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Maurice

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Maurice

Masters, Communication
Maurice's other Tutor Subjects
AP German Language and Culture
Conversational German
German
German 1

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...

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Angelo State University

Masters, Communication

Angelo State University

Bachelors, German

Shana

Certified Tutor

Shana

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)
Shana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

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...

Education

Pace University-New York

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Harvard University

Bachelors, Sociology

Edwin

Certified Tutor

Edwin

Bachelors, chemistry education
Edwin's other Tutor Subjects
7th-8th Grade Science
Astronomy
Ecology
High School Chemistry

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...

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University of Delaware

Bachelors, chemistry education

Laura

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Laura

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

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Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Justin

Certified Tutor

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature

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...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Marina

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Marina

Bachelor in Arts, Education
Marina's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

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 ...

Education

National Louis University

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Christine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Christine

Master of Science, Behavior Disorders and Director Special Education
Christine's other Tutor Subjects
5th-9th Grade Reading
5th-9th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
Business

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...

Education

Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science, Behavior Disorders and Director Special Education

Morris Brown

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Ndidi-Amaka

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ndidi-Amaka

Bachelors, Psychology
Ndidi-Amaka's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
College Algebra

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...

Education

University of Georgia

Bachelors, Psychology

Grant

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Grant

Bachelor in Arts, English
Grant's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
College English

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...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Aja

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aja

Bachelors, Spanish Literature/ Latin American Studies
Aja's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Art
Art History
Conversational Spanish

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...

Education

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Timothy

Algebra Tutor • +48 Subjects

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how actively you engage with tutoring. Students who work with tutors typically see gains of 1-3 points on the AP scale (out of 5), with the most significant improvements in the multiple-choice section where targeted practice and strategy refinement make the biggest difference. The key is consistent practice with released exams, understanding question formats deeply, and identifying weak areas in your coding knowledge—all things a tutor can help accelerate.

The two biggest hurdles are managing time on the multiple-choice section (especially with complex code-tracing questions) and translating algorithm concepts into working code under pressure. Many students struggle with understanding how loops and recursion interact, interpreting what unfamiliar code does, and knowing when to use different data structures. Pacing is also critical—the exam allows 3 hours for 80 multiple-choice questions and 4 free-response questions, so developing a rhythm that leaves time for review is essential.

The best tutors have strong coding experience and deep familiarity with the AP Computer Science curriculum, but equally important is their ability to explain abstract concepts clearly. Look for someone who focuses on problem-solving strategies rather than just memorizing code syntax, uses released AP exams during sessions, and helps you develop a personalized study plan based on your specific weak areas. A tutor who gives detailed feedback on your free-response answers and teaches you how to self-correct is invaluable for building confidence.

Ideally, start tutoring at least 8-12 weeks before the May exam if you need significant review or score improvement. That timeline allows you to work through the major content areas systematically, take multiple practice tests spaced out over time, and then focus on weak areas in your final weeks. If you're already strong in the course material, 4-6 weeks of focused tutoring to refine test-taking strategy and practice exam technique can still yield meaningful improvements. Consistency matters more than total hours—regular weekly sessions beat cramming.

The free-response section requires you to write working code and explain your logic, so practice under timed conditions is critical. Work through released AP free-response questions from past exams, write out complete answers, and have them reviewed for correctness and clarity. Focus on these key areas: writing efficient algorithms, choosing appropriate data structures, handling edge cases, and commenting your code clearly. Tutors can provide detailed feedback on what College Board graders actually look for and help you spot common mistakes before test day.

The multiple-choice section tests both conceptual understanding and careful reading. Practice tracing through code methodically rather than trying to read it quickly, which leads to mistakes. Learn to identify question types (code output, logic errors, algorithm analysis) and develop a strategy for each. With 80 questions in 90 minutes, aim to spend about 60 seconds per question on average, then use leftover time to review flagged questions. Mock exams under timed conditions help you develop pacing habits and identify whether you're stronger on syntax questions or algorithm analysis questions.

Yes, AP Computer Science focuses on Java programming and encompasses all College Board topics: primitive data types, variables, objects and classes, control structures (loops and conditionals), arrays and collections, and algorithms. A tutor should work through the full curriculum systematically, but will also prioritize based on what you need most—whether that's strengthening fundamentals, understanding complex topics like recursion and inheritance, or practicing exam technique. The best approach is a combination of thorough content review and targeted practice on your specific weak areas.

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