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I have been an educator for over 10 years. Teaching is my passion. I love working with all students. I am very patient and kind. I am willing to work with students on every level to achieve their goals. I received both my bachelors and masters from Alcorn State University. I tutor most subjects and I am accommodating to both students and parents. Communication is extremely important to me and I value the time of my students and provide my best support possible. I have taught on elementary, middle school, and secondary grade levels.

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 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 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'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 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 ISASP reading section requires students to identify main ideas, analyze author's purpose, and make inferences from complex texts—skills that go beyond simple recall. Many students struggle with distinguishing between explicit details and implied meanings, especially when passages contain multiple layers of information. A tutor can help students develop annotation strategies, practice breaking down dense paragraphs, and learn to identify question types that ask for inference versus those asking for direct evidence from the text.
The ISASP math section tests both speed and accuracy, and many students either rush through problems and make careless errors or spend too long on difficult questions. Effective pacing strategies include identifying which problem types you can solve quickly versus those requiring more thought, learning to recognize when to skip and return to a problem, and practicing with timed sections to build realistic speed. A tutor can help you develop a personalized pacing plan based on your strengths and weaknesses, ensuring you allocate time wisely across different question formats.
ISASP writing prompts often require students to understand nuanced instructions about audience, purpose, and format—missing these details can result in off-topic responses that score poorly regardless of writing quality. Before drafting, successful students underline key requirements (who is your audience? what's your purpose?), identify the specific claim or position they need to develop, and plan their evidence before writing. A tutor can teach you a systematic prompt-analysis framework that ensures you address all requirements and structure your response to match what the rubric is actually evaluating.
The best way to pinpoint weaknesses is through diagnostic practice tests followed by detailed error analysis—not just looking at your score, but categorizing why you missed each question (careless mistake, didn't understand the concept, ran out of time, misread the question). Many students discover patterns like struggling with word problems in math or with inference questions in reading. A tutor can administer and analyze practice tests to create a targeted study plan that focuses your preparation on areas where you'll see the most improvement, rather than reviewing content you already know well.
Test anxiety on the ISASP often stems from unfamiliarity with the format, time pressure, or past negative test experiences. Building confidence requires repeated exposure to authentic practice tests under timed conditions so the format becomes familiar and less intimidating. Additionally, developing a pre-test routine (specific breathing techniques, positive self-talk, reviewing your strengths) and learning to recognize which anxiety is productive (keeps you focused) versus counterproductive (causes panic) makes a real difference. A tutor can work with you on both content mastery and test-taking mindset, helping you approach the exam with preparation-backed confidence rather than fear.
The ISASP uses multiple question types—multiple choice, constructed response, and technology-enhanced items—each requiring distinct approaches. Multiple choice questions reward careful elimination of distractors and re-reading to catch nuance, while constructed response questions require you to show your reasoning and provide specific evidence. Technology-enhanced items like drag-and-drop or multi-select questions have their own unique instructions that students often misunderstand. A tutor can teach you format-specific strategies, walk through examples of each question type, and help you practice until you can quickly recognize what each format is asking and respond efficiently.
A common issue is providing answers that are partially correct or lack sufficient textual evidence. On the ISASP, you must not only have the right idea but also support it with specific details from the passage or demonstrate your reasoning clearly. Students often write general statements without citing examples, or they cite evidence without explaining how it supports their answer. A tutor can teach you to structure evidence-based responses, practice embedding quotes effectively, and develop the habit of asking yourself "Did I prove this with specific examples?" before moving on—a skill that directly impacts both reading comprehension and writing scores.
Effective preparation typically spans 4-8 weeks and balances diagnostic testing, targeted skill practice, and full-length practice tests. A strong schedule includes weekly diagnostic work on weak areas, regular practice with specific question types, and full-length timed practice tests every 1-2 weeks to monitor progress and adjust your focus. Cramming the night before is ineffective for the ISASP because it requires both content knowledge and test-taking stamina. A tutor can help you create a realistic study plan based on your current level, identify which skills need the most time, and adjust your schedule as you progress so you're fully prepared by test day.
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