Harvard Graduate tutoring English and History

Sophia D.

Hello! I'm Sophia, a Harvard College graduate who studied the Classics and English. I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, but my family now calls Utah home. I love to learn and find joy in sharing this love with others! I bring enthusiasm to each lesson and am patient in seeking to understand each student's needs.

In high school, I received 5s on the AP exams for US History, European History, and Art History. I scored a 36 on the Reading and English portions of the ACT; separately, I earned summa cum laude on the National Latin Exam. I served as a volunteer 1:1 tutor for Latin, and used games and mnemonics to internalize grammar concepts. With enthusiasm, I encourage students to build confidence in what they already know and bring clarity to confusing topics.

After my first year of college, I took time off and lived in Washington state for 18 months, during which I taught religion classes to a wide variety of people, ranging in age from elementary school kids to retired individuals. Having lived across the United States and having worked with a variety of individuals, I'm able to tailor my teaching to your specific needs.

I've also served as a volunteer college consultant for students applying to competitive schools. In doing so, I listen to your experiences and interests, then work with you to highlight your voice and clearly communicate your story.

My tutoring style is highly interactive, encouraging students to engage with texts and ideas through reading, writing, and discussion. I'm particularly able to break complex writing ideas into simple parts and help students ground themselves in the fundamentals of reading comprehension and building arguments in writing. After each session, I provide a personalized report that includes topics discussed, resources we worked with, and assignments for the next session.

I'm dedicated to helping you have a positive experience while learning, and I'm looking forward to working with you!