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Biomedical engineering at UCI meant Wesley spent years working with oscillatory signals — heart rhythms, waveforms, frequency analysis — all grounded in trigonometric functions. That background lets him teach graphing, period and amplitude, and trig equations as tools with real meaning rather than abstract procedures. His 1570 SAT confirms the math fundamentals are rock-solid.

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 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'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 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 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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Many students struggle with the transition from memorizing formulas to understanding why those formulas work. Word problems that require translating real-world scenarios into trigonometric equations are particularly challenging, as are graphing sine and cosine functions and understanding their transformations. Additionally, students often find it difficult to connect right triangle trigonometry to the unit circle, which is fundamental to success in the course. A tutor can help break down these conceptual barriers and show how each topic builds on previous knowledge.
Your first session is designed to assess where you are in your Trigonometry course and identify specific areas where you need support. The tutor will review your current assignments, recent tests, or problem areas you've flagged, and ask questions to understand your learning style and any math anxiety you might have. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized plan that addresses your gaps—whether that's solidifying foundational concepts, improving problem-solving strategies, or building confidence with challenging topics like proofs or inverse trigonometric functions.
Word problems require translating English into mathematical equations, which is a skill separate from solving the equation itself. A tutor can teach you a step-by-step approach: identifying what you know, what you're solving for, drawing diagrams, and selecting the right trigonometric ratio or formula. By working through multiple problems together, you'll start recognizing patterns and building intuition for which strategies apply to different scenarios. This structured approach reduces frustration and helps you see word problems as puzzles to solve rather than obstacles.
Showing work demonstrates your understanding of the process, not just the final answer—and it's essential for earning partial credit and catching your own mistakes. In Trigonometry, clear work helps you track which formula you used, how you simplified expressions, and where errors occurred. A tutor can help you develop organized notation habits, explain your reasoning step-by-step, and understand that showing work is actually a tool for *your* learning, not just for your teacher. This skill also builds confidence because you can review your own logic and catch errors before they compound.
The unit circle is often the biggest conceptual leap in Trigonometry—students need to see it as a bridge connecting right triangles, angles, and periodic functions. A tutor can use visual tools and hands-on exploration to show how coordinates on the unit circle relate to sine and cosine values, and why angles in different quadrants produce different signs. By repeatedly connecting the unit circle back to real problems—graphing functions, solving equations, evaluating trigonometric expressions—the abstract concept becomes concrete. Many students find that once the unit circle clicks, the rest of the course becomes much more manageable.
Absolutely. Math anxiety often stems from feeling lost or behind, and personalized 1-on-1 instruction creates a judgment-free space to ask questions and work at your own pace. A tutor can help you build confidence by breaking complex topics into smaller, manageable pieces, celebrating progress, and showing you that struggling with a concept is a normal part of learning—not a sign you're bad at math. Over time, as you understand the 'why' behind formulas and develop reliable problem-solving strategies, anxiety typically decreases and your confidence grows.
Yes. Rochester's 25 school districts use different textbooks and approaches, and tutors are experienced working across various curricula—whether your school uses a traditional sequence, an integrated math approach, or a specific textbook like Pearson, McGraw-Hill, or others. A tutor will align with your specific course materials and teaching style, helping you understand concepts the way your teacher presents them while also offering alternative explanations if something isn't clicking. This personalized alignment ensures you're prepared for your specific exams and assignments.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in Trigonometry and experience teaching students in Rochester. The matching process considers your specific needs—whether you're preparing for a test, working through a particular unit, or building foundational skills—as well as your learning style and schedule. You can meet with a tutor and make sure it's a good fit before committing, and if you'd like to work with someone different, that's easy to arrange. The goal is to connect you with someone who can help you succeed in your specific course.
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