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A Lover of Knowledge Specializing in Math, Test Prep, and Programming
Olivia W.

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As someone who loves to learn but has a unique learning style, I am a strong believer in idiosyncratic teaching. I do not believe that anyone is truly "bad at" math or any other subject; they simply have not found an approach that works for them. It is my goal to help as many students as possible find the learning style that works for them and discover the true scope of their abilities.

The word "philosophy" is derived from the Greek for "love of wisdom." It is therefore quite fitting that...

As someone who loves to learn but has a unique learning style, I am a strong believer in idiosyncratic teaching. I do not believe that anyone is truly "bad at" math or any other subject; they simply have not found an approach that works for them. It is my goal to help as many students as possible find the learning style that works for them and discover the true scope of their abilities.

The word "philosophy" is derived from the Greek for "love of wisdom." It is therefore quite fitting that I chose to study philosophy in college. Knowledge (and the journey of acquiring it) is my favorite thing in the whole world. The universe around us is a fascinating machine, and every academic subject is meant to provide us with insight into how it works and how we can engage with it in greater ways. Unfortunately, thanks to the rigidity of the school system and the classroom setting, many students are never encouraged to make that connection. The result is that they find themselves increasingly alienated from the world around them, which seems overwhelmingly opaque. It is therefore critical to help students make the connection between academics and their day-to-day interests and lives in a way that makes the material not only relevant but exciting.

I place a huge importance on the value of curiosity, passion, and fun in learning. I find the processes of learning and problem-solving exhilarating, and my strategy for tutoring hinges on helping my students discover their own love of knowledge. While many students seek help solely for the purpose of passing a class or improving their grades and do not believe it would be possible for a particular subject to interest them, I will go out of my way to help the student forge a personal connection with the material in order to improve comprehension through engagement. For this reason, I like to spend some time learning about my students as individuals, enabling me to gain insight into their learning styles, their approaches to problem-solving, and what keeps them interested.

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Education

Pomona College
Philosophy, Computer Science

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  • Hourly Rate: $80
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  • Background check passed on 3/24/2024

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Calculus

Calculus

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
English

English

B.A. in Philosophy from Pomona College
GED

GED

B.A. - Pomona College (Philosophy and Computer Science) 1 year tutoring - TutorMe 1 year tutoring - Princeton Review
Geometry

Geometry

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Grammar

Grammar

I was raised by two grammarian parents, so perfect grammar was hammered into my head from a young age. I went on to receive a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT and major in a highly writing-intensive field (philosophy) in college. I have also taught myself the fundamentals of several foreign languages (German, Spanish, and Mandarin), a process through which my understanding of grammatical terms has been repeatedly reinforced.
GRE

GRE

In 2021, I received a score of 339 on the GRE. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Pomona College in philosophy with a minor in computer science. I take a methodical yet adaptive approach to test-taking, simultaneously emphasizing both subject matter and test-taking strategy. I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work.
Logic

Logic

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014, where I majored in philosophy and minored in computer science, both of which required coursework in formal logic. I have been working as a tutor for almost ten years, mostly in math and programming, and I consider it a treat when I get the rare logic student! I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Philosophy

Philosophy

B.A. in philosophy from Pomona College
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I was raised by two grammarian parents, so perfect grammar was hammered into my head from a young age. I went on to receive a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT and major in a highly writing-intensive field (philosophy) in college. I have a keen eye when it comes to grammar, phrasing, diction, and flow and have been referred to by colleagues a "human thesaurus."
PSAT

PSAT

Back in my high school days, I received a score of 2280 on the SAT. In 2021, I received a score of 339 (out of 340) on the GRE, which resembles the SAT at a more advanced level. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Pomona College in philosophy with a minor in computer science. I take a methodical yet adaptive approach to test-taking, simultaneously emphasizing both subject matter and test-taking strategy. I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work.
Python

Python

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 with a minor in computer science. My programming education focused primarily on Python, and it remains my favorite language to this day. I have been tutoring Python since my junior year of college, and I also worked professionally as a software engineer for several years. Numerous beginner programming students have told me that my enthusiastic, patient, and explanatory style helped them understand concepts they had previously been struggling with.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Back in my high school days, I received a score of 2280 on the SAT. In 2021, I received a score of 339 (out of 340) on the GRE, which resembles the SAT at a more advanced level. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Pomona College in philosophy with a minor in computer science. I take a methodical yet adaptive approach to test-taking, simultaneously emphasizing both subject matter and test-taking strategy. I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

Back in my high school days, I received a score of 2280 on the SAT with a perfect 800 in writing. In 2021, I received a score of 339 (out of 340) on the GRE, which resembles the SAT at a more advanced level. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Pomona College in philosophy with a minor in computer science. I take a methodical yet adaptive approach to test-taking, simultaneously emphasizing both subject matter and test-taking strategy. I make an effort to observe students' strengths and weaknesses and target the areas that need the most work.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I received a Bachelor's degree from Pomona College in 2014 and have been working as a tutor for almost ten years. In high school, I was an advanced math student who received a 5 on the AP Calculus Test. Math remains my favorite subject to tutor. I try really hard to determine each student's unique learning style and explain the material in a way that makes it make sense to them. I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

As someone with a background in both creative writing and a writing-intensive academic field (philosophy) where precise and unambiguous language is of the utmost importance, I take vocabulary very seriously. I emphasize the importance of knowing not only the meanings of words, but the nuances present between words with similar meanings. I have been called the "human thesaurus" by acquaintances for my ability to come up with the exact word needed for a particular context.
ACT English
Elementary Science
Social Studies
Spelling

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Reviews

Super helpful!

I’ve been someone who struggles a lot with coding, and within the first session already I have a MUCH better grasp on python and coding within Maya than I ever could’ve imagined!

Sidney, 5 lessons with Olivia

super helpful

Olivia helped me refresh on truth tables which I never fully mastered to begin with and now it makes a lot more sense!! Thank you!!

Maddy, 12 lessons with Olivia

Knowledge and Awesome!

Olivia is awesome, always prompt and has alot of patience!! I am so glad I found this wonderful lady to tutor math lessons with my 11 yr. old son!! I highly recommend her!!

Carmella, 37 lessons with Olivia

Very Knowledgeable

She helped me with College Algebra. She tries to teach you to understand concepts not memorize. She is very nice and very thorough. I’d recommend her to anyone.

Kelly, 1 lesson with Olivia
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