I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.

I am currently working on a graduate degree in Chinese history from the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, I have worked as a test prep instructor in Korea and China with The Princeton Review and as an ESL teacher at New Mexico State University. As a test prep instructor, I taught SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, and GRE. Test Prep, as I have come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to what the student wants from the test and the following school experience. As such, I strive for an individualized session that is molded to your needs and interests. And really, this is what I believe education is all about, finding a dialogical space for individual and outside world so that both can grow.

Myrtle is a veteran teacher who spent many years teaching students of all ages to learn, read and write. She taught reading in a computer reading lab for ten years. Her research interest is students who are challenged learners. She has presented her research at various conferences including the Oxford Round Table in Oxford, England and to Ambassadors of the 2007 World Forum, which was held in Washington D.C. Two of her publications, Reading as a Struggle: Challenged Readers Making Meaning from Text (2009), and Reading Pedagogy: The Foundation and Cornerstone for the Expansion of Literacy (2007), cast a framework for teaching students who are challenged by texts.

Hey everyone! My name is Tyler and I'm a Systems Engineer with my Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Chemical Engineering. I've thoroughly enjoyed doing STEM outreach and I enjoy mentoring and teaching. I like to keep things engaging and fun while being encouraging and challenging knowledge. While my day job doesn't consist of much math or chemistry nowadays (boo), I certainly have the knowledge and the right attitude to help you learn. I look forward to working with you, see you soon!

Hello! My name is Helen Faubion (FAH-bee-un). I am a retired nurse, lifelong student, and mentor dedicated to your academic success. With decades of high-stakes healthcare experience, I bring real-world knowledge and advanced study strategies to my sessions. I specialize in healthcare topics, public health, scientific writing, exam prep, and core study skills. My background includes an MS in Mental Health and Wellness with a specialization in Grief and Bereavement, and I am currently pursuing an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, I bring decades of clinical experience as an LPN in hospice and memory care, work as an EMT and ASIST crisis responder, and experience as an American Red Cross Instructor Trainer. My tutoring approach is deeply rooted in empathy, patience, and adaptability. Whether you are tackling tough nursing concepts or sharpening your essays, I am here to help you cross the finish line. Let's achieve your goals together!

Hello! My name is Malu. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Microbiology with minors in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from New Mexico State University in 2021. I am a patient, kind, and passionate individual who excels at and enjoys helping people of all ages learn. I am very easygoing and empathetic so I get along with just about anyone. I'm also quick on my feet and able to think outside the box which sets me apart as a tutor as I always try to find a way to meet a student where they are at so I can help them learn the best way that they learn. I have worked as a tutor, substitute teacher, and a middle school teacher in both California and New Mexico so I have experience and am familiar with all middle school subjects, but I am comfortable in various elementary and high school subjects as well. I have worked with many children and adults with ASD and ADHD before. I am most proficient in Math, Science, and English. I look forward to learning together!

As a passionate educator with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from New Mexico State University, I have over 7 years of tutoring experience across a range of subjects, including Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, and ESL. My teaching philosophy centers on making learning engaging and interactive; I believe that education should be fun and tailored to each student's unique needs. I thrive on adapting my lessons with visuals and gamified tasks to promote understanding and retention. Inspired by the incredible science professors I encountered during my studies, I aim to instill the same excitement in my students. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring the outdoors and nurturing my curiosity about the natural world, which enhances my ability to connect with students and bring life into life sciences.

Currently, I am a Research Technician at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. I have tutored as an undergraduate student, and I have been the lead TA for General Chemistry courses at UC Berkeley. Chemistry is one of my passions, and I would love to share my experience!

I love working with children. This passion began when my siblings and I would "play school" with our green Disney chalkboard. We would take turns being the "teacher", and I delighted in the feel of chalk in my hands. Upon graduating from New Mexico State University with a degree in elementary education, I became a fifth grade teacher with Las Cruces Public Schools. Again, I enjoyed the powdery feel of chalk in my hands, but this time, I wasn't playing. I took my responsibilities very seriously and with great joy. As life took me to other school districts and different grade levels, time replaced chalk with dry erase markers and district-developed instructional goals with common core standards. However, my love of working with elementary-age children has never been superseded. In reflecting on those years, I bring these research-based practices to the tutoring platform: --Parents are a child's first and most important teacher; communication with parents is vital to a successful elementary tutoring plan, --Working towards mastery in mathematics leads towards a student's confidence and independence in mathematics, --Incorporating a child's interests into the curriculum is more likely to help students develop proficiency than one that does not, --Instruction in handwriting should remain in the curriculum due to its association with fine/gross motor development, gains in reading and writing, and memory benefits, --Developmental ages and stages must be taken into account when planning and carrying out a tutoring session. For example, an off-task student may need a "wiggle break" or review of how to carry out an assignment before they can return to task, --Shaming is never an acceptable form of discipline. Teacher preparedness and pacing of instructional delivery have a huge impact on student behavior, --Horse, then cart: Establishing a student's base of information must precede hands-on mathematics and science for maximum retention of concepts, and --Training in HOW to test is likely to result in a reduction of test anxiety and higher test scores.

Hello! My name is Schuyler Hamilton, and I am a certified high school Business Management teacher with experience teaching entrepreneurship, marketing, personal finance, accounting, economics, and career readiness. Prior to teaching, I worked as a recruiter and university counselor, helping students and professionals with career planning, resumes, interviewing, and educational pathways. These experiences allow me to connect academic concepts to real-world applications and help students build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. My goal as a tutor is to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, developing new skills, and achieving their academic goals. I am passionate about helping learners succeed and look forward to working with students through Varsity Tutors.

Embarking on a journey that intertwined my love for learning and passion for community service, I discovered the transformative power of education. From group homes to the heart of a Dyslexia program, the evolution wasn't without its trials, yet teaching children from K-12, especially those with disabilities, allowed me to be a better teacher meeting students needs to become advocates of their own learning.

Like an apple tree produces apples, I teach.The best teachers are life-long students. My best teachers were humble and tenacious. Unafraid to be wrong, they questioned everything. They made a point of acknowledging the natural learning curve of their students, regardless of experience or subject matter. Aspiring to this, I am as transparent with my students as possible. I guide them to "question everything," even me. I highlight as much my own questions as answers, encouraging them to do the same, in hopes to demonstrate that the latter cannot exist without the former, and that each holds equal value. I select readings and design assignments that will resonate with my students current lives; to really learn, after all, we first must be interested. Student buy-in is imperative, and there are many, many ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed in our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down to the four Cs--critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving.The best teaching is relevant, and endures. My students are challenged to learn about themselves and their responsibilities; it is not just the content, but how the student succeeded or struggled, and what they took away, that matters. In brief, this learning-by-doing mimics lifepreparing students to assess and make decisions based on what type of person they want to be, regardless of the their interests or intellect. Like my best teachers before me, I am continually learning alongside my students, so we enter the wide world together, each with better answers and bigger questions.