Duke + ECU Med School Grad For Math Tutoring

Connie Z.

Hello there!

My name is Connie, and as sometimes is the case, my path in life hasn't been the most straightforward. After I graduated in 2016 from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, I spent my gap year teaching 9th + 10th grade Algebra in the Bronx, NY through an Americorps program. I then graduated from Brody School of Medicine in NC in 2021 with plans to complete an internal medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship. However, during my intern year of residency, I decided that a career in medicine was not right for me. Shortly afterwards, while navigating various life transitions, I opened Etsy and Teachers Pay Teachers stores geared towards older adults. They offer a variety of gratitude worksheets and vision board printables.

After moving to the Bay Area with my husband in August of 2023, I decided to go back to my love for tutoring. During high school and my gap year, I tutored students in middle school coursework, Algebra 1 + 2, chemistry, and SAT prep. Currently, I work with elementary, middle, and high school students on elementary school math, Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Precalculus. In addition, I provide feedback on the content and grammar of school essays and college or medical school application essays.

Starting in August of 2025, I will be in Fremont, CA, and will offer in-person tutoring at the local libraries as well as online tutoring. Also, my husband and I are expecting a little one in February of 2026, so I will likely cut back on tutoring around those months. However, I look forward to working with students during the fall semester and again starting in the summer of 2026.

**Please note my cancellation policy:
Cancellations:
Within 48 hours: 40% of cost of lesson
Within 24 hours: 80%
No shows: 100%
Exceptions for medical + family emergencies and if the tutee/parent can find another tutee to fill the slot.**

If you have any questions or are interested in working with me, please feel free to contact me here!