Ethan
Certified Tutor
...professor. Sometimes a different voice is all it takes. Ultimately, I try to promote deep comprehension of the material, as well as provide tips and tricks to increase test-taking speed. Having extra time to tackle the tough problems invariably produces better results. In my free time I enjoy running, coaching youth softball and soccer, watching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
MCAT: 39
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...good teacher. Each child has a different relationship with language, and improving that relationship is impossible without first understanding it. English isn't just a subject taught in school; it's how we access the people and ideas around us. As a tutor, my goal is not only to prepare students for the tests and essays that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800
Stephani
Certified Tutor
...make some pretty awesome homemade mac & cheese. I have a knack for languages: I speak French, German, and Italian, and I am learning Spanish and Arabic. I am a French tutor for Varsity Tutors and whethr you are beginner or advanced, I am excited to help you improve your skills in the most beautiful...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Peace and Conflict Studies
Jason
Certified Tutor
...that tutoring is a very underestimated supplemental tool that should be more seriously considered if a student is having trouble grasping the concept. A fair and adaptive 1-on-1 tutoring method helps students to understand the material on their own, which is ultimately the goal of any education. When I am not tutoring, I am either...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Haley
Certified Tutor
...and Spanish. I am a Spanish tutor for all grade and difficulty levels. After spending a semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, I have a mastery of the language as well as a grasp on Spanish cultural norms. I was an AP Spanish student in high school, giving me an understanding of the language testing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Charlotte
Certified Tutor
...banks of the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
Ben
Certified Tutor
...frustrations that often accompany math, I attempt to boil a subject down to it's most basic elements to facilitate understanding before moving forward with testing that acquired knowledge. I have found this method to be remarkably successful in creating a base of knowledge that helps my students succeed in the short term as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Chris
Certified Tutor
...or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Law
Jason
Certified Tutor
...I sincerely enjoy helping people and the challenges that go along with it. I believe teaching students and assisting them in achieving their goals is another challenge that can be taken on from many different angles. Every student has different learning styles and thusly requires teaching in dissimilar ways. Effective communication is imperative in order...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Cellular Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Brittany
Certified Tutor
Hello! I am a former third grade teacher who is excited to help you or your student build the skills and confidence needed to be successful.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Psychology
Masters, Elementary Education
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...Colgate University where I majored in mathematics and graduated in 2014. While studying at Colgate and for a year after graduation, I tutored students from grades 2nd to high school in a wide range of mathematics subjects. In addition to tutoring math, I also worked with students on SAT prep. In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Cassidy
Certified Tutor
...how to tackle these sections can make the tests much more approachable and fun. I also enjoy teaching essay writing and inspiring students to write captivating, unique college or graduate school essays. I recently spent an academic year tutoring middle school students in a Los Angeles public school. I am a firm believer in inquisitive,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature and Environmental Economics
Current Grad Student, English Literature
GRE Verbal: 168
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find this particular niche so every single one of my students gains confidence, feels accomplished and most importantly,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations/French
Current Grad Student, Journalism
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...a certain, almost intuitive sense of what to expect: certain instruments might be playing at a certain tempo, while the general format of the examinations almost never changes. Even so, there's always something new at hand: notes can be combined into chords played in different orders, and the numbers of a math problem might be...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry, Classics
Masters, Classics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Kelly
Certified Tutor
...New York City and currently I am a PhD student in applied linguistics. At the moment, I am teaching at Bronx Community College College and Baruch College. My tutoring and teaching philosophy places the student at the center of my lessons. I assess every student's needs and goals before sessions begin and I continue to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 164
Nathalie
Certified Tutor
...New York University, as well as an M.Ed. in Literacy Education from Hunter College. I began my career as a 5th grade teacher in a middle school in Manhattan. In addition to helping my students succeed in essay writing, reading comprehension, and math, I have experience prepping 7th graders for the New York City Specialized...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History, Educational Studies
Masters, Childhood Education, Middle School Mathematics
Suzanne
Certified Tutor
...achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...direct service component to our organization, I worked to establish service opportunities through our crowd-funding platform for students in our society to volunteer. I communicated effectively with leaders of non-profit organizations to establish connections between the university and the community that surrounded it. In an effort to communicate my progress, I gave presentations at our...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...magna cum laude. I also recently spent over a year in West Virginia where I led high-school and college students on service trips where they did home construction work. I have taught writing workshops for young people at Newark Academy in Livingston, N.J., and the Young Writers' Workshop at Colgate University. I am an avid...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Adolescent English Education
GRE Verbal: 167
Providence
Certified Tutor
...forests of upstate NY. I also did intensive lab research in Costa Rica and with Colgate's Biology department. I am certified by NYS to teach Science in grades 7-12, and am currently a public school teacher in the Bronx. I am passionate about teaching, education and social justice and I believe everyone has a right...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology and Philosophy (double major)
Current Grad Student, Masters of Science in Education
At Varsity Tutors, we're committed to connecting you to top tutors capable of delivering an outstanding experience. That's why we provide a 100% tutor satisfaction guarantee.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.