Engineering coursework lives and dies on algebraic manipulation — Anshu uses that daily fluency to show students how skills like simplifying expressions and working with inequalities actually function as tools, not just homework exercises. His petroleum engineering training at the university level means he's solved enough real equations to know exactly where students tend to make sign errors or lose track of variables. Rated 5.0 by students.

Most Algebra frustration comes down to one or two foundational ideas — distributing, combining like terms, or translating word problems into equations — that didn't fully land the first time. Jaishri pinpoints that specific weak link and rebuilds from there, using structured practice that makes each step feel logical rather than arbitrary. Her 1410 SAT score reflects the kind of algebraic fluency she brings to every session.

Writing code in Java and C++ is essentially algebra with higher stakes — every loop counter, conditional expression, and function parameter is a variable that has to be set up and solved correctly or the program crashes. Amanda's CS training at UT Dallas means she can show students exactly how skills like simplifying expressions and solving for unknowns work under the hood of real software. That programmer's precision carries over when she teaches equation manipulation and order of operations.

I'm a student at UT Austin and I really enjoy working with students and helping things finally click for them. I've worked with kids in places like Kumon and STEAM programs, so I'm used to explaining things in different ways depending on how someone learns. I try to keep tutoring relaxed and encouraging. A lot of students already know more than they think, they just need things broken down a bit differently or a little more confidence to work through problems on their own. That's usually what I focus on. I'm especially comfortable with math, reading, and test prep, and I like helping students build strategies they can actually use instead of just memorizing steps. My goal is to make sessions feel productive but not stressful.

The jump from arithmetic to algebra trips students up because suddenly letters replace numbers and equations demand abstract reasoning. Alison tackles this by anchoring every new concept — whether it's solving systems of equations or simplifying rational expressions — in concrete examples before moving to the general rule. As a math major who scored a 1530 SAT, she has the depth to explain algebra from multiple angles until one clicks.

The leap from arithmetic to algebra is really a leap into abstract thinking, and Mary tackles that transition by connecting variables and expressions to concrete reasoning. Her background in literary analysis at the University of Dallas means she's used to teaching people how to decode unfamiliar symbolic systems — whether that's a poem or a quadratic equation.

Solving equations is the easy part of algebra; the hard part is knowing which technique to reach for and why. Corbin digs into that decision-making process — when to factor versus when to use the quadratic formula, how to set up word problems as equations, and what a graph actually tells you about a solution. His civil engineering degree means algebraic reasoning is something he's practiced daily for over two decades.

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

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 Medicine.