Experienced Tutor Specializing in Standardized Testing & STEM

Swetha R.

I am a dental student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and earned my B.S. in Biological Sciences where I also studied Chemistry, Economics, and Literature. I have extensive experience tutoring students across a wide range of ages and academic levels. At Kumon, I tutored math through calculus and English through the high school level. In college, I taught general and organic chemistry and served as a General Chemistry Teaching Assistant, where I co-led recitations, held office hours, administered quizzes, and worked individually with students who needed additional support. I also tutor standardized testing, including ACT, SAT, PSAT, and DAT preparation.

My teaching style focuses on making difficult concepts approachable rather than simply having students memorize information. I break problems into manageable steps, identify where a student’s understanding begins to break down, and then reinforce those areas through explanation and targeted practice. I adapt my approach to each student and have experience working with students with different learning needs, including autism and dyslexia. My work as a teaching aide further strengthened my ability to communicate patiently, creatively, and effectively with students who learn and communicate in different ways.

I am comfortable tutoring math, English, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and other science courses, as well as helping students prepare for standardized exams such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and DAT. Whether a student is trying to strengthen foundational skills, improve a course grade, or prepare for an important exam, my goal is to help them understand why an answer is correct and develop a problem-solving approach they can use independently. I welcome students and parents to reach out to discuss their goals and determine how I can best help!