TutorOut

We pick and train the best tutors from the best schools in the US that meet our high standards of excellence. Their strong academic background coupled with our guidance allows us to offer Chinese students a unique opportunity to learn from the best!

Abby Z.
Columbia University, Class of 2023
Major: Economics
Abby is originally from the Boston area and currently studies Economics at Columbia. She has several years of experience tutoring in writing, public speaking, test prep and more. In her free time, she loves to hike and dance. She also runs marathons!
Alexander C.
Colby College, Class of 2008
Major: East Asian Studies
Alex was born in Boston, grew up on the coast of Maine, and currently resides in Japan. After majoring in Chinese, Alex studied and worked in China for five years, eventually serving as Chinese-English interpreter for the president of a major multinational corporation, and then for the cast and crew of a 52-episode television series. He has over five years of full-time language tutoring and test prep experience. SAT score: 1600. LSAT: 173 (99th percentile). When he's not teaching, Alex enjoys reading—English books, ranging from literature to astrophysics, as well as Chinese books, on such subjects as the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty—playing the piano, rock climbing, and cooking elaborate meals.
Amber F.
Yale University, Class of 2011
Major: Psychology
Yanyao loves yoga and dance. She has always been interested in teaching: as a private tutor for SAT/ ACT standardized tests during high school and also as a community health educator during her time at Yale. ACT score: 35 SAT scores: 800 Math, 760 Verbal, 760 Writing.
Anita S.
Brown University, Class of 2020
Major: English
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Anita recently graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Brown University, where she received her A.B. in English Nonfiction with Honors and Visual Art. She scored 2400 on the SAT, and received 5s on several AP exams, including English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History, and Calculus BC. Anita has past experience teaching English in Mongolia through the Learning Enterprises program and working as an online Chegg tutor, specializing in essay editing. In her free time, Anita's hobbies include reading, painting, and playing her cello.
Anne-Marie D.
Columbia University, Class of 2022
Major: History
Hailing from New York, Anne-Marie is a student at Columbia University majoring in History and Urban Sociology. Anne-Marie has years of experience in Literature and History education, working as a tutor with the Double Discovery Center and as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Columbia University. Graduating from an International Baccalaureate World School with an IB Diploma, Anne Marie earned a score of 780 on the Reading SAT and a 5 on the AP World History exam. In her free time, she enjoys beekeeping, studying German, and going to museums.
Annie L.
Princeton University, Class of 2017
Major: Economics
Annie is a QuestBridge scholar from California and has tutored elementary school and high school students in various subjects such as math and English. She is planning to major in Economics and minor in East Asian Studies and Finance. She enjoys doing community service. Annie scored 800 in Math II and 720 in critical reading.
Arianne M.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Political Science
Arianne is from Barrington, Rhode Island and is a first-generation college student studying Political Science at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She has been tutoring since high school as a member of the National Honor Society and specializes in English, French, Government, Algebra, and Economics. In her free time, Arianne enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.
Belinda Z.
Brown University, Class of 2017
Major: History/Liberal Medical Education
Belinda is originally from New York City and is a student at Brown University in the Program in Liberal Medical Education, an eight year baccalaureate-medical program. However, she has also been afforded the opportunity pursue her passion in history. She enjoys learning languages, trying new food, and traveling. She received an overall SAT score of 2390; 770 in Biology; 800s in Math II, U.S. History, and Chemistry; and 5s on the AP Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish exams.
Benjamin G.
Brown University, Class of 2016
Major: Biology
Ben hails from Chicago, IL and is a pre-med student concentrating in Biology. He has teaching experience working as a TA in the French Studies Department at Brown University. When he's not studying, he enjoys studying foreign languages (and is formally studying French, Mandarin, and Polish), singing with his a cappella group, the Brown Jabberwocks, and reading science fiction. Scores: 34 ACT (36 English, 36 Science); 5 AP English Language; 5 AP French; 5 AP Comparative Government and Politics; 5 AP World History; 800 SAT II World History.
Brian Y.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2015
Major: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Brian is originally from Southern California. He has a teaching credential and has years of experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages including college in a variety of subjects. He recently created and taught his own course through Osher at Dartmouth College based on his master's thesis field work in the country of Bhutan.
Caroline O.
Brown University, Class of 2016
Major: American Studies
Caroline Orr is a Brown University student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania studying American society and literature. In her free time she loves reading, knitting, and making music. On her SAT exams she scored a perfect 800 in Critical Reading and 720 in Writing. On her Advanced Placement exams she scored perfect 5's in Literature & Composition, Language & Composition, and United States History, and a 4 in AB Calculus. Caroline has 4 years of tutoring experience with students ages 10-14.
Celina S.
Brown University, Class of 2020
Major: English
Celina grew up in Great Neck, NY. Her love for reading led her to study English at Brown University. Celina received a 2270 on the SAT and 5s on several AP exams including AP Chinese and AP Literature and Composition. Her hobbies include baking, playing ukulele, and discussing the latest book she read with anyone who'll listen.
Chris K.
Harvard University, Class of 2016
Major: History
Chris is currently a graduate student at Harvard University, concentrating in History. He earned his CELTA (Certified English Language Teaching to Adults) certification in 2012 and has accumulated four years of experience in English tutoring. Additionally, he has taught courses in business, history and college readiness. Chris is also a tutor for other subjects, including: TOEFL, AP/SAT US History, AP/SAT World History, SSAT and Government. Chris enjoys traveling, cooking and cycling
Connor B.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Computer Science
Connor is from Minden, Nevada where he has been tutoring middle school and high school subjects for over three years. He received a 35 on the ACT and 5’s in AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, and AP US Government. Along with tutoring, he is currently a teaching assistant in the computer science department. In his spare time, Connor enjoys running, reading, and making pottery on the wheel.
Constance C.
Wellesley College, Class of 2014
Major: English Literature
Constance loves literature, cinema, coffee, and the outdoors. She partakes in all of these as often as she can (and in as many different countries as possible :). She has lived in rural France, Connecticut, New York City, Cambridge, and Beijing. SATI scores: 800 reading/writing; 730 math. SATII scores: English Literature: 760; Math II: 770. AP scores: 5s in Biology, English Language and Composition, English Literature
Corey S.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2018
Major: History
Corey is originally from New York City, and currently studies History and Neuroscience at Dartmouth College. He attended The Hotchkiss School where he was the Editor-In-Chief of the newspaper, and played three sports, captaining two of them. He recorded high SAT and SATII scores, with a 780 in Critical Reading and 770 in Mathematics, as well as receiving 5s on every AP exam he took. He has a wealth of tutoring experience, having dedicated each of his high school summers to tutoring grade schoolers in English, Math, and Science. In his free time he loves to play basketball and golf or read.
Dan B.
Columbia University, Class of 2012
Major: Psychology/Music
Dan currently lives in Brooklyn where he teaches music and performs regularly as a drummer. He scored perfect 800s on both the math and verbal sections of the SAT and has tutored students in writing, English, psychology, and SAT prep.
David H.
Princeton University, Class of 2022
Major: Molecular Biology and Neuroscience (Minor)
David is a Pre-Med sophomore at Princeton University, pursuing a major in Molecular Biology and a minor in Neuroscience! He has spent the last 4 years tutoring, with experience teaching in many different contexts and capacities! Some examples of his past jobs include college advising (accepted to Harvard, Yale, and Princeton), SAT/ACT prep (perfect score in ACT!), a variety of high school coursework (11 AP Classes, 4.0GPA/4.0GPA in high school), and even drumming! Davis is naturally passionate about the learning process of every single one of his students, and he is very invested in how to achieve the goals that he and his students create together!
Dee L.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2016
Major: Neuroscience
Dee grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri. She is an avid dancer who loves reading and her favorite book in high school was The Picture of Dorian Gray. She is a National Merit Finalist (ACT: 34), recipient of the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award, and an AP Scholar with Distinction. In her free time she enjoys hiking, graphic design, and cooking.
Disha D.
Stanford University, Class of 2020
Major: Symbolic Systems
Disha is originally from Olathe, Kansas. As a junior, she received a perfect 36 on her ACT (Math - 36, Reading - 36, Writing - 36, Science - 34). She has been tutoring students in Math, English, and Standardized Test Prep for 6 years. Outside of tutoring, Disha loves playing the piano, doing research, reading, and spending time with her friends.
Dominique S.
Texas A&M University, Class of 2019
Major: Animal Science
Dominique, born and raised in Dallas, TX and now at Texas A&M, attended The Hockaday School where she earned Headmistress’ List all throughout high school, took Chinese, tutored thought her high school years, led the tutoring program during her senior year, and led two clubs as president. Dominique scored 720 in reading, 700 in math, and 750 in writing on her SAT. Additionally, she took the SAT Subject Tests and scored 710 in Literature and 720 in Math Level II. Dominique also earned AP Scholar with Honors. In her free time, she likes to take and edit photos, play Bananagrams, dance, play guitar and spend time in nature. She also enjoys training puppies to become service dogs.
Don S.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2016
Major: Engineering and Physics
Don is from the Bay Area and has extensive experience tutoring academic subjects to high school students. Don earned a 780 on the SAT Critical Reading, 740 on the Writing, and also scored 750+ on Physics, Math II and US History Subject II tests. He is an AP Honors Scholar with Distinction and a National Merit Commended Scholar.
Dylan G.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2014
Major: Neuroscience
Dylan is a pre-med student that plans to pursue neuroscience in the future. Dylan teaches well and he is friendly and patient. He has been swimming since 4 years old and was recruited for distance freestyle and backstroke.
Dylan L.
Princeton University, Class of 2015
Major: English
Dylan is originally from Ames, Iowa. The summer following his sophomore year, he taught English in Jishou, China (Hunan Province). Next year, he will be working at the Environmental Defense Fund in New York City. On the ACT, he received a 34 on the Reading portion, 33 on the Science portion, and a 34 on the Math portion.
Elaine K.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 2017
Major: Chemical-Biological Engineering
Raised in Nashua, New Hampshire, Elaine earned a 2270 on the SAT, an 800 on the Math II SAT subject test, and was a National Merit Finalist. In her free time, Elaine enjoys traveling and trying new foods.
Eli R.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2013
Major: English
Eli grew up on a boat in the States, and currently lives on dry land, splitting her time between Israel and the US. She has over 6 years of experience (3 of them full-time) tutoring middle and high school and college students in English, Writing, Political Science, and Organizational Behavior. She currently works in journalism, and performs research on the formation of multiethnic identities in educational ecosystems. When she’s not studying or working, she enjoys jiu jitsu, cooking, laughing at memes, and playing with dogs.
Eliza H.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Sociology and Urban Studies
Eliza is a rising senior at Brown University who is double majoring in Sociology and Urban Studies. She deeply cares about education and is considering becoming a teacher and doing a master’s degree in Education Policy. She has a TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate and therefore understands the fundamentals of teaching English to children from different backgrounds. Also, she has tutored young Spanish speaking students since she was in high school and has taken a course called the “Social Psychology of Race, Class, & Gender in Education,” which has made her reflect about how education affects students differently. In her free time, she likes to dance, play the ukulele, take photographs, and make art.
Elizabeth P.
Washington University in St. Louis, Class of 2021
Major: International Area Studies
Elizabeth is a sophomore at Washington University in Saint Louis, originally from Reno, Nevada. Having taken Mandarin classes for the past five years, she is avidly studying International Area Studies. She is a National Merit Finalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction, having earned fives on Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language, Literature, and Environmental Science. In her free time, she loves making art and taking long walks in the desert.
Emily L.
Middlebury College, Class of 2015
Major: English and American Literatures
Emily graduated from Middlebury with a B.A. in English and a minor in Chinese. She teaches undergraduate creative writing at Rutgers University-Newark and spends her free time reading, swimming, and hiking.
Emma R.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Political Science
Emma is a junior at Brown University, originally from Redding, Connecticut. Emma is concentrating in Political Science, specifically the American Politics track. On campus, Emma is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Brown Undergraduate Law Review, a curator at the Global Gallery, and on the Brown Cheer Team. She is comfortable and have had experience in teaching primary and secondary reading and math, as well as TOEFL, SAT, and AP exams. In her free time she enjoys baking pastries.
Enoch W.
Texas A&M University, Class of 2021
Major: Biomedical Science
Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, Enoch have tutoring experience in China, where he taught children English. Enoch enjoys wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in his free time. He plans on pursuing a career in medicine, and he's currently majoring in Biomedical Science. Enoch made fives on the English AP, Human Geography AP, and World history AP.
Erika A.
Princeton University, Class of 2015
Major: English Literature
Erika, a native of Pennsylvania, enjoys reading and playing the ukulele. She earned perfect scores for the SAT Reading section, AP US History and both AP English tests. In addition to tutoring at an ESL program in Princeton, she has experience working with students in a writing center.
Ethan K.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2022
Major: International Relations, Economics / Data Science and Computer Science minors
Ethan, from Vienna, Virginia, is a current sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. He achieved a 1570 on his SAT, scored 5 on 9 different AP exams, is considered a National Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and has been inducted into the Cum Laude Society, an honor society in which 382 US high schools participate. Ethan loves the outdoors and has backpacked around Alaska, the Californian Sierra Nevada, the West Virginian Appalachians, and more. He enjoys playing the cello, meeting new people, reading up on global affairs, and studying languages. Passionate about Latin America, Ethan is currently working at a consulting firm in Mexico City.
Eunice L.
Harvard University, Class of 2017
Major: History and Science
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Eunice received a 2380 on her SAT (800 Verbal, 800 Reading, 780 Math), as well as a score of 800 on the SAT subject tests for Literature and US History. As a student, her specific interests always lay in humanities courses that required strong writing, reading, and analytical skills—as a result, she has always enjoyed tutoring students in these particular subject areas. In high school, she performed oboe competitively and participated in youth orchestras and summer music festivals. Currently a History and Science major at Harvard who plans to attend law school in the future, she speaks Spanish and Korean and enjoys reading, cooking, and golf.
Eve D.
Swarthmore College, Class of 2015
Major: History
Eve is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, where she graduated in the top 3% of her high school class with an International Baccalaureate diploma. She was recognized as a National Merit Finalist and earned an 800 on the SAT reading and a 760 on the SAT writing. In college, she worked as a college writing tutor and was a member of Swarthmore’s NCAA Division III varsity swim team for all four years. Eve is currently based out of Kathmandu, Nepal, where she is a founding member of a start up internship program. Her hobbies include reading, blogging, hiking, and photography.
Farrah L.
Princeton University, Class of 2020
Major: Psychology
Farrah is from San Antonio, Texas, and is a member of Princeton’s fencing team. She has experience tutoring students in English reading, math, and science. She scored a 770 on SAT Reading and 770 on SAT Math; she also scored a 5 on the AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, and AP World History exams.
Frances L.
Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major: Public and International Affairs
Frances is a senior at Princeton University, originally from New York City. At Princeton, Frances is studying in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, with a minor in East Asian Studies. Frances has extensive tutoring experience, having served as a teaching assistant at Princeton, as well as a Mandarin peer tutor in both high school and college. Frances is also a member of the Varsity Track and Field team at Princeton, where she competes as a heptathlete.
George M.
Princeton University, Class of 2011
Major: History
George is originally from San Francisco and has been working as a tutor for over seven years, including two years as an SAT and ACT tutor. He received a 35 on the ACT, with scores of 800, 770, and 750 on the SAT subject tests in English Literature, U.S. History, and Physics. In addition to being fluent in Mandarin Chinese, he speaks Russian, Spanish, and Swahili. His interests include game programming, wildlife photography, and creative writing, and he hopes one day to pursue graduate studies in geology or computer science.
Grace A.
Princeton University, Class of 2021
Major: History
Grace is from Los Angeles, California, and is studying History at Princeton University. She has been tutoring since high school and specializes in English, Spanish, History, Art History, and Literature. In her free time, Grace enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and baking. Scores: 34 ACT (35 English, 36 Reading, 34 Science); 5 AP English Language; 5 AP Spanish; 5 AP US History; 5 AP World History, 5 AP Art History.
Gracie S.
Princeton University, Class of 2016
Major: Politics
At Princeton University, Gracie majored in Politics with a focus on International Relations, and also pursued minor in Arabic Language and Culture. She grew up in Chicago IL, and has lived in Russia, Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. She is most interested in human rights, humanitarian aid and access to education, and love all kinds of writing and journalism. In her spare time, she enjoys sports and music, as well as stand-up comedy.
Group C.
Princeton University, Class of 2020
Major: Others
Group class tutors come from different schools with different majors but they have one thing in common- they are all passionate about their group class specialty!
Hope L.
Princeton University, Class of 2017
Major: Engineering
From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hope is currently studying engineering at Princeton University as well as being in Princeton Running Club. She has five years of experience tutoring middle and high school students in areas including math, physics, and SAT preparation. She scored a 2260 on the SAT with a perfect score on the Math II subject test and is a National Merit Scholar Finalist.
Hunter C.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 2022
Major: Mechanical Engineering & Business Analytics
Hunter is a junior studying mechanical engineering and business analytics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Originally from Lake Tahoe California. Hunter has years of experience tutoring students of all ages in subjects from English to calculus to the sciences. Hunter is well versed in topics that are relevant to high school students such as standardized testing and the American college admissions process. Hunter took 10 AP exams and scored 5’s on all of them, as well as scored a 36 on the ACT, and an 800 on both the math 2 and biology subject tests.
Ian R.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2018
Major: Computer and Earth Sciences
Ian grew up in Washington State, and uses computer science to study melting mountain glaciers. He is an educator and tutor with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring earth science, mathematics, and research. He is a national merit achievement scholar, scored 730 on the SAT Math I subject test, 750 on the SAT Math II subject test, 5s on both the AP English Language and English Literature exams, and a perfect 800 on the GRE’s critical reading section. When he’s not watching ice melt, he enjoys running, cooking, and making photographs.
Isabel R.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Cognitive Neuroscience
Isabel is from New York City and has been tutoring in her area for over five years. In high school, she mastered and tutored in the subjects of AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Government and Politics, AP Language and Composition, and AP Literature and Composition. She scored a 34 on her ACT. At Brown University, Isabel is a writing fellow, peer advisor, and research intern, practicing graphic design and photography in her free time.
Jacob C.
Princeton University, Class of 2017
Major: Public Policy
Jacob is from Scarsdale, New York and received a 2230 on his SAT. He has 4 years of experience tutoring in Middle School subjects. He is looking to major in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton (major in public policy) and minor in Chinese Language and Culture. On the side, He loves taking part in Student Government, playing football, giving tours, and working out.
Jane H.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2017
Major: Art History
Jane is from New York City where she attended Stuyvesant High School and tutored students for the SHSAT. She graduated from Dartmouth in 2017 where she studied art history, and just completed her Master's in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK. She loves to write, and plans on pursuing a PhD. In her free time, she loves going to museums with friends, baking, and reading. She scored a 2360 on her SAT (800 reading, 800 writing, 760 math), and greatly enjoys tutoring in the humanities.
Jeremy L.
Columbia University, Class of 2013
Major: Classics
Jeremy studied Greek and Latin in college and then spent the summer in Shanghai as an Education Advisor for Taurus Edu. He scored an 800 on the math section and a 760 reading section of the SAT. In his free time, he enjoys reading literature of all sorts, playing bluegrass music and writing.
Jessie S.
Princeton University, Class of 2016
Major: Philosophy
Originally from Georgia, Jessie is a recent graduate of Princeton University, where she received a degree in Philosophy and a certificate in Cognitive Science. In high school, she tutored ESL and earned 5's on several AP exams: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP European History. Her SAT reading score was 800 and her writing score was 750. She enjoys traveling, cinema, and running.
Jessie M.
Northwestern University, Class of 2016
Major: Biology and Environmental Science
Jessie grew up in St. Charles, Illinois and graduated from Northwestern University in 2016 with degrees in Biology and Environmental Science. She earned a 35 on the ACT and 5’s on eight AP tests, and has tutored high school students in reading&writing, English, and math. Jessie currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal, where she works for a local wildlife conservation NGO on drinking water quality research in the Himalayas. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, hiking, and eating.
Jocelyn T.
Princeton University, Class of 2014
Major: Computer Science
Jocelyn hails from Honolulu, HI and is currently studying Computer Science at Princeton University. She scored a 2350 on the SAT, with an 800 on the Math SAT II subject test, and 790 on the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology SAT subject tests. In her free time, she likes to read, play tennis, practice guitar, and hang out with friends.
Jocelyn L.
Cornell University, Class of 2016
Major: Biology & Society
Originally from St. Louis, Jocelyn is a recent graduate of Cornell University where she studied environmental policy. She scored a 35 on the ACT and received a 5 on multiple Advanced Placement exams including AB Calculus, Biology, and English Language. Now living and working in New York City, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling to other countries.
John R.
Stanford University, Class of 2017
Major: Public Policy
John hails from San Francisco, California and now studies environmental and climate policy at Stanford. He has been tutoring friends and family for the SAT since his senior year of high school, and received an 800 in Writing and a 790 in Critical Reading on his own SAT. He enjoys singing, swimming, and looks forward to sharing his appreciation of the depth and nuance of English literature.
John F.
Princeton University, Class of 2024
Major: English
Originally from Pennsylvania, John is planning on majoring in English at Princeton University, while potentially pursuing minors in creative writing and journalism. John has three years of experience tutoring students at both the high school and middle school levels, in both English and a variety of other subjects. John received a perfect score on the ACT Reading section and a score of 35 on the ACT English section, as well as a score of 5 on both AP English Language exams. In his free time, John enjoys reading, writing, running, and spending time with friends.
Jordan M.
University of Southern California, Class of 2018
Major: Psychology
Jordan grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, where she fell in love with American literature and creative writing from a very early age. When she went to Washington University in St. Louis, she continued to study writing through a highly-selective writing scholars program. She majored in Psychology and minored in Writing and Chinese. Throughout her time at college, she helped international students practice their English through a volunteer tutoring program, as well as taught elementary school kids math at a nearby school. After graduation, Jordan went to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for her Master's degree in Social Work. Jordan now lives in New York City and works in healthcare.
Katherine H.
Princeton University, Class of 2015
Major: Music and Medieval Studies
Katherine, a Montana native, has been tutoring since high school, and was both an AP Scholar and National Merit Finalist. In addition to tutoring, she enjoys playing and recording music, spending time in nature, and painting.
Kay X.
Harvard University, Class of 2019
Major: English
Kay was born in the United States, and has also lived in Asia. She went to high school at Phillips Academy, Andover. In high school she was selected as a peer tutor and she helped other students review difficult courses, including math, science and writing. Kay loves art and writing, and she likes swimming and water polo. Kay is patient and a hard worker. She hopes to become friends with her students, working together to achieve their goals.
Kaylee D.
Brown University, Class of 2020
Major: History
Kaylee lived in the US for the first 10 years of her life before moving to China and living in Beijing for 8 years. She graduated from an international high school with an International Baccalaureate degree and a bilingual diploma in English and Chinese. She achieved an SAT score of 2310 and an IB score of 43. In her free time, she loves watching films, TV shows, and reading books as she has a passion for stories of all sorts.
Kimberly R.
Columbia University, Class of 2019
Major: Economics
Kimberly is a sophomore at Columbia University studying Economics and Political Science. Initially, she started out by helping her younger cousins and neighbors understand difficult math concepts. Kimberly now specializes in tutoring the humanities and has a true passion for writing, English and history. Kimberly’s tutoring style goes beyond just cramming or memorization; she aims to get the students to think deeper and analyze subjects in a more challenging manner. Some of her test scores include: AP ENGLISH – 5, AP US HISTORY – 5, and SAT II US history – 760. In her free time she enjoys reading and baking.
Laura M.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Biology
Laura is a sophomore majoring in Biology at Brown University. She received a 5 in AP Calculus, Biology, English Language and Composition, and English Literature, and a 34 on her ACT (36 Reading). She has served as a teacher's assistant and has been tutoring in English, Spanish, Math, and Science since High School. At Brown, she plans and teaches English as a Second Language classes. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the piano, and hiking.
Leah W.
Princeton University, Class of 2015
Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Leah is a junior from San Francisco, California where she was born and raised. She received a 2270 on her SAT and has several years of experience tutoring students in biology, English literature and language, and French/Italian language. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing and hopes to someday become a veterinarian.
Lilian L.
University of Rochester, Class of 2019
Major: Computer Science
Lilian is a dual degree candidate at the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.M. in Violin Performance. She has a wealth of teaching experience through her dedication as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant and serving as an English tutor, as well as teaching violin. In her spare time, Lilian enjoys running, rock climbing, and composing.
Lina E.
Yale University, Class of 2019
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Lina is from Stamford, CT and is a pre-med student at Yale University. She has experience tutoring children and high school students in Science and English. She enjoys reading, running, and doing community service. She scored a 34 on the ACT (36 English, 36 Reading, 34 Science). She scored a 770 in Literature SAT II, 770 in US History SAT II, and 740 in Math Level I SAT II.
Lisa H.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2017
Major: Economics
Lisa was born and raised in Colorado. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and scored a 32 on the ACT. A few of her interests include tennis, snowboarding, and graphic design. She has experience tutoring students of various grade levels and also students with special needs.
Mackenzie S.
Texas A&M University, Class of 2016
Major: Kinesiology
Mackenzie is originally from Dallas, TX. He is pursuing a Kinesiology degree with a Psychology minor at Texas A&M University. He received a 32 on the ACT. He enjoys spending time outdoors, and he played water polo in high school and in college.
Madeleine W.
Columbia University, Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics
Madeleine has more than two years of experience as a private tutor in New York City. Although she studies Mathematics at Columbia University, she also has experience tutoring subjects such as English literature, history, and SAT/PSAT test prep. In 2017, she received a 1540 on the SAT, a 760 on the Biology SAT II, and a 780 on the English SAT II. In her free time, Mado loves reading, playing the drums, and going to museums.
Malachi H.
University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2018
Major: Linguistics
Malachi is from in Dallas, Texas and graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Linguistics. His academic interests include phonology, syntax, semantics, and language acquisition. In high school, he scored a 2350 on the SAT (760 Critical Reading, 800 Writing, 790 Mathematics) and was as an AP Scholar with Distinction. In his free time, he enjoys art, piano, anime, and fighting games (such as Street Fighter).
Margret F.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Computer Science
Originally from New York City, Margret is now a rising Junior at Brown University. This semester she is a teaching assistant in the computer science department, and also tutors high school students in the SAT outside of Brown. She scored a 1570 in the SAT (800 Math, 770 Reading) as well as 770 in the MATH II, Chemistry, and Biology SAT subject tests. Outside of school, she enjoys watercoloring and running.
Matthew B.
Harvard University, Class of 2017
Major: Education
Matthew loves learning and teaching! He speaks 6 languages and has taught English, French, Spanish, and Russian. Credentials include: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. He would be happy to teach AP, IB, SAT, SATII, and TOEFL Exam preparation, as well as language tutoring. His favorite hobbies include playing trombone and saxophone, running and cycling, and traveling the world.
Michael T.
Harvard University, Class of 2025
Major: International Relations/Economics
Michael graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Brown University in 2020 with a B.A. in International Relations and Economics, and is currently a J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School. He has a passion for history, politics, and the relationship between China and the United States. He is fluent in Mandarin and has taught kids at his local Chinese school, and is an experienced one-on-one tutor for English literature and writing. Test Scores: LSAT : 175, ACT: 35, SAT: 2310, SAT II: Math II: 800, Chemistry: 790, U.S. History: 780, APs: 5 (Chinese, European History, Chemistry, Calculus BC, English Lang & Comp, Psychology)
Michael W.
Rutgers University, Class of 2013
Major: History
Michael was born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in History, Michael worked as a substitute teacher and tutor (from 1st-12th grade) for 8 years. His most rewarding experience was working as the lead tutor for Princeton Young Achievers where he taught reading, writing, and English skills. In his free time Michael loves to read and play sports like basketball, hiking, and fishing.
Michelle L.
Harvard University, Class of 2017
Major: Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Michelle is a pre-med student at Harvard College, where she plans to major in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a minor in Economics. An AP Scholar with Distinction, she scored 5s on her Calculus BC, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Chemistry, and US History AP exams. She scored 700s on her Chemistry, Math II, US History and Latin SAT subject tests.
Michelle N.
Princeton University, Class of 2016
Major: International Relations
Michelle graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from Princeton University's politics department in 2016. Currently pursuing a Master's in Public Affairs degree from Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, Michelle is a young professional in foreign policy and an avid lover of learning. She has worked as a teaching assistant, mentor, and tutor for over four years. She enjoys dancing, writing, and poetry.
Michelle Y.
Princeton University, Class of 2019
Major: Comparative Literature
Born in Los Angeles but raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Michelle majored in Comparative Literature and minored in Dance and Creative Writing at Princeton University She was awarded the Outstanding Senior Thesis Award for her choreographic senior thesis. During high school Michelle did the International Baccalaureate program and got 7s in Higher Level English Literature, History and Visual Arts. Michelle has had experience teaching English since high school, and spent her undergraduate career in various teaching positions in dance. She scored a 740 in Critical Reading and 760 in Writing on her SATs.
Michelle W.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2019
Major: Master of Education
Michelle grew up in Southern California and is passionate about helping students. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Asian American Studies and Education from UC Davis. Michelle received her Master of Education from University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She has experience in tutoring and teaching English and History to high school and middle school students. Michelle enjoys learning about different cultures, traveling, trying new foods, and exploring museums.
Oak L.
Cornell University, Class of 2017
Major: Near Eastern Studies
Oak is originally from California, but she has lived in New York, Israel, Jordan, and is soon traveling to Morocco. She loves languages and is currently learning Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish. Oak scored a 780 on the critical reading section of the SAT, a 700 on the SAT math section, and a 5 on the AP English exam. She was also a National Merit commended student.
Olivia B.
Princeton University, Class of 2016
Major: History
Olivia graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University in 2016 with a degree in history. Currently a PhD student, Olivia is passionate about studying Russian and Ukrainian history. She has worked as a teaching assistant and tutor for elementary, high school, and college students over the past five years. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, journaling, and running.
Ross D.
Princeton University, Class of 2016
Major: East Asian Studies
Ross is from Littleton, Colorado. He enjoys breakdancing, visual art, listening to music, and crocheting. His ACT score was a 35 and received a perfect score on the Math section of the SAT. He has tutored students throughout high school in subjects ranging from writing to Geometry.
Sakina A.
Brown University, Class of 2025
Major: Pre-med
Sakina was born in Washington, DC but is originally from India and Pakistan. She has been a tutor for over 4 years in subjects ranging from Biology to English. Sakina currently attends Brown University where she volunteers as a tutor helping refugees in the Providence area with their school work. Sakina scored a 1540 on the SAT, with a 800 on math and 740 on the reading and writing component. Additionally, Sakina received an 800 on the Math 2 subject test and a 770 on the Molecular Biology subject test. In her free time, Sakina enjoys playing tennis and the piano.
Sam B.
Harvard University, Class of 2014
Major: English
Sam graduated Harvard College in 2014 and is currently a second year doctoral student in English and Philosophy at Harvard. When she's not studying, she enjoys long conversations about books over tea. In high school, she was a National Merit Scholar; a National AP Scholar; and scored an 800 on the Critical Writing and Reading portions of the SAT I.
Sara M.
Princeton University, Class of 2014
Major: Politics
Sara has a perfect score on both the Reading SAT and the SAT Subject Test in English literature, as well as a 760 on the Writing SAT. She has experience tutoring ESL students both in high school and at university. In her free time Sara enjoys watching movies, reading books, and studying foreign languages.
Sara J.
Brown University, Class of 2021
Major: Applied Math and Political Science
Sara is originally from Seattle, Washington and studies Applied Math and Political Science at Brown University. At her high school outside Santa Barbara, California, she tutored younger students in English and History, and in college, she has worked with local Spanish-speaking elementary schoolers on their English and tutored incarcerated people for their GEDs. She took the Math 2 SAT subject test her freshman year of high school, earning a 790, and then went on to earn a 2360 on her SAT the fall of her junior year, with an 800 in Critical Reading, 790 in Writing, and 770 in Math. She also received 5s on several AP exams, including Calculus AB and BC, Computer Science, US History, Physics C, and Spanish Language and Culture. She enjoys running, traveling, and reading in her free time.
Sarah J.
Stanford University, Class of 2015
Major: Government and Law
Sarah graduated from Dartmouth with a B.A. in Government and continued her studies at Stanford Law School. She loved teaching English as a Second Language to students from the Middle East, and has also taught Arabic and beginner French to students of all ages. In her free time, she enjoys running, rock climbing, and yoga.
Sarah G.
Yale University, Class of 2017
Major: Political Science
Sarah graduated from Yale University in 2017 with a degree in political science. She has extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students in English, writing, and math, and enjoys reading during her free time. Sarah scored a 730 on both the SAT critical reading section and SAT literature subject test, and a 34 on both the English and reading sections of the ACT.
Sean R.
Columbia University, Class of 2019
Major: Creative Writing
Sean grew up in the coastal region of South Carolina, never too far from the beach. Now he studies creative writing at Columbia University and runs two different writing workshops there. When it comes to writing and editing, Sean has come to value interactive, conversational feedback from years of workshop experience. Sean received perfect 800s in the Critical Reading, Writing, and Essay portions of the SAT for a composite score of 2340.
Sienna B.
Princeton University, Class of 2022
Major: International Relations
Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, Sienna graduated with honors from Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Admitted to Princeton as a Questbridge Scholar, Sienna has taken this year to work in the United States Senate in Washington DC. She recorded high ACT test scores, with a 35 in Reading and a 32 in English. Tutoring experience includes helping family and friends in grades 6 through 10 study for english finals and improve their writing skills. Sienna enjoys volunteering with environmental conservation projects, competing in triathlons, and serving as a camp counselor at a summer civics program.
Susannah S.
Princeton University, Class of 2015
Major: Religon and Poetry
Susannah S. is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She studied religion and poetry at Princeton University and is pursuing a doctorate degree in English literature. She earned an 800 on the reading and writing sections of the SAT, a 790 on the Literature subject test, and a 770 on the US History subject test. She also earned 5s on the AP US History, Art History, Language, and Literature exams. She loves reading, listening to music, and hot sauce.
Sybil L.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2017
Major: Architecture
Sybil is a native of New York, where she first fostered her love for architecture. Before pursuing Architecture as a major and Consumer Psychology as a minor in college, she taught math to elementary-school children for two years in high school. As a peer advisor for incoming freshmen at Penn, she also has experience helping those at the college level. In her free time, she loves practicing yoga and reading whatever is new at the library.
Thomas D.
Princeton University, Class of 2018
Major: Psychology
Thomas is currently pursuing a Psychology major at Princeton University as well as a Neuroscience certificate. He scored a 2260 on his SAT. Outside of his studies, he is completing the crisis and suicide prevention hotline training for the organization CONTACT and is training with the varsity fencing team.
Tiana R.
Princeton University, Class of 2024
Major: Public and International Affairs
Tiana is originally from Savannah, Georgia, and is a student at Princeton University. She has years of experience tutoring students in algebra, precalculus, and English through her high school’s National Honor Society. In high school, she graduated Valedictorian, took 14 AP classes, scored a 1550 on the SAT, and received a 790 and 740 on the US History and Ecological Biology SAT Subject tests. Her hobbies include reading, volunteering, watching films, and spending time with friends.
Tiffani H.
Princeton University, Class of 2017
Major: Psychology
Tiffani lives in New York City and graduated from the boarding preparatory school, The Lawrenceville School ’13. I’ve had 2 years of tutoring experience teaching English to French children. I played Varsity Tennis and Ice hockey at Lawrenceville and I play Rugby in college. I received a 33 on my ACT.
Tiffany Y.
Harvard University, Class of 2019
Major: Computer Science
Tiffany is originally from New Jersey, and has previously tutored middle and high school students in subjects such as math and English. When not in class or studying, she can usually be found in a dance studio. She is a National AP Scholar and received an overall SAT score of 2390 (800 Math, 800 Verbal, 790 Writing).
Tucker E.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2019
Major: Mathematics
Working with the National Honor Society in high school, Tucker gained experience tutoring middle school students in the sciences and languages. Outside of school, he spends his time singing with a local choir and running on the club triathlon team. He received 5’s on eleven separate AP exams including the English Language and Composition exam and the English Literature and Composition exam. SAT scores: Reading- 800, Mathematics- 710, Writing- 770, Mathematics Level 2- 760, Spanish- 780, Biology- 800.
Vivian I.
Wellesley College, Class of 2019
Major: Economics
Raised in the Bay Area, Vivian attended the Harker School before pursuing an economics degree at Wellesley College where she is now a sophomore. In her spare time at Wellesley, she enjoys doing community service and cooking. She received an 800 on the critical reading portion of the SAT and a 760 in the writing section. In addition, she scored a 780 in SAT II Literature and is a National AP Scholar having received 5's on numerous exams including AP Literature, US History and Calculus AB.
Wendy Z.
Dartmouth University, Class of 2015
Major: Biology
Originally from Miami, Florida, Wendy has worked as a tutor for over 5 years in subjects ranging from SAT/ACT to Organic Chemistry and Biology. She received a 2230 on her SAT, and a 35 on her ACT, with scores of 800 on the SAT subject test in Math II, Biology, and Spanish. As a pre-med, she has worked with the Centers for Disease Control, United Nations, and Jimmy Carter Center at Emory University. She is fluent in Shanghainese, Mandarin, and Spanish. She likes to rock climb, play soccer, and cook during her free time.
Zahra A.
Brown University, Class of 2020
Major: International Relations/Cognitive Neuroscience
Zahra was born in Boston, Massachusetts and has always been passionate about teaching. At Brown University she volunteers at a local elementary school where she teaches first-graders reading, and she also helps Brown University students in seminar classes with their essays as a university Writing Fellow. She received a 35 composite score on the ACT, a 2320 composite score on the SAT (790 Critical Reading, 780 Math, 750 Writing), and 5s on the AP Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, French Language, Capstone Seminar, Calculus BC, Calculus AB and Psychology tests.
Zain A.
Brown University, Class of 2022
Major: Applied Math and Political Science
Zain was born in Washington DC, but lived in the United Arab Emirates for most of his life. Throughout high-school, Zain volunteered as a tutor in mathematics, the sciences, and English for his peers. He scored 1560 on the SAT—800 on math and 760 on the reading and writing component. Additionally, Zain received an 800 on the Math 2 and Physics SAT subject tests and fives in Physics C Mechanics, Physics C Electricity and Magnetism, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Language and Composition, Statistics, and Capstone Research.