Certified Tutors From Columbia University in the City of New York

...student's individualistic goals, to ultimately find tools to help them teach themselves. Some of my experiences include teaching music to students ages 4-16 in Ecuador, and working with the Police Athletic League in NYC, for their after-school music program. I believe that seeking tutoring is a sign of caring about your success and your personal...

I believe that anyone can learn anything they set their mind to. Like Eisenstein said, "genius is 99 percent hard work". As long someone is motivated, they can figure something out, and I'm here to help them along the way!

...Montral and multicultural Texas. The longitudes and latitudes that I have traversed in a quarter-century have instilled in me an irrepressible thirst for discovery, while the breadth of my experiences made me confident that I could make a meaningful in my community. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and will...

...an appreciation for subject areas or even the mental exercise of test-taking thanks to tutoring. I also believe that tutoring a subject area is the greatest way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and...

...be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning...

...is tempting and easy for students to simply want to know and teachers to want to teach "how to solve the problem", I believe that it is very important to understand why the question is solved the way it is. This helps people to understand not only how the problem is solved, but also helps...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University, a certified high school social studies teacher, and your next tutor!

I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!

Learning Maths and Chinese can be so easy! 5+ yrs of teaching experience in SAT/ACT/IB Maths, covering fields of algebra, differential equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry and logic. Adapting teaching to each student's unique needs.

...guide them through difficult material. My role is to show my students the way through to understanding. I am moving to Richmond with my wife, who is about to begin her residency in pediatrics. I enjoy cooking, reading, and watching TV - especially things I can binge on on Netflix. I also fall in and...

...to learning styles and standards. I know how to develop and execute aligned lesson plans, while making lessons fun and engaging so students can be engrossed in the learning. Before teaching I studied History and Anthropology at Columbia University where I also served as a tutor for four years. I have spent the last three...

I believe we should never stop learning. As someone who is curious about all subjectsfrom English to symbolic logic to current eventsI seek to constantly be more informed. I am especially passionate about reading, writing, and foreign languages. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with those around me.

...application itself, I would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my experience...

I am a fourth-year undergraduate at Columbia University double majoring in economics and environmental science. I have three years of tutoring experience and can assist with test prep, calculus, economics, biology, chemistry and Spanish.

...and know what it takes to do well on them. I am also familiar with the college application process, as I was going through it myself a two years ago. Many rounds of editing my own essays has taught me how to effectively structure both the essays and supplements. I love helping students learn and...

...when earning my Ph.D. at Columbia University. Since 2005, I have been an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College, where I teach courses in literary theory and American literature, including "Law & American Literature," a course that I developed. I have taught freshman composition at Barnard College, Columbia College and, last fall, Westchester Community College....

...never think to look for books there). It was a whole operation. Each week, I would go to the library and use my advanced library card that allowed me to check out more than 10 books at a time to select my books for the next week. At the end, I would stash half of...

...and middle school students, and tutored high school students in math and science courses. Eventually, I assumed the role of administrator of the high school program. My tasks in this position included devising an individualized curriculum for each student in order to ensure on-time graduation, teaching math and science courses to students with a wide...

...English literature. I have tutored a variety of subjects for the past six years, including English, French, Writing, college applications, and test prep. I think that with the right attitude, any subject can be interesting and enjoyable, and I hope to instill the same sense of passion for these subjects in my students.

I am a student at Columbia University in New York, studying Computer Science and Biochemistry. I offer person-centered learning approaches in the subjects of ACT prep, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Spanish, English, Writing, Psychology and other areas. Outside of school, I enjoy reviewing films and novels, conducting biomedical research, exercising, and writing.