Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...the ACT. My favorite approach to teaching is figuring out my students strong suits, and adapting the way we approach problems to them. This is why math is my favorite subject to teach, there are endless ways to do the same problem, and I love when I see my students Aha moment! My first teaching job was actually teaching children to ski, I've moved on to being a tutor employed by my university in college...

...in a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and I believe that every student is entitled to a teacher that will personalize their curriculum and teaching pace to make sure that the student understands the...

Hello, my name is Sahil Kapoor. I am a Sophomore at Cornell University. I would love to help and teach students my learning strategies that has helped me become valedictorian of my school, get a perfect math SAT score, and have above a 3.5 GPA in college.

...new job with a different schedule that required me to pick up my sisters from school every day. I think that I had to grow up a little earlier than most kids around my age. Not many people that I know have grew up in the same circumstances that I did. I believe that this experience has and is continuing to make me grow into a more mature person with good character and strong leadership...

I am a rising sophomore at Princeton University currently on a gap year. I am majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In high school, I tutored middle and high school students in math. While I am most passionate about math, I tutor a wide range of subjects, including APs, SAT, and ACT.

I have a wide breadth of knowledge about engineering pedagogy, specifically mechanical engineering. I have a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics. I would love to help you excel in your courses, and look forward to working together!

...Varsity Tutors because it provides me a platform to convey my knowledge and passion for all the subjects that I tutor to younger students. I am committed to providing an educational, productive, and comfortable experience for all students using these services. I consider it my responsibility to offer additional insight and appreciation for all that math and physics have to offer, along with the merits and importance of a strong secondary education!

I am a nuclear physicist. I have a Masters in Particle Physics and a PhD in Subatomic Physics. I work with detectors and computers in large particle accelerators. I have taught several courses at different levels in the subjects of physics and mathematics.

...to every problem. Once it clicks, math is so fun to do and I want to help everyone understand that. My teaching philosophy is to positively assure my students. They work so hard and put in so much effort, so I try to show my appreciation for them as much as I can. I am always so proud of my students and I want them to know that it is incredible that they are trying...

...not just improve their grades or test scores, but also build confidence and develop critical thinking skills they can carry with them long after the session ends. I particularly enjoy tutoring algebra, physics, calculus, and standardized test prep because they offer opportunities to break down complex problems into intuitive steps. My approach is highly interactive: I encourage questions, tailor explanations to each student's learning style, and aim to create a comfortable environment where students feel...

...physics. Even though I have tutored students in a wide variety of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor in are science and math. These are tough subjects for all students and subjects that I have struggled with in the past. Being able to help students like me that feel frustrated in science and math in school and in standardized testing gives me great happiness. Education and learning is so important and valuable and being able...

...a multitude of courses and projects involving knowledge of advanced physics concepts, and has given me plenty of experience tutoring my peers and project teammates. Physics is the most interesting topic to me because it highlights how physical processes in our world are governed by complex mathematical formulas. These formulas allow us to model, simulate, and analyze concepts of forces, motion, electricity, waves, and many more, which we use to build incredible technologies that we...

...work best for them. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing video games, reading, cooking, and going on relaxing walks. Helping others is what drives me. I like tutoring many topics, but really love math and science. To me, education is what enables us to take control of our lives. Critical thinking is useful not only in school, but in solving real-life difficulties. That is why I always focus on engaging the students...

...I try to not only instruct students how to do the problem that they are struggling with but to also make sure that they understand why such a procedure works. As a student, I did not always find new concepts easy to understand and I therefore empathise with struggling students, coaching them with a patient, probing approach until we are both satisfied that we have reached our goal. My mathematics and physics background has provided...

I received my Bachelors of Science from the University of Richmond with a major in Computer Science. I have worked with high profile tech companies, like Graphika, and am passionate about technology. I would love to show you that Computer Science is a field that anyone can succeed in.

...a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Stony Brook University and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, I have dedicated over four years to teaching AP Physics C and AP Computer Science at a college-prep high school. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering genuine understanding rather than rote memorization, tailoring my approach to each student's unique needs. I thrive on helping motivated students who may feel stuck, guiding them through complex concepts with probing questions and...

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...at Cornell University. I am studying computer science in the College of Engineering. I have been tutoring in all subjects since 9th grade, mostly computer science and mathematics and SAT. My teaching philosophy is based on hands-on learning, and the motto of 'practice makes perfection'. The more you face the problem head on and break it into smaller pieces, the easier the problem becomes to solve. In my spare time, I like to go outside...

...from the University of Pennsylvania, and with a BA in Biology and a double minor in Chemistry and Music. At school, I tutored introductory level physics, and was a math and science tutor throughout high school. I love working with students of all ages and helping them get information to click! Aside from academics, I am a trombone player in Penn's marching band. I will be entering medical school in the coming school year.

...However, I've also taken AP/College level courses in high school in history, english, psychology, philosophy and others, so I am confident that I can tutor in any subject at least up to a high school level. Another area I am proficient in is SAT/ACT test tutoring. My SAT test scores are 770 in English and 800 in Math, and while I never took an official ACT test, my practice score was a 34. Please contact...