Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors
serving Boise, ID

I am really passionate about all the subjects that I teach and my goal with tutoring is to inspire my students to feel the same passion. I love tutoring because I love being able to make a positive difference in my students lives.

I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, complemented by minors in Pre-Professional Health Sciences and Spanish for the Health Professions. With five years of tutoring experience, I specialize in high school chemistry, math, and writing, however I am willing to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. My approach to tutoring is centered on fostering confidence and understanding in my students. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their struggles, as I guide them through concepts using tailored questions and varied explanations. This method allows me to identify their needs and adapt my teaching accordingly. My background in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, where I excelled in subjects such as HL Chemistry and HL Language and Literature, fuels my passion for the subject, and I enjoy helping students navigate challenging topics.

Classics and philosophy trained Austin to think in precise logical structures — the same skill that untangles the SAT Math section's deliberately tricky word problems, where understanding what's being asked matters as much as knowing the math. His 1570 SAT means he's already cracked the test at a near-perfect level, and he teaches students to convert convoluted phrasing into straightforward algebraic setups before solving anything.

Scoring a 1570 SAT himself, James knows exactly where the SAT Math section sets its traps — the passport-to-advanced-math questions that bury quadratic relationships in word problems, or the data-analysis questions that test statistical reasoning more than arithmetic. He breaks each problem type into a recognition step and an execution step so students stop second-guessing themselves under time pressure. His calculus and chemistry background means no student's question goes beyond his reach.

Katherine scored a 1500 on the SAT and knows the Math section inside out, from the no-calculator portion's emphasis on algebraic manipulation to the calculator section's data-analysis and modeling questions. She digs into the specific concept gaps that cost students points — whether that's systems of equations, quadratic behavior, or tricky word problems involving ratios and percentages. Her approach is to build fluency with the question formats so nothing on test day feels unfamiliar.

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.

Viktor scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT, and his math degree from UChicago means he doesn't just know the answers — he understands why the College Board designs each question the way it does. He breaks down the no-calculator and calculator sections differently, showing students how to spot which algebraic manipulation or data-analysis shortcut each problem is actually testing.

David scored a 1570 SAT and brings a computer scientist's precision to the Math section, particularly the no-calculator portion where algebraic fluency and number sense matter most. He emphasizes understanding why a technique works — whether it's completing the square or setting up a system of equations — so students can recognize which tool fits each problem without second-guessing.

Engineering coursework gave Conor a comfort with math that most SAT tutors simply don't have — he sees the underlying concept a question is testing before he finishes reading it. With a 1560 SAT composite, he knows exactly where the test writers hide difficulty, especially in the no-calculator section's algebra and data analysis problems. He drills students on recognizing problem types quickly so they spend time solving, not deciphering.

I am in the process of selecting a masters program in education that will begin this summer. I have 2 years experience doing 1 on 1 tutoring and it is very effective compared to classroom teaching because there is only one student to focus on. I look forward to working with you and helping you or your child get better. Always remember, even the best of us need help and support from others to be successful.

Electrical engineering at Columbia means Zhenrui solves algebra and geometry problems under pressure daily — and his 1570 SAT confirms he knows how to do it within the specific constraints of this test. He's particularly effective on the passport-to-advanced-math questions involving polynomial and exponential functions, where his engineering instinct to check whether an answer makes physical sense catches errors that pure algebraic manipulation misses.

I am excited to help anyone who might need it!

I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any part of the world they need!

I'm currently a student at Northeastern University. Originally from Tennessee, I attended an all-male boarding and day school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed me to succeed. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about standardized test prep, math (all levels), writing, and economics.