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Ingrid

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ingrid

Bachelor of Science, Music Management and Merchandising
Ingrid's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I'm a Music Industry major at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles with minors in Songwriting and Theatre. I am a National Merit Scholar, which is based on my standardized test scores, involvement in extracurriculars, and volunteer work. I have experience tutoring in a variety ...

Education

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Music Management and Merchandising

Test Scores
ACT
35
Justizia

Certified Tutor

Justizia

Current Undergrad, Nursing
Justizia's other Tutor Subjects
2nd Grade Math
2nd Grade Reading
2nd Grade Writing
AP French

I was born in Benin, I know that you are wondering where this country is. I will save you from checking Google. Benin is a small country in West- Africa with French for first language. I live in Benin for eighteen years before moving to United States to complete my education. I love and enjoy learni...

Education

Eastern Mennonite University

Current Undergrad, Nursing

Krista

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krista

Masters, Elementary Education
Krista's other Tutor Subjects
1st-6th Grade Math
1st-6th Grade Reading
1st-6th Grade Writing
Arithmetic

I received my undergraduate degree from West Chester University. I majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Reading. In May 2014, I earned my Master's Degree from Cabrini College in Elementary Education. I am certified in: Elementary Education (K-6), Middle School English (7-9) and Middle Sch...

Education

Cabrini College

Masters, Elementary Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Elementary Education with a Minor in Reading

Kaitlin

Certified Tutor

Kaitlin

Bachelors, Psychology
Kaitlin's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Math
3rd-8th Grade Science

My approach to teaching and tutoring centers around my background as a liberal arts student turned pre-med. I attended Wesleyan University and then decided after college to pursue medicine, completing a one year post-baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College. Having personally undergone ...

Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33
GRE
326
Howard

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Howard

Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Howard's other Tutor Subjects
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
Professional Certifications

I love to help and teach people. I have recently been teaching newly hired air traffic control students for over a year in a virtual environment. Before that, I taught in the classroom for three years. My main career was in air traffic control. That lasted about 28 years, during which I trained all ...

Education

Johnson County Community College

Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Meron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Meron

PHD, Law
Meron's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
American Literature
Business
College Business

I am a hardworking individual who loves to be challenged. I am extremely determined and have earned degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Law. Since a child, I have always had a love for reading which continues to this day. In my down time I enjoy traveling, fashion, and food.

Education

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

PHD, Law

Georgia State University

Bachelors, Accounting and Finance

Michelle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michelle

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
PRAXIS
PRAXIS Speech Language Pathology
Professional Certifications

Speech language pathology has been my life's work. It is a personal and professional passion to see others reach their maximum potential.

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Rudy

Certified Tutor

Rudy

Master's/Graduate, economics
Rudy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Microeconomics
Business
College Economics
Corporate Finance

Mr. Yaksick is an EDUCATOR AND FINANCIAL ECONOMIST (Ph.D. ABD, U. of Pennsylvania and former Wharton Research Fellow) specializing in the design and delivery of business school courses in Finance and Economics. Currently, he is an Adjunct Finance Professor at St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia). ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's/Graduate, economics

John

Certified Tutor

4+ years

John

Masters, Chemistry
John's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Analytical Chemistry
Anatomy & Physiology

Hi there, my name is John, and I am a Science, Math, and Japanese tutor living in Massachusetts.A little bit about me: I have a bachelor's and Master's in Chemistry from Northeastern University. I have been tutoring students since 2005, but regularly since 2009.I have tutored college students in Gen...

Education

Northeastern University

Masters, Chemistry

Northeastern University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Javier

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Javier

Associate in Science, Finance
Javier's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Statistics
Elementary School Math

I will be attending the University of Florida pursuing a degree in finance. I have been tutoring students for four years now. I have tutored 6-12th graders in subject in various math subjects, however, I am most passionate about statistics. I like to teach my students by encouraging my students to g...

Education

Miami Dade College

Associate in Science, Finance

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Sherry

Adult Literacy Tutor • +9 Subjects

Teaching is my fourth career. I've learned my way through the first three by watching others and choosing how to adapt and apply their techniques to the specific purpose of my projects.In high school I was a STEM student before the term existed, but I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College with a major in Drama and a double minor in English and Art.Starting out on my career path in New York City, I took and taught theater crafts and began to develop prototype design skills while working in live theater, opera, dance, and television/video, and after contributing to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and The Muppet Movie, relocated to London through the Jim Henson companies to work on feature films such as Dark Crystal, Dreamchild, Labyrinth, and Little Shop of Horrors.After a time, being at the intersection of a script and its visualization excited me the most and led me to emulate my colleagues who were into concept creation by beginning to research and write story treatments for Labyrinth.Returning to the States to raise a family, I applied what I'd learned about production to the corporate world. My experience and imagination yoked to a client's vision and purpose allowed me to take on a variety of roles: creative director, writer, producer, graphic designer, and occasional project management.As in the past, I often worked in the trenches, this time learning the software that supported and enhanced our efforts. But overall, my focus was to communicate, through language and visual representation, how a project could be realized. I knew that the plan might grow and change as it progressed, so had to be mindful that collaboration, communication, and flexibility were key to adapting to change as we moved toward the client's goal.Although I returned to college and earned a Master's in English and a Certificate in Creative Writing, my progress in the real world still relies on both words and pictures. The more we engage our senses, the deeper will be our ability to convey our intentions to those with whom we live, work, and play.Therefore, I wish to find out how you learn best so that together we may craft a plan for your progress, whatever your goal. Please share your expectations and concerns. Your goal may seem hazy at the start, but as learning is about observing, trying, and sometimes failing, your vision will come into focus. We can course correct as we move forward together to ensure a resolution, even if the destination changes somewhat. That's life, isn't it?

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Aset

College English Tutor • +25 Subjects

As a teacher, I have seen students first hand struggling to learn in a congested classroom setting. Even one in which there are a significantly reduced number of students in the room. This goes for both general education and special education students. I have also seen them flourish after being given extra one on one attention and time to learn concepts that he or she is struggling with. That is why I wanted to become a tutor in my spare time. I spend every day as an educator and not always able to give the extra attention to the students that require it the most. When tutoring, I am able to spend as much time as necessary on a concept, and use different methods to convey that concept to my students.

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Marvin

1st Grade Tutor • +70 Subjects

I am currently an upper elementary teacher through Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too!I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world.I believe education should be fun, loving, inviting, challenging, and organized.

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Daniel

Algebra Tutor • +18 Subjects

Hello Prospective Students!I was very lucky as a kid because my parents never held me back and they always helped me exceed expectations in all subject matters. I understand the value of private tutoring because my parents provided me with tutors whenever I needed it.As a result, I did extremely well on My SHSAT and attended the Bronx H.S of Science. With the help of my parents and tutors I was able to do very well on my SAT's and gain acceptance to some of the toughest Undergraduate institutions NYC had to offer (NYU, Macaulay Honors College,etc).Most recently I graduated a top-ranked MBA program, and am ready to give back some of the knowledge I have gained throughout the years to those that need it.Currently I am an Adjunct at CUNY Queens College,teaching Mathematics to graduate and undergraduate students. I also tutor High School students (all Math Regents exams, and Math SAT) and Junior High School students for the SHSAT math section.My hobbies include basketball, soccer, and Judo. Throughout High School I was nationally ranked in the sport of Judo and was an Academic All-American.I have competed nationally and internationally for the United States and have placed at tournaments such as the Junior Pan American games.I know what it takes to be a champion both on and off the mat. I am confident that I can help your children exceed their goals in the field of mathematics!

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Jen

College English Tutor • +14 Subjects

I am law student at Georgia State University. I have a B.S. in Management with a Certificate in Marketing from Georgia Tech, where I was in the Co-op Program and the Honors Program. I sing and play the Flute. I grew up playing softball, and also played lacrosse and tennis. I am a huge football fan. I love to travel and have traveled extensively in Europe and Australia, as well as around the US.

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Alvaro

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +60 Subjects

"Teaching makes me stay in a sort of state of enlightment." I have been a language facilitator for over 20 years. I hold a PhD. in Philosophy in Spanish from Florida International Unversity and a Masters of Arts from The University of Florida.

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Andrew

Algebra Tutor • +13 Subjects

I began my tutoring experience by working at a summer school as a teacher's assistant. It was a camp I attended as a child, and the reason I decided to work there was that one of my favorite teachers was teaching. I used the opportunity not just to teach, but to learn more under the wing of a great woman. After two summers, I went to college and volunteered for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. There I was partnered with a fourth grader named Jashawn, we worked together on homework assignments and review, but I like to think he learned a little more than what was just prescribed in his curriculum. Finally, this previous year I have spent every Saturday working at the Saturday Academy, a program through our school's Upward Bound initiative. I tutor a group of students in AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, as well as college prep. I want to be able to teach you the information, not just walk you through problems. My approach may take longer, but I promise it is worth every second to truly understand a topic.My favorite subjects to tutor are Calculus and Algebra. I have been working with and using Calculus and Algebra for my entire academic career, as well as taking supplemental courses on both in my free time. The reason I want to tutor and love to tutor is because I come from a family of educators, and the most influential person in my life was a teacher. Teachers have always been people I love, respect and look up to, so tutoring is my way of hopefully inspiring people just as much if not more than I was.

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Justin

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

In May 2018, I will graduate Summa Cum Laude from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in the Science of Education, allowing me to teach mathematics grades 7 to 12. I am also a member of Kent State's Honors College and Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious honor society of liberal arts and science. Since a young age, I knew that I wanted to help other people, but I wasn't sure how. I found teaching to be the best route for me after helping many of my peers in their study.My interest include hanging out with my friends and family, playing video games, and keeping up on current events.

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Cynthia

Elementary School Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

I have been an educator and sports coach for over nine years. I have taught in elementary, middle, and high schools. I continue to coach girls soccer at the varsity level. I have just finished my master's degree in Educational Administration and will begin my doctorate degree in sports administration.

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Germaine

ACT Prep Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hello! I'm Germaine and I am passionate about supporting and empowering students to achieve their academic goals. Over the last five years, I've had the opportunity to help hundreds of students succeed on various standardized tests, research papers, course finals and more across a range of disciplines. Two years ago, I transitioned entirely to ACT, SAT, and LSAT prep where I began focusing on tutoring students in a 1-on-1 setting, and it was here that I discovered my enthusiasm for helping students navigate the nuanced layers of these exams.My love for tutoring comes from the fun of simplifying complex concepts into smaller, more easily accessible units. By cutting down large problems into their constituent parts, any student can become a faster and more efficient problem solver - it's amazing what one can accomplish by employing these effective techniques! My goal as a tutor is to effectively impart these formulas to my students and equip them with the knowledge and confidence to approach any academic challenge that comes their way.After receiving my Bachelors in Philosophy from Princeton University, I moved to the Boston area where my true passion remains teaching and tutoring. Much of my time is spent working with my students, volunteering as a math tutor for disadvantaged schools, and exploring new methods and practices for improving my teaching skill.Experience teaching a variety of subjects and ages has also imbued me with a knack for creativity in coming up with individual lesson plans tailored to fit each unique student. Depending on their particular needs, background, and learning style, I come up with creative solutions to make the material relevant and engaging. Whether through analogies, drawn explanations, or useful anecdotes, I strive to create material that inspires a passion for the subject matter in each student.If you're looking for an experienced tutor who is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, then feel free to contact me!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gifted 12th graders often struggle with perfectionism, managing multiple advanced courses simultaneously, and feeling isolated when peers don't share their academic intensity. Many also face pressure to make college decisions while maintaining high achievement across AP, IB, or honors coursework.

Personalized tutoring provides a space where gifted students can explore subjects deeply without judgment, work through complex problem-solving at their own pace, and develop strategies for managing stress and expectations. A tutor can also help students channel their intellectual curiosity into meaningful academic growth rather than just grade-chasing.

In a classroom setting, even honors and AP courses often move at a pace designed for the average student, which can leave gifted learners unchallenged or forced to slow down. Personalized instruction allows tutors to accelerate, deepen, or pivot content based on a student's actual interests and readiness—not a predetermined curriculum.

Varsity Tutors connects gifted 12th graders with tutors who can introduce advanced concepts, encourage Socratic questioning, and create space for intellectual exploration. This approach helps prevent boredom, builds genuine mastery rather than surface-level understanding, and keeps learning engaging through senior year.

Expert tutors working with gifted 12th graders are familiar with AP, IB, honors, and dual-enrollment curricula and their specific assessment formats—whether that's the AP exam, IB internal assessments, or college-level expectations. They can preview upcoming units, reinforce concepts from class, and help students tackle challenging problem sets or essays.

Tutors can also adapt their approach to complement classroom instruction: some students benefit from getting ahead, others need deeper exploration of topics that interested them in class. The key is alignment without redundancy—tutoring adds value by going deeper or broader than classroom time allows.

Great tutors for gifted students are intellectually curious themselves, comfortable with fast-paced learners, and skilled at asking questions that push thinking rather than simply providing answers. They recognize that gifted students often need intellectual challenge and autonomy—not just content delivery.

The best tutors also understand how to balance rigor with encouragement, help students navigate perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and create an environment where it's safe to struggle with difficult concepts. They should have expertise in their subject matter and familiarity with 12th grade standards and assessments, but equally important is their ability to inspire and adapt to each student's unique learning style and goals.

Outcomes vary based on goals, but many gifted students experience stronger performance on AP or IB exams, improved essay and analytical writing, deeper conceptual understanding in challenging subjects, and increased confidence in tackling advanced material. Some students also report better time management, reduced academic stress, and a renewed sense of excitement about learning.

Beyond grades, parents and students often notice improved critical thinking skills, greater ability to articulate complex ideas, and clearer direction for college-level work. Progress is most visible when goals are specific—whether that's achieving a 5 on the AP exam, mastering calculus concepts, or developing stronger writing for college applications.

Yes. Many tutors working with gifted 12th graders help students balance their senior-year coursework with college prep—whether that's strengthening skills colleges look for (analytical writing, research, problem-solving), exploring subject areas before choosing a major, or diving deeper into topics that fuel their intellectual interests.

This dual focus helps students see the connection between their current learning and college success, rather than treating senior year as separate from college readiness. Tutors can also help gifted students craft compelling college essays that authentically represent their curiosity and achievements.

Personalized tutoring allows gifted students to explore beyond the standard curriculum—diving into research projects, investigating real-world applications of concepts, reading primary sources, or tackling advanced problems they wouldn't encounter in class. This depth builds genuine mastery and keeps intellectually curious students engaged.

Whether a student is passionate about physics, literature, history, or mathematics, tutors can recommend resources, design independent projects, and facilitate the kind of intellectual exploration that feels meaningful. For many gifted learners, this kind of depth-focused instruction reignites the joy of learning that can get lost in the grind of AP exams and college applications.

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