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A neuroscience major at the University of Michigan, Megan digs into science topics — cells, ecosystems, the scientific method — with the same curiosity she brings to her own research coursework. She teaches students to read diagrams carefully, form hypotheses, and explain their reasoning in complete thoughts rather than guessing at multiple-choice answers.

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 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 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'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 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 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 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 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 a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many students struggle with connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications, especially in chemistry and physics where visualization is critical. Others find it difficult to balance memorization of facts with deeper conceptual understanding, or they lack confidence in lab skills and experimental design. Personalized tutoring helps address these gaps by breaking complex topics into manageable pieces and using targeted practice to build both conceptual mastery and practical skills.
In a typical San Francisco classroom with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers must pace lessons for the entire class, which means some students fall behind while others get bored. Personalized tutoring adapts to your learning speed and style—a tutor can spend extra time on photosynthesis if that's your sticking point, skip topics you've mastered, and use explanations that click for you. This targeted approach helps students build confidence and close knowledge gaps much faster than classroom instruction alone.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand California's science standards and the specific curricula used across San Francisco's 17 school districts. Whether your student is working through NGSS-aligned middle school life science, high school biology, chemistry, or physics, tutors can align lessons with classroom materials, help with current assignments, and prepare for district assessments.
The first session is about understanding where your student is starting from. A tutor will ask diagnostic questions, review recent assignments or test results, and identify specific areas of confusion—whether that's cellular respiration, balancing chemical equations, or lab report writing. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan to address gaps and build toward your student's goals, whether that's improving grades, preparing for an exam, or developing stronger lab skills.
Absolutely. Beyond explaining concepts, tutors can guide students through proper lab technique, help them design experiments, teach data analysis, and improve lab report writing—all critical skills in science. Personalized instruction allows tutors to work through real or simulated experiments with your student, answer questions in real-time, and provide feedback that strengthens both their understanding and their practical abilities.
Tutors can help students prepare for everything from unit tests and semester exams to AP exams and the science portions of standardized tests. They use practice problems, explain tricky concepts, teach test-taking strategies, and help students build the confidence to tackle unfamiliar questions. Focused, personalized prep is especially effective because tutors can target exactly what your student finds challenging rather than generic test prep.
Tutors work with students across all grade levels—from elementary science and middle school life science and earth science, through high school biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, to AP and honors courses. Whether your student needs help with foundational skills like the scientific method and basic biology, or advanced topics like organic chemistry and quantum mechanics, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who specializes in what your student needs.
Many students see noticeable improvement in understanding and confidence within 3-4 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially when targeting specific problem areas. Bigger shifts—like raising a grade from C to B or mastering a challenging unit—often take 2-3 months of regular sessions. The timeline depends on where your student is starting, how frequently you meet, and how actively they engage with practice between sessions.
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