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Henry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Henry

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
Abstract Algebra
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am passionate about tutoring because it empowers the group. In addition to possessing bachelors degrees in mathematics and computer science from Cameron University, I was formerly certified by Oklahoma State Department of Education as a mathematics teacher. Currently I am certified by Magic Ears U...

Education

Cameron University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Alex

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alex

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Computer Science
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Developer
AWS Certified Solutions Architect

I'm an adjunct college professor and faculty tutor for a diverse student body teaching Network Security & Computer Virtualization (the technology behind the Cloud). I tutor networking, virtualization & programming languages: C#, C++, Swift, Python, HTML, JS, CSS, bash.On campus, I give all my studen...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Current Undergrad Student, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Reading
ACT Science
Applied Computer Science
Computer Programming

I am a senior at the University of St. Thomas Majoring in Computer Science. I have had experience tutoring students on campus in the computer science department for over 2 years. I am currently able to tutor computer science as well as ACT prep for both reading and science. When tutoring students lo...

Education

University of St Thomas

Current Undergrad Student, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Other
Professional Certifications
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization

I have been a tutor for 10 years, with experience tutoring students 7th grade through undergraduate studies as well as medical school students. I have been a tutor for medical school for the last 3 years. I ample experience teaching science and math courses. I help students find their best learning ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Howard University

Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences

Van An

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Van An

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Van's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Physics
Geometry

My name is Van An Tran. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a Biomedical Engineering major. During my time in colleges, I worked as a tutor and helped other students in pre-calculus and sciences, especially in physics. I have experience working as a tutor in two different colleges, one at Se...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Parita

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Parita

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Parita's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a concentration in computer science. I'm also interested in potentially going on to law school after my undergraduate studies. I have a wide range of interests but I spend most of my free time either reading, painting, listening to music or dragging my...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1580
ACT
35
Alethea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alethea

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education
Alethea's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
Arithmetic
Art

She is an enthusiastic educator from Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College in 2009. Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher edu...

Education

Smith College

Bachelors, Psychology and a minor in Child Development and Education

The Graduate School of Education at Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education

Test Scores
GRE
302
Raymond

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Raymond

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
Raymond's other Tutor Subjects
Animation
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art
Computer Animation

Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.

Education

Daemen College

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects

Eunice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eunice

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6
Eunice's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students...

Education

CUNY Queens College

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6

CUNY Hunter College

Bachelors, ELA

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

PHD, Geography
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Human Geography
College English
College Essays
College Geography

I've been teaching college writing and geography for about ten years. I really enjoy helping students think about the world, decipher texts, and express their ideas. I look forward to helping you develop skills that will be useful through college and beyond.

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PHD, Geography

Syracuse University

Bachelors, Architecture

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Sarah

6th Grade Math Tutor • +12 Subjects

I love to learn, and I love to teach. My favorite thing in the world is to help people understand and enjoy math. So many people struggle to understand the concepts, and I love seeing the light spark in their eyes as it all clicks in thier heads and they are able to understand and remember how to calculate what they have been struggling with. I have finished my freshman year of college at Grand Canyon University and am working towards getting my degree in Secondary Math Education. I have tutored a varity of ages from 2nd grade up to Freshman in college. When it comes to the subjects themselves I love teaching math, specifically Algebra 1. I like helping people with Algebra 1 because it is one of the biggest foundation stones in math and a solid understanding of it will help when trying to conquer subjects like trigonometry and calculus. I prefer to work alongside the student to help them understand something. I help my students with the specific issues that they have within individual concepts.

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John

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

It brings me great joy to help transform a student from struggling to confident in Mathematics and Science.

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Taylor

Anatomy Tutor • +34 Subjects

I love working with kids and I really enjoy helping someone to understand something in a new manner. I think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I have some experience working with kids; I am very patient and I was always someone in school that could turn a long tedious problem/ information into something that I remembered forever.

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Carroll

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, with both a BA in English and a MA in Humanities, in the areas of Writing, Literature and History. I've taught at several universities overseas and in the United States. I've primarily taught Composition and Literature at the university level and have also taught English in High Schools and Middle Schools in the US, in Texas. For two years I taught English to Chinese students on an online platform, so I'm used to delivering course work in that format.I enjoy teaching Writing and helping students to prepare for their future academic careers by giving them a tool they can use for future essays, and exams.I've had a number of students return and thank me for helping them to be better prepared for their academic courses, allowing them to make better grades and be more confident in their abilities.Learning is something that never stops, we learn while in school, but we'll continue to learn about people and cultures around us as we interact with the world.

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Maggie

ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills Tutor • +26 Subjects

My interest in education and teaching began when I first started nannying when I was 14 years old helping kids with homework and continues to this very day with a love of academia, science and self improvement. I also have several years of experience in working with special needs children and adults, which I believe gives me a special understanding of all types of challenges and the patience required.I am in the process of earning a degree in Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati.My favorite subjects are definitely science-based, though I also thoroughly enjoy and have a lot of experience in writing and reading comprehension.I love the challenges of learning and helping others understand new things.I am committed to helping others fully understand the academic challenges they need help with and finding a way to assist in a way that makes learning fun and easy, with a focus on a no-shame policy of being confident in your abilities and unafraid to ask for help. I am excited for this opportunity to help others achieve!

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David

ACT Science Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a recent graduate from Occidental College. My major was geology and my minor was economics. I also have coursework in math, biology, and physics. I like to break down large systems into digestible components that are easy to understand and then relate them back to the large scale topic at hand.

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Jerry

ACT Writing Tutor • +40 Subjects

I graduated from Queens College with a degree in Sociology. I am currently in the process of applying to graduate programs to pursue my own dreams of an MBA. I have been a teacher/tutor for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, AP US History, and various other subjects for over four years. My favorite subject to teach is AP US History because I have the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of academic I have a passion for sports, running, and music.

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Matthew

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I started my engineering degree at a small private university (Western New England University), and I am currently a senior finishing my mechanical engineering degree at University of South Florida Tampa. After completion of this I plan to apply to law school to become a patent attorney.I have previous experience tutoring in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and Pre-calculus and I am currently certified to tutor in a wide variety of math up through Calculus 2. Furthermore I am certified to tutor in and a variety of physics and mechanical engineering classes.Calculus would be my favorite subject to tutor in because this is the core foundation of engineering problem solving. However, I enjoy a wide variety of different disciplines of math and physics.Everyone learns differently and traditional environments are not always ideal for all students. My approach is to identify a students strengths. Furthermore, I like to find out what a students current understanding of a topic is and expand upon the topic from this point.Outside of school I enjoy camping, backpacking, outdoors, concerts, comedy, and when not in Florida and back home, snowboarding.

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Yuli

AP Biology Tutor • +19 Subjects

Throughout college and my two years as a math teacher, I found that there isn't one best teaching method. Instead, each student is unique and this reflects in their learning style. A good teacher will be able to change strategies to accommodate for differences in learning styles. I hope to be the best teacher that I can be by listening to my students and adjust my style of teaching to fit the student's needs.

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Vanesa

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects

Education is the most important thing; we can loose everything, but nobody can take what we have learned. We can learn from books or from life and all that information will be useful someday. Education is what makes us different from everyone else and takes the veil that covered our eyes and shows us the truth. It can be painful sometimes, but it is better than to live in obscurity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Syntax is the set of rules for writing code—like learning grammar in a language. Algorithmic thinking is understanding how to solve problems step-by-step, which is the real foundation of computer science. You can memorize syntax quickly by looking it up, but algorithmic thinking requires practice breaking down complex problems into logical sequences. Personalized tutoring is particularly effective here because tutors can guide you through the problem-solving process, ask guiding questions when you're stuck, and help you recognize patterns across different types of problems rather than just showing you the answer.

Debugging is a skill that develops through guided practice and exposure to common mistakes. When working with a tutor, you learn to read error messages systematically, trace through your code logically, and use debugging tools effectively—rather than just guessing or rewriting everything. Tutors can also help you develop debugging strategies like adding print statements, using breakpoints, and testing small sections of code in isolation. This hands-on approach means you build confidence in solving your own coding problems, which is essential for long-term success in applied computer science.

Data structures (like arrays, linked lists, hash tables, and trees) and algorithms determine how efficiently your programs run and how well they solve real-world problems. Understanding when to use each data structure—and why—is what separates functional code from optimized code. Many students struggle with these concepts because they're abstract, but personalized instruction helps by connecting theory to practical applications. A tutor can walk you through how different data structures behave, use visualizations to clarify concepts, and guide you through implementing algorithms from scratch, making the material concrete rather than theoretical.

Project-based learning means building real applications—whether that's a web app, game, mobile app, or data analysis tool—rather than just solving isolated coding exercises. This approach teaches you how to architect solutions, manage larger codebases, and integrate multiple concepts together. Tutors guide you through projects by helping you break them into manageable milestones, reviewing your code for quality and efficiency, and troubleshooting when you hit obstacles. This mirrors how software development actually works and helps you build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills to employers or colleges.

The best applied computer science tutors combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. They should have hands-on experience building real applications (not just academic coding), understand multiple programming languages and frameworks, and be skilled at code review—providing constructive feedback on your approach, efficiency, and coding style. They should also ask questions that push you to think critically about your solutions rather than simply providing answers. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have proven expertise and the communication skills to help you develop both technical competence and problem-solving intuition.

Proficiency depends on your starting point and goals. Basic programming fundamentals (variables, loops, conditionals, functions) typically take a few weeks to months with consistent practice. Building competence in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design usually takes several months of focused study. Specializing in a particular area—like web development, game development, or data science—requires additional time learning relevant frameworks and tools. Personalized tutoring accelerates this timeline by targeting your specific weaknesses, providing immediate feedback, and helping you avoid common pitfalls that slow self-taught learners down.

Yes—tutors can help you explore different areas and understand which aligns with your interests and strengths. Web development emphasizes user interfaces and backend systems; game development focuses on graphics, physics, and real-time performance; data science prioritizes statistical thinking and working with large datasets. A good tutor can guide you through introductory projects in different domains, discuss the tools and languages used in each, and help you identify what excites you most. This exploration phase is valuable because it helps you commit to a learning path that matches your goals rather than learning blindly or switching directions repeatedly.

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