Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors in Connecticut

...USC, originally from Houston, pursuing a B.S in Economics and Mathematics. I have tutored students here at USC through USC's ReadersPlus Program as a math tutor and now tutor with Varsity Tutors. While I have experience in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Physics as well as test prep. I am a strong proponent of education and believe that test prep tutoring, especially for the ACT and SAT tests...

...of Science in Physiology & Biophysics from Georgetown University. This is in addition to my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (with a pre-medical focus) and minor in Sociocultural Anthropology, both of which were earned at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Class of 2009). Throughout all of this, I have accumulated a great amount of research experience within the realm of molecular biology and data-driven neuroscience. Currently, I am tackling the arduous process of...

...mechanical engineering graduate student at the University of California Berkeley. I completed my undergraduate degree the University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in bioengineering. I have been tutoring other students since high school and also have experience teaching engineering in a classroom setting. I especially enjoy teaching subjects that have a stigma for being difficult or unattainable and strive to change that perception. My strengths are math, science and standardized test preparation.... Slowly work through the skill or topic in multiple ways and find out which way makes the most sense for the student.

...graduate living in Miami. My area of expertise is writing: essays, creative projects, standardized testing, anything to do with the written word. I scored a perfect score of 12/12 on the essay portion of the SAT in high school, then majored in English Literature at UM and earned a 3.7 major GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career,...

...I ran this program for two years, working with over 100 students personally in the process. The program is now in its fourth year, and is currently run by my former students. It is also in the process of being made districtwide, not just restricted to my high school. I took all my standardized tests my sophomore year of high school. Since then, I have tutored test prep for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and SAT...

...that I tutored. I very much enjoyed my time as a Calculus II tutor at Washington University in St. Louis, and was sad to see my work come to an end due to graduation. This summer, I am excited for the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for math with the students of Varsity Tutors. My tutoring style is centered around the development of organizational skills. I firmly believe that in order to succeed...

...for the past four years. I recently moved to Tucson after graduating with a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from UNC-Chapel Hill and prior to that obtained a Bachelor’s in Economics and Geography from the University of Georgia. I discovered my love for teaching during a year abroad as a Fulbright Scholar in Chile where I taught group and one-on-one English classes at a university. Since then, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant...

...for my undergrad degree. There I studied Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. I was very involved in the student physics organizations, published several papers about gamma rays, and traveled to South America to work on experiments. I then went to graduate school at Northwestern University, where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside...

...at Maryville University currently pursuing my bachelor's degree. After I graduate in Spring 2015, I plan on attending graduate school for forensic psychology. I grew up in Kansas City, MO and moved to St. Louis for college. I have a passion for helping others and believe that tutoring is most effective when I am focused on my client's individual needs and adapting my techniques (or even creating new ones) so that you get the most...

...University and am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Harvard in Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Global Health & Health Policy and a citation in Spanish Language. In addition to my graduate coursework, I work on various clinical research projects and publications and I volunteer for a non-profit organization here in San Diego that is expanding...