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Maurice
I am a native of Germany, and I lived there for over 10 years. I speak, read, and write the language fluently, and I completed my bachelor's degree in German with a minor in French and Linguistics in 2010. I have previous experience in tutoring fellow students during my degree, and I have experience...
Angelo State University
Masters, Communication
Angelo State University
Bachelors, German

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Shana
Greetings! My name is Shana Cloud and I am looking forward to working with students eager to achieve.I graduated cum laude from the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary edu...
Pace University-New York
Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)
Harvard University
Bachelors, Sociology

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Edwin
Tutoring is a great opportunity for me to continue to pursue a mission of education and providing a venue for anyone to receive help in understanding science. I believe science literacy is incredibly important in our modern society. I have ten years of experience teaching middle school science and a...
University of Delaware
Bachelors, chemistry education

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7+ years
Laura
I am currently a first year graduate student at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health working towards my Masters in Public Health in environmental health sciences. For my undergraduate, I attended Fordham University and received a Bachelors degree in both biology and anthropology. I know how di...
Fordham University
Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology

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Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Marina
I am a college grad from National Louis University with a bachelor's in Applied Educational Studies with a minor in science and concentration in education. I am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which ...
National Louis University
Bachelor in Arts, Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Christine
I am aware of students' emotional, social, psychological and physical development as well as their cognitive growth. I have degrees in Regular and Special Education and have worked as a Teacher and Special Education Administrator in suburban and inner city school systems, for more than 30 years. I w...
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science, Behavior Disorders and Director Special Education
Morris Brown
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ndidi-Amaka
I am a recent medical school graduate currently taking a research year. I used to tutor with Varsity Tutors before matriculating into medical school, and coming back to assist my fellow medical professionals with USMLE tutoring feels like somewhat of a homecoming. During my time with students, I fee...
University of Georgia
Bachelors, Psychology

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9+ years
Grant
For the past two years, I've been working with students from my university honors college to help improve their writing. My favorite part of the job is the variety of it: each day brings a different topic, a different assignment, sometimes even a different student. I love getting to hear their ideas...
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English

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10+ years
Aja
Hello! My name is Aja and I am passionate about teaching learners of all ages.I studied Spanish Literature and Elementary Education at University and taught in a Montessori school for one year before deciding to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. I went back to school, started...
The Catholic University of America
Bachelors, Spanish Literature/ Latin American Studies
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Sarah
ACT English Tutor • +43 Subjects
I'm a writer with a degree from Wesleyan University and a background in humanities tutoring. I cover European, World, and US history, as well as writing, reading comp, and literature topics. I've been a writing mentor and a course grader at the college level, and have more than three years experience working with high school and middle school students - everything from homework help to college application essays. I also do GRE and SAT verbal section prep. In my spare time, I have strong opinions on film and television, drink a lot of tea, and travel as much as I can.
Anita
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +40 Subjects
I would describe myself as a person who has an ongoing love of learning and teaching, especially social sciences topics (world civilization, history, government and economics). I also enjoy teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) / EFL (English as a Foreign Language) because of the gratification of assisting students to enhance their personal and professional lives by improving their English language skills.I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over 10 years at colleges in the greater New York City area and volunteered for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer to teach in Ukraine in the International Relations Department, Odessa National University. In addition, I have an ESL equivalent certificate and have enjoyed working with ESL and EFL students in Italy, Ukraine, Michigan, New York and New Jersey.My tutoring style is characterized by engaging students and making it a very personalized and tailored experience.Im looking forward to meeting, working with and getting to know students who would benefit from tutoring in any of the socials science, ESL/EFL and college students who are planning to take the GRE or need assistance in writing college essays.
Christopher
College English Tutor • +12 Subjects
I am a graduate of Lamar University with an M.A. in English with a focus on writing and an M.Ed. in Education Administration. I have been both a junior high/high school English teacher and a college English instructor for 11 years. I've also taught P.E., Speech, Professional Communications, and Theater Arts. Also, I spent 2 years as an administrator for an elementary school campus. In addition, I have been a freelance copywriter/content writer for 5 years. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I'm most passionate about helping students become better writers. I believe that strong reading and writing skills will help students be successful in whatever they do. Also, I believe that every student can succeed if given the proper support and motivation. That's why I got into education and why I continue to tutor students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and watching fantasy and scifi, exercising, and writing both fiction and digital content.
Jodi
Academic Coaching Tutor • +42 Subjects
Learning is a daily endeavor, no? I have always been a student. I was, in fact, a student who needed one-on-one instruction throughout high school. I had the same math tutor for all four years and I think of her every time I tutor a student. She was kind, patient and empathetic. She was not arrogant and she welcomed my learning style by modifying her lessons so I could grasp difficult concepts without the stress of a noisy classroom--she taught me how to reduce distraction, listen constructively and to relax and allow the learning process to reach my brain. I began tutoring writing, English and Spanish my first year of undergraduate studies and I have been tutoring ever since.I first taught Spanish to university students in 1998 while serving as a teaching assistant at the University of New Hampshire. Independently building and instructing a novice Spanish class while being challenged as a student transformed my perceptions of both roles. I am committed to studying my student and/or audience and its distinct character, especially concerning its studying methods, strengths, weaknesses and frustration levels.I promote a comfortable atmosphere that with active participation. Students engage in relevant discussions and respond to new material with enthusiasm sparked by personal interest.Whatever your struggle or endeavor, I am open to helping you succeed, and I look forward to it.
Suha
Accompaniment Tutor • +20 Subjects
My name is Suha Lim and I am a sophomore at Boston College. I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Music. I love to teach younger children but I also have experience teaching older students. I have been teaching all my life and I can't wait to help more students learn!
Madison
Accounting Tutor • +10 Subjects
Tutoring is a passion of mine which is why I have tutored the last two years in college accounting courses. I love seeing students grow academically and gain confidence from understanding something they had previously struggled with. I believe in helping guide students to reach the answers on their own to promote independent success in the future. Ive tutored a range of students with different learning styles and each of them has left feeling successful and confident to tackle their next courses. I want to be a role model for my students to motivate them and show them that anything is possible with hard work.
Mackenzie
BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Tutor • +1 Subjects
Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I'm from Michigan. I'm currently supervising a caseload of clients at a small practice. I've received both a BCaBA and BCBA credential and have lots of great study tips. I've worked in a variety of settings, so I will have lots of examples for real-life application as well. One of my biggest beliefs is differentiating instruction that best fits your learning style, so I'm more than willing to help in any way that helps you achieve your goal. Let's get studying!
Iman
Elementary School English Tutor • +10 Subjects
I am from Atlanta Georgia and lived in Tennessee for four years and received my Bachelors of Arts in Exercise Science. I have been in the field of education for over ten years. I have experience in early childhood, elementary reading intervention, middle school special education and high school 1:1 ABA clinical work. While working in a variety of settings I have saw the problem we have as a community in grade level delay as well as classroom learning struggles. It inspired me to tackle the issue at hand which is to meet children where they are so they can have the confidence to be where they need to be. My educational mission is to empower students and it is very important for me to be a part of the educational solution in this country. I hope to continue to drive the mission and strategy with the communities around me! I am a person that loves to give back, be apart of innovation and continue to grow and learn in this field every day.
Danny
AP Music Theory Tutor • +31 Subjects
Strategy is something that is very important to me. In my free time, I enjoy activities and games which demand focus and forethought. While I was a student completing the IB diploma, a bachelor's in music and Russian literature, and a master's degree in historical musicology, I learned that each project and assignment requires planning and strategic forethought to achieve the best result. In my time teaching music theory and history in the classroom at the University of Pittsburgh, it translated to developing personalized lesson plans to find the most effective means of teaching for students. Individual attention and effective communication are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and tutor to ensure that this happens. In addition to IB and AP music classes, I am available to tutor a wide variety of writing subjects including college essays and the IB extended essay as well as literature and reading comprehension at all grade levels. Additionally, I can help students prepare for the verbal component for the GRE. As such, I will develop a strategy that will best help each individual student with whom I will work. I look forward to being able to support and assist students for Varsity Tutors!
Timothy
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Hi, my name is Tim Sherry and I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school.I then attended UCLA for my undergrad degree in Political Science (Class of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department.I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research Lab while TAing (teaching assistant) for several biology courses including LS 2, LS 4, and LS23L (Cells, Tissues and Organs, Genetics, and Intro to Biology Lab).I currently attend Drexel University College of Medicine where I am in my final year of MedU al school currently applying for my residency position.
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Common Core English emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and close reading rather than memorization. Students learn to support arguments with textual evidence, analyze multiple perspectives, and understand how authors use language strategically—skills that transfer across all subjects and into college and careers.
The shift from traditional instruction means less focus on isolated grammar drills and more emphasis on reading complex texts, writing for different purposes, and engaging in collaborative discussions. This approach builds deeper comprehension and communication skills, though it requires practice to master.
Many students struggle with textual analysis—extracting evidence and explaining how it supports a claim—as well as organizing multi-paragraph essays that maintain a clear argument throughout. Close reading of complex, grade-level texts can feel overwhelming without guidance on where to focus attention.
Grammar and mechanics are often de-emphasized in classroom instruction, leaving gaps in punctuation, sentence structure, and clarity. Additionally, students may struggle to balance showing versus telling in narrative writing, or to understand why their argument isn't convincing even when they have good ideas.
One-on-one instruction allows a tutor to identify exactly where a student's reasoning breaks down—whether it's finding relevant evidence, explaining connections between ideas, or structuring arguments logically. A tutor can provide immediate feedback and adjust pacing based on the student's learning style, something that's difficult in a classroom setting.
Personalized tutoring also addresses specific gaps in foundational skills (grammar, vocabulary, sentence fluency) while simultaneously building complex analytical abilities. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, a tutor can model thinking processes, guide practice on texts the student is actually reading, and celebrate incremental progress toward mastery.
Elementary (K-5): Students progress from phonics and fluency to understanding main ideas, sequencing events, and answering comprehension questions with evidence. By grade 5, they should write organized paragraphs and read grade-level texts independently.
Middle School (6-8): Students analyze author's purpose, compare perspectives across texts, cite evidence for inferences, and write multi-paragraph essays with clear organization and supporting details. They also begin analyzing language choices and text structure.
High School (9-12): Students engage with complex, grade-level texts, analyze rhetorical strategies, synthesize ideas from multiple sources, and write argumentative, analytical, and narrative essays with sophisticated organization and voice. They understand how texts reflect cultural contexts and can articulate nuanced interpretations.
An excellent Common Core English tutor understands both the standards and the reasoning behind them—not just what students should know, but why analysis and evidence matter. They can model close reading, ask questions that guide students to discover meaning themselves, and explain grammar and mechanics in context rather than in isolation.
Beyond expertise, great tutors are patient with the messy process of learning to write and think critically. They celebrate effort and progress, provide specific, actionable feedback, and adjust their explanations when a concept isn't landing. They also know how to make reading and writing feel less intimidating and more like problem-solving.
With consistent, focused tutoring, students typically see measurable improvements in reading comprehension, the ability to cite evidence accurately, and essay organization within 4-8 weeks. Many students gain confidence in tackling unfamiliar texts and become more willing to revise their writing rather than considering a first draft final.
Over a longer period, students develop stronger critical thinking habits, write with greater clarity and persuasiveness, and develop a growth mindset about language learning. Teachers often notice improved classroom participation, better test performance on reading and writing assessments, and increased engagement with assigned texts.
Absolutely. Tutors can help students understand assigned readings, organize their thoughts for essays, revise drafts for clarity and evidence, and prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT that rely heavily on reading comprehension and writing skills. They can also support students working through specific Common Core assignments like textual analysis projects or Socratic seminars.
Rather than simply correcting work, tutors teach the thinking process behind strong reading and writing. This means students can apply strategies to future assignments independently, not just complete the homework in front of them.
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