Award-Winning Tutors from Rice University

Hi! I'm Thomas. I am a graduate from medical school (MD) and have completed my Master's in Public Health (MPH). I've been tutoring all my life and am excited to continue with Varsity Tutors! I specialize in most Math and Science subjects, as well as subjects directly related to medical school (and of course the MCAT). I've always enjoyed learning, and I believe anybody can improve in any subject if it's presented to them in the right way. If you're struggling don't be discouraged!

I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learning about our world and that everyone has their own preferred way to learn. That's why I hope to offer personalized tutoring that helps you learn not just the material but also how to better teach yourself.

Hiya!I'm Sakib, a graduate student at Rice, studying computational & applied mathematics. I have been tutoring ever since high school in a variety of subjects. I have been a Teaching Assistant for Calculus I & II, and Organic Chemistry I & II. I have also taught SAT for Kaplan for years and privately taught SAT, SAT Math/Chemistry as well as AP subject exams.I love tutoring and being able to relay concepts to students. I enjoy enhancing their knowledge and giving them the skills needed to tackle upcoming tests and their courses.

I graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a minor in Applied Mathematics. As an undergraduate, I conducted research in biophysics and computational medicine. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. I specialize in Math and Science tutoring, yet am also a highly capable Reading/English/Writing tutor. In Austin, I provided SAT test prep and academic tutoring for high school students for nearly two years, most of whom came to me as referrals. I am currently a tutor for an agency in Minneapolis, where I provide rigorous test prep for the ACT Math and Science sections.

I am passionate about students learning the wonderful Spanish language! I teach all levels of Spanish, including Conversational Spanish and SAT Subject Tests. While I am not Hispanic, I took Spanish classes every year from the second grade through high school. I then went to Rice University for college, where I took a Spanish class every semester, including a medical Spanish interpreting internship. After that I went to medical school, where I worked as a Spanish medical interpreter for doctors and launched a Medical Spanish curriculum. I also love movies, music, and books in Spanish. I know what it's like approaching this language from the outside, and I have a lot of helpful tricks to break down and simplify the language. I will not only help you ace your tests but also develop a fluency and love for the language! I love what I do so I am a fun, patient, and effective learning partner.

I'm a current undergraduate at Rice University in Houston, TX, originally from Brooklyn, New York, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish. My engagement with middle school students began in the summer of 2019, when I took on the role of a 7th grade writing teacher for Houston-based students. Ever since that initial experience, I have made the continuous effort to continue developing a teaching pedagogy centered around challenging students in their writing while helping them strengthen their assets. I usually maintain a small cohort of 6th to 8th graders as this allows me to really get to know them and provide individualized support based on their academic needs. In addition to providing help with English, I can also tutor students learning Spanish and assist those applying to college.

With a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Rice University and a PhD in biophysical chemistry from Stanford University, I have passion for science and mathematics that I love to share as a teacher and tutor. I am firmly of the belief that learning a technical subject like chemistry, physics, or math is much like learning a foreign language: listening and reading is much easier than speaking and writing. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of believing that if you come to class and understand what the instructor is saying, you don't need to practice the material. Accordingly, I emphasize the need to practice "speaking" the language on a regular basis and to receive immediate feedback on one's learning. In my free time I enjoy woodworking and playing with Legos with my small children.

I am a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Rice University. I have had the opportunity to work on several projects through the Institute for Global Health at Rice, and I am passionate about designing globally accessible medical devices. I am an easy going but dedicated student. In my free time, I enjoy intramural sports, spending time with friends, and participating in design competitions.I previously tutored 1st-8th grade students in all subjects for about a year and a half. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it is the most systematic and can easily be taught in a hands-on manner. However, I enjoy tutoring in all subjects. My tutoring style is patient, yet persistent. I believe that every student has the ability to comprehend material if it is explained in the right way, so I am creative in my approach to teaching until the student understands.

I am an undergraduate senior who will graduate from Rice University this May, where I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. After graduation, I will be going to medical school at UT Houston in the Texas Medical Center. I have experience as a tutor at Rice, where I tutored student-athletes in subjects such as biology and chemistry, which are fields I specialize in. I have helped tutor many friends in the two scientific portions of the MCAT, and this is the discipline I am most passionate about. I am a firm proponent of helping students help themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, reading, and fixing bicycles. I look forward to helping students succeed in their goals.

I am currently a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years.I am passionate about creating custom, individualized teaching plans for each student. Feel free to reach out for any math, science, or admissions-related help!

I graduated from Rice University cum laude with a B.A. in Biological Sciences. My goal as a tutor is not to simply help students with their homework but to make sure that they get a complete grasp of the concepts they are trying to learn. I taylor my tutoring sessions based on the individual because each student has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. This allows me to use practice problems from trusted resources along with problems that I craft on my own to ensure that the student's weak points are properly tended. Additionally, designing each session based on the individual prevents from wasting time covering material that he/she is already proficient in.I have a wide range of experience as a tutor. Since my freshmen year in college, I have worked with students ranging from refugee children in middle school to full-time college students. I prefer tutoring students 1-on-1 because it allows me to devote all of my resources towards helping him/her. 1-on-1 tutoring also allows me to build a strong, personal relationship with my students. To me, this is important because it establishes a sense of trust and respect between the tutor and the student, which is of utmost importance for a student to learn well because it allows for the student to be forthcoming about what exactly they need help with.

Throughout my life, I've been blessed to have a number of great teachers and mentors. These key figures guided me through high school and college, helped me succeed in competitive fellowships like the Rhodes, and pushed me to grow both as a researcher and a leader. My career so far has been highly influenced by my teachers and mentors, and it is this knowledge that drives me to teach and to tutor. I want to establish mentoring relationships with the students I work with, so I can help lead them to success in the same way that I was as a student.Because of this drive to give back, I've already amassed a number of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring. These experiences roughly fall into two major areas- the sciences, and the humanities. In the sciences, I've worked with both peers and younger students in a number of biomedical fields, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests like the MCAT. At Rice University, I also worked as a teaching assistant in Cell Biology, where I lectured at review sessions, assisted students individually with their questions, and even wrote some exam material. This experience was great practice in taking even the most arcane subject matter and condensing it into a format understandable by my peers, something that I think contributes to my effectiveness as a tutor. I also try to incorporate my research experience at institutions like the NIH into my tutoring in these areas, using real-world examples from cutting-edge research and scientific communication skills gleaned from poster sessions and academic publications to supplement the teaching experience.Outside the sciences, I also have two years of experience working with a student individually in the humanities. I started with this student in 8th grade; he had no opportunity for formal education in the Classics at his school, but was interested in learning about the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. I developed tailored lessons plans for him, helping to teach him Greco-Roman mythology, Roman history, and Latin translation skills, and planning additional challenge assignments drawn from my Classics major and thesis in comparative mythology. To further supplement his education, I also worked with him to prepare for a number of contests in the Classics; within a year of starting this experience, I helped him progress to the point that he was winning regional contests through the National Junior Classical League, and medaling in national written exams such as the Medusa Mythology Exam.Whether in the sciences or humanities, my students benefit from my unique blend of experience. My varied education, with degrees in both Biochemistry and Classical Studies and advanced study in a number of fields in between, gives me the flexibility to adapt to each student and the power to supplement a student's education with perspectives from other fields. My experience in leadership development, as president of my residential college, also allows me to guide students not only as academics, but also as career- and goal-oriented individuals. Finally, my passion, intrapersonal skills, and experience with academic communication help me find the right method of teaching to get each student motivated and thriving in their fields. I look forward to forming new mentoring relationships with my students through Varsity Tutors, and can't wait to help get them on the road to success.

I am a PhD chemist with years of teaching experience. I received my PhD in chemistry from Rice University in 2023, where I studied DNA-coated nanoparticles. I taught chemistry lab courses at Rice for 5 semesters and received the Harry B. Weiser Teaching Award for my commitment to undergraduate education. During those courses, I developed my teaching style where I use the Socratic method to help lead students to correct answers/knowledge rather than just giving them information and expecting them to memorize it. I found that helping students learn the right ways to think about chemistry and math showed better long-term success as it prepared them to repeat those strategies in the real world or on tests alone rather than getting used to a teacher feeding them answers. My final two semesters of teaching I worked as a senior teaching assistant overseeing two sections of the general chemistry lab course and managing the junior teaching assistants. At the end of those semesters, of the 44 student evaluations submitted, 95% agreed with the statement "I understand chemistry better because of my TA" with 61% responding that they "strongly agree." Chemistry has been my primary focus for many years, but I also am passionate and familiar with math due to how often it is used in chemistry as well as general/cellular biology due to how my graduate school research projects intersected with biology. In my free time, I enjoy learning how to perform practical chemistry in the kitchen cooking or baking, or relaxing with my cat, Pippin.

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science (specifically, chemistry and biology). I love working with students to understand different concepts and really get a good grasp on fundamentals - which is essential to doing well in math and science. I have tutored students of all ages (from early elementary to college students) and of all subjects (from learning how to read to organic chemistry).In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and trying different restaurants in Houston (#1 Food City in America according to Travel and Leisure magazine).

Undergraduate at Rice University. Department of Computation and Applied Mathematics.

I am a sophomore at Rice University and intending to major in Bioengineering with a minor in Global Health Technologies. I am also planning on going to med school. My favorite subject to teach is math and editing essays is forte of mine as well. I do my very best to help all of my students.

Everyone learns in a different way. My goal is to identify your style in order to make lessons more memorable and enjoyable. I have been tutoring for six years and teach a college level biology course and am teaching assistant for several others. I find one-on-one tutoring has an advantage over classroom settings because you are able to adapt material for the individual so that there is a higher level of understanding.I received my B.S. from Rice University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and am now a PhD student at Rutgers University in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. I tutor throughout the sciences but also enjoy helping with written assignments. I believe that effective communication is key regardless of the field.In my free time I enjoy anything that gets me outdoors. I love hiking, camping, and rock climbing but sometimes you just need to sit under a tree and relax.

Hello! My name is Sneha, and I am a Quality Assurance Process Engineer at a semiconductor company in North Texas! Before that, I was a chemist for an aerospace company. I graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor's in chemistry and art history in May 2025. I have a background in tutoring, especially in SAT prep, along with college application help. I also do AP prep in a variety of subjects! I look forward to helping you however I can!

I am a lifelong learner, teacher, and researcher in the field of physics. I received a PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan and a BS in Physics from Rice University. I have four years of physics teaching experience at the University of Michigan, primarily undergraduate laboratory courses with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and real-world applications of these and other physical phenomena. Many of these courses, including one I helped design, focused on helping non-STEM students master physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp in a standard classroom setting. I have tutored in a variety of subjects since high school, but most recently I have spent several years helping students understand concepts and succeed in coursework throughout a large variety of college-level physics topics, from basic mechanics to advanced electrodynamics and special relativity.I am an enthusiastic teacher, and while I prepare students to succeed in their coursework, I always hope to impart some of my passion in the subject matter, conveying the ways in which abstract topics tie into fascinating real world phenomena. My love of physics also ties in with a strong interest in diverse subjects from philosophy to programming. I am also happy to impart whatever wisdom I can about my experiences in academia, where I spent seven years as a graduate student in experimental condensed matter physics.

I just finished 5 years in the Navy, and I'm headed back to Rice University this fall. I graduated from Rice in 2007 and I'll be earning a master's degree in teaching. I love math, but physics and government/history are interesting too! I love teaching in a way that's fun as well as effective - that's the great thing about tutoring; it's as individual as the student!

Hi! My name is Mingee. I just graduated from Rice University majoring in Biology, and I have about 1 year of math tutoring and 1 year of statistics TA experience. My strengths are basic sciences and mathematics.

Hi! My name is Peter Nikonowicz, I went to Rice University for Undergrad where I majored in Psychology and completed the pre-med curriculum. I am currently an MS 1 at a medical school in Houston Texas

I'm an undergraduate at Rice University. Growing up in Houston, I left home after freshman year of high school to attend the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, from where I graduated high school early with two years of college credits.While I tutor many subjects, math and science are easily my favorites. I have always enjoyed tutoring others because it allows me to contribute to one's success. Since the beginning of middle school, I've worked with students from sixth grade to college. I enjoy teaching math, but I am also experienced in SAT/ACT preparation, chemistry, biology, physics, mandarin Chinese, grammar, and writing. Practice is the key to excel in any subject, especially math and science. More importantly, academics require one to think logically and to enjoy the solving process.In my free time, I am a part-time magician creating memorable entertainment for all ages and events. I truly enjoy this hobby, which has trained me in audience-influence and social-networking. I also exercise daily, play the piano, and listen to many genres of music.

Hello all! I am Tegan, an undergraduate at Rice University majoring in Biosciences on the pre-med track. Throughout high school and college, I have realized that the key to a successful academic career is having educators that are truly invested in a student's education. Enthusiastic instructors created exciting and engaging lessons which led to more motivated students. With my experience tutoring middle school students and adult ESL learners, I aimed to be patient with student concerns and hold a positive attitude while teaching, embodying the supportive culture I thrived in. During tutoring sessions, I hope to instill in students confidence in the material and to take ownership of their learning.I have experience tutoring junior high students Algebra 1 and 2 for 6 months. This was in a small group setting of 2-3 for an hour once a week.As a biosciences major, I have taken a multitude of biology courses and have a passion for understanding the "why" to life. Through my studies and developed study strategies, I can help students with their AP Biology Exams.I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you all. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or feedback!

I am a rising sophomore at Rice University. I am currently pursuing a degree in Economics and Managerial studies, with a passion for Economics and Spanish. I have helped students with their academic questions in high school and look forward to answering your questions.

I am a 7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Gary Comer College Prep Middle School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting.I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers.I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I love to swim and be outside!

Hey everyone!My name is Alex, and I'm currently attending Rice University- pursuing a double major Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Economics. As you can probably tell I'm very passionate about math, and I'm even more passionate about teaching it! I prefer to teach math a little differently than some of you may used to. Many of students think of math as a plug and chug approach- simply being given formulas and plugging numbers in. While I will give you the formulas and critical things to remember if you insist on it, I prefer to teach mathematics as a form of problem solving. How math works is a beautiful thought process- understanding how a formula was conceived is much more rewarding than simply memorizing it. But in the end it's all up to you- the student. If you want a fast run-down of everything you need to know to ace the test- I'll happily help you. However, if you're willing to think outside of the box and learn some very neat stuff, I'll open the doors to mathematical problem solving for you!

Hi! My name is Ashton and I am a sophomore at Rice University majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business and certificate in engineering leadership. My goal as a tutor is to be able to establish trust between my students and I by encouragement and motivation. If a student can leave a tutoring session having learned something and happy, my job is complete :D

I am a student at Rice University working towards a degree in History and English. Every summer I look forward to working with students. In the past, I have taught English, creative writing, nature/biology, and even cooking, but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength. With all my students, I emphasize a balance between memorized aspects like vocabulary, and analytical skills that demonstrate a more thorough knowledge of them material. Apart from tutoring, I love to cook, write, fish, and play frisbee.

I am a very down to earth guy, who enjoys helping others do their best. I am currently a Doctoral student in Music, but have a special gift and love for math and science. First I aim to help my clients grasp the concepts, then adapt my instruction to their learning style. Most student can grasp even advanced concepts when explained in a reasonable way (this often does not happen in the classroom), but I also give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look for to pinpoint the concept in any problem. I help them get in the instructor mentality, so they understand why problems are worded in a certain way and what the teacher is looking for. I like to share my experience so clients are better test takers, and improve their time management skills, lessons that I hope will help them far beyond any class.

My name is Alohi, and I am a current undergraduate student at Rice University, pursuing a BS in Cell Biology & Genetics and a BS in Chemistry. I am well-versed in my tutoring experience, having previously managed my own tutoring business and worked in-facility for quality tutoring centers in Texas. I love working with all ages and like to think I have lots of patience, especially for my more visual learners. I also have been able to use my intermediate Spanish speaking to better connect with my students, especially in the public speaking and interview preparation realm, where I shine the most! My areas of expertise in tutoring range broadly, and I like to focus on public speaking, biology, essay editing, college application preparation, and elementary/middle/high school mathematics/English when it comes to school subjects. Aside from classes, I am passionate about my wet lab research in the Texas Medical Center and patient advocacy work, as well as recreational arts, to keep a good balance going with how hectic day-to-day life can get sometimes. I look forward to working with you all!

I'm a first year medical school student the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from Rice University with a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine. I teach a lot of math, science, and foreign languages (basic Chinese and Spanish). I personally prefer to write many things out, especially when I'm explaining a concept. I will try my best to cater to how your student learns best, and will share any tips and tricks that I've learned over the course of my own education. I love feedback during tutoring sessions, and will help you with whatever you need. In my free time, I conduct research and love to read. I look forward to working with you

My goal as a tutor is to empower young minds to excel at what they want to do. I really believe in helping others and I will do the best I can to help in anyway I can. I first discovered tutoring when I was in high school and I was given the opportunity to teach 7-11 year olds in a variety of subjects.Now I attend Rice University, and I am majoring in Cognitive Sciences with the intention of getting into Medical school.In my free time, I love playing basketball and football, playing percussion instruments. My favorite teams are the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys.

I am really excited about working with students in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time.In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP. Outside of academia, I work as a barista and I skate on an adult synchronized ice skating team in Philly!

I am a 2016 graduate of Rice University with a B.A. in Sociology. I have had a passion for tutoring from a young age and have tutored many middle and high school students in math and spanish helping them raise their grades at least one, if not two grade levels. I have a passion for teaching and education.I currently work for an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to provide tools for college access, acceptance, and persistence to students of the Houston community. I am very passionate about college access and have helped several students perfect their personal statements for admission to some of the nations top colleges.This fall, I will be pursuing my Ph.D in Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill with a focus on educational systems.

I have been tutoring for years, and I think the quality that makes me a great tutor is my patience. I don't care how long it takes to help the student understand the concept. I will take the time to make sure they are well prepared for their courses.

Being a recent graduate of Rice University, my working knowledge of both the Houston area and academics is strong. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals, as demonstrated by my experience leading a student-run business, mentoring employees and peers, and managing the HR department of a restaurant group.The importance of active listening and clear communication while tutoring is paramount to my teaching philosophy. My goal is to help your student realize their strengths. As a Linguistics major, much of my academic career focused on studying and understanding the nuances of English and French in both reading and writing, though I also have a strong foundation in mathematics, ranging from Algebra to AP Calculus AB. Additionally, my ACT score was 33 (99th percentile); I completed ACT tutoring courses as a high school student and am familiar with the strategies used to maximize scores. I will use Varsity's methods to enhance your student's experience with Varsity Tutors while taking their individuals needs and learning style into consideration.

I am a graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Rice University in Houston, TX. Subjects that I can enlighten with include all levels of Math through Calculus 3, all levels of Physics, lower Chemistry, and Computer Science.There's no getting around it: I am a Nerd. I breathe, eat, and sleep anything and everything technological and engineering, but I also wish to stress the engineering part - I'm very practical. I am a big fan of the KISS principle, and am a big fan of efficiency, not just in technologies, but in our understanding and use of them. Over time, that has made me an efficient mentor, able to explain and expand understanding of questions without creating overreaching or false simplifications.Over the years, I've held several mentoring roles - as a senior research student, a laboratory engineer in charge of actually training newcomers, and now as a senior design mentor - and while most of those I mentored are college freshmen and sophomores, the questions and curiosities I had met weren't always that much different from the ones I'd answer while visiting my old school teachers on career days. In science, there are no stupid questions, nor are there unqualified pupils. You don't have to have an interest in science to appreciate its achievements or to contribute to its progress, you simply need to be human - that is, to be curious.I know that modern science can seem a wholly complicated and vast subject matter that seems insurmountable. While that reputation is not unwarranted, I can also assure students that most concepts don't require a doctorate degree to understand - it's a matter of understanding the underlying principles and reasons. Science is only as simple and as complicated as we want it to be in any given situation. With that, I sincerely hope to help any future contributors get a good start on their ambitions, no matter who that might be.

I am originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia and graduated from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in 2016. With a full ride scholarship, I am currently a sophomore at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I am studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science while also pursuing the pre-medical track. Since beginning college, I have been given the opportunity to tutor a variety of students. I began volunteering in my freshman year with the Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees in which I tutor refugee high school students with their coursework assessments, and English skills. I have also volunteered with the International Rescue Committee to tutor refugee adults in improving their English. In addition, I have worked with the Rice University Athletic Department to tutor athletic students in areas such as chemistry and mathematics. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, and Psychology. Because I believe the education is an important tool to empower students to reach their future goals, I hope to help students reach their academic potential by tailoring my tutoring sessions to them. Besides school work and tutoring, I enjoy running, reading, and Netflix shows such as Parks and Rec.

Proficient communication skills are indispensable in our lives as academics. Knowing how to relay one's ideas is the key to achieving success in the educational arena. I am here to help you improve your communication skills, as well as furthering along your ability to comprehend texts, in order for you to become the best student that you can possibly be.