Harvard-Educated Test Prep, Writing, and Math Tutor

I graduated from Harvard with a B.A. in History and Science, and a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. My degree has given me even footing in both the humanities and sciences. Equally at home tutoring in writing, biological sciences, and math, I have a versatile skill set adaptable to my students' needs. I offer sessions covering everything from essay and thesis editing to anatomy to standardized test prep.

I currently hold a position researching medical ethics at Columbia University, where I have also served as a teaching assistant for a history of medicine class. In the past, I worked with students in Boston as an SAT prep and college admissions tutor, and was offered a position with the Corps of Teach for America in San Francisco. I was also employed by the Harvard Admissions Office to give both tours and information sessions to prospective students, an experience which allows me to provide my students with a unique view inside college admissions.

Originally from Arizona, I also taught swimming lessons to children ages 5-17 for five years as a Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructor and swim team coach. I am patient, thorough, and work to promote full understanding of the context of a subject and the process of problem-solving. I engage students through active learning, which is where long-lasting comprehension and retention begins.

Whitney's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, trigonometry
Science:	ACT Science, anatomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physical science, physics, physiology
Art:	Adobe Photoshop, photography
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, English, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, GRE, SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing
Computer:	Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, photography
Language:	Spanish
Elementary Education:	elementary math, elementary science, grammar, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Sports/Recreation:	swimming
Corporate Training:	grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, Spanish
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, biology, chemistry, English, geometry, physics, prealgebra, precalculus, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, Spanish, study skills, writing

Swimming

I spent five summers working as a lifeguard, swim coach, and American Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructor after a lifetime as a recreational and competitive swimmer. My students have ranged in age from toddlers to adults, and I instruct in any of the four competitive strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle/front crawl.

For those just learning to swim, I can help with everything from learning to float to water and body awareness, and survival skills such... Read More

Adobe InDesign

Fueled by an interest in publications and design, I worked as The Harvard Crimson's Associate Arts Design Editor. From this experience, I've gone on to do freelance design work for a number of organizations. I also worked as a Production Associate for Let's Go, Inc., the budget travel guide. At Let's Go, I designed covers and typeset their 2011 series. These experiences have given me a mastery of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

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