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Kelly
Chemical engineering coursework forced Kelly to get comfortable with the kind of multi-step, no-obvious-formula problem-solving that contest math thrives on — pulling together algebra, geometry, and creative reasoning when brute force won't cut it. She scored a 1410 SAT and holds a 5.0 rating, but w...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
David
Cognitive science at Stanford trained David to think about how people solve problems — which turns out to be half the battle in contest math, where recognizing *why* you're stuck matters as much as knowing the math itself. He breaks down AMC and MATHCOUNTS problems by coaching students to notice the...
Stanford University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Stanford University
BS in Cognitive Science

Certified Tutor
13+ years
Frankie
Conducting applied math research for the National Science Foundation at Penn State means Frankie regularly tackles problems where standard techniques fall short and creative mathematical reasoning takes over — the same demand contest problems make when they force you to connect number theory to geom...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts

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Natasha
Chemical and biomolecular engineering at MIT means Natasha's daily work involves chaining together techniques from calculus, combinatorics, and creative modeling — the same skill contest problems test when they force you to combine ideas from different branches of math under a ticking clock. She's p...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Zach
Mechanical engineering at Northwestern means Zach regularly faces problems where he has to chain together calculus, geometry, and algebraic tricks before a clean solution emerges — but contest math strips away the engineering context and tests that same creative problem-solving in its purest form. H...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sarah
Having taught math across every grade level from first through twelfth, Sarah knows exactly where students' foundational gaps hide — and contest problems are ruthless at exposing them, demanding instant recall of concepts from arithmetic through algebra and geometry simultaneously. Her Secondary Edu...
Providence College
Masters, Secondary Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Max
Economics at Yale means Max spends his days building mathematical models and hunting for hidden structure in data — skills that translate directly to contest problems where the obvious approach is almost never the fastest one. He brings a 1580 SAT and a deep comfort with algebraic manipulation and q...
Yale University
Current Undergrad, Economics

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Stephanie
Three separate degrees from MIT — Computer Science, Molecular Biology, and Political Science — meant Stephanie spent undergrad constantly translating between formal proofs, experimental reasoning, and argumentative logic, which is the kind of mental versatility that pays off when a contest problem d...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michael
Materials engineering at Northwestern drilled Michael in the kind of multi-step quantitative reasoning where you have to pull from geometry, algebra, and creative estimation all at once — which is exactly what a tough AMC problem feels like in condensed form. His 34 ACT and 5.0 rating back up the ma...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Three engineering degrees plus applied mathematics training means Rahi has spent years doing exactly what hard contest problems demand — pulling techniques from algebra, geometry, and number theory simultaneously and figuring out which combination actually cracks the problem. He teaches students to ...
Princeton University
Engineer
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Kashish
College Algebra Tutor • +59 Subjects
I am a student at Brown University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. In high school, I took a multitude of AP and college courses, so I am qualified to work with students on challenging material. I took high-level mathematics courses at a local university while in high school and participated in gifted programs as well as internship and research opportunities. My most recent tutoring endeavors include: tutoring math and reading for a variety of grades from K-12 and working for a private tutoring company as an SAT instructor, leading test-prep classes for high school students. I continue to pursue my educational and personal goals while at Brown. Although I am most experienced in the maths and sciences, I also love teaching English subjects as well as social sciences. I also value community involvement and have a love for the arts. I have danced for more than 15 years, on company teams and for benefit events in several communities. I also really enjoying figure skating, swimming, and participating in robotics programs and other enrichment activities. I have a passion for learning about and tutoring the maths and sciences because I have always been curious about the world around us, and science is a process of searching for fundamental and universal principles that govern causes and effects in the universe. I enjoy tutoring students for the opportunity to aid them in their quest for knowledge and to help them to question the world around them. I am a strong proponent of education and am excited to guide other students, helping them achieve their educational goals!
Thomas
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physics. Next fall, I will begin pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. Math and Physics make up the inner core of my expertise. However, I know what it takes to achieve high scores in all sections of standardized tests. I developed a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals after tutoring students in my mother's fifth grade classroom. This experience has also led me to tutor high school and college students. Therefore, I enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities. In my opinion, problem solving is a learned skill that is widely applicable in many areas of life. My tutoring philosophy is to develop students into better problem solvers while assisting them in particular courses or standardized tests. My hope is that by developing these fundamental problem solving skills they will eventually no longer need my help in future courses or standardized tests since they will have the necessary tools to succeed on their own.
Daran
Competition Math Tutor • +12 Subjects
I am a current freshman at Harvard looking to study Computer Science or Statistics, but I've been involved in math for as long as I can remember! For years, I have been tutoring and helping my peers, and I love thinking of the most intuitive ways to explain math to others.
Brice
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +47 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and I have tutored students since my early high school years. I've had experience instructing and guiding a variety of students, from young middle schoolers taking their first steps into the world of computer programming to my own peers struggling with their calculus exams. Over the past year alone, I've worked with over 30 students, spending several hours each day to help them stay up to speed on their schoolwork. I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the test or problem set, will enable students to excel in the long-term. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books
Corey
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a graduate of Duke University with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends and members of my local church would often ask me to tutor their children, a request I would grant as much as my schedule allowed. My professional experience with tutoring only began in college, when I was hired as a teaching assistant for the Duke TIP summer program. After graduation, I worked for an international test prep company for two years. In addition to teaching classes on the SAT, ACT, and SAT II Subject Tests, I also provided private tutoring services in high school-level math, statistics, and physics.
Brian
AP Statistics Tutor • +115 Subjects
I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also played on the Caltech basketball team). My background allows me to tutor general college prep, especially the SAT, ACT and the GRE. I love to teach analytical thinking, ranging from advanced Math and Physics to strategies for understanding literature and developing arguments.
Juan
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +72 Subjects
I am a Senior at the University of Florida studying Industrial Engineering and Statistics. My areas of expertise include Statistics, High School and College level Math, and Government. I emphasize maintaining trust and steady communication with my students to maintain a healthy and comfortable learning environment. I believe developing micro-goals and positively reinforcing students help them stay motivated and excited.
Steven
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects
I am a great tutor because I am excited to share knowledge, yet patient and understanding of different students. As a college student, I was a peer counselor, in which I empathetically and nonjudgmentally provided emotional support to others who were struggling with an issue. With these skills, I am comfortable with leading a student through academic material while minimizing frustration and confusion. Furthermore, my undergraduate training in human development allows me to confidently work with others whom are different ages and cultures. These skills help me communicate with a diverse population and serve as positive support through academic challenges.
Wesley
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +72 Subjects
I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materials Science and Engineering. With two engineering degrees, I feel comfortable working with students in all realms of Math and Science.
Naama
College Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a New York transplant to LA, and a freelance composer and musician by nature. I am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. Hobbies: books, traveling, music, singing, art, travel, nature, reading, writing
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Competition Math students often find combinatorics and number theory particularly challenging because they require both pattern recognition and creative problem-solving rather than formula application. Geometry proofs and coordinate geometry problems also trip up many students—they demand rigorous logical reasoning and the ability to visualize relationships that aren't always obvious from the problem statement. Additionally, students frequently struggle with problems that blend multiple topics (like using number theory within a geometry context), since competition problems reward deep conceptual connections rather than isolated skill mastery.
Competition Math tutors focus on teaching problem-solving strategies and mathematical reasoning rather than memorizing formulas or procedures. They help students learn to recognize problem patterns, work backwards from answers, and test edge cases—techniques that are essential for competition success. A strong tutor will also expose students to multiple solution approaches for the same problem, helping them develop flexibility and intuition about which strategies work best in different contexts.
Proof writing is a skill that improves dramatically with guided practice and feedback. Tutors help students understand the logical structure of proofs—how to identify what needs to be proven, what assumptions are valid, and how to build a chain of reasoning that's both mathematically sound and clearly communicated. They also teach students to recognize common proof techniques (proof by contradiction, induction, construction) and when each is most effective, which builds confidence when facing unfamiliar problems.
Tutors teach students to employ strategies like drawing diagrams to visualize relationships, testing small cases to find patterns, working backwards from the answer, using extreme cases to understand constraints, and reframing problems in different ways. For example, a combinatorics problem might become clearer if rewritten as a graph theory problem, or a number theory challenge might yield to modular arithmetic thinking. The goal is to help students develop a flexible toolkit so they can adapt their approach based on what the problem reveals.
Expert tutors ask students to explain their reasoning and show their work in detail, which quickly reveals whether gaps stem from procedural confusion or deeper conceptual misunderstandings. For instance, a student might struggle with combinatorics because they don't truly understand why permutations and combinations are different, not because they can't apply the formulas. Tutors then rebuild understanding from the ground up using concrete examples, visual representations, and guided discovery rather than re-teaching the same procedure.
Absolutely. Beginners benefit from tutoring that builds foundational problem-solving habits and introduces competition-style thinking, while intermediate students gain from focused work on their weakest topics and exposure to harder problems. Advanced competitors often use tutoring to fine-tune strategies, learn specialized techniques for specific competition formats, and develop the mental stamina needed for timed contests. Personalized instruction adapts to each student's current level and goals.
Tutors deliberately expose students to related problems across different topics, helping them recognize that a geometry insight might apply to a number theory challenge, or that a combinatorial counting technique works for probability. Through guided exploration and strategic questioning, students learn to ask "What is this problem really asking?" and "Have I seen something similar before?"—skills that transform how they approach unfamiliar problems. This pattern recognition is what separates strong competitors from those who solve problems in isolation.
Tutors build timed practice into sessions gradually, helping students develop both speed and accuracy without sacrificing strategy. They teach time management techniques like identifying which problems to attempt first, recognizing when to skip a problem and return to it, and knowing when to guess strategically. Over time, repeated exposure to competition-style problems under realistic conditions builds the mental resilience and pattern fluency that allow students to perform confidently during actual contests.
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