Payal: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...some unique concept. This tool has helped me through regular and honors courses. It is essential to be patient in note-taking. Every idea must be cross-checked and validated. There are several references available that students can utilize. I always use outside books and websites to aid in my studies. I would also like to be a mentor of my students. I like developing long-term relationships and each students abilities and dreams are like my own....
Education & Certification
- University of Tennessee Knoxville - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Ross University of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +73 subjects
Anne: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...Physical Therapy student at Columbia University. Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SHSAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +70 subjects
Clare: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...mind can lead to progress and success in a multitude of subjects. I loved being a student and continue to teach myself new things today. Hopefully, I can impart my love of learning onto my students. While I know students may not be passionate about every topic they study ,I hope to be able to find at least one part of each subject that students can personally connect to. Most importantly, if I can impart...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +31 subjects
Jacob: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...requisite skills, strategies, and confidence to overcome whatever difficulty faces them. My years of experience have left me with a deep conviction that empathy is a key characteristic in an effective tutor. I never forget that as a tutor, I enter a student's life at an especially fraught time. My student's and I work together to figure out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +69 subjects
Tina: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...passionate about bringing the exciting classroom experience to the online learning format. I love economics and all the math behind it as well as the visual language of film and the humanistic touch of it. I believe in expanding the students' world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they delve into a particular subject....
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +72 subjects
Bing: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...goal-oriented learning with a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make target...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SHSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +23 subjects
Lucas: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
I studied Sociology and Education Studies at Yale University, and I try to learn something every day! I hope to help you unlock the fun and rewarding parts of learning something new!
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- Technology and Coding
- +37 subjects
Jennifer: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...wide variety of students and always find it a pleasure to tutor according to my student's individual learning style and needs. I earned a BA in English Literature from St. Joseph's College, NY. I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such...
Education & Certification
- St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- REGENTS
- +119 subjects
Jason: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- GED
- ISEE
- +90 subjects
Eddie: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...well as college admissions essay editing; test preparation for all three sections of the SAT; study skills and organization; public speaking; and, of course, Religious Studies (my college major). I have a particular passion for helping middle school and high school students improve their writing and reading comprehension skills; opening students' eyes to the power and importance of the written word, I believe, is a pursuit with a lifetime of rewards. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +51 subjects
Camilla: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...2013, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Mandarin Chinese. Since graduation, I have spent my time finishing premed requirements for my future applications to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ISEE
- SAT
- SSAT
- +53 subjects
Tae Young: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...there are many different factors that motivate a child in his studies. I think it's important not just to drill facts into students, but to help them appreciate how their studies will have a real effect on their lives. I hope to make the learning process not just a chore that is forced upon them, but a perceivable benefit that a student will understand is an important part of their well being.
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Acting/Directing
- Boston University School of Law - Masters, Law
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- PSAT
- LSAT Argumentative Writing
- +33 subjects
Kevin: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...always the most interesting because they govern the behavior of the world around us and it still amazes me how a few simple equations can apply to so many situations, including things we experience every day. My preferred teaching style involves a little bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Bioengineering
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- CAHSEE
- ACT
- REGENTS
- +109 subjects
Andrew: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
Hi, I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- GED
- +100 subjects
Lily: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...in Cartooning and Illustration. I dedicate at least an hour (usually many more) each day to writing and illustrating comics. In addition to the arts, I am passionate about languages. I have spent much of the past three years to teaching myself Spanish. I pursued my interest in Spanish and language learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me...
Education & Certification
- School of Visual Arts - Bachelors, Cartooning
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- Test Prep
- Drawing
- Conversational Spanish
- +10 subjects
Emily: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
I am a 2016 alumna of Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success. ... In a first session, I usually ask the student what he or she feels the least comfortable with, how they have been doing so far in their studies, and what they would like to achieve through tutoring.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Anthropology, Pre-Med
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +68 subjects
Yingying: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...specialty in Piano Performance. I love to work with students whose age range and background are divergently wide and different. I have been involved in teaching in the academic environment for professional music major students within fundamental and advanced keyboard skills, such as harmonization, improvisation, score reading, chord progressions, sight-singing, scales in 24 major and minor key system, and transposition. I also instruct younger non-professional piano learners from age 4 to 18 as well adults....
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Music - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- University of Florida - Master of Arts, Music
- Florida State University - Doctor of Education, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- UK A Level
- ISEE
- HSPT
- +43 subjects
Bronwen: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...is still very fresh for me! 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. In addition to this, I have taught beginner violin and basic music theory. I've...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- CAHSEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- +86 subjects
Paulina: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
I consider myself an interactive yet patient tutor who will adapt to each student's needs and pace. I am eager to help students of all ages improve their language skills in Spanish, English and French!
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelors, international studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- English
- French 2
- French 1
- +13 subjects
Evan: Stamford TOEFL course instructor
...bring a unique way of approaching the subject that is meant to keep the student engaged and learning ranter than forcing them to recite a bunch of uninteresting facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and...
Education & Certification
- Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +78 subjects