to pick one song to listen to on repeat on a desert island for eternity, it would be "Atom Heart Mother Suite" by Pink Floyd. My friends describe me as personable, outgoing, down to earth, and above all, patient. I like to think they're right.

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Beth

ACT Prep Tutor • +22 Subjects

For over 13 years, I have been tutoring independently and for Learning Centers, In-Home Tutors, and other professional Tutoring services. My passion for watching students learn and grow is evident in my work. I make learning fun and enjoyable while accomplishing educational goals.I have a Master's Degree in School Counseling and I am working toward a PhD in Counselor Education. I have tutored elementary students (language arts, reading and math), middle school students (reading, math, science, social studies and algebra), high school students (ACT prep, math, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, statistics, reading & vocabulary, English literature, chemistry, biology, and study skills), and college students (math, statistics, accounting, economics, pre-calculus & calculus, and study skills).I understand the desire to see your child succeed and the frustration of seeing your child struggle. I have a passion for helping students feel better about themselves and about learning. Seeing students I've worked with build their confidence and enjoy learning is so rewarding!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most Bar Exam candidates find the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) and Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) particularly challenging because they require synthesizing multiple legal concepts under time pressure. Additionally, students often struggle with the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) subjects that involve nuanced distinctions—like distinguishing between different contract formation rules, criminal law defenses, or civil procedure requirements. Evidence and Professional Responsibility are also common pain points because they involve memorizing detailed rules with fact-specific applications. Personalized tutoring helps by targeting your specific weak areas rather than generic review of all subjects.

The MEE requires a more formulaic structure than law school essays—examiners expect clear issue spotting, rule statements with precision, and concise application to the facts provided. Unlike law school, there's less room for nuanced policy arguments; instead, you need to demonstrate mastery of black-letter law under tight time constraints (30 minutes per essay). A Bar Exam tutor can help you develop a consistent essay template, practice rapid issue identification, and learn to allocate time effectively across multiple topics in a single exam. Many students benefit from drilling past MEE questions to internalize the expected depth and breadth of analysis.

The MBE rewards pattern recognition and understanding why incorrect answers are wrong, not just why correct answers are right. High performers typically practice hundreds of questions in subject clusters (all contracts questions together, all torts together) to identify recurring rule applications and common traps. Spaced repetition and retrieval practice—revisiting questions you've missed weeks later—significantly improves retention. A tutor experienced with the MBE can help you analyze your question performance by subject and question type, identify whether you're missing rules or misapplying them, and develop targeted study strategies rather than generic review.

The MPT is fundamentally different because it's a closed-universe test—all the law you need is provided in the materials, and you're evaluated on how well you use those materials to solve a practical problem (drafting a memo, contract, demand letter, etc.). Unlike law school writing, you won't be penalized for not knowing external law; instead, examiners assess your ability to read complex documents quickly, extract relevant information, and apply it to the task. The time pressure (90 minutes per MPT) means efficiency matters more than eloquence. Tutors who specialize in the MPT help you develop systems for organizing materials, spotting controlling vs. illustrative authority, and structuring responses that directly address the instructions.

The best Bar Exam tutors have recent bar passage experience (ideally within the last 5 years), deep familiarity with your specific bar exam format (UBE, state-specific, etc.), and a track record helping students improve scores. Look for tutors who understand the distinctions between MBE, MEE, and MPT strategy—these require different skill sets—and who can diagnose whether your struggles stem from rule gaps, application errors, or time management. Ideally, your tutor should have scored well on the bar themselves and understand the psychology of test preparation. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these standards and can tailor instruction to your learning style and timeline.

Most bar candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though the intensity varies based on your baseline knowledge and target score. Many law school graduates begin light review during their final semester of law school, then ramp up to 30-40 hours per week after graduation. The ideal timeline involves an initial survey phase (reviewing all subjects), a deep-dive phase (targeted practice on weak areas), and a final integration phase (full-length practice exams and timed drills). A tutor can help you create a personalized timeline based on your starting point, identify which subjects need more attention, and adjust your plan if you're not hitting target scores on practice exams.

Measurable progress typically shows up within 2-3 weeks of focused tutoring: improved accuracy on practice MBE questions (tracking percentage correct by subject), faster essay completion times with more complete rule statements, and better organization of MPT responses. Most students see a 5-10 point improvement in their MBE scaled score after addressing specific knowledge gaps, and essay scores improve when you internalize the expected format and depth. Full-length practice exam scores are the best predictor of actual bar passage—a tutor can help you analyze these results to identify whether you're ready or need additional focus in specific areas. Success ultimately means passing the bar on your first attempt, which personalized instruction significantly supports.

Yes—UBE jurisdictions (which use the Multistate Bar Examination, MEE, and MPT) have standardized content and scoring, making tutoring strategies more uniform. However, many states add state-specific essays or a state-specific multiple-choice component that requires knowledge of local rules, procedures, and case law. A tutor familiar with your specific jurisdiction can help you master state-specific requirements without diluting your preparation for uniform subjects. If you're taking a state-specific exam, ensure your tutor has experience with that jurisdiction's unique format and can allocate study time appropriately between uniform and state-specific content.

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