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Our Story. From teaching our siblings to mentoring students everywhere.

Meet the tutorsmindsparktutors@gmail.com

The two of us first crossed paths in our foundational computer science class, where we quickly became close friends. As the eldest siblings in our families, we naturally took on the role of teaching assistants at home, but what started as family responsibility soon grew into a passion for tutoring and mentoring others. Throughout high school, we actively honed our skills through academic clubs, leadership roles, and professional experiences, making teaching an integral part of our journey.

We’ve always strived for academic excellence, scoring in the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT, earning 5s on all our AP exams across 12+ rigorous courses, and graduating with Advanced Diplomas from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a top STEM-focused institution in Northern Virginia. For more about our backgrounds and expertise, check out our bios below.

99th
percentile on the SAT & ACT
5s
on all AP exams across 12+ courses
TJHSST
Advanced Diploma graduates
Demi and Vishana in graduation gowns outside Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Demi & Vishana at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

01Our Approach

How we teach, and why it works.

  1. 01

    Every student can excel!

    With the right tailored plan and plenty of support, we believe that your child can not only progress, but excel in any subject.

  2. 02

    Communication is key

    We want to have a strong relationship with our parents as well as our students. We value parent input and believe that when all of us are on the same page, we can achieve the best results.

  3. 03

    Practice, practice, practice.

    We stand by the idea that nothing can replace consistent engagement with the target material — that’s why we provide additional take-home practice after each lesson we teach.

  4. 04

    Each student is different.

    We know that not everyone learns the same way, and that is reflected in our tutoring sessions. We incorporate a variety of practice activities, multimedia engagement, and visuals while explaining new concepts.

  5. 05

    We believe in individualized attention.

    All of our tutors have previous experience working at corporate educational companies, which often work on a one-size-fits-all model. In contrast, we tailor lessons, challenge, and methodology to fit your learner.

02Founder Bios

Meet our founders. Tap a card to read more.

  • Portrait of Vishana BaskaranCo-founder

    Vishana Baskaran

    Computer Science

    • Computer science
    • Math
    • Standardized testing
    • Interview prep
  • Portrait of Demetra TudoracheCo-founder

    Demetra Tudorache

    Bioengineering & Computational Data Analytics · Virginia Tech

    • English
    • Math
    • Sciences to AP
    • SAT prep

03Tutor Bios

Our tutors.

  • Portrait of Gloria BaoSenior Tutor

    Gloria Bao

    Molecular Biology · Princeton University

    • Math to multivariable calculus
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Chinese
  • Portrait of Finn StechersmithSenior Tutor

    Finn Stechersmith

    Aerospace Engineering · UCLA

    • Math
    • Physics
    • AP Calculus AB/BC
    • AP Physics C
  • Portrait of Richa DhakalTutor

    Richa Dhakal

    Computer Science & Mathematics · George Mason University

    • Math
    • Computer science
    • AP Calculus
    • AP Computer Science A

Get in touch

Find your forever tutor at MindSpark.

Email us at mindsparktutors@gmail.com — we’re happy to answer questions, share more about a subject, talk through pricing, and set up consultations and tutoring sessions.

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