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Brianna

Certified Tutor

Brianna

Bachelor's
Brianna's other Tutor Subjects
1st-10th Grade math
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

I am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Prahith

Certified Tutor

Prahith

Bachelors, Economics
Prahith's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
PSAT Mathematics

I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentil...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
ACT
34
Chase

Certified Tutor

Chase

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Chase's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB

I am listening to and learning about him or her as an individual. I can also discover what motivates the student during this conversation and plan for how to frame future tutoring sessions in terms of what the student already knows and enjoys.

Education

Western Governor's University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Kiara

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Kiara

Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
Kiara's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am caught up with all of the Marvel films and shows and enjoy re-watching them.

Education

Loyola Marymount University

Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Tony

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.

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Annie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

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MaryAnn

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel

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Pinelopi

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)

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Sharon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

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Quinn

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.

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Matthew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!

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Charles

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing

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Samuel

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!

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Zachary

Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects

I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Content Exam for Mathematics covers a broad range of topics aligned with secondary mathematics curricula, including:

  • Number and quantity (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers)
  • Algebra (equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials)
  • Functions and calculus concepts (limits, derivatives, integrals)
  • Geometry and measurement (shapes, proofs, trigonometry)
  • Data analysis, probability, and statistics
  • Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving across all domains

A tutor can help you identify which topics need the most attention and develop strategies to master both procedural skills and conceptual understanding required for success.

Many test-takers can follow steps but struggle to explain why those steps work or apply them in new contexts. Tutors help bridge this gap by asking guiding questions that reveal underlying patterns and connections—like why the quadratic formula works, not just how to use it. This deeper conceptual understanding is exactly what the PRAXIS exam tests, especially in multi-step problems and proof-based questions. Working through problems together, a tutor can help you see the "why" behind the math, which builds both confidence and flexibility when tackling unfamiliar problems.

An effective PRAXIS tutor should have strong mathematics knowledge and experience preparing educators for content exams. Look for someone who can explain concepts clearly from multiple angles, is patient with math anxiety, and focuses on problem-solving strategies rather than just memorizing formulas. They should be able to help you understand not just what answer is correct, but why it's correct—and be comfortable with the full range of secondary math topics from algebra through calculus. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in PRAXIS preparation and bring real teaching experience.

Word problems and multi-step equations are where many students struggle because they require translating real-world situations into mathematical language and managing multiple operations. A tutor helps you develop a systematic approach: reading carefully, identifying what you know and what you're solving for, choosing appropriate strategies, and checking your work. Through practice with varied problem types, you'll recognize patterns and build confidence in your problem-solving process. Tutors also help you understand when different approaches make sense—for example, when graphing is more useful than algebraic manipulation—which strengthens both conceptual understanding and test performance.

Absolutely. Math anxiety is common among people preparing for content exams, and personalized 1-on-1 instruction provides a safe, judgment-free space to work through difficult concepts at your own pace. A tutor can help you break problems into manageable pieces, celebrate small wins, and gradually build confidence through repeated success. By focusing on understanding rather than perfection, and by helping you develop reliable problem-solving strategies, tutoring reduces the "what if I don't know?" worry. Many students find that seeing patterns and connections—and realizing they can solve complex problems—significantly reduces anxiety over time.

Effective PRAXIS preparation involves three key elements: reviewing the full range of topics, practicing with real exam-like questions, and developing strategies for managing your time and approach. Start by assessing which topics need the most work—algebra, geometry, or calculus concepts—then build from there. Practice testing helps you identify patterns in where you struggle and builds exam stamina. A tutor can create a personalized study plan, help you understand why you missed certain questions, and teach you strategic approaches to different problem types. Most importantly, they help you move beyond just knowing procedures to truly understanding the mathematics, which is what the PRAXIS exam assesses.

Preparation time varies based on your starting point and how much content you need to review. Someone with a strong math background might prepare in 4-8 weeks with focused study, while others benefit from 3-4 months to work through gaps and build confidence across all topics. The key is consistent, strategic preparation rather than cramming. Working with a tutor helps you use your time efficiently by targeting weak areas, learning efficient problem-solving strategies, and getting real-time feedback on your understanding. Your tutor can help you develop a realistic timeline based on your background and goals.

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