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Tenzing S.

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Hi! I’m Tenzing, an educator, researcher, and graduate student who loves helping students build confidence and discover how they learn best. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a minor in Anthropology, from Loyola University Chicago and my Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies from Columbia University. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center, with graduation expected in May 2027. My background brings together...

Hi! I’m Tenzing, an educator, researcher, and graduate student who loves helping students build confidence and discover how they learn best. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a minor in Anthropology, from Loyola University Chicago and my Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies from Columbia University. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center, with graduation expected in May 2027. My background brings together science and the humanities, and I enjoy helping students make connections between what they’re learning and the world around them.

Since 2020, I’ve worked with students ages 6–18 through World Wise Tutoring and Educate. Radiate. Elevate, providing one-on-one tutoring and academic mentoring. My experience ranges from helping a six-year-old build reading confidence to supporting high school students through challenging coursework and college preparation. I tutor introductory and honors biology, AP Psychology, geometry, introductory calculus, and writing, as well as ISEE and HSPT preparation. At Columbia, I supported undergraduate students through individual and group tutoring as a graduate teaching assistant in Modern Tibetan History and Buddhism and Neuroscience courses. I’ve also worked as a university peer advisor and currently serve as a Scientist-in-Residence with the New York Academy of Sciences.

I want students to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and trying again. I tailor lessons to their interests and needs, using clear explanations, guided practice, and manageable steps. My training in metacognition, executive functioning, and trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching helps me support students with learning differences and strengthen their organization and study habits. The lasting relationships I’ve built with students are what keep me teaching. My goal is to help each student understand the material and develop the confidence and strategies to approach their next challenge independently.

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Education

Loyola University
Neuroscience
Columbia University
Masters
CUNY Graduate Center
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Rates vary by subject and academic level. Discounted rates are available for recurring weekly sessions, multi-hour bookings, and families scheduling tutoring for multiple students.
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Anthropology

Anthropology

My favorite subject! I got my MA in Modern Tibetan Studies and was a Library of Congress Fellow earning a minor in Anthropology from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies from Columbia University. My research includes fieldwork in Dharamshala, India, exploring Tibetan religious traditions and the relationship between religion and science through interviews and historical texts. As a 2025 Tan Moeson Fellow at the Library of Congress, I researched Tibetan textual sources in the Tibetan Rare Book Collection, building on my experience with cultural and historical analysis. I help students connect anthropological concepts to real-world examples and develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

My experience with writing spans academic research, college admissions consulting, and educational outreach, with a particular focus on helping students develop their own voices as writers. While working with a college consulting firm, I produced educational blog content on writing strategies, essay development, and the skills students need to communicate their ideas effectively. As a graduate researcher with degrees in both the humanities and sciences, I have extensive experience navigating different writing conventions, from analytical and argumentative essays to interdisciplinary research papers, and my work at the Library of Congress has also included supporting writing workshops for students in grades 6–12. I especially enjoy helping students move beyond the pressure of writing a “perfect” essay by teaching them how to brainstorm, organize their thoughts, construct meaningful arguments, and revise their work with greater confidence and independence!
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

My current field! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and am currently pursuing an M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center. My past research includes working memory, the effects of music on cognition, auditory processing, and high-altitude genetic adaptation at Loyola and the University of Chicago; my current research focuses on AI psychometrics. As a graduate teaching assistant at Columbia, I supported students in Buddhism and Neuroscience through individual and group tutoring and detailed feedback. I draw on my research and teaching experience to help students understand neuroscience concepts, interpret studies, and connect brain function with behavior.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

As a first-generation college student with an M.A. from Columbia University and experience navigating undergraduate and graduate admissions, I understand the importance of writing a personal statement that genuinely reflects a student's experiences, interests, and aspirations. During my undergraduate studies, I worked with the admissions office in writing and outreach, and I have continued mentoring students throughout graduate school as they develop their academic writing skills and prepare applications. I have also formally tutored college applicants through WorldWise Tutoring and worked with a college consulting firm, helping students brainstorm personal statements, identify meaningful experiences, organize their ideas, and revise their essays into thoughtful, cohesive narratives. My approach is highly collaborative and personal, and I especially enjoy helping students recognize what makes their stories worth telling while ensuring their writing remains authentic to their own voice, rather than what they think an admissions committee wants to hear.
Religion

Religion

Hi, I’m Tenzing! My background spans several religious traditions: I studied Catholic ethics at Loyola University Chicago, a Jesuit university, received academic training in Buddhist studies, and completed research in Islamic studies focusing on the history of Islam. I earned my Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies at Columbia, where I explored Tibetan Buddhist traditions through fieldwork in India, and later researched Tibetan texts as a Library of Congress fellow.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a graduate student in Cognitive Neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center, with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and an M.A. from Columbia University. I have worked with a wide range of students, supporting them in developing executive functioning, multi-step organizational strategies, time management, and practical life skills that extend beyond the classroom! My background in neuroscience and psychology informs my individualized approach to helping students better understand how they learn, build confidence, and develop greater independence and I am always willing to go above and beyond for my students, with the goal of helping them see academic success as part of a broader set of lifelong skills they can continue to develop and apply well beyond school (whether thats finding new clubs that suite their interests at school, offering new ways to plan out the week, checking in on homework assignments during the week, and connecting with parents on how to make school feel less scary)
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I completed a research-based Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies at Columbia University and am currently conducting thesis research in cognitive neuroscience at the CUNY Graduate Center, focusing on AI psychometrics. My experience includes fieldwork, interviews, primary-source analysis, quantitative research, and presenting findings at academic conferences. As a graduate teaching assistant at Columbia, I provided detailed feedback on students’ written work and understanding of research frameworks. Having been in so many fields, I like to help students refine their research questions, organize literature reviews, connect evidence to their arguments, and develop manageable writing plans while preserving their own voice and authorship!
World History

World History

History!! I hold a Master of Arts in Modern Tibetan Studies from Columbia University, where I served as a graduate teaching assistant for Modern Tibetan History, providing individual and group tutoring and feedback on students’ written work. My historical research includes fieldwork in India, analysis of Tibetan primary sources, and a 2025 Tan Moeson Fellowship at the Library of Congress. These experiences inform how I help students examine historical evidence and understand connections among religion, culture, and political change. I make history approachable by helping students organize timelines, compare perspectives, and build clear arguments about causes and consequences.
Yoga

Yoga

I completed 200-hour yoga teacher training and C2 certification, along with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training through Northwestern University. My teaching experience includes university classes at Columbia and Loyola, private and online instruction, and beginner-friendly sessions at Puppysphere in New York City. I teach Vinyasa, restorative Yin, chair yoga, and guided meditation, with experience supporting children, university students, athletes, and seniors. I adapt each session to the student’s experience and goals, emphasizing accessible movement, breath awareness, and a welcoming space to practice.
Biology
Elementary Math

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