Sean: ACT English course instructor
...I have tutored ACT prep and SAT prep previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +28 subjects
Samantha: ACT English course instructor
...Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- Spanish
- +36 subjects
Haley: ACT English course instructor
I've always loved numbers and Mathematics but it wasn't until college that I realized this passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and swimming...
Education & Certification
- University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +14 subjects
Sarah: ACT English course instructor
...tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga and...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +39 subjects
Karishma: ACT English course instructor
I am very dedicated to helping students excel in school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +58 subjects
David: ACT English course instructor
...and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Aspire
- +37 subjects
Will: ACT English course instructor
I am a Chicago native who is studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
- Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- Public Speaking
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +22 subjects
Alyssa: ACT English course instructor
...called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing the piano, and reading.
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +17 subjects
Gabriela: ACT English course instructor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +66 subjects
Ben: ACT English course instructor
...can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- +50 subjects
Miguel: ACT English course instructor
...year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +176 subjects
Max: ACT English course instructor
...I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- +104 subjects
Gus: ACT English course instructor
...Crosse, and, my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin - Stout. My scenic route through college was the product of indecision and confusion regarding my future because I couldn't find a way to mesh all of the things in life that excite me into one career. Film and animation have managed to do that for the most part, but as I grow older (and wiser?) I feel more certain that teaching at the collegiate level...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Stout - Bachelors, Entertainment Design - Digital Cinema
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +48 subjects
Alex: ACT English course instructor
...discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +146 subjects
Jeana: ACT English course instructor
...for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- 4th Grade
- +54 subjects
Joy: ACT English course instructor
...reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +99 subjects
Luke: ACT English course instructor
...in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +39 subjects
Nisarg: ACT English course instructor
...love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and patience,...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +38 subjects
Joyce: ACT English course instructor
...in Biomedical Sciences from University of North Texas Health Science Center and am pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant. While pursuing my master's degree, I learned to ask for help from teaching assistants and tutors, and am immensely grateful for their guidance! I am interested in academia after gaining several years of clinical experience as a PA. In my free-time, I enjoy cooking, dancing, and spending time with my two lovely poodles. I am...
Education & Certification
- University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Biology, General
- University of North Texas Health Science Center - Masters, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- Evolutionary Biology
- GRE
- +81 subjects
Chloe: ACT English course instructor
...for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, playing piano, sports...
Education & Certification
- Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- Essay Editing
- Other
- +28 subjects