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Molly

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Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...

Education

Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Gary

Certified Tutor

Gary

Juris Doctor, Law
Gary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in United States History

I am a graduate of Brigham Young University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with an emphasis in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic. As part of my coursework, I studied Arabic for three years and spent a semester in Amman, Jordan. After graduating, I worked on a U.S. S...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

University of Georgia

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Paula

Certified Tutor

Paula

Bachelor in Arts
Paula's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
2nd-8th Grade math
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am extremely passionate about academics and learning; the value of each was inculcated into me at a very young age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Duncan

Certified Tutor

Duncan

Master of Arts, Geography
Duncan's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography. Since graduation, I have pursued a Master of Arts degree in Geography at the University of British Columbia, where I served as a teaching assistant for several college courses. After leaving beauti...

Education

University of British Columbia

Master of Arts, Geography

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography

Ryan

Certified Tutor

Ryan

Bachelors, Economics
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Andrew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrew

Bachelor in Arts
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
ISEE- Upper Level

I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Ted

Certified Tutor

Ted

Master of Fine Arts (Acting and Theatre Arts)
Ted's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am an actor, artist, and teacher, with my Bachelor’s degree from Boston College, and my Master's of Fine Arts from Brown University. At Boston College, my two majors were in Theatre Arts and Theology, and at Brown, I was a part of a three year conservatory in Acting and Theatre Arts.

Education

Brown University

Master of Fine Arts (Acting and Theatre Arts)

Boston College

Bachelor in Arts, Double: Theatre, Theology

Stephanie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Stephanie

Current Grad Student, History
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University with a bachelors degree in both English and History and am currently pursuing my Masters degree in History at the University of Pennsylvania. My long-term goals include enrolling in a Phd program in the History department and becoming a form of history or...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors in English and History

University of Pennsylvania

Current Grad Student, History

Daniel

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

I'm a recent college graduate living in New York City. My entire professional career has been spent working with youth. I love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. I believe that all students are...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
31
David

Certified Tutor

10+ years

David

Masters, Sociology
David's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a computer and social scientist. I hold graduate degrees from Columbia University and the University of Chicago and earned my bachelor's at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate level, I research ways the natural sciences can be used to advance the study...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Masters, Sociology

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelors, History, Computer science

University of Chicago

Graduate degree

Columbia University

Graduate degree

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5th Grade math Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft with effective methodologies and strategies all that is needed is the right guidance and support. Hobbies: reading, music, hiking, art, travel, books, writing

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Statistics Tutor • +51 Subjects

I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.

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Hannah

Calculus Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Temple University. I love working with children and young adults, and I'm thrilled to be spending some time tutoring this spring.

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Christopher

Calculus Tutor • +40 Subjects

I am a graduate of UCLA having earned by Bachelor's in both Economics and History. My experience with teaching has come in the form of both training co-workers one-on-one at Deutsche Bank as well as giving group lessons to UCLA students on the subjects of public speaking, debate, and negotiation. I have also worked with UCLA students on essay writing.

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Jean

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +67 Subjects

I am a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tutoring many subjects, particularly History, SAT Reading and Writing, College Essays, and Spanish. I love assisting students in implementing simple but effective changes in their preparation for Standardized Tests that show immediate results. I find this motivates students to continue through struggles in their educational pursuits. When I am not working, I enjoy yoga, running, cooking, traveling and playing the cello.

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Max

Calculus Tutor • +40 Subjects

I am taking some time off to work, but I plan to return to school in the next few years to obtain a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology. While in college, I volunteered with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, an organization that brings Penn students into Philly's inner city to tutor low-income middle school students. I found the experience deeply rewarding and my time with WPTP nurtured an interest in working with children professionally. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including English, writing, history, SAT Reading/Writing, French and more! My favorite subject to teach is history. The subject is often viewed by students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter.

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Alex

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +74 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Bowdoin College with a BA in Biology, English, and Theater. I have been tutoring pretty steadily in one form or another since middle school and am quite comfortable tackling diverse subjects in both the arts and sciences. As a native Spanish speaker, reader, and writer I have years of experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels in the language. My bilingual background has also given me the opportunity to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins with respect. I am currently pursuing a graduate study in biology- where my interests primarily lie in evolution and bioanthropology.

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Patrick

Calculus Tutor • +55 Subjects

I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP English exams.

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Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Theatre Management, Marketing, and Spanish. I am passionate about tutoring because I love engaging with students in a way that makes them excited about learning. I believe that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a part of Varisty Tutors, and to help students thrive in their academic lives.

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Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

College geography often requires students to synthesize knowledge across physical systems, human societies, and economic structures—a shift from memorization-focused high school approaches. Students frequently struggle with:

  • Spatial analysis: Interpreting maps, understanding scale, and visualizing geographic patterns across regions
  • Conceptual integration: Connecting physical geography (climate, landforms, ecosystems) with human geography (culture, politics, economics)
  • Data interpretation: Analyzing demographic trends, economic indicators, and environmental metrics
  • Regional depth: Balancing memorization of specific places with understanding broader geographic principles

Personalized tutoring helps students move beyond surface-level knowledge to develop critical thinking skills that college professors expect.

In a lecture of 200+ students, geography instruction often emphasizes breadth over depth—covering continents, countries, and concepts at a rapid pace. Personalized tutoring allows tutors to slow down on concepts that challenge you specifically, whether that's understanding plate tectonics, analyzing geopolitical conflicts, or mastering GIS fundamentals.

A tutor can adapt their explanations to your learning style, use targeted practice with real maps and data sets, and help you build connections between topics that might feel disconnected in a traditional classroom. This individualized approach typically leads to stronger conceptual understanding and better performance on exams and papers.

The best geography tutors combine subject expertise with the ability to make spatial concepts accessible. Look for tutors who:

  • Understand college-level expectations: They know what professors emphasize—analytical thinking over fact memorization
  • Are skilled with maps and spatial tools: Can explain projections, scales, and geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Connect theory to real-world examples: Use current events, case studies, and local examples to illustrate geographic principles
  • Adapt to your needs: Whether you're struggling with physical geography, human geography, or integrating both, they adjust their focus accordingly

When you connect with Varsity Tutors, we match you with tutors whose expertise aligns with your specific course focus and learning goals.

With consistent, focused tutoring, students typically see measurable improvements in:

  • Exam performance: Better scores on midterms and finals through deeper understanding of concepts rather than crammed facts
  • Spatial reasoning: Increased confidence reading and interpreting maps, data visualizations, and geographic patterns
  • Essay and paper quality: Ability to construct geographic arguments that connect physical and human systems with evidence
  • Class participation: Greater confidence discussing geographic concepts and current events in seminars

The timeline varies, but many students report noticeable improvement within 3-4 weeks of regular sessions, especially when tutoring focuses on upcoming exams or major assignments.

Yes—significantly. Some colleges emphasize physical geography (geomorphology, climatology, ecosystems), while others focus on human geography (cultural, political, economic). Some programs integrate both with heavy GIS components. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, tutors can tailor instruction to your specific course and professor's priorities rather than using a generic approach.

Whether your course is structured around regional studies, thematic units, or a mix of approaches, a tutor familiar with your syllabus can help you understand what your professor values and adjust study strategies accordingly.

Strong college geography rests on understanding a few core frameworks: scale (how processes operate differently at local, regional, and global levels), place (how physical and cultural characteristics make locations unique), human-environment interaction (how societies adapt to and modify their surroundings), and spatial analysis (the tools and thinking used to answer 'where?' and 'why there?').

Many students who struggle in college geography actually have gaps in these foundational concepts rather than simply not studying hard enough. Tutoring that identifies and addresses these gaps—rather than just reviewing facts—leads to genuine improvement across the entire course.

Tutors help you develop strategies specific to how your professor assesses learning. For exams, this might include practicing map identification and spatial analysis, learning to distinguish between similar geographic concepts, and understanding how to apply theories to new scenarios. For papers, tutors help you construct arguments that use geographic evidence—whether that's climate data, demographic statistics, or case studies—to support claims about places and processes.

Rather than passive review, effective exam and paper preparation involves active retrieval practice and feedback, which research shows significantly improves both retention and application of knowledge. A tutor can provide this targeted practice tailored to your specific assessment format.

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