Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving New Haven, CT

...current undergraduate student at the College of William and Mary. I have worked with students of all grades ranging from elementary school to high school. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Literature, especially the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT. I know firsthand how stressful standardized tests can be, so I would love to help alleviate any concerns about standardized testing from struggling students. In my free time, I like to...

...a considerable amount of time working as an EMT as well as volunteering at Hospice. I am currently working in a research laboratory where cutting-edge biochemical technology (such as CRISPR-Cas9) is regularly used; a real-world experience which has enhanced my ability to describe advanced biology and chemistry concepts. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, including Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Public Speaking. My personal experiences taking standardized exams have helped me understand the most...

Graduate (3.9 GPA) from the University of Connecticut in chemical engineering. Four years of tutoring experience. Seeking to help students, much like the tutors who helped me become accepted to an MD program at my top medical school choice.

...in a highly organized, reasonably paced manner, using assessments that are both objective and subjective are desirable; sensible grading is important, and alignment with research-based best practices should be used to improve success among developmental learners. This methodology would increase student performance, improve public confidence, and confer respect to Varsity Tutors, benefiting both non-traditional and traditional students. When all students are learning substantive material taught by devoted and concerned tutors, they will be motivated to...

...to the student and connect their experiences to what we are learning about. These connections trigger interest which then triggers motivation to learn. Being a creative and enthusiastic person by nature helps me form a positive relationship with my student so that they can trust that I will be able to help them. When I am not focusing my time on teaching, you can find me at a dance class, hanging out with my three...

...strong personal passion for my profession. As a result, this passion extends into math, science, physics, and all areas related to the science of Engineering. I enjoy all of these things, which means I enjoy teaching these things as well. It's important to have a tutor that loves the subject they're teaching, otherwise they won't have the drive to help their students gain an exceptional level of knowledge. I will customize my tutoring approach to...

...college and graduate school, I have taken many math and science courses and have 4 years of hands-on science lab experience. I love to explain science, especially biology, because I think it is exciting and has many applications in life. My tutoring style is to explain each step so that students learn why they are doing each particular part of the problem, and can apply that knowledge to other problems. I think understanding problems, not...

...with several different co-teachers in an ICT environment in the English and Math departments. I have also taught pull-out interventions for literacy, along with writing and conducting testing for Individualized Education Plans. I have received comprehensive training to prepare our students for standardized state assessments, as well as integrating our curriculum with Common Core Learning Standards. In addition, I initiated several after-school clubs to fill in the gaps in elective offerings, such as theater and...

...My Goal as a tutor is to demystify both and introduce young learners their fascinating history! Completing a physics major at Hampshire College, a college famous for its unorthodox teaching style, I garnered a strong understanding of how to interest my non-mathematical peers with complex scientific subjects. Many undergraduates, fresh out of high school, have developed a strong distaste for the exact sciences, often a consequence of having never been introduced to the interesting fringes...

...a nonprofit as a case manager, and during divinity school, I did internships as a chaplain and a student minister in a church. I really enjoy opportunities to work with people and to help them achieve their goals. Throughout college, and as a post-graduate, I have worked as a tutor, helping clients in Standardized Test prep as well as Latin and Math. It is great to see students learn and grow as a tutor. I...

In the past, I have co-founded a startup company, Sparkist Technologies, to design a system which will monitor the popularity of a venue based on occupancy and movement. In twenty years I hope to start my own company for designing mechanical/electrical solutions.

Sekou Certified Teacher Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Physics Loves tutoring because: Education is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Helping someone who is desperately in need makes me feel valuable. Background: Graduated from UNH with a BA in Mathematics. For fun: Running and playing soccer are my favorites, I like going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week to do push-ups and pull-ups. I like going out with friends.

...medicine, and I have just recently finished piecing together my application for medical school. Naturally, having just finished studying for the MCAT, I have a particular expertise in science of all kinds ranging from Biology and Chemistry to Physics. However, having also taken many AP courses in high school, I have a thorough working knowledge in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Psychology. I have tutored all throughout high school and also have previous experience...

...a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized...

...a former student/athlete of a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and...

...at the University of Rochester, specializing in organic synthesis. In high school, I took AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, and AP Physics (1 and 2), and I earned a score of 5 on the AP exams for each of them. Currently, I am a sophomore at the University of Rochester with a 3.92 GPA and I am planning on going to dental school after college. Of course, academic success is not enough...

...the class. Throughout high school I helped tutor my fellow peers through the Math honors society and National Honors society. I also tutored students from grades 1-8 through the Homework club. Through these experiences I have seen the joy that learning brings to students lives, and in turn brought so much happiness to mine in seeing these students excel. I am enthusiastic to tutor a broad range of subject and am particularly passionate about mathematics....

...Education, and have pursued Ph.D. coursework in Psychology. My experience spans working with students with SLD, EBDs, IDs, and ADD/ADHD, and as someone with ADD myself, I deeply understand the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student learns best when taught in a way that makes sense to them. I strive to create an environment where learning feels exciting, not overwhelming, and where students can see how...

...have been tutoring for the past five years and I'm currently in college. I truly enjoy the subjects I teach and like to pass that appreciation on to my students. I will often try to relate the topic to one of your hobbies or other interests. I also like to make tutoring a game especially for elementary school students. I love watching people's excitement when they learn something and meet their goals. I believe we...

...to tutor is Algebra II/Trig, as it was one the toughest and most useful math classes I've taken in high school. Another favorite of mine is 7th Grade Math, as it is a very critical point in establishing all of the fundamentals that will be used for the rest of one's math education. When I am not buried in a book I enjoy Mountain Biking, Sailing, and Kayaking. I have studied Biochemistry for two years...