Sophia Zhang

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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

  1. Software Engineer at Amazon
  2. Part-Time Tutor
  3. Clothing brand founder
  4. Debate Camp Counselor

Human Heart

  1. Lover of hands-on creative work including sewing, drawing, and ceramics
  2. Hiker, cooker, and baker
  3. Board Game Collector