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Sidharth

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sidharth

BS

Hi! My name is Sid Ravi; I am a current sophomore at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina! I am studying Economics, with a Finance concentration, Documentary Studies, and African and African American Studies. I have tutored for many years in subjects like the SAT, Math, and Sciences. I am a sub...

Education

Duke University

BS

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Lenique

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lenique

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Lenique's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry

I am a 2021 graduate from Duke University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Distinction. At Duke, I also minored in Global Health and Chemistry and was a recipient of the Benjamin N. Duke full-ride scholarship based on leadership, service, and academics. I will be attendi...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Yale University

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kathy

Masters, Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
Kathy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art
Conversational Mandarin
Languages

I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.

Education

Sothebys Institute of Art

Masters, Modern and Contemporary Asian Art

Duke University

Bachelors, Economics and Art

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Meridith

Master of Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Meridith's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology

I went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for college and studied biochemistry. I was interested in the fusion of chemistry and biology because I was lucky enough to have two incredible high school teachers in those subjects. I wanted to understand how cells talk to one another or tak...

Education

Duke University

Master of Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rithi

Masters, Biotechnology
Rithi's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, then graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a me...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Biotechnology

Duke University

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

9+ years

William

Masters, Business Administration and Management
William's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra

I am a semi-retired adult who does not wish to sit idle. Instead, I prefer to plant good seeds into the lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it.While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to ex...

Education

Duke University

Masters, Business Administration and Management

Texas AM University

Bachelors, Nuclear Engineering

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kristen

Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I am a recent graduate of Duke University in Durham, NC where I obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics with a concentration in Finance and a French minor. I am originally from Rock Hill, SC, but I am a new Financial Analyst at IBM in Armonk, NY. I was a Calculus I and ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics

Certified Tutor

Maggie

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Maggie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Hi! My name is Maggie, and I have been tutoring since high school. I graduated Cum Laude from Duke University in just 3 years, and I graduated with a Distinction Thesis. I have a psychology major and a certificate in Human Development. Since graduation, I have been working in an elementary school as...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
GRE
322

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rene

AM
Rene's other Tutor Subjects
Differential Equations
Statistics

PhD Mathematics. Undergrads in Physics and Maths. Duke University and NYU alumni.

Education

Duke University

AM

George Mason University

AM

Test Scores
GRE
315

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hee Su

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Hee's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I graduated from Duke with double majors in Biology and Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, in both childcare and tutoring. In high school, I launched a book club in a local elementary school, where I helped tutor elementary school student...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Anatomy

I am a rising senior at Duke University in Durham, NC. When not passing my time sleeping outdoors waiting for assorted basketball tickets as a "Cameron Crazie," I study Evolutionary Anthropology with fortunate access to Duke's fascinating lemurs and primates. My aspiration since my matriculation at ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Current Undergrad, Italian and European Studies
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
College English
Conversational French
Conversational Italian

Tutoring was a central fixture of my extracurricular life during high school and college prior to my entering the business world as an entrepreneur. I missed the experience of instructing and mentoring in the years since I last tutored, and out of a desire to recapture the sense of fulfillment that ...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad, Italian and European Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

Shivesh

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Shivesh's other Tutor Subjects
SAT
ACT Math

There's nothing quite like that moment when a student's face lights up with understanding. Whether it's finally grasping a challenging calculus concept, conquering chemistry equations, or crafting the perfect college essay, I've had the privilege of witnessing countless "aha!" moments throughout my ...

Education

Duke University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Yale University

Master's/Graduate

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kenneth

Juris Doctor, Law
Kenneth's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
Comparative Literature
English

Besides my mother, my daughters and my late wife, I consider my best teachers (the greatest influences in my life) to have come from Bunny Land A-Cat-A-Me, Johnston Middle School, Bellaire High, Duke University, Stanford Law School and the Vancouver Film School. They pushed, inspired and taught me i...

Education

Vancouver Film School

Masters, Film Foundation

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Stanford Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Martin

PhD
Martin's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Literature and Composition

I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry i...

Education

Duke University

PhD

Yale University

PhD

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Tutors with Duke experience understand the academic standards and problem-solving approaches valued at top universities. They can teach not just what to study, but how to think through complex problems—skills that transfer across subjects and into college coursework. Their familiarity with rigorous curricula helps them identify gaps in understanding and bridge them efficiently, whether you're preparing for advanced placement or building foundational skills.

Tutors with Duke backgrounds offer expertise across a wide range of subjects, from STEM fields like engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to humanities including English, history, and foreign languages. Many specialize in AP and honors-level coursework, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP exams), and college-level subjects. Because Duke offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, you can connect with tutors who have specialized knowledge in your specific area of need.

Yes. Tutors who graduated from Duke understand the transition to college-level academics and can help you develop skills—like time management, independent problem-solving, and advanced writing—that support success in higher education. They can also guide you through AP and honors coursework that strengthens college applications, and share insights about the academic expectations you'll face in university.

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Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors for personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your learning style, pace, and specific challenges. A tutor with Duke experience can draw on multiple problem-solving approaches and explain concepts from different angles until they click. They adapt their teaching based on what works best for you, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, which is especially valuable when tackling advanced or complex subjects.

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