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Haley

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Haley

Master's Degree in Biology
Haley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Genetics

I am a scientist turned non-traditional pre-med. I earned my Master's Degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 2022, where I studied phenotypes of malaria genetic cross progeny. While working full-time in a public health laboratory, I conquered my MCAT exam and have gained 5 medical sc...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Master's Degree in Biology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Mustafa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mustafa

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Mustafa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University. I am working to earn a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a minor in Art History. Ever since High School, I have had a passion for tutoring. I taught at a voluntary after school ACT program and tutored independently students across my coun...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Joshua

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Joshua

Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Molecular Biology
Biology

I am a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology. My concentration was on the Ethics of Communicating Bioengineering and focused extensively on bioengineering, bioethics, and the way to unite those subjects through skilled communication. In my time in college, I tutor...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology

Abigail

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Abigail

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Abigail's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
ACT Math

I am currently a graduate student in Miami University's Fiction MFA program, where I teach college-level rhetoric/composition and am preparing to teach creative writing. My goal is to become a college-level creative writing professor.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Rosalyn

Certified Tutor

Rosalyn

Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Rosalyn's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
IB Mathematics SL
College Algebra

I am sophomore at Amherst College, working towards obtaining an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, with a potential double major in either Psychology or Black Studies. I have always enjoyed teaching others and helping my peers with their homework, especially in math. I really love working with stu...

Education

Amherst College

Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
34
Nina

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nina

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a student at Oberlin College and Conservatory. I am working towards a degree in environmental studies and dance, as well as a minor in east Asian studies. I started tutoring in high school working with elementary students learning how to read. Though I have experience teaching older s...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies

Darcey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Darcey

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management
Darcey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am completing a master's in wildlife science at Auburn University.

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management

Test Scores
ACT
31
Jennessa

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jennessa

Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
Jennessa's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Extended Essay
College Essays

I'm a student at BC. I've always loved to help others understand. When I was little I would have "class" and turn my younger siblings into my students. In elementary school, I began to receive great personal satisfaction from helping my classmates and friends with any homework they were confused abo...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, International Relations

Emma

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am a third year aerospace engineering student at Georgia Tech.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
34
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

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Jessica

College Algebra Tutor • +51 Subjects

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for home-schooled students, provided academic support for students ranging in ages from 8 to 20 years old, and taught group and individual standardized testing preparation classes. I have also assisted students with application essays for various undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Jai

Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'm looking forward to helping you improve your scores towards improving your chances at getting in to your dream school.

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Jeffrey

Pre-Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and coming members of such a great field. I have experience tutoring both Calculus and Physics at Notre Dame, as well as experience as a Student Assistant for Differential Equations and Mechanics. I believe the key to learning is much deeper than learning to solve problems and that seeking knowledge is one of the best means for personal improvement.

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Erika

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!

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Rhea

AP Statistics Tutor • +49 Subjects

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to music, or baking something (hopefully) delicious.

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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Samantha

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling

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Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Earnest

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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Tiffany

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

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Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Birmingham's 118 schools and all 5 school districts with expert tutors. Whether your student attends a school in Birmingham City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, or another district in the area, we can match them with a tutor who understands local curriculum standards and can provide personalized support aligned with what they're learning in the classroom.

Tutors work with students on the specific Alabama College and Career Readiness Standards taught in Birmingham schools, whether that's mastering core math and reading skills, preparing for state assessments, or building confidence in challenging subjects. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, students get targeted help on exactly what they're struggling with rather than generic test prep, which research shows leads to stronger understanding and better performance on state benchmarks.

With an average student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1 in Birmingham schools, classroom teachers often have limited time for one-on-one attention with each student. Personalized tutoring fills that gap by giving students dedicated time with an expert tutor who can focus entirely on their learning needs, answer questions without time pressure, and adjust the pace to match how they learn best—something that's difficult in a larger classroom setting.

Students in Birmingham seek tutoring across a wide range of subjects including math (algebra, geometry, pre-calculus), English/language arts, science, and standardized test preparation for the ACT and SAT. We also connect students with tutors for AP and honors courses, Alabama-specific state assessments, and subject-specific challenges like reading comprehension or writing skills that are foundational across all disciplines.

The first session is a chance for the tutor to understand your student's current level, learning style, and specific goals—whether that's improving a grade, building confidence in a subject, or preparing for an upcoming test. The tutor will ask questions about what's been challenging, review recent schoolwork, and create a personalized plan for how tutoring can best support your student's success in their Birmingham school.

Many students start seeing increased confidence and understanding within the first few sessions, though the timeline depends on the subject, how frequently your student meets with their tutor, and how long they've been struggling. For students working toward a specific goal like improving a grade or preparing for a test, we recommend consistent tutoring over several weeks or months to build momentum and lasting skills rather than one-off sessions.

We consider your student's subject, grade level, learning style, and specific goals when connecting them with an expert tutor. Tutors working with Varsity Tutors have deep knowledge of their subject areas and experience teaching students in Birmingham schools, so they understand the local curriculum and can provide instruction that complements what's happening in the classroom.

Yes, tutoring is flexible and can be arranged around your family's schedule. Whether your student needs help after school, on weekends, or during the summer, Varsity Tutors works with families to find a tutoring arrangement that fits their life. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistent support without adding stress to an already busy schedule.

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