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Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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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 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 a current medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
I am happy to accommodate and work with learners on the spectrum.
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I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
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 available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see each Oscar nominee before the ceremony every year.), and am a huge Michigan sports fan.
I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspectives on the learning process. I do not just help my students learn the material, but I also teach them how to learn it. I tutor math and test prep courses. Outside of school and tutoring, I play the piano. I have played classical piano for 13 years and jazz piano for 7.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and how actively you engage with feedback. Students typically see meaningful gains—often 50-100 points on the Reading and Writing section—within 4-8 weeks of focused tutoring, though some improve faster. The key is consistent practice with expert feedback on essay structure, evidence selection, and argument development rather than just completing essays repeatedly without guidance.
Most students struggle to plan their essay in the 50-minute timeframe while maintaining strong reasoning and supporting evidence. Common issues include spending too much time reading the passage, writing without a clear outline, or revising excessively. A tutor can help you develop a strategic approach—like the "read-plan-write-review" system—that builds your confidence and ensures you finish with time to catch errors.
The best tutors combine deep knowledge of SAT scoring rubrics with the ability to identify exactly what's holding your score back—whether that's weak thesis statements, insufficient evidence analysis, or pacing issues. They should provide detailed feedback on actual essay drafts, teach you the specific moves that scorers reward, and help you develop a reliable essay template that works under timed conditions. Look for someone who emphasizes analytical writing skills that extend beyond just test prep.
The most effective way is to write timed practice essays and compare them against the SAT's official scoring rubric, which evaluates reading comprehension, analysis, and writing quality. You'll likely notice patterns—for example, if your evidence analysis lacks depth, if you struggle to explain how an author's techniques support their argument, or if your writing is unclear under pressure. A tutor can pinpoint these patterns quickly by reviewing your essays and showing you exactly what stronger responses do differently, turning vague feedback into actionable improvements.
Most students benefit from writing 1-2 timed essays per week while receiving expert feedback, complemented by focused practice on specific skills like identifying rhetorical devices or structuring analysis. This frequency allows you to apply feedback before habits solidify, build stamina for test day, and see measurable improvement without burnout. Your tutor can adjust this based on your timeline and starting level—students preparing over 8-12 weeks do best with consistent, purposeful practice rather than cramming.
The SAT Essay task is consistent: you read a passage and analyze how the author builds their argument. However, passages vary widely in length, complexity, and topic—from historical documents to contemporary articles on science or social issues. Success requires flexibility; you need to quickly identify the author's main argument, find key rhetorical devices, and explain their purpose regardless of subject matter. Tutoring helps you develop a reliable framework for analyzing any passage type, reducing the mental load on test day.
Anxiety often stems from uncertainty—not knowing if you're doing it "right" or worrying you'll run out of time. Regular practice with an expert tutor builds concrete confidence because you develop a tested process, receive consistent validation that you understand the rubric, and experience success under timed conditions repeatedly. Many students find that once they've written 8-10 essays with expert feedback and seen their scores improve, test day anxiety drops significantly because they trust their preparation.
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