Certified Tutors From Columbia University in the City of New York

...and serving as a teaching assistant in general chemistry courses, before I found that my real passion was for teaching. Since then I have been a substitute teacher for middle school science and exploring other science teaching and communications opportunities. I was a chemistry and philosophy double major in college and my approach to teaching...

...am a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying philosophy. I specialize in tutoring high school math, English, and the SAT. This past year I tutored English and math at an elementary/middle school near Columbia. In my free time, I enjoy listening to and playing jazz in a band at Columbia as well as exploring NYC.

...range of STEM subjects, but math, physics, and computer science are my favorites. I especially enjoy teaching the "why" behind how things work. I want my students not just to get excellent scores but also to learn how to learn -- to understand that they have the capacity to master any subject with the right...

...currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.

...on subjects of engineering such as math and physics. I also have a strong background in music, especially guitar. Additionally, having started school in special education and worked my way to an Ivy League school, I am very familiar with navigating learning disabilities and more common challenges with keeping pace in the classroom. I hope...

Hi, my name is Ty. I am currently a student at the Fu School of Applied Sciences and Engineering at Columbia University studying Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring for standardized tests and teaching in S.T.E.M related areas.

I'm a word expert! I earned my BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia University. Whether you need help with test prep, essay editing, or literary analysis, I'll help you see that you're capable of commanding the written word.

...my first summer working with Varsity Tutors! My strongest tutoring areas include ACT test prep, algebra and calculus I, computer science (Java and C) and building reading and writing skills (including essay assignments). I have experience tutoring and mentoring middle school and high school students. My tutoring style is relaxed but efficient; I always try...

...Turabian, and IEEE Works Cited and In-Text Citation styles. I have an ardent and passionate aspiration to tutor students and aid them in a modicum of the aforementioned skills I possess, so as to pass along my knowledge and abilities to future generations. I aspire to being a PhD after completing my masters degree, so...

...I'm passionate about advancing academic progress and helping students develop critical-thinking skills. My experience has shown me that students respond well to positive reinforcement. I bring patience, flexibility and enthusiasm to my lessons. I'm also realistic schoolwork/test prep needs to get done. It is important for me to assess a student's abilities so that I...

...I'm able to relate to students and provide a current perspective on education. I have experience tutoring English at ESL level, in reading, speaking, and writing. Having learnt several languages myself and being a trilingual speaker (Cantonese, English, Mandarin), I understand the challenges of navigating between languages and am familiar with ways to overcome them....

...knowing more about the subject than we did before talking. It wasn't until my first year of college that I also began assisting some of my friends with their math courses. As I'd had little to no experience tutoring math, I didn't know how much help I could be, but struggling through problems with them...

...tricks, but I can also help them develop their abilities and strengthen their conceptual grasp of a more difficult field. I find I get the strongest improvement in the reading and math sections. For STEM subjects specifically, my dual major allows me to communicate math ideas better than most other tutors. I also enjoy working...

...York. I plan to major in Art History. I have a passion for the humanities, but an appreciation for mathematics and the sciences as well. I have experience working with students of all ages in subjects such as math and english (reading & writing). I can help craft and edit essays, assist with homework assignments,...

I have always been passionate about helping others, and one of the best ways for me to do that is by tutoring. My main tutoring subjects include math, history, and chemistry for grades 6-12, along with SAT and ACT instruction and test taking strategies.

...me that they received a good grade and see the confidence that accompanies their improvement in a subject. My number one goal as a tutor is to help instill confidence in my students so that they know they have what it takes to succeed! In addition to tutoring, I enjoy running, dancing, playing the piano,...

...attended Columbia University where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Subsequently, I completed my MPhil from the University of Cambridge, also in Biochemistry. In addition to having tutored for 4+ years, I am well acquainted with a wide range of course materials and admissions test formats. This includes the ACT and MCAT, both of which...

...diligence. " This quote by Abagail Adams mirrors my own philosophy on learning. It takes time and dedication but is well worth the effort in the end. I love to help students of any age learn to love Economics, Political Science, History and Math. I have been tutoring since I was in Middle School and...

...Before coming into law school, I invested tons of time preparing for the LSAT and know how helpful some outside guidance can be in the process. I am thrilled to pass along the strategies that I found most successful in preparing for and taking the exam and answer any other questions you may have about...

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