Award-Winning Engineering Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a M.Sc in Biotechnology from POSTECH in Korea (POSTECH is ranked top 10 in Asia for engineering). Calvin has contributed to scientific advancement in the fields of cancer, regenerative medicine, and medical devices, with publications in world-renowned research journals. Also a die-hard advocate for personal and leadership development of youth, Calvin has tutored and mentored underprivileged students and has founded a personal and leadership development...

...on my second masters (MSW), with my first MA in General Psychology and Substance Abuse Counseling. I plan to apply to the PsyD or Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program in the future in order to gain more experience with research as well as providing adequate therapy. Currently, while working underneath my supervisor, I run varied groups in a psychiatric inpatient facility. My interest in tutoring and helping students stems from a group I co-ran for patient's...

...improve their academic performance. So as a tutor, my primary purpose is to provide my students with effective teaching skills and techniques that offer them the ability to, confidently and comfortably, approach subjects they have issues with. I usually start my tutoring sessions by providing my students with examples that shift their familiarity with the subject from uncertainty level to high level of certainty and clarity. After that, I test my students level of understanding the...

...has been fueled by a desire to understand how things work, and this curiosity led me to excel in courses like Calculus and Physics. I'm currently pursuing my degree at Hofstra University, where I'm immersed in challenging courses that continue to develop my problem-solving and analytical skills. I believe the key to successful tutoring lies in adaptability. Each student is unique, and my goal is to meet them where they areunderstanding their strengths and areas...

...committed to helping students achieve their academic goals and build confidence in their abilities. I tailor my approach to meet each student's unique learning style and needs. I believe in creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, knowing that these are essential steps in the learning process. My goal is not just to improve grades but to foster a deep understanding of the material and inspire a...

...at Super Kickers. In addition to my engineering studies, I tutor a wide range of subjects, including nearly all areas of mathematics and some computer science. I am particularly passionate about helping students understand complex topics and improve their critical thinking skills. Whether it's standardized test prep or technical coursework, I bring a patient and personalized approach to every student I work with. Outside of academics, I enjoy staying active, having played many sports, and...

...tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school districts basic math and reading skills, and new mothers the test taking skills required to pass the GRE. Although I love teaching ESL, I am also experienced in teaching Verbal and Quantitative subjects as well as standardized test preparation. I am deeply invested in the process of learning, and I am passionate about helping people develop critical...

I am an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer. I recently obtained my Ph.D. from New York University Tandon School of Engineering. I enjoy disseminating the knowledge I have accumulated throughout my studies via teaching and mentorship. My record in mentoring high school and undergraduate students shows how dedicated I am in teaching.

...Physics and Materials Science with a concentration in carbonaceous nano-materials. My passion for education stems from the fact that in high school I received a C in physics in my first term. I was determined to get a A to keep my streak of A's in science going. At the end I received a B-. I went on to study physics because it challenge me to think out of the box and find alternative solutions...

Succeed through practice and learning the best methodology for that specific student.

...a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology at New York University and worked in New York, NY for six years in private industry. I returned to higher education, moving to Boston where I conducted research, taught, and studied Clinical Psychology. After completing a Master of Liberal Arts in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University, I moved to Salt Lake City, UT to pursue a PhD in Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology). I am proficient in SPSS, Stata, APA...

...graduating last semester - Fall 2013 - as an early graduate. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on MEMS systems. Currently and while at Tufts, I have been working for the Center of Engineering Education Outreach Center. I am currently involved in a project helping students from Indonesia learn engineering concepts and fundamentals using LEGOs. I enjoy tutoring students in all levels of mathematics and physics. As an engineer, I understand...

...in Engineering Science, I know how to move from not understanding a subject to understanding it well. The subjects I tutor include: - Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) - Engineering (Engineering Economics) - Computer Science (AP Computer Science Principles, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS My teaching style includes completely modeling a problem on the board. Then, I would guide a student through solving a problem before having them solve it independently.

As a Mecanical Engineer for close to 40 years, I continue to enjoy the challenge of solving problems using the foundations of calculus, physics, mechanics of materials, and applied logic. My contribution to others' learning to create their own solutions is the fulfillment of a rewarding career.

...am currently a student at both Hunter College and City College, preparing to go to medical school. I have extensive tutoring experience, mostly with high school students. I am outgoing, nice, funny, and can explain concepts in an easy way. I am apt in tutoring in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and SAT. I believe that there is more to life than just studying and receiving good grades. Studying can become a burden when it gets...

...amount by working in the tech startup space. I've enjoyed tutoring for many years, including editing essays, papers, and articles, and tutoring students in subjects such as physics, chemistry, math, English, and writing skills. I've also enjoyed helping students prepare for the college or grad school application process. As the recipient of tutoring myself as a high school student, I know firsthand the value that dedicated, passionate, and informed tutors can bring to students. I...

...engineer "with the passion to trend with science". Worked as a biomedical scientist in histopathology and shadowed a pathologist for 2 years working on mammalian tissues and postmortems - diagnoses; Experienced Scientist in upscale drug manufacturing processes with AstraZeneca; and medical/engineering labs at Johns Hopkins University. Skilled in basic sciences and it's applications- the tool to understanding basic science concepts. Science is fun and mastering it shouldn't be stressful at all for anyone!!

...spent years tutoring both high school and college students in various subjects as a paid tutor. I also have extensive teaching experience in high school classes from volunteer work with Peer Health Exchange in Boston. As a former pre-med student, I'm particularly interested in helping other aspiring physicians meet their course and MCAT goals. I love simplifying complex scientific/mathematical concepts and re-imagining them in different ways to foster a deeper understanding of the material.

...in the summers I started going on hikes. So far, I completed the hikes to Diamond Head Crater in Hawaii, Mt Tammany in NJ and Pyramid Mountain in NJ. As for my teaching background, I have a 10 year old brother and 21 year old sister, who i have taught and helped with their homework countless of time. I also tutored student in mathematics in high school and physic and biomedical engineering in college. I...

...member and Captain, I also held four summer workshops for Chinese exchange students, teaching the students what Chem-E Car is, the different types of concepts and ideas that are used when building a car, and ultimately coordinating a competition among them. Working as a Peer Mentor allowed me to immerse myself into what it takes to teach college level students. My responsibilities included assisting the Teacher's Assistant with grading quizzes and homework and during the...