I am a college level math and engineering tutor, and as such have been working part-time for a local community college for about 8 years. In addition to my time at college, I have been private tutoring students (of several ages) for over 10 years. As of now, I hold 2 associate degrees--one for mechanical engineering and the other in math. The plan is to finish my engineering degree, but as an out of state transfer. So, while this entire process has been time consuming and without complication, I, in the meantime continue to enjoy helping as many as possible reach their goals and achieve greater levels of thinking--be it math, engineering, or even physics. The more popular math subjects I run across are: precalculus (algebra and trig.) through calculus 2. Though, this is not to say I cannot help with higher requests. Calculus 3 and ordinary diff. eq. are two other subjects I have experienced for years as well. As for engineering subjects go, mechanics tend to be inquired upon the most by students, such as: statics, strength of materials, and dynamics. However, I also tutor a lot of thermodynamics too! My tutoring style, or how I operate my sessions, mostly depends on the needs of each student. Though ultimately, I feel my job is to do whatever is needed to guide each student in ways specific to their studies. What I also feel separates me from other educators, is my level of flexibility being multi-faceted through the likes of math, engineering, and physics. Having the ability to cross connect these fields in a more fluid like manner can be more motivating for learning the types of math applied throughout curriculums. Nevertheless, no matter who I work with I always hold myself responsible by ensuring one's own education. Thus, my intention regardless, is to reassure a greater measure for success moving forward, as well as an immediate increase in one's confidence.

Hi, my name is Irenea Walls. My teaching philosophy is based on differentiation, patience, and meeting students where they are. I believe students can build the skills, independence, and confidence they need when instruction is clear, supportive, and individualized. I have experience supporting learners with literacy, writing, and ESL/English language development. I'm passionate about tutoring because I enjoy helping students feel more confident, capable, and understood.

I bring a background in technical writing and a bachelor's degree in English to my tutoring practice. I specialize in helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and communication skills, whether they're working on essays, preparing for exams, or looking to express complex ideas with clarity. As a technical writer, I've learned how to take complicated information and present it in a way that's clear, precise, and approachable. All skills I bring into every tutoring session. I enjoy working with students at all levels and tailoring my approach to fit each learner's style, whether that means breaking concepts into manageable steps, practicing together, or building strategies for independent success. My goal is to create a learning environment that feels supportive and stress-free, while still challenging students to grow. We are all still learning and will always be students. I believe learning should feel rewarding, empowering, and even enjoyable, and I look forward to helping you build the confidence and skills you need to succeed.

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 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'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 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 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 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.