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7+ years
Charles
I am currently a freshman at the University of Notre Dame pursuing a degree in finance. I went to Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, WI where I served as a student tutor for two years. I especially love tutoring students in math and English and look forward to working with you!
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Lauren
I am a student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with Chemistry and German minors. On campus I am involved in the Bilbo lab, which focuses on neuroimmune interactions in abnormal brain development. I am very passionate about helping others enjoy and learn about variou...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Aidan
I'm a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Science-Computing--the University's equivalent of the pre-med major, but with additional credits reserved for a few Computer Science electives. While there, tutoring was one of the main activities I was ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Science-Computing
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
I am a high school history teacher who has also worked as a teaching assistant at one of the country's top 10 colleges. I've taught ACT/SAT prep for about 4 years to students at all ends of the academic spectrum: from those working with learning disabilities/accommodations & struggling with timing t...
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science, History
Northwestern University
Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Victoria
I am currently a student at Dartmouth College studying Biology, with a concentration on Human Biology. I tutor many subjects, but specialize in standardized test prep and in science, particularly Biology at all levels. I am most passionate about science, it is my favorite subject because it always h...
Dartmouth College
Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Amy
I am an undergraduate biochemistry major at the University of Notre Dame. Previously, I was employed at Mathnasium of Granger for two years, where I was a math instructor for all ages and math-related subjects.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Christie
I am a certified ESL teacher as well as teaching History at the local community college. Being an ESL teacher gives me the opportunity to bridge language and cultures, which is something I am passionate about. History is the perfect subject to encourage students to think critically and independently...
Butler University
Master of Arts, History
Manchester College
Bachelor of Science, Art Teacher Education
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Alexandra
I'm Alexandra but you can call me Ally; I am a freshmen engineering major at the University of Notre Dame so I'm a huge math and science nerd.
University of Notre Dame
Current Undergrad Student, Engineering, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I enjoy helping students learn more about math. It is a great feeling to see the "light bulb" turn on. I have been a math teacher and tutor for over 10 years, which includes teaching secondary, collegiate, and graduate courses. I earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. ...
Indiana University
MBA
University of Notre Dame
MBA
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Emily
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Victoria
I am currently a Junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying computer science and math. I hope to one day be a software engineer. I love working with other people and want to help others succeed in my areas of expertise.
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Owen
I'm a non-traditional teacher, probably because I was a non-traditional student. I have ADHD and always have, so I don't always approach education from a traditional perspective. I worked for the Florida Marlins and the Miami Heat before moving back to Michigan and opening a golf shop. When I had ki...
Barry University
Bachelors, Sport Management
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jennifer
I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania. My experience tutoring is widely varied: I was a teaching assistant at an elementary school for three years and a peer tutor for the SAT, ACT, math, and college admission essays also for three years. My main objective when working with students is to...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Medical Anthropology
Certified Tutor
Shivram
I am from Munster, IN, and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Duke University. During my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching basketball, and reading about basketball. You can also catch me trying to stay musically inclined, solving a Rubik's Cube, or playin...
Duke University
Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
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Emily
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Department of Spanish. I also worked as a Peer Tutor for the IU Athletics Department, tutoring in several subjects including statistics, chemistry, physics, and Spanish. I graduated from college with a 4.0, and I entered medical school shortly thereafter. Since coming to medical school, I have excelled in all of my pre-clinical coursework, and I currently rank in the Top 20% of my class. I feel very comfortable and confident tutoring other students in a variety of subjects from math and science to Spanish. I like to think that the same techniques I have used to excel in all phases of my education can be easily adapted to other students and help you achieve your academic goals, just as I have! Hobbies: reading, writing, books, traveling, music, art, travel
Victoria
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am currently a Junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying computer science and math. I hope to one day be a software engineer. I love working with other people and want to help others succeed in my areas of expertise. Hobbies: running, yoga, reading, music, writing, art, books
Owen
Statistics Tutor • +24 Subjects
I'm a non-traditional teacher, probably because I was a non-traditional student. I have ADHD and always have, so I don't always approach education from a traditional perspective. I worked for the Florida Marlins and the Miami Heat before moving back to Michigan and opening a golf shop. When I had kids, I realized it was important to be that I be involved in education, in no small part because I wanted to make sure the school wasn't as awful for my kids as it was for me.
Jennifer
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +16 Subjects
I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania. My experience tutoring is widely varied: I was a teaching assistant at an elementary school for three years and a peer tutor for the SAT, ACT, math, and college admission essays also for three years. My main objective when working with students is to make sure students understand content and seeing its importance to the real world. I help guide students find their love of learning through interactive teaching and engaging resources.
Shivram
Calculus Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am from Munster, IN, and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Duke University. During my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching basketball, and reading about basketball. You can also catch me trying to stay musically inclined, solving a Rubik's Cube, or playing board games. I am passionate about service in various forms, and I wish to pursue a career in medicine in the future. Throughout my academic years, I have engaged myself in varying instructional opportunities, from teaching younger students how to play the harmonium to guiding my peers through various academic subjects. My own academic challenges motivate me to be the most effective tutor I can be and help me guide my students through potential pitfalls along their academic journeys. I strive to create an environment where healthy interaction and communication are fostered, as I believe these are the crucial to the student experience. I tutor AP Psychology, MCAT Physical Sciences, MCAT Biological Sciences, and MCAT Social and Behavioral Sciences. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require assistance with any of these subjects.
Kristen
Middle School Math Tutor • +30 Subjects
I am a bilingual first-year med student at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Pre-Health and am a certified Spanish-English medical interpreter. I am most passionate about helping individuals improve their Spanish, science and math skills! I have experience tutoring high school and middle school students in Spanish and math, but I am interested in tutoring individuals of all ages.
Ritik
Pre-Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a junior at Purdue University studying Aerospace Engineering and am part of the Air Force ROTC program. I have 6 years of tutoring experience at places including Kumon, Mathnasium, and Purdue University. I have worked with kids of all ages from kindergarten to sophomores in college, each with their own set of unique strengths, and tutored a variety of subjects, including calculus, trigonometry, geometry, thermodynamics, chemistry, and physics. Like many of my previous students, I struggled to understand concepts that I was being taught and was a terrible test taker. However, I found ways to overcome my obstacles and develop an better intuition for what I was learning. I believe that it is only this intuition and understanding that helps overcome these obstacles. My least favorite thing to see people be discouraged, so with a little bit of guidance and reassurance, I want to show people that they are capable of anything they put their mind to.
Aleta
Calculus Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am an author of two Personal Finance books Women and Money and The Value Book and a historical book, Indiana Avenue Life and Musical Journey from 1915 to 2015.
Dan
Statistics Graduate Level Tutor • +48 Subjects
I am able to teach math and writing; skills that I have honed during my undergraduate education, at Hamilton College (same guy as the musical).
Walker
Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects
I am a mentor because I wish for others to have the same opportunity for motivation and success as I had from my teachers in high school. My mentoring experience has been primarily in three different areas. First, I have had direct involvement mentoring middle school students in mathematics through my local dentist's office. From there, I quickly learned that no experience is quite as unique or as rewarding as seeing a child have that light bulb moment when they finally understand a difficult problem or concept. Additionally, the lesson does not stop with just academics either. I have found that, in developing relationships with these students, I got to better understand them as people and adjust my methods accordingly. My second experience mentoring comes directly from teaching English to children of all ages in Oudong, Cambodia. Due to my limited understanding of the local language and teaching multiple levels of English at once, I was compelled to be creative to ensure all of my students understood our lessons. I developed lesson plans around the curriculum that featured games, singing, and dancing, finding alternative methods of expressing meaning to be very important in learning difficult concepts. This has had important ramifications for my style of mentoring; creativity and being able to think of ideas in different matters are useful to everyone trying to learn something new. Lastly, I have had the opportunity to extend my understanding of others in my work as a Democracy Fellow. Part of the mission of my university's Democracy and Public Discourse Initiative is to teach constructive practices of engagement and communication on topics of community concern. Through such projects as our freshman mental health conversations and our forum on substance abuse in in the county, I have learned that the best work is done on the grounds of a common understanding amongst diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, I hope to extend my training and the basic philosophy of freedom of expression as a method of making my mentees feel welcome in conversing with me.
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Yes. Varsity Tutors connects students from across Merrillville's 14 schools with personalized 1-on-1 instruction. Whether your student attends a school in the Merrillville Community School Corporation or Lake Ridge Schools, we match them with tutors who understand local curriculum standards and can provide targeted support aligned with what they're learning in the classroom.
Indiana has specific learning standards for each grade and subject, and personalized tutoring helps students master these benchmarks at their own pace. Tutors work with students on the exact skills and concepts outlined in Indiana standards—whether that's foundational math and reading in elementary grades, or more advanced coursework in middle and high school. This targeted approach fills gaps and builds confidence before state assessments.
Math and reading support are consistently the most requested subjects for students in Merrillville, particularly in elementary and middle grades where foundational skills are critical. We also work with high school students on algebra, geometry, chemistry, and test prep for the SAT and ACT. Beyond academics, many Merrillville families connect with tutors for language learning and homework help across all subjects.
With an average student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 in Merrillville schools, classroom teachers manage many students with varying needs. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction fills that gap by giving your student undivided attention, allowing tutors to adapt lessons to their learning style and pace. This focused approach helps students who need extra support, want to accelerate, or learn best with customized explanations.
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Varsity Tutors connects students with expert tutors who have deep knowledge in their subject areas and experience working with students at various levels. Many tutors have teaching backgrounds, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. All tutors are vetted to ensure they can provide high-quality, personalized instruction that helps students succeed.
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