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Frances

Certified Tutor

Frances

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economic Analysis
Frances's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Rice University with a degree in Mathematical Economic Analysis. Throughout college, I worked extensively with middle and early high school students, tutoring and teaching Math and Algebra. I also worked for three years with students, age 3-12, in a non-profit setting, as an emplo...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economic Analysis

Rice University

Mathematical Economic Analysis

Test Scores
ACT
34
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nicholas

Current Undergrad Student, Physics
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

I am passionately pursuing my degree in physics and am committed helping students achieve their academic goals through Varsity Tutors. I believe that anyone can learn math and achieve their academic goals and I am happy to assist. I enjoy working with all age groups and have experience in tutoring c...

Education

University of St Thomas

Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Austin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Austin

Current Grad Student, Geophysics
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am currently a graduate student studying geophysics at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and will be graduating with my Master of Science degree in May 2016. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in geology with a minor in math from Centenary College of Louisiana in May...

Education

Centenary College of Louisiana

Bachelors, Geology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Current Grad Student, Geophysics

Witchel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Witchel

Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Witchel's other Tutor Subjects
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Geometry
Calculus

I'm Witchel, a social media specialist who specializes in online marketing and websites and tutoring! I also have a B.S. from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and am part of Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity Inc. I'm also patient and love to learn, even from you perhaps. I have a funny way of connecting...

Education

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Ann

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ann

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Ann's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
Business Enterprise
CFA

I try to present material in a way that is relevant to the student, particularly that student who doesn't have a strong background in the subject. I have been tutoring and mentoring for many years, and find that my own understanding of a subject is improved with each person I that I teach.I hold a B...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

SUNY College at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Terri

Certified Tutor

Terri

Master of Science, Educational Administration
Terri's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where I received my Master of Science in Management and Administration of Educational Programs. I received my undergraduate degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Speech Language Pathology. I have worked in education ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science, Educational Administration

North Carolina A T State University

Bachelor in Arts, Speech-Language Pathology

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jennifer

Bachelor in Arts, English
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a graduate of the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, Maryland. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English while moving and traveling around the world with my now retired military husband and our children. Since graduation, I have been tutoring children in China to provide an i...

Education

University of Maryland-University College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Abigayl

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Abigayl

Masters in Education, Special Education
Abigayl's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy

I enjoy helping people learn and thrive. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies th...

Education

Hofstra University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

Bachelor of Education, English

Katherine

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Katherine

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Creative Writing
Elementary School Reading
English

I am currently a sophomore at IUPUI working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Creative Writing focus and a Bachelor of Arts in PR Journalism.I am the youngest of six kids; four boys and two girls. I have been working with newborns to 15 year olds for almost seven years now. My first job w...

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Brittiany

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brittiany

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Brittiany's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

Hello! My name is Brittiany and I am available to tutor for Elementary students. I have experience in teaching 2nd and 3rd graders. I graduated from the College of Charleston in 2019 with a degree in Elementary Education and Sociology. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and phonics!

Education

College of Charleston

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Frequently Asked Questions

The ISEE Upper Level is a standardized entrance exam for students applying to independent schools, typically taken by students in grades 9-11. It assesses verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, and mathematics achievement across multiple sections. For students in Houston applying to selective independent schools, strong ISEE performance is often a key factor in admission decisions.

The ISEE Upper Level includes five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning, Mathematics Achievement, and an unscored essay. Each multiple-choice section contains 20-40 questions, and the entire test takes about three hours. Personalized tutoring can target your specific strengths and weaknesses across each section to maximize your overall score.

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Classroom test prep moves at a fixed pace and covers material for all students, while personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses entirely on your needs. A tutor can spend extra time on Quantitative Reasoning if that's your weak spot, skip topics you've mastered, and teach strategies tailored to how you learn best. This targeted approach typically leads to faster score improvement than group classes.

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Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current strengths and areas for improvement across all five ISEE sections. The tutor will discuss your target schools, timeline, and learning style to create a personalized study plan. This foundation ensures every subsequent session builds directly toward your goals rather than covering generic test prep material.

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