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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

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

Terry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Terry

Bachelor in Arts, Education
Terry's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

Knowledge is POWER!The best thing you can do for yourself is to get a good education

Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Alexandra

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alexandra

Current Undergrad, Chemistry // Minor in Biology
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I am a senior undergraduate student, and I am receiving my Bachelors of Science in chemistry biology in May 2017 from Northeastern Illinois University. I am committed to education in the fields of STEM and medicine. For the past two years, I have been working with Peer-Lead Team Learning Internation...

Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Current Undergrad, Chemistry // Minor in Biology

Victor

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Victor

Masters, The Art of Teaching
Victor's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Elementary School Reading

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life.

Education

Marygrove College

Masters, The Art of Teaching

Madonna University

Bachelors, English

Ellen

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ellen

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher
Ellen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
College Business
College English

I knew I wanted a career in education when I witnessed my first “ah-ha! moment” when I was 18 and studying early childhood development. Almost ten years later, I am still fascinated with the multitude of methods of learning, and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I cur...

Education

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher

Princess-Diamonds

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Princess-Diamonds

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
Princess-Diamonds's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra

I am passionate about education and dedicated to helping individuals achieve their educational goals. I believe that education drives us toward a brighter future, serving as the cornerstone of growth and success. With over 14 years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and coaching, I have cherished ...

Education

Agnes Scott College

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Kelsey

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kelsey

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
Kelsey's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History

I am currently studying at St. John’s College for my Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts. St. John’s curriculum follows the Great Books Program which relies on primary sources instead of textbooks. During my time at St. John’s, I have volunteered as a tutor working with middle school students, focu...

Education

St. John's College

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts

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Lisa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lisa

Master of Science, Psychology Counseling
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
College Level American History
Elementary Math

I am a recent graduate of Hope International University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a focus on counseling and biblical studies. I am applying for Graduate School this summer, so I can further my education in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. My passion is listeni...

Education

Hope International University

Master of Science, Psychology Counseling

Hope International University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development (Counseling)

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Amber

ACT English Tutor • +34 Subjects

I am currently a Master's in Education Candidate at Northwestern University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also love to run, travel, and write!

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Tristan

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +15 Subjects

I hold a B.A. in Communication from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and I am completing an M.A. in The Study of the Americas from The City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and there's nothing else I'd rather be doing. I currently teach ESOL as an adjunct at Westchester Community College and Borough of Manhattan Community College.

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Cassandra

Elementary School English Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hi! My name is Casey and I am looking forward to working with you! I have been a teacher and school administrator for 14 years, mostly working at the middle school level. I work with students, parents, and adults on organization, social-emotional learning, and core content area basics on a DAILY basis in my current position. I have three kiddos in elementary school and my husband is a teacher too!

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Lisa

Art Tutor • +22 Subjects

Hello. My name is Mrs. Lisa. I have been teaching for 18 years. I have homeschooled my own children and am presently a teacher in the homeschool classroom setting. Currently, I teach Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Life Skills & US Geography. I have also tutored students in person and online. Most of my teaching style is kinesthetic teaching activity and movement. I have spent the last 3 years teaching ESL and tutoring online. I have a Bachelors Degree from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg , VA. I currently reside in North Carolina with my husband of 24 years, my 3 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I love teaching because I feel that is rewarding to see students learn skills and new techniques to help bridge the gap especially when they have struggled with school before. I think learning should be fun and engaging! I look forward to meeting you in the classroom!

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Stephen

Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects

Hello! I graduated with a BA in English from Cairn University. I spent three years working in the Academic Resource Center, tutoring college kids in the Writing Lab. I'm interested in running, reading, and teaching overseas someday in the future.

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Mariyah

ACT Math Tutor • +41 Subjects

Hello! I'm a sophomore at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I've tutored in a range of subjects, from STEM subjects, to essay writing help, to Spanish. I know that school can be stressful. Contact me if you need help!

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Kathryne

Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects

Hi! My name is Kathryne. I am 29 years old and live Philadelphia with my fiance and our two dogs. I am a Master of Public Health candidate at the Johns Hopkins School in Baltimore. My focused area of study is Behavioral and Social Health Sciences and I will begin pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology next year.I have gained extensive tutoring experience over the last 14 years. I began tutoring my sophomore year of high school and continued as an undergrad student at the University of Pennsylvania where I tutored and mentored middle school to high school aged students in a wide range of subjects including English literature; writing; language, math (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus), sciences (Biology, Environmental/Earth, Chemistry), ACT / SAT prep, and college application essay writing.As the eldest of three girls, I work well with kids of all ages and am responsible, dependable, and sociable. I have always loved learning, and want to use that passion to help younger students achieve their academic goals!

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Michael

Adult Literacy Tutor • +29 Subjects

As both as an educator and a writer, I've discovered that so much of life involves communication; not only bringing thoughts and feelings "to the surface," but learning how best to articulate and express them, both in written form and verbally. I love to see students gain confidence as they master concepts, integrate ideas, discover truths about themselves and become emotionally invested in the learning process. After all, learning is a blast: it's a lot of fun to learn!To that end, I have taught students from age 5 to 98, in a wide variety of settings and under quite a range of circumstances for more than forty years. Aside from teaching English Composition and ESL at four California community colleges, in Japan for a year, and briefly at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), I taught poetry reading in over fifty schools to students in three states (K-12) for 25 years through California Poets in the Schools. For over three years, I worked as a High School substitute, subbing in English, History, Biology, Foreign Language and PE classes. When opportunities to teach Screenplay, Fiction and Poetry Writing in California prisons, juvenile detention facilities and a State Hospital arose, I immediately took them up! Such challenges were wonderfully gratifying and provided me with plenty of opportunities to hone my teaching skills.With regards to my education, as an undergraduate in search of a Creative Writing degree, I attended The University of Oregon, The University of California, Santa Barbara and The University of California, Santa Cruz. As a graduate student, I attended The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for my ESL studies and The University of Southern California (USC) for my graduate school work in Creative Writing.I attained a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and Art (Aesthetic Studies) from UC Santa Cruz. I attained my ESL certification and three other forms of licensure from UCLA and my master's degree in Professional Writing (Fiction and Poetry) from The University of Southern California (USC).Over the last twenty years I have tutored English Composition, English grammar and all levels of ESL, primarily reading, writing and conversation. In terms of special subjects, I tutor Poetry Writing, Fiction Writing and Screenplay. I also have a great deal of experience editing other people's work.The easy answer to my favorite subject is whatever I'm tutoring or teaching at the present time. I love teaching all of the earlier subjects I mentioned, though ESL probably provides the most immediate gratification. Mastering a new language, though difficult, is so rewarding and, at times, thrilling. English is quite challenging for non-native speakers and it always feels like a real privilege to try and guide such students through.In terms of my teaching philosophy and tutoring style, I very much believe in what used to be called the affective domain encouraging students to invest themselves emotionally in subjects that interest them and helping emotionally engage students in subjects that they must "master," but resist. My approach is sort of soft-sell Socratic, in that I pose lots of questions to my students. This helps them learn through the use of critical thinking, reasoning and logic, though we seldom venture into the terminology!

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Andrew

American Literature Tutor • +9 Subjects

I have seven years of teaching experience, including teaching both AP and IB English courses. I also work as an essay examiner for the International Baccalaureate program. I hold a bachelor's degree in English Education, a master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Rhetoric at the University of Texas at Austin. I also teach first- year composition at UT-Austin.I enjoy working with students on an individual basis as we engage in the labor and joy of writing together. I especially enjoy working with students on college application essays, whether personal essays or applicationstatements, and I am also experienced with on-demand writing tasks that appear on tests like the SAT or the AP Exams. With seven years of classroom experience and three years of experience working as a grader for the International Baccalaureate program, my unique blend of both teaching and professional writing experience allows me to effectively help students reach their full potential.

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Daniel

ACT Math Tutor • +14 Subjects

I'm a Senior Mathematics major studying at the College of Wooster in Ohio. While in school, I work part time aiding High school and early college students taking introductory calculus courses or studying for the SAT.In high school, I scored in the 92-percentile range for the Math SAT and often helped fellow students on an informal basis. Before formalizing my teaching experience, I was always able to connect with other students on an individual basis and help them grasp new concepts. When I teach, I focus on the connections with a certain topic to real world applications, making for an interesting and engaging experience.I am now in my fourth year of a Mathematics Major and have been helping other students for 2 years. I studied Calculus 1-3, Set theory, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and statistics and Operations Research. Many of the students I taught in introductory calculus courses did well in these higher-level courses. I would often see them in groups of 3-4 and review practice problems for an exam, taking extra time to go over more difficult problems.For those who are still struggling with math, I find reward in not only helping them understand a certain topic, but reshaping the way they perceive it. I want to make sure that no one I tutor will be afraid of math again.I structure sessions based on student's specific and individual needs so be sure to provide some background on the topic at hand.Let me help you conquer the challenges of new math topics and find academic success!

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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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