Stanford Tutor Ready to Take Your Academics to the Next Level!

Hi!

I'm an undergraduate Psychology major and a professional writing tutor in Stanford University's Hume Writing Center. I have a passion for teaching and I'd love to work with you!

Back in 6th grade when I was struggling miserably with math, I realized just how easy learning could become with a bit of help from a great "explainer." Over the past six years, I've enjoyed tackling academic challenges with my students, explaining everything from name-spelling at Bing Nursery School to thesis formation at Stanford. I love the shocked expression that flashes across the face of a student who finally understands a concept, the triumphant smile and the whispered "Ohhh...but that makes so much sense!"

I can help you to put your jumbled (but totally relevant!) thoughts on paper in a way that effectively portrays your ideas, whether it be in personal statement, research paper, picture book, rap song, or dissertation form. I can help you to transform your "just ok" resume into a standout one, to decipher the symbolism in your latest impossible AP Lit reading, or to catch the grammar errors your computer missed--before your teacher's ruthless red pen finds them. I can even help you boost that SAT score a few (hundred!) points.

Trust me: I know Algebra and Physics are not the only subjects that can be an epic struggle! Let me help you with the writing side of things. I promise it'll be (at least a little bit) fun!

And on another note, I can also teach you to play the saxophone.

Waveney's Subjects

Math:	prealgebra, SAT math
Music:	saxophone
English:	grammar, proofreading, SAT reading, SAT writing, writing
Test Preparation:	college counseling, ISEE, PSAT, SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT
Elementary Education:	elementary math, grammar, study skills
Corporate Training:	college counseling, grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	prealgebra, SAT math, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Writing

“Boring, boring, boring.”

I remember that moment so well--the way my teacher's eyes rolled as she scornfully tossed my very first story back into my hands. I'd toiled over that tale for countless Kindergarten hours--but in less than ten seconds, Ms. B had reduced it to one big papery pencily lump of worthless boringness. And you know what? That story never got any better.

Over the past five years, I’ve developed a passion for teaching writing and a true love for the chance... Read More

SAT Writing

Following a 2260 on my SAT (800W/800CR/660M), I trained as an SAT tutor at a major Palo Alto agency and then went on to offer freelance services for the past year. This summer, I am teaching an SAT prep class at Stanford. I love to see my students' confidence and scores improve, and I benefit from having taken the test not so long ago myself!

I offer a specialized program of 8-12 90-minute sessions that cover test-taking skills and SAT content, including question interpretation, guessing... Read More

Elementary Math

I am no math genius. I don't have a graphing calculator permanently embedded in my brain.

However for the student who needs concepts explained slowly, clearly, and in an easy-to-understand way, I am the perfect tutor! I have a patience that comes from several years of experience tutoring math to young children, and from many more years struggling with it myself!

I love to encourage the child who believes she's "just no good at math" because the numbers whizzing by in class... Read More

Study Skills

As a Stanford student, I recognize the importance of great study skills. I help students to find and strengthen their most effective note-taking, organization, time-management and memorization techniques. I emphasize strategies such as sorting papers in binders with tab dividers, keeping track of assignments with a personal calendar, highlighting or color-coding readings/notes, studying before "the night before", drawing diagrams or artistic representations of facts, creating mnemonics and making... Read More

Saxophone

I have played alto saxophone for the past 11 years and have performed professionally on soprano sax for the past five. I currently belong to a Jazz Combo at Stanford and offer lessons in ear training, basic music theory, and beginning, intermediate and advanced saxophone technique.

College Counseling

I am a professional writing tutor employed by Stanford University's Hume Writing Center, where I have been trained in college application consultation. I have tutored students seeking college application essay formation/editing, resume writing/design help, and general advice for a number of academic programs and internships.

Whether you are applying to medical school, a PhD program, or an undergraduate university, I can help you to represent yourself on paper in the best way possible...

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Education

Stanford University

Fantastic Tutor — My son has been working with Waveney for the past 4 months, and I can't say enough good things about this experience. She asked up front for writing samples, so she had an idea of his strengths and weaknesses in advance of the first lesson. She has some prepared lessons that focus on key skills, and has made them approachable and fun. In addition, she has also helped with specific school assignments, ...

— Monique from Menlo Park, CA

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