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Dinesh

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Dinesh

Doctor of Philosophy, Inorganic Chemistry
Dinesh's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

I am a chemistry Ph.D. graduate of the Wayne State University. I have also been tutoring chemistry for more than six years. With my extensive experience, I'm able to help struggling students and improve their knowledge in various fields of chemistry. I enjoy teaching and seeing student's progress. D...

Education

University of Ruhuna

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Wayne State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Inorganic Chemistry

Joshua

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I'm a computer science major at Penn State with a lot of application-oriented programming experience, but also academic experience. Some highlights include 1560 on the SAT and 5 on AP Comp Sci A.

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Elliot

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am from a small town in Iowa and currently a fourth year student at the University of Chicago studying economics. During my time here I have studied abroad twice. Two years ago in Beijing, China and last spring in Athens, Greece. I can speak English and Spanish fluently and can speak a little Mand...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Mary

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Mary

Bachelor's
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I am able.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Rebecca

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rebecca

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Medicine
NCLEX
NCLEX-Practical Nurse
NCLEX-Registed Nurse

I am a Master's prepared registered nurse with 18+ years of nursing experience. I also have experience teaching nursing students at the baccalaureate level in both health assessment and pediatrics courses.

Education

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Missouri

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Siddhant

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Siddhant

Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
Siddhant's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a third year Mathematics Major in The University Of Texas at Austin. I ran a free prep class for the AP Calculus AB and the AP Calculus BC test in my public library in New Jersey. I ran the class for two years and enjoyed teaching my students the essentials needed for these two tests. As the he...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
34
Crystal

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Crystal

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Crystal's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I am a recent Dartmouth College graduate raised in Philadelphia but now living in the great city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include ...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Racquel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Racquel

Masters, Literacy
Racquel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Elementary School Reading
English
Essay Editing

I am a current certified 7th grade ELA teacher at a New York City Public school. My career started in 2013; however, I have been a tutor since 2010.Reading comprehension and writing are some of the specific skills I focus on with my students in my classroom.Test preparation is another area that I am...

Education

CUNY Queens College

Masters, Literacy

College of New Rochelle

Bachelors, English

Dan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dan

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Dan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business
Elementary School Math

I believe that education should be a diverse, student-focused, lifelong pursuit. I earned a BS in Economics and a minor in Film and Media studies from the University of Rochester, and am always seeking out new learning opportunities in my post graduate life. Through participation in a volunteer tuto...

Education

University of Rochester

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Zhengdong

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Zhengdong

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Zhengdong's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 2
Biology

I am passionate about helping students, because the young generation is the future of our society. With the correct learn method and effective help, everybody can achieve the goal they set for themselves.I have mentored many PhD, undergraduates and high school students on their research, and taught ...

Education

Institute of High Energy

Master of Science, Elementary Particle Physics

University of Science and Technology of China

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Princeton University

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

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LSAT Tutor • +6 Subjects

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ACT Prep Tutor • +11 Subjects

I enjoy working with students to help them reach their maximum potential. As a current college student, I have tutored students in elementary school all the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!

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Elsbeth

College English Tutor • +15 Subjects

I believe that there are a few key steps that must be taken before being able to successfully facilitating learning: getting to know a student and building trust, discovering strengths and finding ways to utilize them, and building a love of learning and an enthusiasm for the process of learning, while continuing to feed that enthusiasm, especially when challenges are encountered in the learning process. Without these steps, the progress of the student will be much slower, if there is any at all.One on one teaching sessions are uniquely designed to better accomplish these steps. Perhaps your student's teacher has been too busy to really get to know him or her, or perhaps their personalities simply clash, which makes the learning process much more difficult for your child. This could have even led them to build barriers between themselves and learning.I can break down those barriers, discover your child's strengths and use those to help them conquer their difficulties. I'm very good at building trust with children. I worked as a camp counselor for 5 years with ages 9-18, and I've helped a lot of kids find their confidence and achieve things that they thought were impossible. I've also been working one on one helping students improve their writing since I was in high school. I started helping 4th graders with their writing portfolios at my old elementary school when I was fifteen, and in college I did a teaching internship there and at my old high school.I also gained a lot of experience in 6 years of creative writing workshops. I was lucky enough to go to Interlochen Arts Academy to study writing for the last two years of high school, and I spent all of college continuing to rigorously study the art of writing and the creative collaboration/critical experience one gets from writing workshops. I also learned a lot from getting a liberal arts education, where not learning what to learn but how to learn is the goal.

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Jackson

ACT Math Tutor • +18 Subjects

My goal as a tutor is to equip you with the information and problem solving skills that will help you succeed in your subject of need and develop critical thinking that will apply to any challenge you face academically. I'm an advocate of the "Learn One, Do One, Teach One" methodology of tutoring, and have seen it transform students academic confidence and learning efficiency. I look forward to helping you tackle your next challenge!

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Rebekah

Accounting Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a proud graduate of Texas A&M University with my Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting. Shortly after graduation, I obtained my CPA License in the State of Texas (Certified Public Accounting). I have an immense amount of experience with working with accounting concepts, standards, and financial statements. I love to share with anyone the best practices and methods to understanding one of the least liked subjects.Although I am an accountant by day, my love and passion is for writing, reading, and comprehension. After being published at the age of 10, I knew that I truly have a talent in writing. Shortly after, throughout middle school, high school, and college, I found an interest in helping my other peers with mechanics, comprehension, creativity, diction, and syntax.All in all, I have a zealous and fun-loving personality and one of my strengths is being able to connect and engage with my students! I like to think of creative techniques to engage my students and attempt to make learning fun. I am well versed in many subjects, and look forward to sharing with you!

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Jeremiah

Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects

Hi! My name is Jeremiah, and I am a tutor who primarily operates with math and science. I am currently a freshman at Northeastern University, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I have been a tutor for about two years, tutoring in an eclectic range of subjects in the math and sciences field. Please feel free to contact me if you would like. I look forward to working with you!

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Neal

Business Tutor • +17 Subjects

I have studied world religions, ethics, and business for a number of years. In my studies, I have been particularly attuned to the differences and the understanding of culture, survival, ethics, religion, and society between eastern and western dominant paradigms.From a practical standpoint, I have worked with the Kansas City Interfaith Council for several years. Through my contacts with people of different religious perspectives and different national background, I have come to appreciate how some perceived knowledge does not preclude other viewpoints. I would rather say that in most cases various systems of thought complement one another. Openness to other cultures, ideal, religious thinking, and practice allows for expansion and understanding of one’s own system knowledge.While teaching both religion and business, I have attempted to unite ideas from both disciplines to create more understanding as to why and how ideas are influenced by various constituent elements of society. I have taken advantage of any opportunity to have contact with students of diverse cultural backgrounds. By listening and being introduced to different cultural groups, I have been able to interact with and acquire and understanding of different culture from both the ideal and actual aspects of that culture.Education and learning are not accomplished in a vacuum. Learning is often enhanced by its application in real life situations and conditions. To this end, teaching is expanded when it consists of strong theoretical bases for perspective, wide understanding of the scholarly work of a discipline for depth within the field, and good grounding in practical application for constructive use of knowledge. Learning is a reciprocating process between students, teachers, and advancement of knowledge. Teaching may come from students as well as teachers, and each person in the classroom environment should be respected for their own worth as a person, and a rational human.

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Zachary

ACT Prep Tutor • +89 Subjects

I graduated from Brown with a B.S. in mathematics this past May. Whether it's test prep, math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you won't believe that you ever found any subject intimidating.

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6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +24 Subjects

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English Tutor • +5 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students from across Ames's 9 schools with personalized tutoring support. Whether your student attends an elementary, middle, or high school in the Ames Community School District, we can match them with a tutor who understands their specific curriculum and academic needs.

Tutors work with Ames students on the specific skills and content outlined in Iowa's academic standards across math, reading, science, and social studies. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify gaps in understanding and target instruction to help students master grade-level expectations and prepare for state assessments.

Ames students most frequently seek tutoring in math and reading, especially during transitions between grade levels. We also work with many students preparing for standardized tests like the ACT, as well as those needing support in science and writing across elementary through high school.

In the first session, the tutor will assess your student's current understanding of the subject, discuss specific challenges or goals, and develop a personalized learning plan. This initial meeting helps establish a strong foundation for ongoing progress and allows the tutor to tailor instruction to your student's learning style and pace.

With an average student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 in Ames classrooms, individual students sometimes need more targeted support than group instruction allows. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring gives your student undivided attention, allowing tutors to adjust pacing, revisit difficult concepts, and focus on exactly what your student needs to succeed.

We consider your student's grade level, subject, specific learning goals, and learning style when connecting them with a tutor. Our matching process ensures that tutors have expertise in Ames's curriculum and can provide the personalized instruction your student needs to build confidence and improve performance.

Yes, tutoring with Varsity Tutors is flexible. You can choose the frequency and length of sessions that work best for your family, whether that's weekly support or intensive help before a big test or assignment. We work with families to find a tutoring plan that meets both academic goals and budget needs.

Tutors provide regular feedback on your student's progress, including improvements in understanding, test scores, grades, and confidence. You'll see concrete results through better performance on classroom assignments, standardized tests, and most importantly, in your student's increased engagement with learning.

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