Dedicated Academic Tutor with Top Standardized Test Scores

Eddie Z.

I graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with dual Bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Violin Performance, a combination that reflects both rigorous analytical training and the kind of disciplined, detail-oriented practice that carries directly into effective teaching. I scored a 1590 on the SAT and a 527 on the MCAT, and will be starting medical school at UT Southwestern in fall 2027 on a full scholarship. I specialize in mathematics and science, including algebra, calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as music theory and test preparation. I bring to each subject not just content knowledge but the ability to explain it clearly and accessibly.

Beyond my academic background, I have hands-on experience tutoring students, working as a teaching assistant, and mentoring peers in one-on-one and small group settings. I've worked with students from middle school through college, helping them shore up foundational gaps, prepare for high-stakes exams, and build genuine confidence in subjects they once found intimidating. That range of experience has made me a flexible, attentive teacher, one who knows when a student needs a visual approach, a step-by-step walkthrough, or simply a different way of framing the same idea.

My teaching philosophy is grounded in understanding over memorization. I focus on identifying where a student's reasoning breaks down, rebuilding from there, and equipping them with the problem-solving instincts to work through challenges on their own. I try to create an environment where questions are welcomed and mistakes are part of the process, because real academic growth happens at the intersection of confidence and curiosity.