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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 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 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 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'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point, how much you practice, and the time you invest. Most students see meaningful gains when they work with a tutor 2-3 times per week over 8-12 weeks, focusing on their weakest areas. Some students improve by 50-100+ points, while others gain confidence and test-taking strategies that help them perform closer to their full potential on test day.
The key is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether it's reading comprehension speed, math problem-solving, or understanding question formats—and targeting those specific gaps.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face, and it's very fixable with strategy. Tutors help you learn which question types to tackle first, how to recognize when to skip a hard problem and come back to it, and how to manage your time across sections. Practice with timed drills is essential—doing full practice tests under real timing conditions helps you develop an internal clock.
Many students also benefit from learning to estimate how long each question *should* take, so you can catch yourself if you're spending too much time on one problem and falling behind.
The best way is to take a full practice test under timed conditions, then analyze your results by question type and content area. A tutor can help you spot patterns—maybe you're missing most word problems, or you consistently run out of time on reading passages. Breaking down your mistakes into "careless errors," "didn't understand the concept," and "ran out of time" is crucial, because each type needs a different fix.
Once you know your specific weak spots, you can practice strategically instead of redoing everything. This targeted approach saves time and builds confidence much faster.
Much of test anxiety comes from uncertainty—not knowing what to expect, worrying about time running out, or feeling unprepared for certain question types. Working with a tutor builds confidence by making the test format familiar and by giving you proven strategies to handle tough problems.
Tutors also help you develop a test-day mindset: learning to stay calm when you hit a hard question, knowing when to move on strategically, and understanding that skipping something doesn't mean failure. Practice tests become a safe space to build that confidence before the real exam.
The Selective Enrollment Exam tests both content knowledge and your ability to understand *how* questions are asked. Many students know the math but misread a question, or understand a reading passage but miss what the question is actually asking. Learning to decode question language and spot common tricky wording patterns saves huge amounts of time and prevents careless mistakes.
A tutor walks you through the specific question types on this exam, teaches you what each format is testing, and shows you how to identify the exact information you need to answer correctly.
The best tutors combine deep knowledge of the exam's specific content and format with the ability to diagnose *why* you're missing questions. They understand not just the right answers, but the most efficient problem-solving approaches and common student mistakes. They're also skilled at teaching test-taking strategy—not just math and reading, but tactics like pacing, strategic skipping, and managing test anxiety.
Equally important is someone who listens to your concerns, adjusts based on your learning style, and helps you understand concepts rather than just memorizing answers. You want a tutor who makes you feel confident, not overwhelmed.
Most students benefit from 2-3 tutoring sessions per week over 8-12 weeks, depending on how much time you have and your starting point. The frequency matters less than consistency—regular sessions help concepts stick and let your tutor track your progress and adjust focus. Between sessions, you should be doing 30-45 minutes of independent practice, including full or partial practice tests.
If you're starting very close to test day, more frequent sessions can help you make the most of limited time. Your tutor can help you create a study schedule that fits your timeline and goals.
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