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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sarah
I'm drawn to those topics myself, they are the things I am most passionate about, and therefore the things I love to teach and the subjects in which I love to share what knowledge I have. I believe enthusiasm goes a long way, and that some of my best teachers have been the ones who loved their subje...
Yale University
Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Andrea
I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy.
University of Chicago
Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
Certified Tutor
Maha
I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, w...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
Certified Tutor
Remington
I am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park.
University of Chicago
PHD, Physics
University of Maryland
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
Certified Tutor
7+ years
I'm 23 years old. My tutoring experience began in high school when I tutored elementary, middle, and high school-aged students in math, Spanish, and language arts. In math specifically, I've tutored students in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and have experience working with studen...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Taylor
I am working on my PhD in Evolutionary Biology at The University of Chicago. My focus is conservation genomics, speciation, molecular evolution, zoology, captive population management, & illegal wildlife trafficking policy. I obtained my BA in Environmental Biology from Columbia University and MS in...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Biology
Johns Hopkins University
Current Grad Student, Environmental Science
Johns Hopkins University
MS in Environmental Science & Policy
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Experienced portfolio manager, strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from ...
University of Amsterdam
MBA
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Kynzie
Hi! I'm a recent Yale grad tutoring in English language, literature, and public speaking for middle school and high school. I'm also available to tutor in Spanish and Russian languages. I also completed the IB program in high school so I am happy to advise on the EE, CAS, IA, and exam process for t...
Yale University
AB
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emily
I am an Ivy-league graduate (Princeton summa cum laude) and an editor for an academic publishing press. I have years of experience teaching and mentoring at the university level (University of Notre Dame), and I've also tutored students in chemistry, math, the arts, and humanities from elementary sc...
University of Notre Dame
AM
Princeton University
AM
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Alicia
I'm Alicia, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and graduate student in Writing at Columbia University.
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
I am a current sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. I plan on following up my undergraduate degree with graduate studies in Virology or Immunology. As a current student, I have had to spend countless hours perfecting my study habits and...
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Current Undergrad, Microbiology
Certified Tutor
11+ years
Hi, really nice to meet you! I have 10 years experience teaching GRE. I taught GRE and GMAT as an Adjunct Professor at American University for 3 years, which enhanced my ability to create a standardized GRE itinerary for the classroom. I have taught GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and v...
Vanderbilt University
AM
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a DC-barred attorney and a 2024 graduate of Georgetown Law. I have a BA from the University of Washington in International Studies with a focus on international human rights. Prior to earning my BA I served a term in AmeriCorps NCCC before working for several years in the gaming industry. I hav...
Georgetown University
JD
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Sarina
I'm especially passionate about helping with English, college application essays, and SAT Writing. I remember firsthand how challenging the college application process can be, so I find it fulfilling to help students discern their own narratives and share techniques to help them succeed. As a 10-tim...
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science, International Health
Certified Tutor
Veda
I want students to feel heard, supported, and challenged to be their best selves. I bring 6 years of tutoring experience in English, Math, Science, Spanish, and AP and SAT prep with students from all backgrounds, from elementary school students learning to read and write, to middle schoolers working...
American University
Bachelors (in progress)
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Carl
Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am a current sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. I plan on following up my undergraduate degree with graduate studies in Virology or Immunology. As a current student, I have had to spend countless hours perfecting my study habits and working through many difficult concepts on my own. This helps immensely when it comes to tutoring, as I have personal knowledge of some of the struggles students are facing. I tutor general biology at a college and high school level, and this includes AP Biology prep. I also tutor for standardized college entry exams, particularly the ACT. I enjoy biology simply because of the fascinating subject matter, but I especially enjoy test prep because it allows me to really explore the thought process that goes on behind analyzing and answering the test questions. I strive to help all of my students not only find the right answers, but to equip them to think critically and perform well on all tests and in their future studies. Outside of school, I enjoy watching basketball and cooking shows, and I have also started distance running, having completed my first marathon this past fall with more planned in the future.
Elizabeth
GRE Tutor
Hi, really nice to meet you! I have 10 years experience teaching GRE. I taught GRE and GMAT as an Adjunct Professor at American University for 3 years, which enhanced my ability to create a standardized GRE itinerary for the classroom. I have taught GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and virtually to individual students, and I was rated in the top 10 percent of tutors by students. Prior to working at Varsity, I taught at Princeton Review for 2 years, teaching the GRE in a classroom setting. I received a score of 730 on my Verbal Section and a score of 770 on my Quantitative Section. I use the ETS GRE text, as the Educational Testing Service (ETS) creates and administers the exam, and I find it the most realistic indicator of how the questions will appear on test day. I hand out guides for the Quantitive section (with formulas and hints for the Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Data Analysis chapters) and the Verbal and Essay sections (with tips for learning vocabulary and guides for Sentence Equivalence, Reading Comprehension, and the Issue Essay). I received my BA in English Literature and U.S. History from Vanderbilt University in 2005, my MA in U.S. History from The George Washington University in 2010, and my MBA in Medical Policy Management from the University of Minnesota in 2024.
Lucille
LSAT Tutor
I am a DC-barred attorney and a 2024 graduate of Georgetown Law. I have a BA from the University of Washington in International Studies with a focus on international human rights. Prior to earning my BA I served a term in AmeriCorps NCCC before working for several years in the gaming industry. I have had a variety of experiences tutoring others, from LSAT tutoring during law school to volunteering to tutor English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry, I put together and led a variety of training sessions for new hires, as well as provided coaching and mentoring for colleagues. I understand the stress and fear that students can feel going into standardized testing, especially a large exam like the LSAT, and am passionate about helping others feel prepared going into their tests so that they can perform their very best. I work to empower my students to not only develop their skillsets in the areas that they will be tested on, but also to help them feel capable and confident in their abilities. I hope to help my students find bits and pieces of the exam that they can have fun with to make it feel more achievable. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy hiking, working out, watching K- and C-dramas, visiting museums, and finding new restaurants to try!
Sarina
Calculus Tutor • +26 Subjects
I'm especially passionate about helping with English, college application essays, and SAT Writing. I remember firsthand how challenging the college application process can be, so I find it fulfilling to help students discern their own narratives and share techniques to help them succeed. As a 10-time tournament champion in Impromptu speaking, I also love coaching students in public speech and helping them build their confidence! Hobbies: travel, reading, cooking, music, writing, art, books, traveling
Veda
Expert Tutor
I want students to feel heard, supported, and challenged to be their best selves. I bring 6 years of tutoring experience in English, Math, Science, Spanish, and AP and SAT prep with students from all backgrounds, from elementary school students learning to read and write, to middle schoolers working on public speaking, to high schoolers preparing for exams and college admissions. Whatever your goals might be, I'd love to help you reach them!
Adam
College Algebra Tutor • +42 Subjects
I am a graduate of Denison University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with minors in Spanish and music performance. Throughout high school and college, I have been tutoring my peers in Spanish, English, philosophy, math and even music theory. I have also tutored adults in GRE subjects. Since graduation I have been helping Spanish-speaking children in DC with their English and working at a lobbying firm. I tutor in a variety of subjects, focusing on Spanish, English, Math and Standardized Tests. I tutor in a fun, competitive and encouraging style, often comparing learning to reaching a new benchmark in a sport, or leveling up in a video game. I spend most of my free time playing soccer, singing and playing chess.
Emma
Calculus Tutor • +24 Subjects
I am my friends' go-to source for writing and reading help. I also have 4 years of experience with kids in a bunch of different capacities including as a camp counselor and as a nanny, so I know what kind of energy it takes to keep students engaged and having fun.
James
Expert Tutor
Saludos! I am a former teacher of Spanish for grades 7 through 12, including Advanced Placement classes, as well as an in-house language instructor, translator, and interpreter for a large engineering company. I am a magna cum laude graduate of Vanderbilt University with a major in Spanish, and I've done graduate coursework in translation/interpretation at Georgia State University. My work history also includes 40+ years in the fields of international education and international development. I have lived in Spain, Mexico and Guatemala. My schedule is quite flexible as I am recently retired. How does a native English speaker end up teaching Spanish and loving other languages and linguistics in general? It all stems from the influence of the person who initially piqued my interest -- my 9th-grade Spanish teacher! I try to bring not only those same teaching skills but also -- and even more importantly -- that same contagion and excitement for learning Spanish to my tutoring.
Quinn
Calculus Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a proponent for the social sciences, it was important that I compliment this understanding with a major in the humanities. I decided to double major in Philosophy and Political Science, giving myself the breadth required to formally contemplate life and society. I needed philosophy to attain a grasp of personhood. This would allow me to reflect more deeply on the individual within structures that serve to hinder or enhance their life experience. In classes, I found myself pulling philosophical concepts and using them to analyze working political ideologies' efficacy in society. Hobbies: books, music, art, reading, writing
Phillip
Expert Tutor
I am an Engineering degree candidate with a passion for aerospace policy and an interest in the intersection of technological innovation and social science I especially enjoy teaching those with ADHD or anxiety as I have both and can deeply empathize with those who struggle with the conditions.
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