Bellevue · Kirkland · Eastside
Private In-Home Math Tutoring and SAT Prep in Bellevue, WA
I help students from middle school through college build real mastery in math, raise grades, and excel on high-stakes exams like the SAT & ACT—through high-touch, science-backed instruction tailored to each learner.
B.S. Applied Mathematics
4.0 GPA · Computer Science Minor · Summa Cum Laude
1:1 Support
Limited roster, long-term partnerships with families
Subjects and Test Prep
SAT/ACT · Algebra · Geometry · Precalculus · Calculus · Statistics & more
SAT Platform · Coming Soon
A custom SAT practice system built from the ground up for my students.
Your student doesn't just get a tutor—they get access to a custom SAT platform that behaves like a hyper-targeted Anki deck, tracking subskills and mastery over time.
- • Question bank aligned to official SAT domains & skills
- • Smart difficulty and subskill tracking
- • Science-of-learning principles built into every session
About Sofiya
A math tutor who treats your student like a long-term investment
I'm a private math tutor based in Bellevue, WA with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and a Computer Science minor (4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude). Before starting my private practice, I worked as a full-time instructor supporting students across K–12, honors, and AP courses.
My approach blends deep content knowledge with the science of learning — spaced repetition, active recall, interleaving, and structured challenge. Students don't just pass their classes; they build durable understanding, confidence, and momentum that carries into college and beyond.
- • 4.0 GPA in Applied Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude)
- • Specialized in honors, AP, and SAT math preparation
- • Experienced with ADHD, dyslexia, and twice-exceptional learners
- • Focus on long-term relationships with families, not short-term fixes
Sofiya Babenko
Bellevue, WA
Deep math expertise, paired with the science of learning
Students succeed when instruction is both mathematically rigorous and thoughtfully designed. I use research-based methods — spaced repetition, active recall, interleaving, and calibrated challenge — so students develop flexible, transferable understanding rather than memorizing steps.
I work especially well with students who are bright but under-performing, perfectionistic, or navigating ADHD or learning differences. Sessions are structured, calm, and judgment-free — yet still academically demanding in the best possible way.
Who I work with
- • Middle school pre-algebra & algebra
- • High school Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus
- • AP Calculus, AP Statistics
- • SAT / ACT math preparation
- • College math & STEM support
What makes this different
- • Long-term relationships with families
- • Custom materials tailored to each student
- • Detailed progress tracking across topics
- • Coordination with teachers when helpful
- • Focus on confidence, not just grades
How I work with students
A sampling of my writing, study materials, and favorite external resources.
Articles
The science of learning & how we use it
Essays on mastery-based learning, spaced repetition, productive struggle, and how I structure tutoring so that students actually remember what they learn.
Read articles →Work Samples
Custom study guides & problem sets
Selected PDFs and notes I've created for students: targeted SAT drills, step-by-step concept breakdowns, and visual explanations for tricky topics.
View work samples →Resources
Books, sites, and tools I trust
A curated list of resources I trust for learning math: problem-solving books, challenge problem sources, and online platforms that are actually worth a student's time.
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I primarily work with families seeking consistent, long-term support. Share a bit about your student's current situation, goals, and timeline, and I'll follow up with next steps.
Located in Bellevue, WA · In-home and online options available.