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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I received my PhD in Microbiology from Northwestern University in 2025 and my Bachelor's in Biology from Duke University in 2017. I have a passion for connecting driven students with the resources they need to succeed. I am based in Chicago.
Duke University
BS

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I was working as medical doctor and professor for more than 20 years. In the meantime, I have conducted education for medical students, doctors, and patients. I was also involved in developing educational programs. In particular, due to the corona pandemic, he was also involved in conducting online ...
Yonsei University
Doctorate (PhD)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
KHARON J.
My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to find out how each student learns and create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential ...
Duke University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sugi
I am currently a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medici...
Rice University
Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Bidyut
I am an undergraduate of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from an elementary to a college level. I primarily tutor college level courses such as physics and biochemistry, ...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Maggie
I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting point...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Shannon
I am an undergraduate at Rice University, and my favorite subjects to tutor are math and science. I also enjoy doing test prep, and my experience comes from helping fellow students in high school. One of the most important aspects of tutoring is fitting the teaching style to each student. One method...
Rice University
Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jonathan
I am currently a Master's student at Cornell University. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me tr...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science
Cornell University
Current Grad Student, Human Development
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jake
I am a current undergraduate student at Stanford University but am spending the summer interning in Dallas! In school, I am a Human Biology major, concentrating in Game Theory and Health Policy. I have experience tutoring in Math, Spanish, and Writing and am eager to help you achieve your goals. I a...
Stanford University
Current Undergrad, Human Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Mackenzie
I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high sch...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
Elena
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History & Archaeology with a secondary major in History. I focused on medieval art and history and wrote my senior thesis on the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Currently I a...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Art History
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in Art History & Archaeology (secondary major in History)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
I am a 2020 graduate of Rice University and currently in my final year of Medical School. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've found that one of the most rewarding parts of education is helping others reach their potential. I've worked with students across many stages, from high sch...
Rice University
AB
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sajel
I am a rising sophomore at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I am majoring in Social Policy Analysis with minors in global health technologies and biochemistry and cell biology. I am passionate about refugee advocacy, global health, and women's education. I am also on the pre-med track and hope to ...
Rice University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Aadith
I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learni...
Rice University
Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
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Mackenzie
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +47 Subjects
I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to pass my passion on to the individuals I tutor! Hobbies: art, books, traveling, hiking, travel, reading, music, writing
Elena
Calculus Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History & Archaeology with a secondary major in History. I focused on medieval art and history and wrote my senior thesis on the Byzantine Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Currently I am a Masters student in Art History at Southern Methodist University. Throughout my undergraduate education, I have taught and tutored children in various ways. My junior year of college I was a religious school teacher for First Graders. During the summer of 2012, I was an intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the Cloister's Museum and Gardens (which is a part of the Medieval Department). Throughout the summer, I led five to six, one hour tours throughout the galleries, teaching students from the ages of five to eighteen, all about medieval art. Additionally, I was inducted into Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society my senior year of college. One of Mortar Board's missions is to help promote literacy. My chapter of the honor society worked with InspireSTL, a St. Louis based tutoring program, which places talented low-income middle school students into the region's top college-prep high schools and supports their ongoing academic progress, offering them a wide range of tutoring and financial assistance. As a group, we helped tutor the students several times a week. Working with InspireSTL I was asked to tutor a very wide range of subjects - everything from geometry to history to biology, to being asked to set up an impromptu grammar and sentence diagramming class! While I love the subjects of History and English, and have tutored and taught most subjects, I have realized that Standardized Test preparation is one of the most important steps in your education. With the right mentality and training, those tests can be an easy stepping-stone into the college of your dreams. I love learning and teaching and strongly believe that everyone deserves a world-class education, and I hope to be able to instill that desire in my students. In my spare time, when I am not in school or reading for my classes, I enjoy relaxing, doing yoga, playing tennis, and cooking - all of which re-energize me and get me ready for the next day!
Jiatian
Middle School Math Tutor • +5 Subjects
I am a 2020 graduate of Rice University and currently in my final year of Medical School. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've found that one of the most rewarding parts of education is helping others reach their potential. I've worked with students across many stages, from high schoolers preparing for the SAT/ACT, to applicants refining personal statements for college and medical school, to medical students tackling board exams. In each of these settings, my goal remains the same: to help students not just learn material but learn how to learn. My teaching philosophy is built on the belief that success doesn't depend on being naturally gifted, it comes from consistency, structure, and a willingness to improve. I work with students to develop individualized study plans, set achievable milestones, and build momentum. I focus on helping students become confident learners who can approach problems with clarity and strategy. Especially in standardized test prep, I emphasize the importance of going into each question with a plan of attack. Whether it's reading comprehension, a science passage, or a medical vignette, I teach students how to prioritize information, filter out distractions, and apply what they know efficiently. Test-taking is a skill, and through consistent practice, students can go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control. I'm especially passionate about tutoring subjects that require strategic thinking, like exam prep, because it allows me to show students how much of academic success is not about memorizing facts, but about mastering the process. My ultimate goal is to help students become independent, confident thinkers who can take these skills beyond any one test or class.
Sajel
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a rising sophomore at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I am majoring in Social Policy Analysis with minors in global health technologies and biochemistry and cell biology. I am passionate about refugee advocacy, global health, and women's education. I am also on the pre-med track and hope to go to medical school after Rice. I have tutored for four years in high school and have a younger sibling that I have tutored in the ACT and standardized tests. I am pretty flexible and look forward to working with any new students.
Aadith
Middle School Math Tutor • +22 Subjects
I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learning about our world and that everyone has their own preferred way to learn. That's why I hope to offer personalized tutoring that helps you learn not just the material but also how to better teach yourself.
William
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am a current student at Rice University studying Mathematics and Computer Science. I have lots of tutoring experience, having tutored kids at my high school and at-risk youth. I know how intimidating asking for help can be, which is why I make a point of being patient and respectful with all of my students. I think it's important for students to understand that getting tutoring can be a stress-free and beneficial decision. I have always loved math, and I am able to tutor in pre-algebra, algebra, AP Calculus AB and BC, multivariable calculus, and high school physics. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the guitar and rock climbing.
Adam
AP Statistics Tutor • +64 Subjects
I am a Rice University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Sciences and a minor in Spanish. In the fall, I plan on beginning a master's in Human-Computer Interaction at University College London. I have extensive experience helping students with Math, Writing, Spanish, and the ACT. My primary goal as a tutor is to develop increased academic confidence and independent problem solving skills. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy running, playing piano, going to the beach, and learning new languages.
Patricia
Middle School Math Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am experienced in tutoring math, science, English, and the environmental sciences, but my favorite subjects to tutor are beginner's Chinese, reading and writing skills, and essay writing and revision. Over the years, I've seen that every student has an individual, personalized learning style, and I strongly believe it is important for tutors to match their teaching styles to the student. The qualities I'll bring into every session with my students are patience, commitment, and persistence, with an eye for a comprehensive mastery of all aspects to the material.
Aditi
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +41 Subjects
I'm originally from Dallas, Texas. I'm currently a freshman at Rice University studying Neuroscience and Psychology on the premed track. I am incredibly passionate about learning; my favorite subjects are science and history. I've tutored high school biology, middle school science, English, and math, as well as elementary school English, science, and math in the past. I'd also love to help students be successful at standardized testing such as the SAT and help students by editing essays, whether for a class or for the college application process. I am a virtual tutor and would love to connect over Zoom. I hope I can help you!
Vy
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +31 Subjects
I'm a student at Vanderbilt University pursuing a BA in Cognitive Studies and a minor in Corporate Strategies. I have worked at the Mama Lere Hearing School at the Vanderbilt Medical Center for deaf preschoolers as well as volunteered as a first grade Sunday School teacher. In addition, I have had multiple ongoing volunteer positions as a tutor in schools in low-income areas in the subjects of Algebra I/II and English Language Arts. I have had the privilege of helping these students rise up beyond the any expectations, and I believe that a large part of their success comes not only from tutoring but from mentorship. Building a strong relationship with the student is first and foremost to being an effective tutor. I have strong skills in assessing the student's needs and meeting them where they are at. Hobbies: reading, writing, books, music, baking, art, travel
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Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from both of McKinney's school districts—McKinney Independent School District and Frisco Independent School District—with personalized tutoring support. With 56 schools and over 35,000 students across the area, we work with learners at every grade level and academic background.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps students master Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at their own pace, whether they're preparing for STAAR assessments or working ahead in core subjects. Tutors focus on the specific standards and benchmarks your student needs to succeed in their McKinney school.
McKinney students frequently seek support in math, reading/language arts, and science—especially as they progress through elementary, middle, and high school transitions. We also help with test prep for STAAR, SAT, and ACT, as well as subject-specific challenges in algebra, geometry, and writing.
The first session is an opportunity for the tutor to understand your student's learning style, current level, and specific goals. They'll identify strengths and areas for growth, then create a personalized plan tailored to your student's needs and McKinney school curriculum.
McKinney schools maintain an average student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, which means individual attention in the classroom is limited. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring provides focused instruction on your student's specific challenges, allowing tutors to adjust pace and teaching methods in real time—something that's difficult in a traditional classroom setting.
Pricing depends on factors like the subject, your student's grade level, tutor expertise, and how frequently you need sessions. Varsity Tutors offers flexible options to fit different budgets, and we can discuss what works best for your family during an initial conversation.
Tutors are carefully selected experts in their subjects, many with teaching experience, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. They understand Texas curriculum standards and know how to help students succeed in McKinney's schools.
Varsity Tutors works around your family's schedule with flexible session times that fit your student's school day, extracurriculars, and other commitments. Whether your student needs help after school, on weekends, or during school breaks, we can find a tutoring arrangement that works.
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