I am a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and CUNY Lehman College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on Creative Writing and my Masters in English Education (grades 7 - 12). Since 2018, I've helped students through the Pathways to Graduation program achieve their High School Equivalency diploma by passing the TASC exam. My content focus for this exam has been English (reading and writing) and Social Studies. My teaching philosophy (especially when it comes to standardized tests) stems from my background in athletics. My whole life, I've competed, and what I've learned is this: the harder you practice, the easier the game will be. Regardless of the topic I teach, I aim to bring a variety of different examples and practice questions in order to see the topic from every angle - that way, by the time the test comes around, there's nothing that hasn't been seen before. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy running, reading, cooking, and watching stand-up specials or movies with friends.

I am a graduate of Valdosta State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While in college, I provided help for several students during my four years. I have helped students in grade school with Elementary Math, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics while volunteering at homeless shelters in Valdosta. I also provided free assistance to students and residents in various math courses such as College Algebra and Statistics through one-on-one sessions from student referrals by professors, classmates, and residents under my supervision. However, the subject that I am most passionate about within Math and love to tutor would be Algebra. As a student, I have experienced my share of ups and downs when it came to Algebra, but I continued to work through the difficulties and found ways to make learning more fun so that it no longer felt like work. This is what I hope to share and provide for all of my students, and maybe they too will begin to enjoy Math. While working with me, sessions will be tailored specifically to the students needs. I believe that in order to provide help, the sessions must remain organized. My sessions begin with identifying the issues and reviewing the lesson. Then we finish with practice problems because I believe that practice makes perfect, especially with Math. My goal is to ensure that the student is able to use the methods provided within their classes so they remain on track, and are able to build on the skills outside of the tutoring sessions. In my spare time, I enjoy studying for my Law School exam (LSAT), drawing, listening to music and podcasts, learning ways to invest, and video gaming.

I am a double major college student studying Nursing and Paralegal.I study languages for fun, and I have studied Japanese so I am very familiar with the sounds that are more difficult for Asian students to pronounce.I began tutoring last year. My first student was a very nice Chinese woman that needed help with her speaking and English comprehension. I have also spent most of my life assisting my younger cousins with their homework. I also have first hand experience with dyslexia and am eager to assist any students who are facing challenges in reading as a result of this!

I have had the extreme good fortune of receiving a fine education in a subject (History) I feel very passionate about. Since then, I have enriched that education via an unbounded curiosity about the world and its inhabitants combined with a strong zest for learning. My personal desire to put this knowledge to good use by helping to educate others is precisely why I became a teacher/tutor. Every single person on this Earth is capable of learning no matter what their age or circumstances; it is simply a question of effort. Through patience and persistence comes perseverance!

I graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 2014, majoring in Politics with minors in French and Theater. Over the last two years, I've worked in the media and entertainment world and will be applying to law school later this year to matriculate in the fall of 2017.I'd be a great tutor particularly because of the success I've observed in tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school career in a variety of subjects.In my opinion, the most important attribute in a tutor is flexibility: being able to tailor goals and strategies to a particular student's needs and optimal learning styles. My strengths are in methodically breaking down concepts in a variety of subjects and making them accessible, especially with visual aids and diagrams. I also have an ability to motivate students to think for themselves by asking stimulating questions ("Okay, we know Mt. Everest is closer to the equator than Rome, yet it's still colder than Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures as actual characters with goals and motivations instead of just a name on a page. Likewise, when tutoring vocabulary, I would encourage students to make an educated guess about a word's meaning by thinking of other words with similar roots.Through it all, students need to feel that their tutor is someone dependable, trustworthy, and fun to be around. This is an attitude I'd bring with me to any session.

Hello, my name is Casey and I am a wildlife biologist by trade. Until recently, I had been working internationally as a wildlife biologist with a nonprofit organization, contracted through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services on the island of Rota, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. On this island I discovered a passion for outreach and education through guest lectures at the high school located on the island. So, when I returned to Texas I decided to go back to school for a masters in secondary education with a teaching certificate. I am currently between semesters and working towards my goal of being able to teach and share my passion for wildlife, biology, and environmental sciences. I have the most experience with high school age and younger students, but I am always up for a student that will challenge me to learn and grow myself. I look forward to meeting new students to learn and teach with. If you have any questions feel free to contact me through Varsity Tutors.Educational Background:Graduated from Stony Point High School 2011B.S. in Wildlife, Ecosystem, and Sustainability Sciences from Tarleton State University 2015

Hello! I am a current student at the University of Virginia pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a pre-medicine concentration! I am from Ashburn, Virginia (NOVA), but my lineage is Iraqi and Moroccan. My academic tutoring focus is in Algebra through AB Calculus and Biology. I really try to teach with hands-on problems or real-life examples because that puts problems or concepts into perspective! Aside from academics, I love to play lacrosse, go to the gym, and shop (a lot)!

Hello! My name is Mr. Leone and I am here to help! Hoping to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge in order for you to be successful for your academic future. I am a USF graduate with a degree in Health Sciences, nutrition minor, and have taught Chemistry and Physical Science at the high school level for over 3 years. I have a passion for teaching, but take pride in helping others become greater!

I am a graduate of Nevada State College, where I received my Bachelors of Arts in English. Since graduation, I have been privately tutoring elementary students in subjects such as reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and language development.While I did graduate with a degree in English, I am also passionate about Literature, Poetry, History, and Women's Studies. Each of those disciplines are not only interconnected, but also bring forth different understandings of human conditions, social laws, and how language is understood.In my experience with tutoring, I have learned to meet students where they are at to enable them to achieve their academic goals. I encourage questions and honor new modalities of learning. Being a tutor means advocating for the tutees and showing them how to be more confident in where they struggle. We are on the same team, and the efforts they put forth are also a reflection of how much I pour into them.

Hello,My name is Erik Dassoff and I hold a master's degree in Food Technology from a leading Dutch University. I also have a strong academic track record, having all A's throughout K-12 and my undergraduate degree. I enjoy problem-solving in math and science, but also enjoy applying it to useful real-life scenarios. I look forward to meeting and working with you!Cheers,Erik

I am a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and CUNY Lehman College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on Creative Writing and my Masters in English Education (grades 7 - 12). Since 2018, I've helped students through the Pathways to Graduation program achieve their High School Equivalency diploma by passing the TASC exam. My content focus for this exam has been English (reading and writing) and Social Studies. My teaching philosophy (especially when it comes to standardized tests) stems from my background in athletics. My whole life, I've competed, and what I've learned is this: the harder you practice, the easier the game will be. Regardless of the topic I teach, I aim to bring a variety of different examples and practice questions in order to see the topic from every angle - that way, by the time the test comes around, there's nothing that hasn't been seen before. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy running, reading, cooking, and watching stand-up specials or movies with friends.

I am a graduate of Valdosta State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While in college, I provided help for several students during my four years. I have helped students in grade school with Elementary Math, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics while volunteering at homeless shelters in Valdosta. I also provided free assistance to students and residents in various math courses such as College Algebra and Statistics through one-on-one sessions from student referrals by professors, classmates, and residents under my supervision. However, the subject that I am most passionate about within Math and love to tutor would be Algebra. As a student, I have experienced my share of ups and downs when it came to Algebra, but I continued to work through the difficulties and found ways to make learning more fun so that it no longer felt like work. This is what I hope to share and provide for all of my students, and maybe they too will begin to enjoy Math. While working with me, sessions will be tailored specifically to the students needs. I believe that in order to provide help, the sessions must remain organized. My sessions begin with identifying the issues and reviewing the lesson. Then we finish with practice problems because I believe that practice makes perfect, especially with Math. My goal is to ensure that the student is able to use the methods provided within their classes so they remain on track, and are able to build on the skills outside of the tutoring sessions. In my spare time, I enjoy studying for my Law School exam (LSAT), drawing, listening to music and podcasts, learning ways to invest, and video gaming.

I am a double major college student studying Nursing and Paralegal.I study languages for fun, and I have studied Japanese so I am very familiar with the sounds that are more difficult for Asian students to pronounce.I began tutoring last year. My first student was a very nice Chinese woman that needed help with her speaking and English comprehension. I have also spent most of my life assisting my younger cousins with their homework. I also have first hand experience with dyslexia and am eager to assist any students who are facing challenges in reading as a result of this!

I have had the extreme good fortune of receiving a fine education in a subject (History) I feel very passionate about. Since then, I have enriched that education via an unbounded curiosity about the world and its inhabitants combined with a strong zest for learning. My personal desire to put this knowledge to good use by helping to educate others is precisely why I became a teacher/tutor. Every single person on this Earth is capable of learning no matter what their age or circumstances; it is simply a question of effort. Through patience and persistence comes perseverance!

I graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 2014, majoring in Politics with minors in French and Theater. Over the last two years, I've worked in the media and entertainment world and will be applying to law school later this year to matriculate in the fall of 2017.I'd be a great tutor particularly because of the success I've observed in tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school career in a variety of subjects.In my opinion, the most important attribute in a tutor is flexibility: being able to tailor goals and strategies to a particular student's needs and optimal learning styles. My strengths are in methodically breaking down concepts in a variety of subjects and making them accessible, especially with visual aids and diagrams. I also have an ability to motivate students to think for themselves by asking stimulating questions ("Okay, we know Mt. Everest is closer to the equator than Rome, yet it's still colder than Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures as actual characters with goals and motivations instead of just a name on a page. Likewise, when tutoring vocabulary, I would encourage students to make an educated guess about a word's meaning by thinking of other words with similar roots.Through it all, students need to feel that their tutor is someone dependable, trustworthy, and fun to be around. This is an attitude I'd bring with me to any session.

Hello, my name is Casey and I am a wildlife biologist by trade. Until recently, I had been working internationally as a wildlife biologist with a nonprofit organization, contracted through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services on the island of Rota, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. On this island I discovered a passion for outreach and education through guest lectures at the high school located on the island. So, when I returned to Texas I decided to go back to school for a masters in secondary education with a teaching certificate. I am currently between semesters and working towards my goal of being able to teach and share my passion for wildlife, biology, and environmental sciences. I have the most experience with high school age and younger students, but I am always up for a student that will challenge me to learn and grow myself. I look forward to meeting new students to learn and teach with. If you have any questions feel free to contact me through Varsity Tutors.Educational Background:Graduated from Stony Point High School 2011B.S. in Wildlife, Ecosystem, and Sustainability Sciences from Tarleton State University 2015

Hello! I am a current student at the University of Virginia pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a pre-medicine concentration! I am from Ashburn, Virginia (NOVA), but my lineage is Iraqi and Moroccan. My academic tutoring focus is in Algebra through AB Calculus and Biology. I really try to teach with hands-on problems or real-life examples because that puts problems or concepts into perspective! Aside from academics, I love to play lacrosse, go to the gym, and shop (a lot)!

Hello! My name is Mr. Leone and I am here to help! Hoping to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge in order for you to be successful for your academic future. I am a USF graduate with a degree in Health Sciences, nutrition minor, and have taught Chemistry and Physical Science at the high school level for over 3 years. I have a passion for teaching, but take pride in helping others become greater!

I am a graduate of Nevada State College, where I received my Bachelors of Arts in English. Since graduation, I have been privately tutoring elementary students in subjects such as reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and language development.While I did graduate with a degree in English, I am also passionate about Literature, Poetry, History, and Women's Studies. Each of those disciplines are not only interconnected, but also bring forth different understandings of human conditions, social laws, and how language is understood.In my experience with tutoring, I have learned to meet students where they are at to enable them to achieve their academic goals. I encourage questions and honor new modalities of learning. Being a tutor means advocating for the tutees and showing them how to be more confident in where they struggle. We are on the same team, and the efforts they put forth are also a reflection of how much I pour into them.

Hello,My name is Erik Dassoff and I hold a master's degree in Food Technology from a leading Dutch University. I also have a strong academic track record, having all A's throughout K-12 and my undergraduate degree. I enjoy problem-solving in math and science, but also enjoy applying it to useful real-life scenarios. I look forward to meeting and working with you!Cheers,Erik