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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.
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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 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 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 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 comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the first-generation and low-income student community as the Outreach Chair of the Quest+ Scholars Network, and getting involved with the Society of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
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Graduate Economics students often find econometrics and advanced statistical methods challenging—particularly understanding when to apply different regression models, interpreting coefficient significance, and avoiding common pitfalls like multicollinearity or endogeneity bias. Beyond econometrics, many struggle with microeconomic theory at the graduate level, especially general equilibrium models, game theory applications, and the mathematical proofs required to understand why certain market structures produce specific outcomes. Macroeconomic modeling, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models, and the transition from intuitive supply-and-demand thinking to rigorous mathematical frameworks also trip up many students who need to connect theory to real policy implications.
Mathematical rigor is essential in graduate-level economics—you'll need solid calculus, linear algebra, and increasingly, real analysis to understand proofs and derivations that underpin economic theory. Many students enter graduate programs with gaps in these areas and struggle not because they lack economic intuition, but because they can't follow the mathematical arguments or set up optimization problems correctly. A tutor experienced in graduate economics can help you either strengthen foundational math skills or learn to translate economic concepts into the mathematical language required, ensuring you understand the logic behind models rather than just memorizing equations.
Graduate economics emphasizes moving beyond textbook models to understand their limitations and real-world applications—for example, recognizing when perfect competition assumptions break down in markets with information asymmetries, or how behavioral economics challenges rational actor models. Tutors can help you practice translating between abstract theory (like Walrasian equilibrium) and concrete scenarios (analyzing labor market discrimination, pricing strategies in oligopolies, or monetary policy transmission mechanisms). Working through problem sets that require you to identify which theoretical framework applies to a specific situation, then defend your choice with evidence, builds the analytical thinking that separates graduate-level economics from undergraduate coursework.
Graduate econometrics requires understanding not just how to run regressions, but when each method is appropriate and what assumptions you're making—ordinary least squares (OLS) versus instrumental variables (IV), difference-in-differences designs, propensity score matching, and causal inference techniques each solve different problems. Many students can execute commands in statistical software but struggle to diagnose violations (heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, simultaneity bias) or interpret results meaningfully. Effective tutoring involves working through real datasets, identifying econometric challenges specific to your research question, and learning to critique both your own work and published papers for methodological soundness—skills essential for thesis work and professional research roles.
Comprehensive exams typically require you to synthesize micro, macro, and econometrics knowledge under time pressure while demonstrating both technical mastery and the ability to think critically about economic problems. Effective preparation involves moving beyond memorizing models to practicing essay questions that ask you to compare frameworks (e.g., how Keynesian and New Classical approaches differ in policy implications), apply theory to novel scenarios, and defend your analytical choices. A tutor can help you develop a structured study plan, practice writing timed responses that balance rigor with clarity, identify gaps in your understanding before the exam, and learn to communicate complex ideas concisely—all critical skills for passing exams that test whether you're ready for independent research.
Yes—tutors experienced in graduate economics can support thesis work by helping you refine your research question, select appropriate econometric methods for your data and hypothesis, troubleshoot empirical results that don't match expectations, and strengthen the theoretical framework connecting your analysis to existing literature. They can also help you think through causal identification strategies, interpret robustness checks, and articulate why your findings matter beyond the specific dataset. This kind of support is particularly valuable when you're navigating the gap between coursework and original research, where you need both technical problem-solving and conceptual clarity about what your results actually tell us about economic behavior or policy outcomes.
Look for tutors with advanced training in economics (master's degree or PhD) who can demonstrate expertise in the specific areas you need—econometrics, microeconomic theory, macroeconomic modeling, or applied fields like labor economics or industrial organization. Beyond credentials, strong Graduate Economics tutors understand common conceptual misconceptions, can explain why certain approaches work or fail, and have experience with the software and datasets used in research (Stata, R, Python, or similar). They should be able to work at the level of rigor your program requires, help you read and critique academic papers critically, and bridge the gap between abstract theory and empirical practice—not just review problem sets, but help you develop the independent analytical thinking that graduate economics demands.
If you're struggling with foundational concepts—understanding why profit-maximizing firms set marginal cost equal to marginal revenue, or how to set up constrained optimization problems—tutoring focuses on building intuition through examples and diagrams before diving into mathematical proofs. For advanced topics like DSGE models or causal inference methods, tutoring shifts toward working through technical papers, debugging code, interpreting complex results, and learning to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different approaches. A tutor can assess where your gaps actually are (sometimes students think they don't understand theory when they're really missing mathematical tools, or vice versa) and target support accordingly, whether that means strengthening prerequisites or pushing you to engage with cutting-edge research methods.
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