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5+ years
Devansh
I am an undergraduate student at Stonybrook University. I am a biology major on the pre-medicine track. I recently graduated from high school with an advanced diploma in Math and Science, achieving a 95+ score in all regents tests. I have tutored students at my temple and at my high school. Even tho...
Stony Brook University
Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
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's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Andrew
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
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Justin
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +48 Subjects
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
Andrew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics. Hobbies: books, music, art, reading, writing
Sabira
Middle School Math Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because there are so many ways to learn it and if one way does not help I can use another. I used to teach taekwondo and interacted with all kinds of students, and I'm excited to help out more! Hobbies: books, reading, music, writing, art
Daniel
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working with you.
Justin
Calculus Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
Henry
Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Ingrid
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +51 Subjects
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the first-generation and low-income student community as the Outreach Chair of the Quest+ Scholars Network, and getting involved with the Society of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
Isabella
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college. Hobbies: reading, swimming, writing, books, music, running, art
James
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.
Asta
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +73 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
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Students often find it challenging to synthesize connections across different regions and time periods—for example, understanding how imperialism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America were interconnected, or how Cold War tensions manifested differently in various countries. Many also struggle with causation versus correlation when analyzing historical events; they might memorize that two things happened around the same time but lack the analytical framework to explain why one caused the other. Additionally, students frequently underestimate the complexity of non-Western perspectives and histories, defaulting to Eurocentric narratives. A tutor experienced in Global History can help you develop the critical thinking skills to move beyond memorization and build evidence-based arguments that connect micro-level events to macro-level historical patterns.
Rather than drilling dates and names, expert tutors focus on teaching you to recognize patterns—like how different civilizations responded to similar challenges, or how power structures evolved across regions. They help you practice applying historical theories (like world-systems analysis or postcolonial frameworks) to specific case studies, which deepens retention and prepares you for essay questions that demand synthesis. Tutors also teach you to evaluate primary and secondary sources critically, asking whose perspective is represented, what evidence supports claims, and what biases might be present. This approach transforms Global History from a collection of isolated facts into an interconnected narrative you can analyze and defend with evidence.
Global History essays require you to construct arguments that connect evidence from multiple regions and time periods—a skill that takes practice. Tutors help you move beyond summary by teaching you to develop a clear thesis that makes a specific claim about causation or comparison, then select and organize evidence strategically to support it. They also help you distinguish between correlation and causation, which is critical when analyzing historical events; for example, recognizing that industrialization and imperialism occurred simultaneously doesn't mean one caused the other without examining the mechanisms. Through guided practice with argumentative essays, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented writing, you'll develop the ability to construct evidence-based arguments that demonstrate genuine historical thinking rather than surface-level understanding.
A key part of Global History is learning to recognize and challenge Eurocentric narratives that dominate traditional textbooks. Expert tutors actively teach you to seek out and analyze primary sources from non-Western voices—letters, speeches, economic data, and cultural artifacts that reveal how people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America experienced and shaped major historical events. They help you understand concepts like decolonization, indigenous resistance, and alternative modernities on their own terms rather than as responses to Western dominance. By practicing this skill with your tutor through document analysis and comparative case studies, you'll develop the critical awareness needed to construct more nuanced, inclusive historical arguments that earn higher grades and demonstrate genuine historical literacy.
Reading primary sources effectively requires you to ask strategic questions: Who created this document and for what audience? What was their perspective and potential bias? What does it reveal about the time period, and what does it omit? Tutors teach you to move beyond surface-level comprehension to deeper analysis—recognizing that a colonial administrator's report, a resistance fighter's manifesto, and an economic ledger all tell different but equally valuable stories about the same historical moment. You'll practice identifying patterns across multiple sources, distinguishing between explicit claims and implicit assumptions, and using evidence from primary sources to support historical arguments. This skill is essential for both essay writing and exams, and it's where many students gain significant improvement with targeted tutoring.
Comparative analysis—identifying similarities and differences between historical events, societies, or processes across regions—is a core Global History skill that many students find difficult. Tutors help you develop a systematic approach: start by identifying the specific factors you're comparing (economic systems, political structures, cultural values), then examine how they functioned in each context before drawing conclusions about what was similar and what was distinct. For example, comparing industrialization in Britain, Japan, and India requires understanding not just the economic changes but also the political, social, and cultural contexts that shaped each process differently. Through guided practice with structured comparison charts, Venn diagrams, and essay writing, you'll build confidence in making nuanced comparative arguments that demonstrate sophisticated historical thinking rather than superficial parallels.
Global History exams—whether state assessments, AP World History, or IB History—demand more than factual recall; they require you to synthesize information and construct arguments under time pressure. Tutors help you develop efficient strategies for essay questions: quickly identifying what the prompt is asking, brainstorming relevant examples from multiple regions and time periods, and organizing your response to make a clear argument with supporting evidence. They also teach you to practice timed writing so you can produce coherent, evidence-based essays within exam constraints. Additionally, tutors help you review thematic connections across units—how trade networks, technological change, or ideological movements shaped multiple regions—so you can draw on a deep, interconnected knowledge base rather than isolated facts. This targeted preparation significantly improves both your confidence and your performance on complex, synthesis-heavy exams.
Look for tutors with deep knowledge of world history across multiple regions and time periods, not just Western history. They should be skilled at teaching historical thinking—how to analyze sources, construct arguments, and recognize bias—rather than just delivering facts. Experience teaching or tutoring AP World History, IB History, or similar advanced courses is valuable, as is familiarity with how different educational standards approach Global History. Additionally, strong tutors understand the pedagogical challenges specific to this subject: they can explain causation clearly, help students develop analytical frameworks, and teach strategies for synthesizing information across vast time spans and geographic areas. When connecting with a tutor, ask about their experience with the specific skills and content your course emphasizes.
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