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I am currently a law student and am on the road to appreciating a new kind of study: that of various legal doctrines, statutory interpretation and methods of argumentation.

I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Biology. I have three younger siblings, so I have had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who were behind in math and reading raise their test scores and grades. As an instructor I have worked with students in every age level in all kinds of academic subjects, from math and physics to brainstorming and re- drafting English essays, and am truly passionate about helping students achieve their potential.
I'm a computer and social scientist. I hold graduate degrees from Columbia University and the University of Chicago and earned my bachelor's at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate level, I research ways the natural sciences can be used to advance the study of anthropology and history. I am currently completing my PhD.
I am proficient at US History and can help an AP US History student towards a 4 or 5 on his or her exam. My concentration for both of my post-high school degrees was religion, and I would love to tutor students who are taking religion courses. My favorite hobby is reading, and I believe it is important to instill an enjoyment of reading in students as early as possible. I can help young people who need extra support to become better readers.
The ISEE throws a mix of verbal reasoning, quantitative comparisons, and reading comprehension at students who are often encountering these question formats for the first time. Katherine breaks each section into repeatable strategies — like eliminating trap answers on synonym questions and setting up equations for word problems — so test day feels familiar rather than overwhelming. Her background in both math and writing analysis means she can coach across every section without switching tutors.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
I am currently a neuroscience PhD student at Columbia University. I majored in English and Psychology from Brown University, with a 4.0 and honours in Psychology. Following this, I worked at a lab at UPenn for three years, slowly transitioning to software engineering and computational neuroscience.
I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some capacity every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and have taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. I have also provided advice on application essays, resumes, and interview strategies for Harvard College students applying to highly competitive scholarships. Each of these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout my career as a doctor.
I am a committed educator with years of experience as both a classroom teacher and private tutor in a wide array of subjects. I am committed to working with students to support them in achieving their full potential. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.
I am a Sophomore at Knox College seeking a double major in Philosophy and Creative Writing. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Writing, and Psychology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the ACT and the SAT. I invest fully in each student. This means attentive listening, personalized study plans, and genuine care. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy writing poetry, running, and playing chess.
I am a working professional with a passion for teaching. I have been tutoring for 5+ years and have had great success with students ranging from middle school to college-age, as well as non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping my peers, which in the later years, converted into more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging problems. I like to apply problems to real world situations to allow my students to get a command on the concept and get comfortable with the topic in question.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used for admission to independent and private schools. Students in Salt Lake City typically take the ISEE when applying to selective private institutions in the area, as it assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and math achievement. The test helps schools evaluate academic readiness and is a key component of the admissions process for grades 2-12.
The ISEE has four levels: Primary (grades 2-3), Lower (grades 4-5), Middle (grades 6-8), and Upper (grades 9-12). Your child takes the level corresponding to the grade they're entering, not their current grade. For example, a student currently in 5th grade applying to 6th grade would take the Middle Level ISEE. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in preparing students for your specific ISEE level.
Many students struggle with the ISEE's fast pace and the variety of question types, especially in verbal reasoning where they must infer word meanings from context. The quantitative section challenges students who haven't yet mastered multi-step problem-solving, and reading comprehension requires both speed and deep understanding. Personalized tutoring helps students identify their specific weak areas and build confidence through targeted practice rather than generic test prep.
Most students benefit from 2-3 months of focused preparation, though this varies based on current skill level and target schools. Students in Salt Lake City's competitive private school environment often start prep 3-4 months before their test date to allow time for skill-building and full-length practice tests. A tutor can assess your child's starting point and create a customized timeline that builds foundational skills before diving into test-specific strategies.
In a classroom setting, instruction moves at one pace for all students, which often means advanced students are bored while struggling students fall behind. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to focus entirely on your child's specific gaps—whether that's reading speed, math concepts, or test anxiety—and adjust the approach in real time. This targeted method typically leads to faster improvement and more efficient use of prep time compared to group classes.
During the first session, a tutor will assess your child's current skills through diagnostic questions, discuss their target schools and goals, and identify specific areas that need work. This might include a quick verbal reasoning exercise, math problem set, or reading passage to understand strengths and gaps. Based on this initial assessment, the tutor will outline a personalized study plan and explain what to expect in future sessions.
Look for tutors with direct experience preparing students for the ISEE, familiarity with the specific level your child is taking, and a track record of helping students improve their scores. It's also valuable to find someone who understands the competitive private school landscape in Salt Lake City and can explain not just test strategies but the underlying academic skills. Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who specialize in ISEE prep and can speak to their success with students in your area.
Score improvement depends on starting point and prep intensity, but students typically see meaningful gains with consistent, focused tutoring—often 10-20 percentile points or more over 2-3 months. Some improvement comes from learning test-specific strategies, but the bigger gains come from strengthening underlying skills like reading speed, math fluency, and logical reasoning. A tutor can give you a more realistic projection after the initial assessment, based on your child's current level and the time available before test day.
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