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Medical student at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Experience tutoring up to high school level in math. Competitive rates for experienced teaching!
- Maths
- Natural Sciences
- STEM
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About Mary
Hi, my name is Mary, and I’m a medical student with tutoring experience across writing, science, math, and piano, working with students from elementary school through the collegiate level. I approach tutoring with the belief that learning works best when it feels supportive, personalized, and human.
My teaching style is shaped by my own academic journey. I understand what it’s like to falter in school and feel as though there’s no clear way forward, and I also understand the pressure of holding extremely high expectations for myself—wanting to push further even when I was already performing well. Because of this, I’m especially attentive to both the academic and emotional sides of learning.
As a tutor, I focus on identifying what already works for each student and building from there. I adapt my approach to how the student thinks and learns, rather than forcing a single method. In writing, I help students strengthen clarity, structure, and argumentation while preserving their individual voice. In science and math, I emphasize deep understanding and logical reasoning over memorization.
My goal is to create a professional yet approachable learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and capable of meaningful growth.
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I have ample tutoring experience with both children and collegiate-level students across a wide variety of subjects. My methods focus on strengthening what already works for each student rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe learning is most effective when students feel understood, capable, and actively engaged in the process.
What Do Lessons Look Like?
Lessons are structured but flexible. We typically begin by identifying goals or problem areas, work through concepts together using guided practice, and then reinforce learning through independent application with feedback. I always make sure students leave with clear takeaways they can apply on their own.
What Sets Me Apart?
1. I bring both academic rigor and empathy to my teaching
2. I’m comfortable supporting students who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or under pressure to perform
3. I focus on long-term growth, confidence, and independence
4. I explain the why behind material, not just the steps
Who Do I Work With?
Writing: Middle school through college-level writing (applications, essays, theses, posters, CVs, etc)
Science: Middle school through undergraduate coursework (chemistry, biology, algebra-based physics)
Math: Elementary through pre-calculus-level math, depending on topic
*RATE CHANGES DO NOT AFFECT EXISTING STUDENTS*
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5 (6 reviews)
Perfect! Following the first lesson with Mary, my daughter, who is in high school, said, ‘She’s great!’ I saw relief and hope on her face for the first time.
My concern when looking for a tutor was finding someone who really understood the material (geometry and algebra) and would be able to explain it in a way that would get through to my teenager. Mary is that person! She quickly figures out where the confusion is coming from and is able to break things down in an understandable way.
Mary is a terrific tutor: she is highly intelligent, truly understands all areas of math and keeps things moving at a good pace. She is organized, flexible and adaptive. Her tutoring is effective.
She is also a kind person and really encouraging. I can imagine that she would be great at explaining math to all ages. Mary continues to be an outstanding tutor for my daughter as it gets closer to exam time.
Mary is the person you would hope to find to tutor your child/teen in math. I highly recommend her!- Sheila and Fiona are amazing clients! Very forthcoming with curriculum materials and extremely flexible with timing. Fiona is also a very eager learner and clear communicator. Both are kind people that I look forward to working with in the long term :)Mary's response :
Perfect! Mary was very attentive and listened to my daughter Lani. She took the time to explain the problems they worked on until my daughter was able to understand. My daughter woke up this morning excited because she finally understood statistics.
.- Esha is a very attentive student, and a quick learner! She was very engaged the entire 70 minute session, and was not hesitant to express when she needed more explanation on things. The clear communication makes my job as a tutor much easier. Esha and I had a very productive first session.Mary's response :
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Mary is an absolutely fantastic tutor with a bright, brilliant mind, a deep curiosity for knowledge, and a kind heart. I've known her for several years now, and she's the most academically dedicated person I've met. She has helped me to better understand concepts in a subject that wasn't my forte. Thanks to her, that subject became so much more understandable. I can 1000% recommend Mary as a tutor!
She makes sure she understands the student's unique learning style before delving into a topic. Doesn't rush through explanations, but is concise and well spoken. She tutored my sister throughout Algebra I and Algrebra II. I recommend her.
Mary was my writing tutor in my first two years of college. I came in having difficulty adjusting from structured high school writing to the freedom given in collegiate level writing. She helped me be both more concise and informative at the same time, all while improving on but not changing my tone. She's also used her experience as a pre-med student and biology major to help me with summer internship applications and research posters for poster conferences. With her help, I have found research positions at UPenn, CHOP, and more.
Mary has been an exemplary calculus tutor for my niece. She was struggling in grasping concepts to excel in the course. Mary was able to break down concepts and make them digestible for my niece. She ended up finishing the course with an A and I can’t thank her enough!
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- Ksh. 3,239
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- 5h: Ksh. 16,194
- 10h: Ksh. 32,388
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- Ksh. 3,239/h
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