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I'm a graduate from the University of Southern California with a degree in Political Economy and a minor in Digital Studies. I was in an honors reading and writing undergraduate program and have experience in a variety of subjects with students of all ages. Let me know how I can help you!

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 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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
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!
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.
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because there are so many ways to learn it and if one way does not help I can use another. I used to teach taekwondo and interacted with all kinds of students, and I'm excited to help out more!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used by independent and private schools to evaluate student readiness for admission. For students in Seattle, the ISEE is commonly required by schools across the region's 9 school districts when applying to competitive independent institutions. The exam assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and math achievement across different levels depending on grade.
The ISEE has four levels: Primary (grades 2-3), Lower (grades 4-5), Middle (grades 6-7), and Upper (grades 8-11). The level your student takes depends on the grade they'll enter at their target school, not their current grade. For example, a current 5th grader applying to 6th grade would take the Middle Level ISEE. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in your student's specific ISEE level and can tailor preparation accordingly.
Many students struggle with the ISEE's unique question formats and pacing, particularly the verbal reasoning section which requires strong vocabulary and inference skills. The quantitative sections often challenge students who haven't encountered certain math concepts yet, and the test's speed and stamina requirements can be overwhelming without proper practice. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your student's specific weak areas—whether that's logic-based reasoning, word problems, or test anxiety—and create a targeted study plan rather than generic classroom review.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent ISEE preparation, though this varies based on starting point and target score. Students who begin with strong foundational skills might need 6-8 weeks, while those addressing specific gaps may benefit from a longer timeline. With personalized tutoring, you can compress the timeline by focusing exclusively on your student's challenge areas rather than reviewing material they've already mastered, making preparation more efficient and targeted.
During an initial session, a tutor will typically assess your student's current strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic questions, review target school requirements, and discuss specific goals like reaching a certain percentile or score range. The tutor will also explain the ISEE format, timing, and question types your student will encounter, then create a customized study plan. This foundational session ensures that subsequent tutoring focuses on areas that will have the greatest impact on your student's performance.
Classroom test prep follows a set curriculum for all students, while personalized 1-on-1 tutoring adapts in real time to your student's pace and learning style. A tutor can spend extra time on verbal reasoning if that's a weakness, skip topics your student has mastered, and adjust teaching methods based on what works best for them. This personalized approach typically leads to faster improvement because every minute of instruction is directly relevant to your student's needs rather than the group's average needs.
Score improvement varies based on starting point and effort, but students who work consistently with a tutor typically see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of preparation. Many students improve by 10-15 percentile points or more when they address specific skill gaps and practice with actual ISEE question formats. The key is identifying exactly where your student is losing points—whether through careless errors, conceptual misunderstandings, or pacing issues—and targeting that area directly.
Look for tutors with proven experience preparing students for the ISEE specifically, strong subject knowledge in verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning, and familiarity with independent school admissions processes. Ideally, they should have experience working with your student's specific ISEE level and understand the unique demands of Seattle's competitive independent schools. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated success preparing students for standardized admissions tests and can provide references or track records of improvement.
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