Patient & Supportive STEM Tutor Helping Students Excel

Sarah W.

I'm a dedicated math, science, and ESL tutor who loves helping students build both skill and confidence. I hold a B.A. in Mathematics and Biology from the Honors College at George Mason University, where I graduated summa cum laude with a 3.98 GPA in Mathematics and a 4.0 GPA in Biology, and I'm a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. I also conducted undergraduate research in the Mason Experimental Geometry Lab.

I've worked with students from Preschool through College, including four years as a substitute teacher (Preschool–12) in both general and special education classrooms, and about a year of one-on-one tutoring, including peer tutoring at GMU in Calculus I, Chemistry II, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biostatistics, and tutoring elementary students through the Tutors-to-Teachers (T2T) program.

I began my undergraduate studies at Tsinghua University and lived in Beijing for several years, where I taught ESL, including as an ESL Art Teacher at the Elisart education center and as a Teaching Assistant for an English course in Tsinghua University's School of Aerospace Engineering. I've worked with students from kindergarten through college on listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, including TOEFL and IELTS preparation for students up to the college level. I've reached HSK 5 fluency in Chinese, which allows me to communicate directly with students when a concept is easier to clarify in their native language.

My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and adaptable — I tailor each session to a student's learning style, background knowledge, and goals, focusing on building real understanding, strong study habits, and problem-solving confidence rather than just getting through the material.

My goal is to help every student succeed while gaining the skills and self-assurance to become independent learners.