Two physics PhDs mean Zhengdong has spent years swimming in calculus — not as an abstract math exercise, but as the language for describing motion, fields, electromagnetic waves, and quantum behavior. He teaches integration techniques and differential equations by connecting them to the physical systems they were invented to describe, so the notation carries meaning instead of just procedure. Rated 4.8 by students.

Pre-med coursework at Texas A&M means Paris has pushed through calculus where it actually matters — reaction rates in chemistry, dose-response curves in pharmacology, and the quantitative modeling that underpins her neuroscience minor. That firsthand experience with applied derivatives and integrals lets her explain the mechanics of a chain rule or integration technique by connecting it to something tangible. Rated 5.0 by students.

Engineering majors don't just take calculus — they use it daily, which gives Christina a practical fluency with derivatives, integrals, and series that pure textbook study rarely builds. Her Materials Engineering coursework at Texas A&M means she can show students exactly how concepts like rate-of-change and area-under-a-curve problems apply to real systems, making abstract ideas click faster.

Ryan's subject list spans pre-algebra through calculus, which means he's tutored the entire chain of mathematical thinking that leads up to derivatives and integrals — and knows exactly where students' algebra gaps tend to sabotage them. His 31 ACT confirms solid quantitative chops, and he uses that full-spectrum math background to trace a calculus concept like the chain rule back to the function composition and algebraic manipulation skills it actually depends on.

Lee teaches both business calculus and standard calculus, which means he can explain a concept like the derivative through two different lenses — the pure math version and the applied version where it becomes marginal cost or instantaneous rate of revenue. That dual perspective, combined with his broader math and study skills background, makes the abstract-to-concrete leap smoother for students who keep asking "but when would I use this?" Rated 5.0 by students.

As a mechanical engineering major at Texas A&M, Clara uses derivatives, integrals, and differential equations constantly — from modeling heat transfer to analyzing motion. That daily fluency means she can walk students through chain rule applications or tricky integration techniques with the confidence of someone who depends on these tools, not just someone who once learned them.

As a Management Information Systems major at Texas A&M, Shubhada uses calculus regularly in coursework involving optimization models and data-driven decision-making, so concepts like derivatives and integrals aren't abstract exercises — they're tools she applies. She breaks down the transition from algebra to calculus thinking by walking through each new idea slowly, making sure notation and logic land before moving on to problem sets.

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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 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.