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Natalie

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Natalie

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, English
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

Natalie earned her way into Rice University by developing concrete study strategies — spaced repetition, active recall, targeted note-taking — that she now teaches to students who feel like they're putting in effort without seeing results. Her double major in Biochemistry and English means she's ada...

Education

Rice University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Patricia

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Patricia

Bachelor in Arts
Patricia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
AP Environmental Science

Strong study skills aren't just about spending more time with a textbook — they're about knowing how to take usable notes, break large assignments into steps, and self-test before an exam. Patricia teaches concrete techniques like active recall, spaced review schedules, and annotation strategies tai...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Kinjal

Certified Tutor

Kinjal

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kinjal's other Tutor Subjects
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

Surviving the IB program — one of the most demanding high school curricula in the world — forced Kinjal to develop systems for managing simultaneous deadlines, long-term projects, and exam preparation across very different subjects. She teaches those same strategies to students: how to build a study...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33
Nivedina

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Nivedina

Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Engineering
Nivedina's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

Surviving a PhD in materials engineering requires more than intelligence — it demands deliberate systems for managing reading loads, retaining dense technical content, and prioritizing tasks across competing deadlines. Nivedina teaches concrete techniques like spaced repetition, active recall, and w...

Education

The University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

University of California-Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Engineering

Hamza

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Hamza

Bachelor of Science, Bioinformatics
Hamza's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

Scoring a 1600 on the SAT while completing a bioinformatics degree required more than raw ability — it took deliberate systems for managing time, prioritizing material, and retaining information across very different subjects. Hamza teaches those specific techniques: spaced repetition schedules, act...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Bioinformatics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Kennedy

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kennedy

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Kennedy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Physics 2

Balancing a math degree with pre-med coursework means Kennedy has battle-tested strategies for managing heavy workloads — from prioritizing assignments and breaking large projects into daily tasks to active review techniques that cut down on cramming. She teaches students concrete systems like space...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Siyu

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Siyu

Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
Siyu's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Organization, time management, and knowing how to actually review material — these aren't skills most students pick up on their own. Siyu teaches concrete strategies like breaking assignments into smaller tasks, building study schedules, and using active recall techniques instead of passive re-readi...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Kenan

Certified Tutor

Kenan

Bachelor in Arts
Kenan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Most students don't lack intelligence — they lack a system. Kenan teaches concrete techniques like spaced repetition scheduling, active recall practice, and priority-based task lists, then adjusts the approach based on whether a student is struggling with math problem sets, history readings, or essa...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Uma

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Uma

Bachelor in Arts, Sports Medicine
Uma's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am most passionate about biology and chemistry. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Sports Medicine

Test Scores
ACT
35
Mackenzie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Mackenzie

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Engineering coursework demands more than just studying hard — it requires knowing how to prioritize problem sets, break large projects into daily tasks, and actually retain dense material across multiple subjects at once. Mackenzie applies the organizational systems she built surviving a mechanical ...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
31

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