UCLA senior in Applied Mathematics with perfect 5s in AP Calculus AB/BC and SAT 780 Math. 7-year tutor who builds deep understanding through step-by-step problem-solving and targeted practice.
Subjects
- A-Level Mathematics
- ACT Math
- Mathematics
- SAT Math
About me
Saloni is a 4th-year Applied Mathematics student at UCLA who loves teaching because she enjoys helping students turn confusion into confidence, showing that challenging subjects like SAT and ACT Math become manageable when broken into clear steps. Growing up in the competitive Bay Area academic environment and speaking English, Nepali, and Hindi, she understands both the pressure students face and the value of patient, supportive guidance that leads to those real "aha" moments. Beyond academics, she enjoys mentoring and staying involved in service-oriented spaces through legal internships and volunteer work at public-interest organizations, where she builds meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
Saloni earned perfect 5s in AP Calculus AB and BC, and scored 780/800 on SAT Math (1510 total). She was recognized as a Top 2% of California high school students award recipient. Currently, she is pursuing a B.S. in Applied Mathematics at UCLA with UCLA Honors (3.5+ GPA).
Experience
Saloni has 7+ years of math tutoring experience working with students from middle school through college level, including private tutoring since 2019 in subjects ranging from Algebra through Calculus. She currently serves as a Learning Assistant at UCLA, leading weekly seminars and supporting 30+ students in math-focused courses. Throughout her experience in both 1:1 and small-group settings, she has helped students improve grades by 1–3 letter grades and raise test scores by 10–25% through clear explanations, targeted practice, and building long-term confidence in math.
Teaching approach
Saloni teaches math step by step, breaking complex problems into smaller parts and focusing on understanding why a method works rather than memorizing steps so students can solve new problems independently. She structures lessons with a quick review, guided practice on new material, and independent problems to check understanding, often asking students to explain ideas back in their own words to reveal what they truly understand. In practice, she uses targeted practice problems based on each student's weak areas and pays close attention to patterns in mistakes—like sign errors or setup issues—to fix root problems early. This approach helps students build both skill and confidence, leaving sessions feeling more independent over time.