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6+ years
Krishna
Over the course of my career, I have held many positions - from waitress to lawyer to presidential campaign staffer. I graduated at the top of my college and law school class and passed the California Bar on the first try. Reflecting upon my varied jobs, I realize that inherent in each one is a resp...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors, Political Science and Philosophy
University of San Diego - school of law
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
15+ years
Geraldo
I graduated from CUNY City College’s Biochemistry program with honors in liberal arts and science research. As a freshman, I began workshop leading in Introductory Chemistry courses and, soon thereafter, progressed to Organic, Quantitative and Thermodynamic Chemistry.I enjoyed my interaction with th...
CUNY City College
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Ethan
Senior at College of William & MaryDouble majoring in Biology and Environmental ScienceStrong interest in shark biology and marine conservation & ecologyMath and Science Tutor
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Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Taylor
I am an Occupational Therapist and Tutor who loves to motivate, inspire, and teach students of all ages. I received both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University. I am an organized, dedicated and patient teacher who loves to help others learn the ski...
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Anthonia
I have been teaching for over twenty years. I have worked with children across different age group (K-12) and adults (English language learners) from diverse cultural background. I am Texas state certified Elementary teacher, and K-12 Special Education and ESL certified. I have worked with English l...
University of St Thomas
Masters, Education
University of East London
Bachelors, Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Silvia
I am a Peruvian native with an MD degree from the University of San Marcos in Peru. I moved to the United States 30 years ago and have since worked as a Registered Nurse, Spanish Medical Interpreter, Spanish teacher for elementary aged kids in an after school program, and private Spanish tutor for h...
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Fortis College
Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de san Marcos
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Addison
I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2015 with a double major in linguistics and Spanish. In 2016 I completed a Fulbright grant in Brazil, where I taught English at a federal university. Having lived in Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina, I have an international focus and a passion for ...
UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelors, Linguistics & Spanish double major

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Patrick
After serving as an intelligence officer in the Air Force for seven years, I completed a doctoral program in American Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then, I have edited a literary journal, managed a research center, and published several peer-reviewed articles on American autobiography, fictio...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, English
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Philosophy, English

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Haripriya
I am currently enrolled in the University of Houston for Mathematical Biology. I am following the pre-med track. I aspire to be a doctor one day, so I can further help people. I have had ample experience in tutoring people. I used to help my classmates before and after school in High School, and I v...
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of ...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Donald
10th Grade Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects
I graduated from the University of Delaware in 1980 with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. I achieved Cum Laude distinction at the time of my graduation, and I was also admitted into Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical engineering honors society. In that organization, I was elected Chapter President during my senior year. Since graduation, I have worked in a wide variety of technology-based corporations, including Raytheon Company, EMS Wireless, and Envista Forensics LLC. My engineering experience was heavily based in mathematics and physics which I used to solve a broad range of engineering challenges. Now, as a retired engineer, I have taken up tutoring students. I specialize in mathematics - Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. I am passionate about teaching and learning! I learned from many years of technical experience the value of thoroughly learning the fundamentals of science and mathematics. I really enjoy having students get engaged with the coursework and see them excel beyond their expectations. In my personal time, I enjoy music and amateur radio.
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Delaware with an Honors Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in International Relations. I am also an incoming PhD Student at the University of Pittsburgh. As a former Honors student, dean's list recipient, and research assistant, I have experienced educational success and I hope to share this learning expertise with other students. I have also successfully completed an undergraduate senior thesis defense, honing my writing and public speaking skills which have become my favorite subjects to practice and teach. I also spent four months living abroad in Paris, France with a French host family and taking French courses. In my spare time I enjoy reading, running, watching films, and trying new cuisines.I have also, on several occasions, relied on private tutors. As a lifelong student and teacher, my tutoring style offers a unique approach that caters to individual need of students of all ages. If you are looking for a well-rounded, global perspective on learning, I am the right person to assist in your educational development. Having struggled and excelled in certain subjects throughout my educational history has given me a holistic perspective on teaching to students of different levels and ages. I am looking forward to a long career in teaching, and I hope I can be of service to you!
Erica
10th Grade Math Tutor • +31 Subjects
As a graduating senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School in May of 2016, majoring in Accounting, I am eager to further expand my career and experiences. I believe that my dedication and strong work ethic, combined with my analytical and organizational skills would make me a perfect fit as a tutor.The courses I have taken, as well as the many organizations and previous work experience I have attained has provided me with customer interaction experience, proved my reliability, and enhanced my leadership and mathematical skills. Math has always been my strongest subject, as shown through my math testing scores, and advanced placement upon entering college. Similarly, my enriched abilities in organization and communication would prove extremely useful for this position.As I worked my way up from a retail employee to the manager and webstore manager of a retail store, I gained leadership skills, technological skills, as well as business decision making and managing financial data. I carried over these skills into many of the organizations in which I took part, such as the community service committee of Beta Alpha Psi and the Institute of Management Accountants. As an accounting volunteer tutor with Beta Alpha Psi, I gained valuable experience that I can apply to my future tutoring sessions. Through these positions, I have been able to further my technological, leadership, and organizational skills, while also strengthening my management and communication talents.Another important strength I have is in my computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel. While working as manager and webstore manager, I expanded my computer knowledge, and further enhanced these skills through classes and organizations over the last few years.Over the course of 4 years in high school, I also volunteered once a week as an after-school tutor and homework helper for elementary school students. It was an extremely gratifying experience, being able to teach these students??? important concepts and methods that I understood.
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Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
I recently graduated from the University of Florida cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. In fall, I will be beginning medical school at The University of Florida College of Medicine. Tutoring has always been a passion of mine. Throughout high school, I tutored fellow students struggling in core subject areas such as AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and AP Economics. Then in college, I worked for a tutoring company for three years continuing this passion through tutoring calculus and statistics.It has always been my goal to cater to the unique learning style of those that I tutor so that they may not only earn a good grade in their course, but also so that they may actually master and enjoy the subject matter as much as possible. With my 8 years of experience, not only do I know the subjects that I tutor in well, but I have also identified and learned different ways to explain difficult concepts in everyday language to my students.
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AP US History Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am currently a Phd candidate in History, and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to be for an immigration historian!
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Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
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Erick
Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects
I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's in Physics and a Minor in Mathematics. I was hired by the University to tutor my freshman year and tutored Physics and Math for 3.5 years there. I usually tutor by asking questions to see what you know about the subject and then we can go from there.
Jacqueline
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +20 Subjects
Aloha! Students,Teaching for life through fun, hands-on interactivity while being proactive, productive, and positive, conquering every challenge, in guiding you towards your goal successfully is my mission and priority.You, my students, are mirrors of reflection of self-confidence and resilience with a curiosity to learn, courage to try, and freedom to speak and enjoy, absorbing the knowledge of new concepts while applying them with a skillful understanding is what I foresee with all of you.Respect and love for each other's space and pace in every aspect of the learning process, while traveling on this journey together is my goal.Being patient and encouraging you to take that one step forward to achieve what it is you need, to produce the very best of yourself shall be my game plan.The world is your oyster, spread your wings, and let's soar.Welcome aboard!!Sincerely,Teacher JakiThe greatest sign for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."-Dr. Maria Montessori
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AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Tutor • +19 Subjects
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The South Dakota Bar Exam tests competency across multiple legal areas, but many test-takers struggle most with essays and performance tests that require applied legal analysis under time pressure. The exam's emphasis on South Dakota-specific law—particularly in areas like property, family law, and business entities—can catch candidates unprepared if they haven't thoroughly studied state-specific statutes and case law. Personalized instruction helps identify your specific weak points and develop targeted strategies for the essay section, where many points are lost due to incomplete issue spotting or poor organization rather than lack of substantive knowledge.
Most candidates benefit from 300-400 hours of focused preparation over 8-12 weeks, though this varies based on your legal background and practice exam performance. The South Dakota Bar Exam includes multiple-choice questions, essays, and performance tests across numerous subjects, requiring a structured approach to cover all content areas and develop test-taking fluency. Working with a tutor can make your study time more efficient by helping you prioritize high-impact topics, identify knowledge gaps early through practice testing, and develop personalized strategies that address your individual learning style rather than following a one-size-fits-all study plan.
An effective South Dakota Bar Exam tutor should have deep knowledge of South Dakota's specific legal requirements and exam content, combined with experience coaching multiple test-takers through successful preparation. They should excel at diagnostic assessment—identifying exactly which content areas and question types challenge you most—and creating targeted improvement strategies rather than generic review. Look for someone who understands the nuances of South Dakota's essay grading rubric, can provide detailed feedback on your written responses, and teaches time management strategies that help you balance thoroughness with the clock pressure of exam day.
Group bar prep courses cover content efficiently but treat all students identically, even though everyone's knowledge gaps and weaknesses are different. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to focus exclusively on your specific challenge areas—whether that's constructing strong essay answers, managing multiple-choice strategy, or mastering South Dakota-specific doctrines—rather than spending time on content you've already mastered. Research on learning shows that customized instruction accelerates improvement significantly; a tutor can also provide real-time feedback on your practice essays and performance tests, answer your specific questions immediately, and adjust pacing and difficulty in response to your progress rather than following a predetermined schedule.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how strategically you use tutoring, but most candidates see measurable gains within 2-4 weeks of focused personalized instruction. If you're struggling with essay writing, expect to improve your response organization and issue spotting within the first few weeks. If you're weak on specific subjects like South Dakota business associations or property law, targeted tutoring in those areas typically yields faster improvement than trying to review everything simultaneously. The biggest improvements come when tutoring identifies high-impact areas—often essay technique or time management—where relatively small changes in approach produce significant score increases on exam day.
Most successful candidates use a hybrid approach: comprehensive review to ensure no knowledge gaps, combined with intensive tutoring on your demonstrated weak areas. Start by taking a full-length practice exam under timed conditions to identify which subjects and question types challenge you most. If you score below your target in essays, performance tests, or specific subjects like family law or evidence, personalized tutoring on those areas delivers better return on investment than generic review. A tutor can help you prioritize—focusing initial sessions on closing critical knowledge gaps, then moving to advanced strategy and timing techniques as your foundation solidifies.
Yes—in fact, retake candidates often see faster improvement with tutoring because bar exam results provide specific diagnostic data about what went wrong the first time. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in analyzing prior exam performance and addressing the precise reasons for your initial failure, whether that's content gaps, essay writing skills, time management, or test anxiety. Rather than starting over with generic preparation, a retake-focused tutor can strategically target the subject areas where you underperformed and help you avoid repeating the same mistakes. Most retake candidates who work with personalized tutors pass on their second attempt by concentrating on high-impact improvements rather than attempting to master everything again.
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