Award-Winning AP Chemistry Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...supervised undergraduates starting their own research careers. The most valuable lesson that I have learned in my career is not to be afraid to make mistakes. Struggling through a subject can force a student to see problems from different perspectives, which leads to more confidence and better problem solving ability. The trick is to filter out the stress of struggling and focus on acquiring the skills necessary to master the subject. My role as a...

Would you like a little help to understand Math, Science or Engineering? Would you like to become more successful at these subjects? I have been working with students of all sorts for over 28 years. It would be my pleasure to help you! My hobbies include carpentry, singing, and outdoor activities especially canoeing and hiking.

I am currently a student at Northeastern University in Boston. I am pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. I've been tutoring for 6 years in different subjects (english grammar, general chemistry, organic chemistry 1, AP Chemistry, AP psychology, algebra, AP US history) all different types of age groups (from elementary school students to peer tutoring college students).

...My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice,...

...to excellence, I earned 100 in Algebra I, and A+ in Organic Chemistry I. Among other life lessons, facing these two challenges showed me the power of good instructors, and more importantly, how to approach difficult topics. The best technique to understanding new concepts is to start with an easy related topic. For example, what is the atomic radius trend of periods in the periodic table? To understand the answer, you would need to know...

...I have grown in my skills and now tutor in many different subjects. After taking multiple standardized exams: SAT, MCAT, STEP 1 USMLE, and Step 2 USMLE Board exam and passing them I am very comfortable to say I will help you surpass your standardized test score goal and help in your organization skills as well. Given that I am in medical school my strong suits are math and sciences. In college, I have taken...

...to many student's frustrations. However, I have overcome my initial challenges, and now love the learning process. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of teaching strategies, and am very flexible with my approach depending on the student.... When it comes...

...find tutoring to be a very rewarding experience not just for myself but for my students- especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an...

...all the way up to introductory college courses. I especially enjoy helping students with math or English coursework. I can also help with a variety of standardized tests, from the SSAT to the MCAT. I am very interested in helping students overcome test anxiety by learning strategies that can help them stay calm and be efficient. In particular, I want to help students who struggle with timed essays - I myself had to learn ways...

...bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired art - so I attest - comes from the negotiation and change of this substance of our minds, and there...

...research fellow in an HIV lab at the National Institutes of Health. Throughout my undergraduate degree, I served as an SAT volunteer tutor for students from low-income communities. I especially liked how the help I offered to these motivated students propelled them to higher scores and great colleges. I have also served as an Introductory and advanced Chemistry and Math tutor for college students for many years. As a first-generation college graduate, I believe it...

...I tutored professionally in Princeton for three years, and am excited to continue working with students as a Varsity Tutors tutor. I have experience tutoring elementary school math, Algebra, Algebra II/Pre-calc, English literature, writing (esp. essay editing), Biology (including AP), Chemistry (including accelerated and AP), SAT, and French (through French III). My own educational experience has had a formative impact on my style as a tutor. I attended a Montessori school from pre-school through 8th...

...overall health, and I hope my continued teaching experience will better inform my practice as a future physician. I have tutored in anything from math and Spanish to general homework help, and have a knack for helping students better organize themselves in ways that support their unique style of learning. My style is centered around working with a student identify their specific needs, and finding creative and motivating ways to meet them. Aside from my...

...math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you...

...a current graduate student at Columbia University in the City of New York. Tutoring since high school, I have worked with students ages 11-22 (from middle school through college) in subjects as varied as math, organizational skills, PRAXIS prep, and of course, biochemistry! Additionally, I am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom, I have and continue to work in biochemical laboratories, play viola in an orchestra, and cross-country...

I'm currently a sophomore double-majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and Science in Society at Wesleyan University. Ultimately, I hope to pursue an MD in Neuroscience while also doing work in Public Health in the future. I love to teach, and enjoy serving as a Deans Chemistry tutor, K-12 Upward Bound tutor, Socioeconomic and Disability intern at the Resource center, and a member of the Title IX Committee at Wesleyan. I really enjoy writing poetry, learning...

...Programs like MATLAB and Python. For the past 3 years, I have been a tutor for my school's Bioengineering Honor's Society (AEMB), where I tutored underclassmen in courses very similar to AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I, AP Calculus BC and many more. Aside from my STEM knowledge and experience, I am interested in US History and I love reading. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, playing video games, and watching football and...

...Laude. After finishing college Tom worked on Wall Street for three years, with a concentration in commodities. In surveying the next steps in his life Tom concluded he would be better served helping people. He applied and was accepted to Columbia University's Pre-Medicine Post-Baccalaureate Program. Tom graduated from Columbia with a 3.5 GPA and a 29 on the MCAT's. Thomas then completed Medical School, graduating with his M.D. in January of 2018. His love of...

...myself. I've been tutoring students for 5 years now; mostly in sciences such as biology and chemistry (as well as advanced biology classes) and graduate school-level courses (especially for medical students), but with a variety of other subjects in which I have significant experience. I take great enjoyment from helping students at all levels meet (and often exceed!) their goals. Generally, I apply the principles that worked for me as a student - as well...

...mastered the language during my semester abroad in a language-immersion program in Toulouse, France. In addition to my wide range of academic interests, I have recently completed the MCAT, the placement exam for medical school, and am very familiar with standardized testing strategies and study methods. This may be a broad area of study, but I am able to tailor my strengths and strategies to each students needs. When I am not studying or tutoring,...