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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 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'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 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 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 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
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.
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The Reading (Comprensión de lectura) and Writing (Expresión e interacción escrita) sections typically present the biggest obstacles because they require both deep comprehension and productive language skills under time pressure. Many students struggle with the Reading section's varied text types and inference questions, while the Writing section demands accurate grammar, appropriate register, and coherent argumentation—all within strict time limits. A tutor experienced with DELE can break down these sections, teach test-specific strategies for each text type, and provide targeted practice with authentic exam materials.
Each DELE level requires fundamentally different preparation strategies. At A1-A2, tutoring focuses on foundational vocabulary, basic grammar structures, and simple listening/reading comprehension. At B1-B2, the emphasis shifts to handling complex texts, expressing opinions, and managing longer speaking tasks. At C1-C2, tutoring addresses nuanced language use, idiomatic expressions, and the ability to argue persuasively in writing and speech. A tutor should assess your current level, identify the specific competencies required for your target level, and create a progression plan that builds those skills systematically rather than treating all levels the same way.
The Speaking (Expresión e interacción oral) section intimidates many test-takers because it involves real-time interaction with an examiner and unpredictable topics. A tutor can simulate exam conditions through mock interviews, help you develop strategies for managing unexpected questions, and build confidence by practicing common task types like describing images, defending opinions, and handling clarification requests. Regular practice in a low-pressure environment with constructive feedback helps reduce anxiety and trains you to think in Spanish rather than translating mentally—a critical skill for fluent exam performance.
DELE sections have different time-to-question ratios that require distinct pacing approaches. In Reading, you typically have 25 minutes for 25 questions across 4 tasks—meaning you can't afford to get stuck on difficult passages. In Writing, allocating time by task weight (longer essays need more time than short emails) prevents running out of time for complex arguments. A tutor familiar with DELE can teach you to preview questions before reading passages, identify which tasks to tackle first based on difficulty, and practice under timed conditions so you internalize realistic pacing without rushing or overthinking.
DELE vocabulary goes beyond common conversational words—it tests thematic vocabulary across specific domains (business, culture, science) and requires understanding nuanced synonyms and register-appropriate word choices. For example, at B2 level, you need to distinguish between similar verbs like 'conseguir,' 'lograr,' and 'obtener,' and know when formal versus informal vocabulary is appropriate. A tutor should help you build vocabulary through authentic DELE texts, teach you to recognize context clues for unfamiliar words, and practice using new vocabulary in the specific formats tested (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, open-ended responses).
The Listening (Comprensión auditiva) section challenges students because the audio plays only once, accents vary, and background noise can obscure key information. Many test-takers miss details while trying to understand every word, rather than focusing on main ideas and specific information. A tutor can teach active listening strategies like predicting content from questions before you hear the audio, identifying keywords to listen for, and distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details. Practicing with authentic DELE audio materials and receiving feedback on comprehension patterns helps you develop the selective attention needed to score well.
Grammar priorities shift by level: A1-A2 focuses on present tense, basic past tenses (preterite and imperfect), and simple sentence structures; B1-B2 introduces subjunctive mood, conditional structures, and complex sentence construction; C1-C2 demands mastery of all tenses in context, subtle mood distinctions, and stylistic grammar choices. Rather than memorizing every grammar rule, a DELE tutor helps you identify which structures appear most frequently in exam tasks at your level and practice them in authentic contexts—like using subjunctive in opinion essays or conditionals in hypothetical scenarios. This targeted approach builds functional grammar competence rather than theoretical knowledge.
Full-length practice tests are essential because they reveal your actual performance under exam conditions—including pacing issues, section-specific weaknesses, and anxiety patterns you won't discover through isolated drills. A tutor should administer practice tests periodically (typically every 2-3 weeks during intensive prep), score them using official DELE rubrics, and analyze results to identify whether errors stem from comprehension gaps, careless mistakes, or time management. This data-driven approach allows your tutor to adjust your study plan based on real performance rather than assumptions, and helps you track measurable progress toward your target score.
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