Award-Winning Tutors from Vanderbilt University

I graduated from Vanderbilt University with Honors, and earned my Bachelor's in Asian Studies with a concentration in China and Mandarin Language. I spent six months in Kunming, China, which included one language-intensive semester with a Middlebury College program and two months of independent travel and research. I worked for three years as a Peer Writing Consultant at the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, where I met with undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one to help them improve their writing. Outside the classroom, I rebuild motorcycles, write poetry and fiction, and hitchhike.

I am a passionate educator across many disciplines. Holding my MBA from Vanderbilt and undergraduate degree from Notre Dame, my teaching experience ranges from MBA teaching assistantships in strategy and communications to theatre education for 5-7 year-olds and everything in-between. I look forward to working with you!

Hello, my name is Alexandra. Currently, I am a first-year special education teacher and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. I am also a tutor with eight years of experience. My areas of tutoring expertise include mainly reading and mathematics; however, I also have experience with other subject areas noted in my profile.

During my time in graduate school, I taught university level general chemistry and analytical chemistry courses and laboratories and have helped hundreds of students understand and apply a wide range of concepts and tools to better understand both practical and theoretical problems in and outside of the laboratory. The key is to build off of what you know and work in steps to understand each problem and how to solve it. I think being able to relate a problem back to what you already know is the best way to understand difficult concepts or problems, and I will use that along with the knowledge and skills I've gained over the ten plus years I have been studying chemistry to help you in any way I can. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, board games, watching college football, NFL football, anime, manga, and sci fi.

I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2014. I received my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Child Studies. I graduated from Vanderbilt with teaching licensure for Pre-K through third grade in the state of Tennessee. I am originally from New York so, while I loved living in Nashville, I decided that I wanted to move back to New York to receive my Master's degree. I am currently attending Teachers College, Columbia University and I am in a dual Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education program. I have been working with kids in varied settings such as in classrooms, tutoring groups, one-on-one, in camps, and more, since I was in high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects and grades, I am most passionate about teaching Reading and Math at the Elementary level. Part of the reason I am drawn to the field of education is because teachers must be life-long learners. I am aim to foster a love of learning in my student. This, I believe, leads to intrinsic motivation. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, cooking, and staying active.

I'm passionate about helping students build confidence in math. With 3 years of tutoring experience, I focus on breaking down complex concepts into simple steps as well as providing easy-to-remember tricks to solve complex problems. I believe every student can succeed with the right guidance and encouragement!

Hello! My name is Ryan. I was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, but I have been all around the country and world since then. I studied economics and international business at Gonzaga University in Washington state, interned in South Africa and Washington D.C., was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic, and won a Fulbright grant to go to Mexico. I am about to begin an MBA program at Vanderbilt University.I recognize how fortunate I've been to have these opportunities, but I also know that they exist for anyone dedicated enough to pursue them. I am passionate in helping spark the inspiration to do something amazing and help cultivate it.I am fluent in Spanish (and extremely familiar with all of the various colloquialisms that exist in various countries), extremely passionate about history and Latin American culture, and well-versed in economics and business.

I'm a recent graduate from Vanderbilt University, where I obtained my Masters of Education in Learning and Design, and a Bachelors degree from Southwestern University in Education and English.As a young student I found tutors to be immensely helpful in achieving success, so I know how important finding the right fit can be. I have experience tutoring, teaching, and mentoring students from ages 13 and up- though most of my recent experience is with college students.My favorite subjects to tutor are English and History, because I believe those are subjects where it's easy to help students find themselves within the subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed up as meeting students where they are at: to me, the key to student success lies in connection. Connection to instructors, to the content material, and to their own identities.

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.

Hello! I am a pre-dental student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Human Organizational Development with a concentration in Health and Human Services. I am well versed in many science subjects (Biology and Chemistry, etc.), math, and Spanish. I tutor all ages and will tailor my methods based on any type of need.

I am a high school math teacher with a passion for demonstrating the practical use of math outside of the classroom. I pride myself in teaching critical thinking and decision making skills that cultivate a real world experience in my classroom to best prepare students for life after academia. I have an undergraduate and master's degree in engineering, and changed career paths into teaching because of my love for inspiring and mentoring kids. I am pursuing a graduate degree in education administration with the goal of becoming a principal so I can build stronger urban schools with better resources and implement instructional strategies geared towards disadvantaged youth.

I'm a senior at Vanderbilt majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in creative writing. I've been tutoring since the beginning of high school for lots of ages in all types of math, science, and writing. I love meeting new people and adapting my teaching style to fit the student's needs.

I am a recent graduate from Vanderbilt University, graduating cum laude and with Highest Honors in Neuroscience. I currently work as a neuroimaging analyst at a research center and have been tutoring for the past 6 years in math, science, and ACT/SAT test prep.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner passionate about education and helping NP students succeed. After tutoring students throughout my graduate career at Vanderbilt University, I wanted to continue to contribute to the development of new NPs and, thus, joined Varsity Tutors. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to becoming a board-certified Nurse Practitioner!

My primary goal is to help students understand why they're learning how to do a problem as much as it is to teach how to solve it. Focusing much more on true understanding of each topic has helped me on my own journey to where I am today, and is something I love to share with the students I teach.

I have a long-standing passion for tutoring because I want to help other people come to understand the subjects I've loved since I was a kid. I greatly enjoy helping people become proficient in these subjects and seeing the light of understanding suddenly turn on. As a result, I tutored multiple hours every week during my time at the University of North Texas, and I relished the opportunity to be a teaching assistant during my time at Vanderbilt University.My educational background enables me to educate in multiple areas of mathematics and physics with great proficiency. I graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Distinguished Honors Scholar with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the University of North Texas in 2013, and graduated with a Master of Arts in physics from Fisk University two years later. More recently I attained my childhood dream of a Doctorate of Philosophy in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University. Because of my education, I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.I love both math and physics, although I enjoy teaching calculus and calculus-based physics the most. Calculus is such an elegant subject, and opens a whole new world to students. Applying calculus to physics enables students to see the beauty of physics. I fell in love with physics in high school, but it wasn't until I took calculus-based physics that the elegance of the field hit home for me. I strongly believe that the goal of teaching and tutoring should be to give students the tools to educate and think critically for themselves. As a tutor, my goal is to complement the teaching students are receiving elsewhere and fill gaps in students' understanding of the subject. In the end, my goal is to enable my students to progress and succeed without my help.Of course, everyone has interests outside of the subjects they're teaching or studying. I love spending time with my wife and two young boys. I also love reading, particularly science fiction and fantasy, and I love playing tabletop roleplaying games.

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!

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

After several years working in the private sector after finishing my PhD in physics, I am eager to help students wrestle with and master concepts in their math and physics classes. I have extensive experience tutoring students in both math and physics at the high school and college level in one on one and larger group settings. During my PhD I was awarded a teaching fellowship which allowed me to continue teaching while I continued to perform research and carry out my dissertation work.I have always enjoyed teaching and particularly enjoy helping students where they are struggling and to help them work their way through, figure out and master challenging concepts in the sciences and math.In addition to my own math education, I also have experience as a private tutor in math, mainly teaching high school level pre-calculus and calculus. I find that examples from the real world can help bring math problems to life and help cement the concepts with more concrete applications.In addition to my PhD in physics, I also did some research in astronomy and astrophysics and particularly enjoy that branch of physics. While completing my PhD I taught a number of courses, helping and teaching students in classroom-sized groups, in smaller group problem working sessions and in individual tutoring sessions.Please contact me at your convenience to discuss my teaching methods in more detail and to schedule tutoring sessions. I look forward to helping you with your physics and math needs!

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.

I am a math and science enthusiast, always curious to learn more and share my knowledge with others. In my free time I love to hike, bike, lift weights, play badminton, play drums, and just relax or meditate.My journey with tutoring started when I took a gap year before coming to college. Within this year, I tutored high school students extensively for tests like ACT, AP, and IB.I have never left tutoring since then. I have a strong desire to share knowledge with people and help them with their interests and careers. Therefore, here I am, eager to share my knowledge and help students.Currently I am a student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Computer Science.In future, I plan to launch my own tech startup.I am a person full of good humor, and I like to meet new people. I have a passion for helping people, especially when it comes to their career, and like to see them succeed.Know what's funny? I am a Wolverine fan, therefore I can never let go of my beard!

Hello!My name is Mariam and I am currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University studying Neuroscience and Spanish. I am originally from Egypt and moved to the United States in elementary school. Since then my academic journey has involved me being in situations where I didn't understand anything , to getting the highest marks on my assessments . This not only helps me become a better tutor, but it also serves as testament to the tangibility of academic goals no matter the starting grounds! I love learning and understanding and more than that I love sharing that joy of learning and understanding with others as they achieve their full potential!

I have been an educator for 18 years, and I love working with students! Prior to becoming an educator, I worked as an RN in high-risk OB, labor and delivery, post-surgical settings, home health, case management, and research.As an educator, I have supported students in different settings and programs. I initially taught at traditional brick-and-mortar universities and transitioned to online teaching in 2008. Over the years, I have supported pre-and post-licensure students in PN, ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. I've also worked with students preparing for the NCLEX. I've taught a huge variety of courses, including Microbiology, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Assessment, and Pharmacology.My passion is supporting students in reaching their goals! I'm focused on student success, and I don't give up! My teaching style is very interactive and relaxed, and I tailor information so that students can learn in a way that is best for them. When tutoring students, I help them better organize and understand the content, assist with difficult concepts, and provide test-taking strategies.I look forward to helping you be successful and reach your educational goals!

I first began tutoring through NHS in high school. I have now tutored independently for more than 10 years, in addition to stints with the STEP program and my university's tutoring center. I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Since then, I had the opportunity to work one on one with several students through a local test prep company (Infiniva). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and math. A fun fact about me is I will be starting medical school this fall! I am very passionate about education, mentorship, and empowering my students to achieve their full potential. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and thrift shopping.

My name is Christopher and I've been tutoring for just around two years. My first tutoring experience was working with some of the girls and boys clubs around Nashville. I eventually started branch out and help classmates with things like the ACT or SAT. I hope to help you or your child succeed with the subjects where they need assistance.

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.

I recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a 3.96 GPA in neuroscience and I will start medical school at NYU this Fall.I took the MCAT exam in June 2016 and I scored a 523 on the new MCAT, placing me in the 99.99th percentile of all test takers. Throughout my exam prep, I developed a bunch of helpful shortcuts and strategies that helped me to do well when the time came to take the exam. After all, knowing the content is only 50% of the battle.I would love to share my knowledge and experience with those of you who wish to do well on the MCAT. For each student, I create a unique study plan to attack specific areas of weakness.If you choose to work with me (and are willing to put in the effort), I am confident that you will achieve your desired MCAT score.

I am an enthusiastic and detail-oriented English and test prep tutor with a strong academic background in communications.

A summa cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University with degrees in biochemistry and architecture, I am a current graduate student at Columbia University in the City of New York. Tutoring since high school, I have worked with students ages 11-22 (from middle school through college) in subjects as varied as math, organizational skills, PRAXIS prep, and of course, biochemistry! Additionally, I am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom, I have and continue to work in biochemical laboratories, play viola in an orchestra, and cross-country hike. As a student of pedagogy, I adapt to each student's unique needs to deliver hands-on approaches that use real world examples and provide mastery in comprehension. I believe that knowledge is power, but only in the application and advancement of knowledge can one find success.

You're probably already an academic star, but I'd love to help you shine even more! I graduated from Methacton High School in 2020 and am currently a first-year Cognitive Studies major and Neuroscience minor at Vanderbilt University on the premed route. I tutor everything from AP exams and SAT standardized testing to basic Mandarin Chinese, but my favorite subjects by far are the humanities. As someone that has taught art and language classes to primary school children in the past, I absolutely love working with fellow creatives, and I will do my very best to enhance the skills you already have and bolster those you want to improve! Please reach out to me if you're interesting in SAT/AP, basic art, or English tutoring.

Working with children for over ten years, I have found a passion for helping students overcome adversities by excelling academically and building behavioral skills to succeed. I love the puzzle of addressing my students' areas of need by monitoring progress, individualizing instruction, and using their natural strengths to specifically tailor their instruction. I also enjoy empowering students and their parents by utilizing their mutual goals and values as a part of our lessons.Following earning my Masters of Education at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, I have worked as a certified Special Education teacher for students with learning and behavioral disabilities in 4th-8th grade. I have worked with children in a variety of settings from babysitting and nannying to tutoring in math, reading, and other content areas, and I enjoy working with all ages. It is essential to me to have a professional yet compassionate, positive relationship with my students to truly access their academic potential. I focus on structured behavior management, positive reinforcement and goal making.It is my priority to provide highest caliber of services to match my students' and parents' goals.

I love Spanish and love helping to instill some of the same passion for the language and culture. I have been been learning Spanish for over 20 years and have lived in Spain for a total of over 2 years. I went to Vanderbilt University where I minored in Spanish and have since tutored both English and Spanish speakers in second language.

My tutoring strategies are tailored to what works best for you; I believe learning is collaborative. My education has been broad and I consider myself a lifelong learner. Intrinsic motivation is critical to learning; I help my students get excited about developing mastery over key concepts that will help them be successful in a variety of contexts.Formal Education and Training:I have a PhD in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. I was trained and educated at the Yale School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Case Western Reserve University, and Hampshire College. My bachelor's degree is in liberal arts, specifically, Spanish language and literature and cognitive science. I also earned a graduate certificate in undergraduate education, which allowed me to get hands on practice and critiques of my teaching, as well as background in educational theory and the developmental psychology of learning. Finally, I have a background in adolescent development, and have worked with children and adolescents with autism; I am happy to accommodate and work with learners on the spectrum.Tutoring Experience:In the past, I have tutored adult English Language Learners in conversational English, as well as school-aged children in math and reading. I have taught undergraduate psychology and neuroscience, as well as scientific writing for English Language Learners at a local medical school. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, psychology, and biology.Tutoring Services:I am comfortable teaching at the K-12 level in a wide array of topics, and can also provide tutoring for undergraduate and graduate level science courses, writing skill building, and psychology. I am conversational in Spanish and would enjoy teaching early to intermediate Spanish learners. If you are in need of test prep, I can provide tutoring for many standardized tests as well, with an emphasis on specific test-taking strategies to help you reach your score goals. I have extensive experience in expository writing, including technical scientific writing, and am happy to tutor anyone who could need some additional help writing at the high school, undergraduate, or graduate level.

I'm from a small town in southeast Michigan, where I went to high school before moving to Nashville for university. I just graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian. During my time in high school and college, I tutored in a volunteer capacity on a wide range of subjects, from English and essay editing to calculus to ACT prep. I am hoping to spend the next year traveling (I am currently living in Bucharest, Romania!) before applying to medical school. Aside from tutoring, I would be happy to commiserate with you about the stresses of applying to higher education.

I am passionate about school and learning! I love tutoring and am currently pursuing my masters at Vanderbilt.

I have been an educator for nine years, and I have always enjoyed working with students one on one in order to help them reach their fullest potential. This year, I have stepped out of the classroom in order to work with teachers, and I miss working with students on a daily basis. So, as a tutor, I am able to get back to my passion of teaching students.I believe that every student has the ability to achieve the highest levels of learning. I also believe that a solid educational foundation sets the stage for life long success. Sometimes, there are gaps in a student's knowledge, and it is my job to locate these gaps in order to help the student move forward. I also believe in the power of student centered learning. Students who are able to think critically to solve problems will be able to continue learning even when working on their own. Therefore, I will challenge students to persevere through difficult content while providing the optimum level of support to reduce frustration and increase independence.Finally, I believe in a love of learning. Throughout all of my work with my students, I always strive to help students discover the joys of understanding new ideas and overcoming obstacles. I look forward to sharing these ideals with my students as I help them meet their tutoring goals.

I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Medicine, Health & Society and History of Art. I then attended law school at the University of North Carolina School of Law where I received my Juris Doctor degree.My greatest instructional strengths include test prep (ACT/SAT), critical reading, writing, biology, and Algebra I. I am quite comfortable in a myriad of other subjects as well.My teaching style is best characterized as 'hands-on'. My goal is to enable the student to become confident with the material through practice and self-reinforcement. I serve to assist where needed using substantive knowledge and to motivate through patience and understanding.

I'm an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Neuroscience and am pursuing a career in the field of medicine. I love to help students surpass their goals and to make sure that they take away valuable lessons from their tutoring experience. I have previously tutored, and am currently available to tutor, in various subjects, with special emphasis on the maths, statistics, and science gen ed's ranging from middle school level courses to high school level courses.Students tend to lose motivation after they think they've hit a glass ceiling in their learning abilities, but I believe in breaking that glass ceiling and introducing students to a world of great knowledge that can be gained by anyone if one puts the right focus on their goals. This is where I come in and help students to realize their true potential because I've been in the same position many times only to realize in the end that the possibilities are truly endless for what one can achieve.

I am studying Economics and Business with a Spanish minor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Spanish for elementary and middle school students. I look forward to working with you!

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt majoring in Child Development at the Peabody College of Education! I am passionate about teaching and learning. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland and have been tutoring since my freshman year in high school!