Certified Tutors From Columbia University in the City of New York

...beginning algebra students to math majors. My students gave me valuable experience in tailoring my teaching to the individual. I now tutor the SAT and a 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...

...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.

...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 to be...

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.

...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 to keep the material interesting and focus on the big picture over minutiae. When I'm not tutoring,...

...socio-economic backgrounds. I mention my variegated background to underscore that not only do I possess reading and writing comprehension skills as a university graduate who is a published academic, but emphasize the modicum of faculties that I have used this knowledge professionally. I have beyond a working knowledge of MS Office Suite, as well as...

...prep needs to get done. It is important for me to assess a student's abilities so that I can understand how to best instruct to their level and their needs. I also work with them to understand how they are learning. Are they practicing the skills that they haven't mastered on a regular basis? For...

...English, Mandarin), I understand the challenges of navigating between languages and am familiar with ways to overcome them. In addition to this, I have taught beginner violin and basic music theory. I've always developed good relationships with my students and their parents, and I strongly believe that this helps the learning process a lot!

...provide brief clarification or sit down with a student for a full period, the end result was always the same: the students and I generally left 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...

...my dual major allows me to communicate math ideas better than most other tutors. I also enjoy working on essays, and I often helped my friends in college with their papers. I'm particularly passionate about math and writing, and I believe that a teacher's enthusiasm in any field is infectious for the students. In my...

...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, and help you study for upcoming assessments. I'm a runner, reader, and museum-goer. I'm a patient teacher,...

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.

...they have what it takes to succeed! In addition to tutoring, I enjoy running, dancing, playing the piano, and performing in theatre productions. I have a very strong work ethic when it comes to both my academic and artistic pursuits, and I hope to encourage that kind of work ethic in my students as well...

...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 I scored in the 99th...

...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 have continued throughout adulthood.

...I am currently a 2L at Harvard Law School. 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...

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...you to increase your reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, etc. I have a passion for the English language and teaching--so much so that I have been a classroom English teacher for the last 13 years with another school year approaching swiftly. Let's work together to build your confidence and hone your ELA skills!

...teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any...