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Nico

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nico

Bachelor in Arts, Ethics
Nico's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math

I'm a student at Yale University majoring in both Economics and Global Affairs. Over the past 4 years, I am lucky to have worked with students of all ages and helped them reach their full potential. I offer tutoring services in all subjects, and I'm particularly interested in English, Economics, Gov...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, Ethics

Test Scores
ACT
31
Catherine

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Catherine

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Catherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading

I am a National Board Certified Teacher, an achievement considered the "black belt of teaching" I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Wri...

Education

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Emily

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emily

Master of Arts, Communication, General
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am a graduate of Skidmore College. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in English with a minor in Art History. I also received departmental honors for my capstone paper. In January, I will begin my Master of Arts in Public Relations at Johns Hopkins University. I mostly tutor i...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Arts, Communication, General

Skidmore College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Nidhi

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Nidhi

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Nidhi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including h...

Education

Rutger's University

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...

Education

The New School

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Katherine

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying biomedical engineering. I've worked with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Youth STEM 2030. I'm passionate about learning and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Aaron

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Aaron

Bachelor in Arts, Education
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent college graduate with an A.B. in Education Studies from Brown University (Providence, RI). I have worked as a remote tutor for other online platforms throughout 2021. I am most passionate about English, especially literary analysis and essay writing. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy exe...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Brown University

A.B. in Education Studies

Test Scores
ACT
32
Olivia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Olivia

Bachelor's
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP t...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33
Meg

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Meg

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Meg's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am grateful to share my passion for reading and writing with any student seeking to find their voice and develop their skills.

Education

Columbia College Chicago

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rhodes College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Ariana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariana

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Ariana's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Human Development
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language

Kansas State University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering. I am driven by an implacable urge to learn, explore, communicate and share knowledge with others. I now work as a high school biology and chemistry teacher at different levels with several years of experience : College Preparatory, Honors, and AP. I (primarily) tutor quantitative subjects : especially math, biology, and chemistry. I am also available to tutor SAT, ACT, and AP standardized testing material. Recreationally, I enjoy figure skating, running, and practicing yoga. Hobbies: writing, baking, art, books, running, yoga, reading, cooking, music

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Toni

Calculus Tutor • +66 Subjects

I'm Toni, a college English professor looking to help you better engage with your learning interests! As a professor, my teaching style emphasizes active learning as a central component, aiming to make my classes more centered on students discovering the material and constructing their own knowledge. In teaching and tutoring, I see myself more as a facilitator of learning who provides students the necessary tools and direction for them to uncover the concepts themselves. Soon we will engage in this process of discovery together!

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Middle School Math Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Computer Science and minored in Mathematics. Cannot wait to meet you in our sessions and help as much as I can! Hobbies: reading, cooking, music, writing, art, books

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Calculus Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am a music and arts industry professional with over 20 years experience working in a variety of settings. It would be my pleasure to help you achieve your academic and musical goals.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +44 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +61 Subjects

I'm Esther! I am currently a student at Binghamton University, studying in the School of Management.

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Applied Mathematics Tutor • +93 Subjects

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Rachel

Calculus Tutor • +60 Subjects

I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and have a master's in teaching English from Brooklyn College. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in English, music, and University Honors Program from Portland State University. Prior to graduating from Portland State, I studied piano performance at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. For the last two years, I taught middle and high school English in NYC public schools. Now I freelance as a tutor, book editor, and musician; I love the increased opportunities to work with people individually! In addition to working as a classroom English teacher, I have worked with music students of all ages in classrooms, in ensembles, and individually. My favorite part about teaching and tutoring is helping students get excited about a new idea or creative process. In my tutoring sessions, I will focus on both big ideas (developing and structuring arguments, analyzing themes, building connections, etc.) and the nitty gritty details (conventions, grammar, sentence structure, style, voice, etc.) of reading and writing, whether it be for an essay prompt on an assigned novel or for SAT prep. By the end of a session, you'll be better equipped with skills that will help you not just with your current assignment but also with any reading or writing assignment in the future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Personalized 1-on-1 reading instruction targets your specific comprehension gaps—whether that's understanding complex sentence structures, identifying main ideas, or making inferences across longer passages. A tutor can teach you proven strategies like annotation techniques, active reading methods, and question-generation approaches tailored to the texts you're actually studying in class.

You'll also get immediate feedback on your thinking process, not just your answers, which helps you build stronger reading habits for future assignments.

Literary analysis tutoring helps you move beyond summarizing plot to deeply examining how authors create meaning. This includes analyzing literary devices (symbolism, metaphor, imagery, tone), understanding character development and motivation, exploring themes, and recognizing how structure and point of view shape a text's impact.

Tutors work with you on the texts your class is reading—from classic novels and short stories to poetry and drama—helping you develop the analytical thinking skills you need for essays, class discussions, and exams.

Tutoring supports you at every stage: brainstorming thesis statements that go beyond surface-level observations, organizing evidence from texts to support your arguments, drafting clear topic sentences that connect back to your main claim, and revising for both clarity and sophistication. Many students struggle with moving from "I noticed this happens in the book" to "This pattern reveals the author's perspective on..."—tutors help bridge that gap.

You'll receive personalized feedback on your actual writing, not generic tips, so you can understand specifically where your arguments are strong and where they need development.

Yes. Strong readers need both a robust vocabulary and the ability to figure out unfamiliar words from context. Tutoring covers strategies like using surrounding sentences for clues, recognizing prefixes and suffixes, and understanding how word choice contributes to tone and meaning in a text.

Rather than memorizing isolated word lists, you'll learn vocabulary within the context of the actual literature you're reading, which makes new words stick better and shows you how authors use language strategically.

Absolutely. Whether you're preparing for the SAT reading section, ACT reading, AP Literature exams, or state assessments, tutoring can help you develop the specific skills these tests require: reading passages quickly without losing comprehension, identifying main ideas and supporting details, making inferences, and understanding author's purpose and tone.

Tutors can work with you using actual test passages and questions, helping you build both speed and accuracy while teaching you to recognize common question patterns and avoid trap answers.

The goal of reading tutoring is to make you a more confident, independent reader. Tutors teach you transferable strategies—like how to annotate, ask yourself questions while reading, monitor your own comprehension, and adjust your reading pace for different texts—that you can apply to any book, article, or passage you encounter.

Over time, you'll internalize these approaches and rely less on support, building the metacognitive awareness that strong readers use automatically.

Look for tutors who have deep knowledge of literature and writing, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. Great reading tutors ask thoughtful questions to help you develop your own interpretations rather than just telling you what a text means. They're also skilled at diagnosing reading gaps—whether you're struggling with vocabulary, inference-making, or critical analysis—and adjusting their approach accordingly.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand high school English curricula and know how to build both skills and confidence in readers.

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