Hey, I'm Arnav! I've been tutoring for over six years, and it's one of the most rewarding parts of my life. My academic journey took me from being an IB Diploma Top Scorer globally to graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa from the University of Chicago with dual degrees in Economics and Computer Science. I'm currently an incoming associate at Boston Consulting Group and will attend Wharton's MBA program within three years, but teaching has remained my constant passion.
What sets my...
Hey, I'm Arnav! I've been tutoring for over six years, and it's one of the most rewarding parts of my life. My academic journey took me from being an IB Diploma Top Scorer globally to graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa from the University of Chicago with dual degrees in Economics and Computer Science. I'm currently an incoming associate at Boston Consulting Group and will attend Wharton's MBA program within three years, but teaching has remained my constant passion.
What sets my tutoring apart is that I've been on both sides of academic struggle. I remember feeling completely lost in my first economics class, staring at multivariable calculus equations that might as well have been hieroglyphics. That experience taught me that knowledge develops through creating the right strategies and intuition to break down complex problems. Now, when I work with students ranging from 13-year-olds wrestling with algebra to college sophomores tackling econometrics, I draw on that understanding. Over four years, I've tutored over 25 students one-on-one through Omni Tutoring, led group workshops at UChicago's Maroon Tutor Match program, and mentored scholarship students who remind me daily that talent exists everywhere, even when resources don't.
My method is simple but effective: I don't just teach formulas, I teach thinking. When a student tells me they "hate math," I know they actually hate feeling confused, so we start by finding one concept they can master completely. I rely on building intuition through derivation rather than memorization, connecting abstract concepts to real situations they care about—like using sports statistics to explain probability or analyzing their favorite company's business model to understand economics. The results speak for themselves: my students have achieved significant score improvements on IB, AP, and standardized tests, but more importantly, in experiencing their "ah-ha!" moments, they've gained the confidence to tackle new challenges independently.
