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Kerry

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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.

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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...

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University of North Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, History

Joe

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Joe

Bachelors, Cell and Molecular Biology
Joe's other Tutor Subjects
1st Grade Math
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I received my degree in cell and molecular biology, where I had the opportunity to get hands on scientific research experience. I have been a tutor for 8 years in a variety of subjects in the mathematic and scientific fields. My students have ranged in skill and course level, and include students fr...

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SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelors, Cell and Molecular Biology

Tino

Certified Tutor

Tino

Bachelors, Honors Philosophy (Intensive Option)
Tino's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in philosophy, with special honors from the department. Within philosophy, my interests are in logic, the philosophy of math, the philosophy of language, and ethics - each broadly construed. Outside of philosophy, I have interests in w...

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelors, Honors Philosophy (Intensive Option)

Nour

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nour

Master of Science, Accounting
Nour's other Tutor Subjects
Arabic
Business
CLEP Prep
CLEP Financial Accounting

"Cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." SocratesAm ambitious master and bachelor degree holder with 5 year successful years of experience as accountant and adjunct faculty in multiple universities located inJordan in Amman exactly, and now am looking forward getting my PHD and C...

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University of Jordan

Master of Science, Accounting

University of Jordan

Bachelor in Arts, Accounting

Leigh

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Leigh

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Leigh's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a graduate of Western Governors University. I earned my Bachelors in Educational Studies in Oct of 2021. I also have a TEFL certificate that I attained in 2015 and have been teaching online since then to students of various ages, levels, and countries. While my main focus in tutoring is in ESL ...

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Western Governors University

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Babatunde

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Babatunde

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Babatunde's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry

Babs' highly-valued, actionable and results oriented content along with his witty, inspirational,illustrative,motivating and engaging style of lecturing and presentation has made him a favored tutor, lecturer and keynote to students and audiences of thousands globally

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Yaba college of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of lagos

Certificate, Biochemistry

Kimanthi

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kimanthi

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Kimanthi's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Biochemistry

My name is Kimanthi Gicovi and I am currently a first-year medical school student. Prior to med school, I graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and received my Master's degree in Biomedical Studies from Drexel College of Medicine. I have over 6 years of ex...

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Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Drexel University

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences

Monet

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Monet

Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Monet's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Drawing
Elementary School Math
Government

I currently attend University of Houston. I'm working on my BS degree in Biology. I enjoy helping students because I want to help make a difference in a person's life in some way or form. I tutor math, social studies, art, and government. My favorite subject to tutor is art.

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University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

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Jess

Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am from Montana originally and grew up on my parents farm/ranch that they still own and operate. I graduated from Montana State University with a BA in Philosophy with a religious studies option. I love learning about the world and helping others to do the same. However, my first love was science and math. I tutored college statistics and freshman chemistry for two years at MSU. I want to continue to tutor math and science at the primary and secondary level alongside philosophy. My personal philosophy on education is that we are all both students and teachers and we all continually learn from and teach one another. Teachers and tutors act to facilitate new discoveries, and the best teachers strive to develop a personal learning strategy for each student so they may succeed themselves.I've served two AmeriCorps service terms after college and recently moved to Portland May 2014 to seek new opportunities. I'm dedicated to helping others and look forward to getting to know my students.

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Vidhi Pankaj

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a graduate in Finance from Mumbai, India and currently pursuing Level-B2 in French. Educating students is a step towards a brighter future! Working with students is always a learning experience for the teacher. Learning is a work of art that requires the 3P's patience, presentation skills and practice; that's where I step in to guide you in the right direction to achieve and seamlessly accomplish your targets in life.

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Hussein

ACT Science Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am a Health Sciences and Biology double major at Northeastern University, graduating in just one year. I have worked in part-time biology research lab for three years, as well as full-time in a hospital in Boston for over a year now, in both clinical and research settings.My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking healthy ingredients and avoiding processed foods. Since then, I have been a part-time tutor, and I look forward to meeting lots of new students through Varsity Tutors!As a current college student, I have taken many of the classes I tutor very recently, and am still actively involved in learning, especially in science classes. When I am tutoring for a course, I like to teach the students the way I would have liked to be taught, and I try to teach things that help them remember the material more easily, and connect the dots to understand the big picture.

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William

Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects

Tutoring represents the opportunity to work closely with a student in particular subjects I am passionate about. As a chemical engineering student at Vanderbilt University, I have always been passionate about learning math and science. I have also particularly excelled in these fields, perhaps due to my passion, and I managed to score a 790 on the math SAT and SAT II. I also took 5 AP Exams as a high school student, receiving 5s in Calculus BS, statistics, computer science, biology, and chemistry. At my university, I received an honors scholarship for my academic performance in engineering, and I currently aspire to continue my education at a higher level. As a tutor, I will motivate students, set clear goals, and help students progress towards a higher level of understanding.

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John

Anatomy Tutor • +6 Subjects

I am a retired orthopedic surgeon who had been in clinical practice for close to 40 years before retiring. I did my undergraduate training at the University of Southern California (go Trojans) graduating with a BS in Biology. I attended the Georgetown University School of Medicine and went on to specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Francisco finishing up with the United States Army Medical Corp with the rank of Major. I have been practicing orthopedic surgery since then until retirement. In surgery, there has always been the saying "see one, do one, TEACH one. Education has always been important in my family; and all four of my kids are graduates of the UC system. They all experienced the trials and tribulations of SATs, National Merit, AP courses, etc. In my spare time I have built lifted off-road four wheel drive vehicles, every desktop computer we have owned from components, have mastered unusual computer programs such as AutoCad, and have welded together a utility trailer that even passed California inspection. I plan to learn a musical instrument. The big advantage I would have in the subject matter of human anatomy, biology and physiology is the fact that there is no closer proximity to the subject matter than having actually working on the anatomy when the anatomy is still alive.

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Jonathan

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +49 Subjects

I can help with reading and writing for students of all ages and adults . I can also help prepare and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade.I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar.I also have intermediate-level French proficiency. I can help tutor students with beginner's French.

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Nkem

Adult Literacy Tutor • +29 Subjects

I graduated with a business degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan. I spent 3 years of my time at FIT tutoring writing and English to students and faculty (mostly on curriculum).With students, I focused heavily on college essay writing, admissions essays, resume and cover letter building and improvement, scholarship applications, and personal writing. All of the students I helped with college admissions essays and scholarship essays have gained entry into their desired programs, and/or have received the scholarships for which they applied!The skill level of my students ranged from rudimentary to scholarly - I am happy to work with any student, no matter their level!I even studied abroad in Hong Kong for a semester and was part of the English Club on my campus. That was a great experience!When I graduated from FIT, I spent some time tutoring high school English and writing, as well as test prep at tutoring/mentoring start-up in NYC. It was interesting to take my college tutoring skill-set and begin to teach high school students.I have additional experience as a professional writing consultant, for individuals who aren't looking for academic help. I am also an editor of an online magazine, where I help guide and oversee staff writers' contributions and post articles myself from time-to-time!I'm excited to work with students on this platform and help them take their English writing and grammar from good to great! I'm also excited to make deep connections with the amazing students that come here to learn!

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Daniel

Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I'm currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Research Center. I've also done molecular biology research at the Oregon Stem Cell Center.

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Linda

Elementary School Tutor • +7 Subjects

I have been teaching at the elementary level for 25 years, working with special education students grades 1 through 5, and teaching in the regular classroom grades 4 and 5. I have also worked as a reading interventionist at the elementary level working with children who experience reading difficulties. I have also tutored students for several years in various after school programs.Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling to Europe, Mexico and the United States. Walking and biking are fun types of exercise for me. I also enjoy needlepoint, going to movies, and spending time with my new grandsons.

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Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +12 Subjects

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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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