"Mei C. — Expert Tutor in Math, SAT Prep, and Critical Thinking

Mei C. is a dedicated educator known for blending academic excellence with a thoughtful, student-centered approach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her academic credentials include a GPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale and an SAT score of 2300 out of 2400, reflecting her strong analytical skills and broad intellectual foundation.

Mei has taught math at Odyssey Middle School, working with students in grades 6 through 8 in small classes of around 15. She also served as a math instructor at Basis Independent School, teaching accelerated math to third and fifth graders—students who are two grade levels ahead of the standard curriculum. In both roles, she regularly provided one-on-one tutoring to support students’ individual learning styles and academic goals.

In addition to classroom teaching, Mei has over seven years of experience tutoring students for the SAT in Math, Reading, and Writing. Her approach is highly personalized and results-driven, helping students consistently achieve score increases, often by 100 points or more. One student, for example, improved their SAT score from 1250 to 1350 in just a month with her guidance.

Mei’s teaching style is warm, clear, and adaptable. She builds curiosity and confidence in her students by tailoring lessons to their unique needs, often using Socratic questioning and storytelling to make learning engaging. She is experienced with a wide age range, having taught students from ages 7 to 18. Her focus on diagnostics, targeted strategies, and progress tracking ensures students stay on a path toward measurable improvement. Mei is currently welcoming new students." less...