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MiMi

Certified Tutor

6+ years

MiMi

Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
MiMi's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
ACT Writing

A lot of algebra clicks once a student sees what an equation is actually modeling — not just symbols on a page, but a relationship between quantities. MiMi zeroes in on that conceptual understanding, whether the topic is systems of equations, inequalities, or factoring polynomials, so the procedures...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
34
Katherine

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

When a student stares at a system of equations and doesn't know where to start, the issue usually isn't intelligence — it's that nobody connected the procedure to the reasoning behind it. Katherine teaches algebra by linking each method (substitution, elimination, graphing) to a clear visual or logi...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Test Scores
SAT
1390
Simar

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Simar

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Simar's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

When students struggle with Algebra, it's usually one or two core ideas — like how to manipulate equations or interpret what a function actually represents — that create a chain reaction of confusion. Simar diagnoses exactly where that breakdown happens and rebuilds understanding from that point, wh...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Jessica

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jessica

Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

Two years as an undergraduate tutor gave Jessica a front-row seat to the specific places students get stuck in algebra — setting up equations from word problems, manipulating rational expressions, and graphing linear systems. She breaks each problem type into a repeatable process so students build c...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
33
Taylor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Taylor

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science

The jump from arithmetic to algebra trips students up when variables start replacing numbers and equations demand new reasoning. Taylor tackles this by slowing down at the exact point of confusion — whether that's distributing negatives, solving multi-step equations, or graphing linear functions — a...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
33
Yang

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yang

PhD
Yang's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I'm a Ph.D in theoretical physics at Baylor University. I'm exceptional at both physics and mathematics(college and graduate level). I had over 5 years teaching experience. I'm good at help students understand fundamental concepts and build their own problem-solving skills.

Education

Baylor University

PhD

Beijing Normal University

PhD

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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