Certified Tutors From Columbia University in the City of New York

...years tutoring math and science to a variety of students -- from high schoolers to returning professionals and 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...

I'm 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...

...meaningful essays, and working 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...

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.

...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, I occupy my...

...logic-based approaches (integral to SAT/ACT test-taking) and articulate writing capabilities. I have extensive background working with various youth groups, including teens during my AmeriCorps Vista career and as a volunteer at the physical and mental rehabilitation hospital "The Children's Institute" in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I worked for four years. As a literary arts major at...

...they haven't mastered on a regular basis? For standardized tests, given the time constraints, do they have strategies for solving the problems they are unsure of? I believe that repetition builds confidence and helps strengthen academic success in other areas. (Where appropriate, I like to suggest extra materials for students to work on between sessions.)...

...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 always developed good relationships with my...

...a civil engineer, that would also allow me to continue to use the less practical, more artistic side of my brain. Visual arts and foreign languages have been an enormous part of my life so far, and ideally, I'd be able to incorporate them into my future jobs. Currently, I plan to specialize in transportation...

...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 spare time, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, both playing and watching basketball, reading literature (particularly American and British poetry), and playing...

...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, who will stop...

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.

...member of my school's National Honor Society. I tutored fellow high school students in a variety of subjects and found that I loved having the opportunity to help students with their schoolwork and see their growth. Thus, I decided to continue tutoring after high school because I found it so rewarding. It is a wonderful...

...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 I scored in the...

...chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with 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...

...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 and answer any...

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...with 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!

...educator in the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy 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...