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Izzy Caffarelli

Izzy Caffarelli

Senior Tutor
Helping students approach math and physics with stronger study habits, more active learning, and the confidence to take on advanced STEM work.
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Studies Applied Mathematics with a minor in Astrophysics at Washington University in St. Louis.

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Works as a physics mentor and has active research experience in computational and astrophysics contexts.

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Strong background in high school and college mathematics, including Differential Equations.

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University of Chicago Laboratory Schools alumna.

Teaching Philosophy

Izzy teaches STEM work as something students can grow into through active engagement and better learning strategy. She emphasizes practical study habits, thoughtful questioning, and a growth mindset so that students do not just survive difficult quantitative classes, but begin to feel capable inside them.

Teaching Principles

  • Encourages active learning rather than passive review.
  • Pairs rigorous STEM content with clear study strategies.
  • Helps students develop the confidence to stay engaged with difficult material.

Best Fit For Students Who

  • Need support in advanced high-school or college-level math or physics.
  • Benefit from a tutor who is still actively engaged in STEM research and university learning environments.
  • Want help strengthening study strategy alongside content mastery.
  • Respond well to supportive but serious STEM coaching.

Subjects & Services

  • COOP mathematics & quantitative reasoning
  • CPS HSAT Mathematics
  • HSPT mathematics & quantitative skills
  • ISEE mathematics achievement and quantitative reasoning sections
  • MAP mathematics & science
  • SSAT quantitative sections
  • TACHS Mathematics
  • Algebra I & II
  • AP Calculus AB & BC
  • AP Precalculus
  • Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Geometry
  • Integrated Mathematics
  • K–8 Mathematics
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Trigonometry
  • AP Physics 1 & 2
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • K–8 Science
  • Physics
  • Academic/AP support
  • Directed study
  • STEM study strategies

Experience Highlights

Physics Mentorship

Has mentored students in university physics learning environments.

STEM Research

Conducts research connected to machine learning and astrophysical phenomena.

Current Student Perspective

Brings a current student’s perspective to advanced STEM learning.

More About Izzy Caffarelli

Izzy Caffarelli is a STEM tutor with a particularly strong background in mathematics and physics. She studies Applied Mathematics and Astrophysics at Washington University in St. Louis and has already worked in both mentoring and research roles, including physics support and projects related to neural networks and astrophysical data.

Her tutoring reflects both technical seriousness and supportive clarity. Izzy helps students strengthen their study strategies, engage more actively with difficult concepts, and build the confidence necessary for success in advanced STEM courses. She is especially well suited to students who want a tutor who understands both the academic demands and the lived experience of learning high-level quantitative material.

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