A lot of algebra struggles come down to one thing: students learn to mimic steps without understanding what an equation actually represents. Jack tackles that head-on by teaching the logic behind operations — why you can divide both sides, what a function really maps, how factoring connects to the distributive property in reverse. His math minor at UChicago gives him the formal grounding to explain these ideas clearly rather than just drilling procedures.

The jump from arithmetic to algebra is really a jump into abstract thinking — suddenly letters replace numbers, and equations become puzzles with structure. Shauna tackles this by grounding variables and expressions in concrete scenarios, especially word problems that mirror real decision-making. Rated 4.8 by students, she builds fluency with linear equations and inequalities by making the logic behind each step visible.

Word problems are where most algebra students freeze, because translating English sentences into equations is a completely different skill from solving them. Taylor spends real time on that translation step — picking apart what a problem is actually asking and identifying which variable to define first. Once that clicks, even multi-step problems become approachable.

Pre-med coursework at UT Dallas means Maria solves for unknowns constantly — dosage calculations, dilution equations, reaction stoichiometry — all of which demand clean algebraic reasoning under pressure. She brings that same precision to teaching students how to work through systems of equations and word problems, translating messy scenarios into organized steps. Rated 5.0 by students.

Factoring is often the single skill that determines whether Algebra feels easy or impossible, and Akshay spends real time on it — trinomials, difference of squares, grouping — until the pattern recognition becomes automatic. From there, he tackles linear and quadratic equations, word problems, and graphing with an emphasis on understanding why each method works. Students leave sessions with strategies they can actually reproduce on their own.

When factoring quadratics or solving systems of equations starts to feel like a foreign language, Amanda translates. She teaches algebra by building each new skill visibly on top of the last one — showing, for instance, how distributing connects to factoring in reverse — and arms students with catchy mnemonics that make multi-step processes feel automatic.

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 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!