Meet Sophia Zhang: High School Math & Science Tutor.
I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, where I discovered an early love for science. In high school, I was active in science clubs and found myself tutoring younger peers in biology and chemistry. I went on to study both biology and computer science at Cornell, drawn to the ways different disciplines could overlap and inform one another. After college, I started my career in software engineering but eventually felt pulled back toward more creative and human-centered work. In 2024, I pivoted toward a new path that blends technical thinking with design and creation. Tutoring has remained one of the most fulfilling parts of that journey.
As a tutor, my goal is to help students build lasting habits and learning skills that go beyond any one subject. I teach so that my students can learn how to learn. Sessions are structured but flexible, and I adapt to each student’s needs. If they’re seeking enrichment, I bring in new material to challenge and stretch their thinking. If they need support with existing coursework, I help organize their approach and create a space where they feel comfortable challenging themselves. Over time, I’ve seen students carry these habits into other parts of their academic and personal lives.
High School Services: Algebra I • Algebra II • Geometry • Pre-Calculus • Biology • AP Biology • Chemistry • AP Chemistry
Hourly Academic Tutoring: $150
Cornell University
B.A. in Biology and Computer Science
Cornell Chorus – all-women’s choir
Summer Researcher at MIT Lab
Co-authored a publication titled Machine Learning-Based CRISPR gRNA Design for Therapeutic Exon Skipping
Teaching Assistant for a programming course in Java
Peer Tutor for College Genetics course
Lexington High School
National Science Bowl
Debate Team
USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist
Girl’s Choir
Experience
- Software Engineer at Amazon
- Part-Time Tutor
- Clothing brand founder
- Debate Camp Counselor
Human Heart
- Lover of hands-on creative work including sewing, drawing, and ceramics
- Hiker, cooker, and baker
- Board Game Collector