About Us
Inspiring Academic Excellence for Every Student
Customized learning plans, specific to each student’s needs and goals.
Shine In provides specialized, interactive math, science, English language, test prep, summer, and private tutoring programs and clubs for students from preschool through 12th grade. Give your child the academic advantage he or she deserves!
Our concept-oriented approach to academics and tutoring goes beyond most tutoring programs. Our team of highly experienced educators provide stimulating, interactive learning experiences, customized for each student’s specific abilities.
Our Success
We are thrilled to have been voted Best of Burlington for the past 7 consecutive years. In addition, a number of Shine In Math students have achieved perfect scores on their SAT tests, MCAS, as well as a number of additional standardized exams. Shine In students have also been extremely successful in regional Math Bee competitions. Read what our students and parents have to say about their experiences at Shine In on our testimonials page!
Our Approach
Each student’s individual learning style is assessed at the outset so we can tailor academic lesson plans accordingly. We aim to engage and challenge our students at every step – ultimately helping them attain their fullest potential. Our students’ success stems from Shine In’s specialized blend of traditional and interactive teaching methodologies, supplemented by complementary technologies.
Who We Are
At Shine In, we are a group of passionate, dedicated, and highly experienced educators who are committed to academic excellence for each and every one of our students. Our instructors are highly experienced and dedicated to providing high-quality instruction, bringing their knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom to spark the interest and curiosity of each student.
Our Director
Madhavi Tarugu
Madhavi Tarugu is an Electronics and Communications Engineer with well over a decade of experience in Hardware and Software fields of Information Technology, and a great passion for Teaching and Math.
Madhavi started Shine In Math Academy in 2011, successfully producing exceptional results for her students in the areas of SAT, SSAT, K-12 Math, Science, and English Language Arts education. Building on her experience in the technology field, Madhavi has developed an innovative curriculum for Shine In Math, which blends proven pedagogical methods with advanced technological tools and techniques.
As the Director of Shine In, she is always working to develop and improve the organization’s offerings and to hire and retain top-notch educators and mentors for Shine In students.
“Early on in my Engineering career, I was tasked with training colleagues and realized that I had a real passion for teaching and guiding others through learning. I love connecting with each of our students, discovering their individual learning styles, and determining how best to keep them fully engaged in the learning process. Being in the classroom and teaching my students is truly one of my favorite places to be.”
Shine In Communities Program
As part of the Shine In Communities Program, Shine In will donate $100/$75/$50 for each high school/middle school/elementary school student, respectively, who are enrolled in the Burlington and Woburn school systems. The donation goes to each school districts’ scholarship funds and/or PTOs. In addition, we are dollar-a-day supporters of Burlington and Woburn senior centers. Last year, we donated $365 each to the Burlington COA and the Woburn Senior Center.