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Srisindhu
BA Vanderbilt University
2+ Years Tutoring

Hi! I'm Srisindhu Medukonduru, and I'm a student at Vanderbilt majoring in Business. I love exploring the intersection between service and teaching, particularly in subjects like Math and Science, and I love meeting new people. Helping students understand a concept where I see the lightbulbs turning on makes me beyond happy! I believe teaching is not about giving students what I want to give them, but it's about giving my students what they need from me, at any given risk and cost. I mainly specialize in math but I can also trach other STEM and non-STEM classes, and I can do test prep as well! I love answering questions, so I'm willing to accommodate in any settings to facilitate the most learning possible for my students!

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Musie
BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I went to Vanderbilt to study mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.

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Allen
BA Vanderbilt University
14+ Years Tutoring

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University who is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My experience in tutoring environments entails working at a learning center teaching mathematics and serving as a volunteer in various mentorship and tutoring programs. While I have taught various subjects such as financial literacy and music, I especially love to work with students in mathematics as well as SAT preparation.In mathematics, I often feel that the way it is taught in schools can cause students to struggle with or lose interest in it. Additionally, a student cannot always have their questions or misunderstandings personally addressed in a classroom which can be particularly frustrating in math. I enjoy getting students excited about mathematics by helping them overcome difficulties in understanding that come from being in such an environment.As for the SAT, I believe that in my own endeavor to do well on it; I have developed approaches to and understandings of the test that will greatly help students preparing for it. The test can be rather daunting for a student so having someone to guide studying and the development of the skills necessary to do well on the SAT is greatly valuable.Outside of academics, music is a huge part of my life; I am an avid trumpet player and am part of a music-based fraternity. Additionally, I enjoy hikes and nature walks with my dog, video games, and television shows about cooking.

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Daavi
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics Teacher Education Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an Education major at an elite top-15 University and teaching and tutoring are my life-long passions. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, I worked full-time in a Boston Public School as a tutor, delivering high-quality, individualized Math and ELA interventions for 50 hours a week to students in grades 4-8. In high school, I tutored peers for the SAT at a community center, and over the summers I taught creative writing courses at a sleepaway camp. Now, I volunteer at the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School in Nashville, TN as a Math tutor, and coach youth sports.

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Will
BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

Curiosity is what drives success. I firmly believe that curiosity dies out when the questions arent answered and Im here to fan your fire of curiosity whether it be algebra, writing, or learning a new language.My first year teaching kids sailing and guitar, I learned that no two people learn the same way. Since then (8 years ago) Ive adapted my teaching style to cater to each individual students needs. Having trouble memorizing historical facts? Lets write a catchy song to make it easier. Not sure why you got a B on your essay? Ill walk through both the prompt and the essay to see whether the layout could be changed.I grew up in Wayne Pennsylvania and am currently enrolled at Vanderbilt University with a double major in American Studies and English. I have a long history of working with both kids (babysitting, teaching sailing, teaching guitar/piano), and adults. In my free time, Im a huge musical theater lover and cant stop listening to Hamilton. Im also the biggest comedy nerd there is, and I love to laugh. Our sessions will be both light hearted and enlightening. I look forward to working with you!

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Rachel
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I just finished my first year teaching as an elementary Extended Content Standards teacher. I spent the year teaching both in person and virtually. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in special education and cognitive studies in May 2020. I am comfortable working with students in general education and students with disabilities. I have a lot of experience teaching from the past year, and two years of pre-student teaching and student teaching experience in college, along with experience tutoring students during the summer.I am able to tutor in person in NC or online.

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Sparsh
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

My name is Sparsh Gupta and I am an incoming medical student at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. I graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I'm passionate about teaching STEM topics and making sure my students truly understand the material. I have 4 years experience teaching and tutoring elementary, middle, high school, and college students in STEM topics through a program called VSVS. Looking forward to meeting you!

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Jorge
PhD Vanderbilt University • BA Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
1+ Years Tutoring

Hi, my name is Jorge and I am from Lima Peru. Most of my academic experience is related to Biomedical sciences, in the fields of Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology and development. During my PhD, I had a proactive role organizing scientific symposiums and retreats. This trained my presentation skills to share my research in important scientific meetings in the US: I won best poster award at the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in 2022 and was an invited speaker at Cold Spring Harbor meeting in 2023, among others. Besides my research experience, I have a strong commitment to improve higher education in STEM. Since 2020, I co-direct the Research Experience for Peruvian Undergrads (REPU) program, that provides international scientific internships to Peruvian undergrads in top universities in the US and Europe. I have the chance to mentor undergards in STEM. Additionally, I am a native Spanish speaker, which allowed me to give Spanish lessons to some students in the USA. I want to use my best of my abilities to support students and build a career for myself in Education.

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Emma
MS Vanderbilt University • BA Carnegie Mellon University
5+ Years Tutoring

I received my BFA in Design and Production from Carnegie Mellon University and my Masters of Elementary Education from Vanderbilt University. I currently work as a teacher in an Early Childhood Education School that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and enriches learning in the natural world.When it comes to teaching, I work to be an educator that is responsive to the needs of students, weaves student interest into academics, and creates learning environments that encourage curiosity. I am passionate about connecting with students as individuals to create a strong foundation for our learning experiences.My approach to teaching all subjects is highly adaptable to the needs of the students and their personal contexts for learning. I approach literacy with focus on the foundational phonics skills and mechanics as well as engaging in rich and relevant texts. In math, I focus on building concrete representations of the problems and building up into those more challenging symbolic representations. I work to bring games, arts integration, and brain breaks into all learning to foster a positive environment and create deep connections to the material.

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William
PhD Vanderbilt University • PhD Delta State University
4+ Years Tutoring

In 2022, I completed my Ph.D. in Chemistry at Vanderbilt University. My goal is to use my expertise in chemistry, algebra, and calculus to help students not only learn but also enjoy these subjects. My favorite subject to teach is general chemistry as it highlights the importance of interdisciplinary study combining, physics, math, and even biology. While my degree expertise lies in chemistry, I am equally adapt in teaching all levels of mathematics. I take pride in reinforcing mathematics concepts with tangible applications in other fields to highlight its importance and making learning interesting.

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Tatiana
Current Undergrad Student, Psychology Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

Current Senior (class of 2018) at Vanderbilt University triple majoring in Psychology, Spanish, and History (Concentration in Europe).Experienced in tutoring a variety of subjects, including History (European, World, and US), English, Algebra, and Spanish. I also have experience tutoring more specialized subjects, such as Shakespeare and Latin American short stories.

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Sahil
BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

A 1L student at Columbia Law School, I graduated with Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Honors Chemistry from Vanderbilt University in May 2021. I have over four years of experience in tutoring students in a variety of subjects and use a variety of techniques to adapt lessons to specific student needs.

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Justin
BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I would like to create a stress-free environment in which students can learn and be confident in their test-taking and academic abilities.

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Megan
BA Miami University-Oxford • Current Grad Student, Special Education Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

Dedicated and energetic individual who has spent the last five years teaching in low-income communities working towards closing the achievement gap. Specific expertise in supporting students who struggle academically and behaviorally, teaching students with significant math gaps, and creating and providing intense interventions. Has a passion working with students who struggle and supporting them on their academic journey to believing and achieving.

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Kelly
BA Vanderbilt University
5+ Years Tutoring

I started tutoring younger kids when I was a Freshman in high school. I was fairly well known at my dancing school for being a bit of a bookworm, and I was frequently seen helping girls with some tough math homework before I went into class. Eventually, parents started asking me to help their children on a more regular basis: coming to their homes every week to help with homework or prepare for a big test. This experience is what started my love of teaching.As a sophomore in high school, I began working as a camp counselor at my church and even stayed during the year to volunteer as a Sunday school teacher. Plenty of my students would run out of the classroom to show their parents the craft we made or tell them the story that we learned that week. One of my students even picked me out at a basketball game and screamed "Miss Kelly!" until I went over to hug him. I certainly miss my students, but I had to leave them as I ventured to Nashville for my college career.Now as a Chemical Engineering major, I am still asked by my friends to help them with their math and chemistry homework. I get calls from home asking if I can get on Skype to explain something, and I am always happy to oblige. I understand that my education is a privilege, and I want to do my part to help every person have the same opportunities that I had.

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Karen
PhD Vanderbilt University • BA University of Pittsburgh
1+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Biology and Vanderbilt University with my M.D. and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. After that, I completed a residency in pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and became board certified in anatomical and clinical pathology. For the next seven years, I did post-doctoral research at Vanderbilt University. While I enjoy research immensely, I also love to teach! For the last seven years, I have taught AP biology, honors biology, college preparatory biology, as well as anatomy & physiology, AP psychology, and ACT science prep. At the college level, I have taught anatomy & physiology and pathophysiology to nursing students.One of my very favorite things to do when I teach or tutor is to bring real-world meaning to whatever topic is being studied. How much easier it is to remember details when someone can explain why it's relevant--why it relates to YOU!I bring a positive attitude and patience to tutoring, and I work hard to assess how I can best help each client. We will discuss how you learn best, and we will tackle anxiety issues with proven strategies. We will work to turn an "I don't know if I can..." to an "I'm getting the hang of this!"In my free time, I enjoy making handmade cards and jewelry, reading, and spending time with family.

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Ria
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm a junior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Economics and Political Science. I'm excited to tailor my lessons to provide a safe and fun learning environment for all my students in a variety of subjects.

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Amelia
BA Vanderbilt University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a freshman at Vanderbilt University studying biochemistry and involved in analytical chemistry research. Despite my studies being very science oriented, I also enjoy studying English and the humanities. I'd be happy to tutor you in any of these areas!

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Zain
BA Vanderbilt University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University majoring in Neuroscience. Due to my extensive experience in Chemistry both in High School and University, I focus on Chemistry and Organic Chemistry when it comes to tutoring.My hobbies include reading, playing basketball, playing video games, watching TV shows, and working out.

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Rachel
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas and a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying Economics and Human and Organizational Development. I was first introduced to Varsity Tutors when I received tutoring for the math section of the SAT during my junior year of high school. With hard work, perseverance, and a wonderful tutor I was able to raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later as a tutor with the hope of assisting students in reaching their full potential and attaining their ultimate goals. I have ample experience with test preparation as I have personally taken the ISEE, HSPT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. I am an avid reader and a passionate writer and am confident that I can help students improve in these areas given that I have already helped many friends and classmates with these subjects and have had experience tutoring as a member of The National Honor Society at St. Agnes Academy. My Human and Organizational Development major, which is designed to teach students how to find solutions to human problems in organizations and communities, has helped me cultivate and expand upon both my problem solving skills and my interpersonal skills. With my skills, personal experience as a student, and knowledge I believe that I can provide students with the tools necessary to succeed. Additionally, I am very accommodating and will work to meet at a convenient time and location for students.

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Mary
MS Vanderbilt University • BA University of South Florida-Main Campus
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a Speech Pathology major completing my master's degree at Vanderbilt University. I completed my Bachelor???s at the University of South Florida with an honors thesis on the current research in the field of linguistic relativity among bilinguals. My research interests include literacy, the relationship between cognition and language, and the history of language. My other interests include public speaking and volunteering. My goal is to become a Ph.D. researcher after I obtain my Certificate of Clinical Competence as a speech therapist. I tutor a wide variety of ages in a range of subjects, including but not limited to test preparation, latin, philosophy, and writing. I try to incorporate research-based techniques and methods into my tutoring whenever possible.

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Nathan
BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University class of 2016 majoring in Neuroscience. If you have any questions or inquiries about the college process, selecting a major, or Vanderbilt University, I am happy to answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that there are different learning styles and I try to find the right approach for each different student.

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Christian
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University studying biomedical engineering, computer science, and engineering management. I currently plan on furthering my education in law school, specifically within intellectual property law. During the week, I work in the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization where I work with Vanderbilt researchers to take their inventions to industry. I also work in the Vanderbilt Office of Admissions. The pursuit of knowledge is my passion, and I look forward to working with you to help you in your academic endeavors!

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Abby
BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University studying Elementary Education and Multilingual & Multicultural Studies with a Spanish minor! Originally from St. Louis, MO, I come from a family of educators and am an aspiring inclusive classroom teacher myself. I am interested in tutoring all subjects at the elementary level, but most passionate about building early literacy skills as they serve as the foundation for further work.

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Rachel
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

Hi! My name is Rachel, a pre-med oboe performance major at Vanderbilt University from Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to science and music, I love history and politics, am reading and writing constantly, and started the mathletes team at my high school. Whatever you need, I'll be here for you!

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Matthew
Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineer Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

Hello, my name is Matthew Burruss! To tell you a little bit about myself, I was born and raised from Louisville, Ky. This coming fall, I will be begin studying engineering at Vanderbilt University. As a recent graduate from high school and a current student in college, I understand the stress of school and the desire to succeed scholastically. As a tutor, my goal is to not only take away the unnecessary stress of school, but to also teach it in a way that is immersive and linked to the real world. When it comes to standardized testing or general classroom success, half the battle is understanding that you can succeed and becoming comfortable with the material. As a tutor, I promise to try my best until this goal is reached and to help my clients achieve their own personal goals along the way. All in all, I look forward to working with you and helping you succeed!

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Leonid
BA Vanderbilt University
2+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics at Vanderbilt University. I have always said that mentorship is one of the most important aspects of a student's educational and personal development. I have benefited tremendously from mentorship, and I want to continue to give back as a part of Varsity Tutors. In the past, I have been a teaching assistant for my high school business class and a captain of my high school's cross-country team. In terms of relevant courses, I have taken and received 5s on AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Microeconomics. I received a 1530/1600 on my SAT (790/800 math) and received an A in my college Calculus III class. I believe that, with the right help, any student can achieve the same results as I did.

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Jim
PhD Columbia University in the City of New York • BA Vanderbilt University
1+ Years Tutoring

I have a PhD in Russian from Columbia University, and 31 years of university-level teaching experience. Now that I'm a Professor Emeritus, I've became an art educator and language tutor. I've tutored people who were native speakers of French, Spanish, German, and Hungarian, among European languages; and of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, among Asian languages.And, actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return").Of course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so I bring to each session a prepared lesson that both reviews the previous lesson and works on new problems and ideas.

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Marjorie
BA Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

I recently graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Over the last eight years, I have taken the ACT, SAT, and MCAT; I have also experienced the rigors of applying to 10+ colleges and 30+ medical schools. I can therefore understand the difficulties associated with preparing for standardized tests and the anxiety about college admissions. I am eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas that need improvement. The ability to teach one's self efficiently and effectively is a skill that will be invaluable throughout their entire lives.

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Kerr
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm a sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying computer science, currently focusing on iOS and game development. I like growing as a person, but I find it much more interesting and rewarding to grow other people. Seeing a student change, not in intellect but in perspective, is fascinating. I like to focus more on concepts rather than memorization so that students will have the tools to excel in any facet of academia, beyond some random test that holds too much significance.

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Zeeshan
PhD Vanderbilt University • BA Lahore University of Management Sciences
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently doing a PhD in Economics from Vanderbilt University, and have a lot of experience teaching economics and math. I also have a master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. I live in Nashville with my family. When I'm not studying, I enjoy swimming, reading, chess, skating and chilling.

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Lauren
BA Vanderbilt University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a current undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University (Go 'Dores!) studying Human and Organizational Development and Business. Throughout my high school career, I privately tutored other high schools students (freshmen and sophomores) in Algebra II, Chemistry, and Geometry. While I tutored these subjects in high school, I am most passionate about other subjects now, including essay editing, college application essays, ACT prep, Spanish, Algebra, and study skills. I am a strong believer in forming relationships with my students so that we can move forward at a comfortable pace and foster independence and new habits along the way! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, getting my workout in at a OrangeTheory Fitness studio, watching baseball (Go Yankees!), and listening to all different types of music! I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors and to have the opportunity to grow with my students.

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Caroline
BA Vanderbilt University • Doctor of Philosophy, Developmental Biology and Embryology Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a first-year graduate student at Vanderbilt University studying Biomedical Sciences. Previously, I was an undergrad at Vanderbilt with a double-major in Neuroscience and Spanish and double minors in Business and English. I have tutored since high school and have experience tutoring middle school and high school, as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so that each tutoring session and overall experience is uniquely designed to meet your individual goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are English; anything related to essay editing; Spanish; ACT English, Reading, and Science; and biology!

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Karen
BA Vanderbilt University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm Karen, I'm from New York and recently graduated from Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Secondary Education and English Literature. I am a licensed English (6-12) teacher and I have lots of experience tutoring kids of all ages and all subjects, so reach out and say hi, and let's work together!

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Daniel
BA Vanderbilt University
3+ Years Tutoring

I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.

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Chamberlyn
BS Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

"Make your life a masterpiece, imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do." -Brian Tracy. As an educator, I am honored to have the opportunity to share my knowledge in order to contribute to the success of others! I firmly believe in a holistic style of education one that places an emphasis on the student as opposed to the content. From personal experience, I am aware that every person learns differently from one another and ground my style of teaching in what best suits my students. To me, it is important to empower all students and encourage their desire to learn; after all, exams and grades are only temporary, but knowledge lasts forever!I wholeheartedly enjoy teaching all subjects that fall within the realm of my expertise, but I am especially passionate about biology, chemistry, mathematics, writing, and most of all teaching how to learn! Together, we will cultivate lifelong learning skills and turn your academic goals into achievements. Chamberlyn

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Rhamy
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate and currently attend Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering with a minor in Business. I've tutored in various subjects for about 6 years now. I've done it so much, one of the companies I started was tutoring-based. In all, I am a technology-oriented entrepreneur, an impact-driven member of the community, and a striving academic. My passion for computer engineering and dedication to solving the world's problems push me to continue to be better tomorrow than I am today. I am currently pursuing a career in engineering and business where I hope to improve the lives of those around me every step of the way."Passions are useless if we don't do anything with them. Make an impact. That's what passions are for." ~Rhamy Belayachi, TEDx, May 2015

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Matthew
MS Vanderbilt University • BA University of Central Florida
8+ Years Tutoring

The ideas of education and its values have been a major part of my development as an individual. I have strong family ties to the establishment that is public education, and I value it's importance tremendously. The appreciation and understanding of the benefits of a well-round education was formed through these ties. This understanding is what increased and solidified my desire to be a member of a force that can alter the outcome of our society through teaching and advocacy. In my classroom, specifically, I want students to have a voice in innovative academic choices that allow for expression and creativity while learning the material in a way that is relevant to their surroundings. Students should have a chance to learn a subject such as chemistry in a way that covers the content expected at the college level as well as develop a relationship with a science that dictates life. I believe the philosophy at the community college should foster an environment that supports experimentation within the chemistry curriculum while keeping the science pertinent to the students. I enjoy a socratic approach to learning. The asking of questions during the instruction, and the subsequent responses, can help bolster understanding as well as illuminate areas that may need deeper explanation. The understanding of chemical concepts and not just the ability to pick a correct answer is my main goal in my instruction. This can be best incorporated during instruction by the repeated question of “why,” and via increased writing within the curriculum. I believe that relevancy and non-traditional learning methods are imperative to bringing a fresh perspective to a subject that I really enjoy teaching.

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Sky
BA Vanderbilt University
3+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate student at George Mason University studying Computer Science. I also graduated at Vanderbilt University, with Bachelors Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Philosophy. When a student does not understand a topic or concept, I believe the best way to teach it is to meet students where they are at, exploring the aspects of a student's lack of understanding and finding a way to explain the concept in a way that resonates with and makes sense to the student.

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Nana
BA Vanderbilt University
2+ Years Tutoring

Hello! I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, pursuing Economics and Mathematics with a minor in Data Science. My education at The Brooklyn Latin School provided a strong foundation in International Baccalaureate (IB) subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Computer Science, while my professional and research experiences have sharpened my skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration. Teaching has been a constant passion throughout my journey, as I enjoy helping students unlock their potential, particularly in reading comprehension, writing, and algebra. I believe education is the key to personal growth and societal progress, a lesson reinforced by my academic and extracurricular pursuits.

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Tutors who graduated from Vanderbilt University bring firsthand experience navigating rigorous coursework and high academic standards. They understand the depth of knowledge required for success at a top-tier institution and can model the study habits and problem-solving approaches that got them through challenging material. Their background gives them credibility and insight into what it takes to excel academically.

A tutor with a Vanderbilt degree has proven expertise in their field and understands how to break down complex concepts into learnable pieces. They've worked through the same types of problems and can anticipate where students struggle. Beyond academics, they can share perspective on time management, test preparation strategies, and how to approach learning that extends beyond just getting the right answer.

Tutors with Vanderbilt backgrounds excel across a wide range of subjects, from STEM fields like engineering, chemistry, and mathematics to humanities including literature, history, and writing. Many have specialized training through Vanderbilt's undergraduate and graduate programs. When you connect with a tutor, you can specify your subject and academic level to find someone whose background aligns with your needs.

Yes. Tutors who attended Vanderbilt understand what college professors expect and can help you build the foundational skills and study habits needed to succeed at a selective university. They can guide you through challenging material, teach you how to approach problem sets and essays at a higher level, and help you develop the independence and critical thinking skills that college requires.

Tutors with a Vanderbilt background understand that every student learns differently and tailor their approach to your specific needs. They may use techniques like breaking material into smaller concepts, providing practice problems similar to what you'll encounter on tests, or connecting abstract ideas to real-world examples. This personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows them to adjust pacing and methods based on what's working for you.

Absolutely. Tutors who graduated from Vanderbilt have taken standardized tests and college-level exams at a high level, giving them practical knowledge about test strategy and content. They can help you understand not just what the right answer is, but why it's right and how to avoid common mistakes. They know how to structure study plans and can teach test-taking techniques that improve both accuracy and timing.

When you connect with Varsity Tutors, let us know your subject, grade level, and any specific goals—whether that's improving a grade, preparing for an exam, or getting ready for college-level work. We'll match you with a tutor who has the right background and expertise. You can discuss your learning style and priorities with your tutor to ensure the personalized instruction works for you.

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