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Jordan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jordan

Bachelor in Arts, English
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Elementary School
Elementary School English

As a youthful student, I recall teaching myself many things. I would have appreciated someone willing to share their passion for a subject with me. Then, I could use this expanded foundation to reach my potential. Achieving my potential as an educator and helping students achieve their potential is ...

Education

Principia College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Camille

Certified Tutor

Camille

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Camille's other Tutor Subjects
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish)
Adult ESL/ELL
Biology
Business

I believe in working with students to find the words and strategies that work for them. There is more than one way to explain any one thing and finding the way that makes sense to your brain is key. I believe patience and kindness are crucial for learning and I hope to learn from you as well.

Education

Principia College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Biology

I am naturally drawn to helping and teaching people. I have two years of experience tutoring Math and Reading to students from preschool to high school age. It was in my high school, in Minnesota, that I began tutoring peers, offering my talents to help people on both the literary and technical aspe...

Education

Principia College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

Liza

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Liza's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

Though I hail from north Texas, I attended Principia College, a small liberal arts institution in Illinois. There, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English, with an emphasis in literary studies. As a student and Postgraduate Teaching Intern, I gained a great deal of tutoring experience in writing and...

Education

Principia College

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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 descr...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Daniel

Bachelors
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1500

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An alumnus tutor can share authentic perspectives about Principia's academic culture, expectations, and teaching style, helping you build the foundational skills and study habits that lead to success there. They've walked the same path and can offer practical advice on time management, research approaches, and how to engage with Principia's unique Christian Science perspective integrated throughout the curriculum. This insider knowledge accelerates your preparation and builds confidence.

Principia College alumni tutors work across all major subjects, including sciences, mathematics, humanities, languages, and business. Many bring particular strength in areas where Principia's curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and Christian Science principles, such as philosophy, theology, literature, and natural sciences. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors whose expertise matches your specific subject needs.

Your first session focuses on understanding your goals, current skill level, and specific challenges. Your tutor will ask questions about what you're working toward—whether that's strengthening core skills, preparing for exams, or getting ready for Principia's academic rigor—and then tailor their approach to your needs. This personalized foundation ensures every session that follows is focused and effective.

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Yes. Personalized tutoring from someone who understands Principia's standards and has succeeded within them can help you build stronger foundational skills, develop more effective study strategies, and gain confidence in challenging subjects. Your tutor can help you identify exactly where you're struggling and create a focused plan to improve. Many students see measurable grade improvements within weeks of starting personalized instruction.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in their subject areas and proven teaching ability. Being a Principia College graduate adds credibility—it shows they've mastered rigorous coursework—but each tutor is selected based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to teach effectively. You get both subject knowledge and someone who understands how to help students actually learn.

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