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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'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 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 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 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 MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college.
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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College students often struggle with time management across multiple courses, adapting to different professor expectations and grading standards, and balancing rigorous coursework with other responsibilities. Many students also face challenges with study skills developed in high school that don't translate to college-level rigor, such as effective note-taking in fast-paced lectures, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and preparing for exams that require deeper conceptual understanding. Personalized tutoring helps students develop strategies tailored to their specific courses and learning style, whether that's organizing study schedules, breaking down complex material, or building confidence in unfamiliar subject areas.
Working with a tutor provides targeted support in your most challenging courses, helping you understand difficult concepts before exams rather than cramming last-minute. Tutors can help you identify gaps in foundational knowledge that may be holding you back, develop more effective study strategies specific to each course format, and build accountability through regular check-ins. Many students see measurable GPA improvements within a semester when they address weak areas early and develop stronger habits for managing their coursework.
Strong college tutors typically have subject matter expertise—ideally having excelled in the specific courses or disciplines you need help with—combined with experience working with college-level material and understanding how different professors structure their courses. Look for tutors who can explain complex concepts clearly, ask probing questions to identify your knowledge gaps, and adapt their teaching style to your learning preferences. Experience working with college students across different majors and course levels is also valuable, as is familiarity with the transition from high school to college-level expectations.
Yes—many students use tutoring to explore whether a potential major is the right fit by getting deeper support in introductory courses. If you're struggling in core classes for your intended major, a tutor can help you build stronger foundational knowledge and determine whether the difficulty reflects a learning gap that tutoring can address or a genuine mismatch with the field. Tutors can also help you develop stronger study habits and confidence in major-specific coursework, making the transition into upper-level classes smoother.
College exams often require synthesizing material from lectures, readings, and problem sets—very different from high school testing. Tutors help you identify what types of questions your professor emphasizes, practice retrieving information under timed conditions, and develop strategies for tackling different question formats (multiple choice, essays, problem-solving). They can also help you create realistic study schedules that avoid last-minute cramming and review material strategically over time, which research shows leads to better retention and performance.
Many tutors support college writing by helping you understand assignment requirements, develop strong thesis statements, organize complex arguments, and revise drafts for clarity and coherence. They can guide you through the research process, help you evaluate sources critically, and teach you discipline-specific writing conventions (whether that's APA for psychology, MLA for literature, or technical writing for engineering). Rather than editing for grammar alone, college writing tutors focus on helping you develop stronger analytical and communication skills that improve across all your courses.
College tutors help students master skills like active note-taking strategies (Cornell method, concept mapping), spaced repetition for long-term retention, practice testing to strengthen retrieval, and time management across multiple deadlines. They also teach how to read academic texts efficiently, synthesize information from different sources, and approach problem-solving systematically. These foundational study skills often make a bigger difference in college success than subject-specific knowledge, and developing them early pays dividends across all your courses.
Starting tutoring early in freshman year—even if you're not yet struggling—can be highly beneficial. A tutor can help you establish strong study habits, learn how to navigate your specific college's resources, and build confidence in your courses before small gaps become larger problems. Many students find that investing in support during freshman year prevents the GPA damage that occurs when they wait until sophomore year to address underlying study skill gaps, making it easier to maintain a strong academic standing throughout college.
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