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Sofyan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sofyan

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Sofyan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Geometry

Teaching has always been a passion for me. I am a undergrad at the University of Texas at Dallas working on my Biomedical Engineering degree. I have tutored students of all ages and backgrounds and am excited to meet new people. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about sub...

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Candice

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Candice

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

I want to help you succeed in all subjects and exams! As a licensed and experienced teacher, I can give you the knowledge and tools you need to excel in any area.My teaching philosophy is to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat.After grad...

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Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Central New Mexico Community College

Certificate, Elementary School Teaching

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Monica

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Monica

Masters, Music Composition
Monica's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
College Level American Literature
Conversational French

I have been teaching since grade school, when my sister and I always got to be the teachers whenever we played school because WE had the nun costumes. (Thanks, Mom!) As a high school sophomore, I was asked to teach the freshman German class because I had learned so much of the language on my own, wi...

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Masters, Music Composition

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelors, Music History

Peyton

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Peyton

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Peyton's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from Guyer High School in 2020 as valedictorian and I currently attend the University of Notre Dame on a full academic scholarship. I'm a science business major on a pre-med track as of right now but I am also interested in pre-law. I love math and science and have a specific passion for...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34
Heather

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Heather

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
High School English
Other

I am a graduate of Howard Payne University. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education with a focus in youth ministry. I am currently working towards a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. My teaching experience spans nearly 12 years in public schools, private schools, and a...

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Prescott College

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology

Howard Payne University

Bachelor of Science, Christian Studies and Youth Ministry

Brandon

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brandon

Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Brandon's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Math
ACT English
ACT Science
Algebra

Having graduated from Lipscomb University with my bachelor's in Computer and Electrical Engineering, I have several years of experience studying and implementing engineering and mathematics concepts. While in college, I worked with students in various subjects, including physics, college algebra, ca...

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Lipscomb University

Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Taylor

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Taylor

Masters, Finance
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am currently serving as the head golf coach for Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Houston in May 2014. I also obtained minors in Economics and Philosophy. I am currently working on an MBA in Finance...

Education

University of North Texas

Masters, Finance

University of Houston

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Juliana

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Juliana

Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Leader
Juliana's other Tutor Subjects
Medicine
Nursing
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology

My background and passion is trauma nursing. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. Since then, I have worked at great institutions in ICU, Interventional Radiology, and Leadership. However, I have learned to be versatile as a travel nurse.Curre...

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Western Governors University

Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Leader

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

David

Certified Tutor

9+ years

David

Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition
David's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry

As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help you with your homework, but to also help you learn the core material. If something does not make sense, let us go back until it does, and then progress from there.I also enjoy making the subject matter fun, and if that is not possible, at the very l...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition

Vernica

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vernica

Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience
Vernica's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
African-American History
Algebra
Algebra 2

My name is Vernica. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY but I'm currently in Columbus, Ohio studying neuroscience.My career in tutoring began when I was in 6th grade. I attended an advanced school that gave us the opportunity to take standardized tests meant for high schoolers three years earlier ...

Education

The Ohio State University

Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience

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Matthew

ACT Math Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a rising Sophomore at Princeton University. I am majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, most likely with a minor in Computer Science. During my Junior and Senior years of High School, I tutored a few students on a regular basis. I specialize in Math and Science. More specifically, my strongest subjects are Algebra 1/2/3, Geometry, Trigonometry and ACT Science. I have always found the maths and sciences to be both the most interesting subjects, but also the most applicable to real world problems - this is why I chose to major in what I did. Because I usually tutor in Math, I often tutor in the style of showing how to do a few problems step by step, and then having the student try a few more difficult problems, asking questions along the way. I do this because in my experience, this is the best way to learn and prepare for Math related exams. Outside of academics I play Viola, enjoy running and exercising to stay healthy, and listening to all kinds of music.

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Katherine

College Application Essays Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a graduate of Hamilton College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. I have a passion for teaching students English, writing analysis skills, and Literature, and have tutored these subjects to both middle and high school students in New Jersey, and college students in New York. In my lessons, I encourage my students to gain new insights and perspectives about literature, English, and various written works, especially when I teach them how to approach the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT. I was previously a Teacher's Assistant to multiple Literature professors during my college years. When I'm not teaching and reading, I enjoy Latin dancing, blogging about media and entertainment, and analyzing cinema.

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Jeff

ACT Writing Tutor • +19 Subjects

I believe that students excel when they learn in a supportive, encouraging environment. As a tutor, I strive to create a stress-free space for students to learn and thrive.In 2011, I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I also have a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, where I won numerous awards, including the prize for highest academic distinction.I have experience teaching ancient Greek, ESL, ELA, and religion, and am able to tutor in a variety of other subjects. If you are interested in growing as a learner, I would love to work with you!

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Frances

AP French Language and Culture Tutor • +21 Subjects

My lifelong personal, professional, and academic experiences have given me extensive knowledge of Spanish, French, and Italian. I was raised in a multilingual environment and hold degrees earned in 3 countries (a BA in the U.S., a Master's in Venezuela, and a Doctorate in France). I find it easy to transmit my passion for languages to students and offer courses that challenge and motivate them, through meaningful and, at the same time, fun activities. I enjoy tutoring high school and college students who want to improve their grades, and also adults in general who are interested in becoming proficient in either Spanish, French, or Italian, and in understanding the cultural complexities of the countries where these languages are spoken.

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Kathleen

Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects

I started tutoring when I was in college when one of my professors encouraged me to work with other students taking chemistry. I have taught chemistry, physics , physical science algebra I and II, and biology over the last 30 years to high school students. I have also tutored at various locations through colleges and on my own. I majored in biology and chemistry then got teaching certificate. I have taught at all girls schools most of my career but also taught at a Navajo boarding school which was coed. I have worked with mostly middle and high school students from a wide variety of backgrounds. I have also taught a forensic science class in a brick and mortar school and through an all online school.I feel the best way to ensure a student's success is to encourage good communication between the student and the tutor and if applicable the parent. I believe in finding out what the students already know and working from there using as many different ways of teaching and explaining as possible. I want to work with the student's strengths and learning style to help the student progress as far as they are able.I have raised four children of my own so understand both sides of the student dynamics, as a parent and as a teacher/tutor. I enjoy working with students and helping them to reach their potential.

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Kimberly

American Sign Language Tutor • +15 Subjects

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with TESOL. I am certified in Elementary and Primary Education with an American Sign Language endorsement. I have been teaching ASL for the past 15 years to high school students. Prior to that I taught elementary school for 11 years. Before public school teaching I taught in preschools and obtained my Montessori certification. I am passionate about teaching and helping spark interest in many different subjects. When not teaching academic subjects I teach Pilates to adults and teens.

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Sharon

American Literature Tutor • +13 Subjects

First and foremost, I love being a teacher. In fact, I loved to play school when I was a kid. (Yes, that was many years ago.) I could not imagine myself being anything but a teacher.I graduated from a small Christian College. Southern Wesleyan University in 1985. In 1991, I received my M.Ed. from The Citadel.However, I am a lifelong learner. I am constantly growing and improving myself.You guessed it. I have been teaching for many years. I have spent the last 25 years teaching special education in an inner city school district.Through the years, I have taught Freshman Literature as well as Sophomore and Junior Literature.I have taught everything from Shakespeare, The Crucible, and Two Trains Running by the late August Wilson.I have taught all the major essays such as narrative, descriptive, and persuasive essays. When I analyze your essay, I take both a holistic and a line by line approach.Currently, I am teaching a reading program that incorporates all these different approaches to writing.Needless to say, my favorite subjects to tutor are writing and literature.I am a hands-on teacher. I am going to take where you are in your skill and move you forward. I have a very positive approach to teaching. Of course, as a special education teacher, I often take a different approach to teaching. My approach is individualized to your particular needs.During my free-time, I enjoy creative writing. Reading. Spending time with my friends and family.Salsa dance lessons.

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Anne

Algebra Tutor • +12 Subjects

To me, being an educator means believing that every student can succeed and helping students to believe that about themselves. It means finding a student's strengths, celebrating every big and small moment of growth, and being a constant cheerleader and role model in a student's life. I come to tutoring with a BA in English and Cognitive Science from Vassar College and a history of teaching and working with students in a variety of environments. I worked for years at an inclusion camp, supporting students with and without special needs in academic and social activities. While in college, I was a volunteer tutor at a local elementary school working with ESL students and students with special needs. At the same time, I worked as a peer tutor at Vassar's Writing Center. I have also taught middle school science and math over the summer through Breakthrough Greater Boston, a program working to close the opportunity gap by supporting low income students and students of color. In the past three years, I have worked one-on-one with students in public schools as a special education aide at the elementary school and high school levels. Though I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, I have a special love for teaching writing because it is so powerful for students to find their voices and express themselves. As a tutor, I am a calm and optimistic person who enjoys building deep relationships with my students. When I'm not teaching, I love playing ultimate frisbee, reading, playing board games, going for walks, and hanging out with my guinea pigs.

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Kamren

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +6 Subjects

As a tutor the ultimate goal is making learning fun and easy to understand. Subjects like science and math can be explained in ways that everyone can understand so my goal is to gain knowledge on how to effectively tutor each student the way THEY learn best.

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John

ACT Math Tutor • +51 Subjects

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In 4th grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Vocabulary instruction focuses on grade-level academic words across subject areas—science terms, historical concepts, and literary language. Students should be able to determine word meanings using context clues, understand prefixes and suffixes, recognize synonyms and antonyms, and apply new words in writing and discussion.

4th graders also begin encountering more complex texts, which requires a stronger vocabulary foundation to support reading comprehension and literary analysis.

Many 4th graders struggle with multi-syllabic words and words that have multiple meanings, especially when encountered in different subject areas. Students may also have difficulty moving beyond simple synonyms or applying new vocabulary in their own writing and speech. Additionally, some students fall behind when vocabulary demands increase significantly between 3rd and 4th grade, which can impact overall reading comprehension and academic confidence.

Strong vocabulary is essential for effective writing. Students with robust word choices can express ideas more precisely, vary sentence structure, and create more engaging narratives and explanations. When 4th graders expand their vocabulary intentionally, they gain tools to show rather than tell, use stronger verbs instead of repetitive ones, and develop a more distinctive writing voice.

Personalized tutoring helps students not just learn new words, but practice using them authentically in their own writing with direct feedback.

An effective vocabulary tutor understands how 4th graders learn best—through hands-on practice, word play, and authentic application rather than isolated list memorization. They connect new vocabulary to what students already know, use engaging strategies like word roots and context clues, and help students see how word choice matters in their own reading and writing.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have experience meeting students at their level and building genuine confidence in vocabulary use.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify exactly which words and strategies your child needs to practice, rather than moving through a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Tutors can provide immediate feedback when a student uses a new word incorrectly, celebrate progress, and adjust difficulty based on what's working. This targeted approach helps students build vocabulary more efficiently than classroom instruction alone.

Regular practice with a tutor also creates accountability and builds momentum toward measurable improvement.

Research suggests that elementary students encounter and should learn approximately 2,000 to 3,000 new words per year through reading and instruction combined. In 4th grade specifically, students typically encounter 5,000+ unique words in their texts, though they're not expected to master all of them—the goal is building strategies to understand unfamiliar words independently.

A tutor can help students develop these word-learning strategies and focus on the academic vocabulary most important for their grade level and curriculum.

With consistent personalized instruction, students typically demonstrate improved reading comprehension, stronger written expression, and greater confidence participating in class discussions. They develop independent strategies for learning new words and begin applying vocabulary more naturally across subjects. Many students also see improvements in standardized test scores, since vocabulary is a key component of reading assessments.

Progress looks different for each student, but most see noticeable gains within a few weeks of regular tutoring sessions.

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