Award-Winning Fractions
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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 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'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 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 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 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 extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working with you.
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.
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Students often find comparing and ordering fractions challenging because it requires understanding that fractions with different denominators can represent different amounts—this is where many students get stuck conceptually. Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is another major hurdle, since it requires finding common denominators and understanding why that step is necessary, not just following a procedure. Multiplying and dividing fractions trips up many students because the operations feel counterintuitive (multiplying can make numbers smaller, dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal). A tutor can help students move beyond memorizing "flip and multiply" rules to understanding why these operations work the way they do.
Fraction word problems require students to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical operations, which is where many students struggle. A tutor helps by teaching students to identify what the fraction represents in context (is it a part of a whole, a ratio, or an operation?), draw models or diagrams to visualize the problem, and then connect the visual to the correct operation. For example, understanding that "3/4 of 20" means multiply, while "how many 1/3 cup servings in 2 cups" means divide, requires conceptual clarity that goes beyond just solving equations. With guided practice and strategic questioning, tutors help students build confidence in breaking down complex word problems into manageable steps.
Procedural understanding means a student can follow steps like "find a common denominator and add the numerators," but conceptual understanding means they know *why* that works and can explain it with models or real-world examples. A student with only procedural knowledge might add 1/3 + 1/4 correctly but struggle to estimate the answer or explain why the result should be between 1/2 and 1. Tutors focus on building conceptual understanding by using visual models (area models, number lines, fraction bars), real-world contexts, and guided discovery so students see the patterns and connections. This deeper understanding makes advanced topics like algebra and ratios much more accessible later on.
Many students view fractions as two separate numbers (numerator and denominator) rather than as a single quantity, so they don't understand why 2/4 and 1/2 represent the same amount. This misconception leads to errors like thinking 1/2 and 1/3 are closer to equal than they actually are. A tutor uses visual models—like dividing rectangles or circles into different numbers of equal parts—to show that equivalent fractions are different ways of naming the same portion of a whole. Once students see this visually and can create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number, they gain the foundation needed for comparing, adding, and simplifying fractions confidently.
Students often memorize the conversion process (multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator) without understanding what they're actually doing. A tutor helps by connecting mixed numbers to real-world contexts—like 2 1/2 pizzas—and showing visually how that's the same as 5/2 pieces. Using number lines is particularly effective because students can see where 5/2 falls and understand that it's the same location as 2 1/2. When students grasp that mixed numbers and improper fractions represent the same value just written differently, they're better equipped to choose the right form for different operations and to estimate reasonably when solving problems.
Fractions often trigger math anxiety because students may have missed foundational concepts earlier and feel lost trying to keep up. A tutor works at the student's pace, identifies exactly where understanding breaks down, and rebuilds confidence by starting with concrete models and visual representations before moving to abstract procedures. By celebrating small wins—like successfully comparing two fractions or explaining why 3/4 is greater than 2/3—and helping students see patterns they can understand, tutors transform frustration into confidence. When students realize fractions make sense and they're capable of understanding them, anxiety decreases and engagement increases.
A strong Fractions tutor understands the progression of fraction concepts—from parts of a whole, to fractions as numbers on a number line, to fractions as division and ratios—and knows how to diagnose where a student's understanding breaks down. They're skilled at using multiple representations (visual models, manipulatives, number lines, area models) because different students connect with different approaches. They also ask strategic questions that guide students to discover patterns rather than just telling them the answer, helping students build reasoning skills they can apply to unfamiliar problems. Finally, they recognize and address common misconceptions directly rather than letting them persist.
Showing work in Fractions isn't just about getting the right answer—it reveals the student's thinking process and makes it easier to spot misconceptions or careless errors. When a student writes out each step of finding a common denominator or simplifying a fraction, both the student and tutor can see exactly where confusion happens. A tutor teaches students to show work strategically by labeling steps, drawing diagrams when helpful, and explaining their reasoning in words, not just symbols. This practice also builds metacognition—students learn to check their own work and catch mistakes—which is a skill that transfers to all math topics.
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