Award-Winning GMAT Tutors in Fairfield, CT

...because I love reading. I believe reading allows us to travel to a different world. We get to experience the world through the books we read. I am a firm proponent of equity in education. While I believe equality is important, providing students with what they need to be successful is much more important to me. Every student is different and requires different things to be successful and I believe as educators it is our...

...am originally from New Jersey, and have been living in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and Spanish, as well as ELA of course....

...educated guessing. I am a seasoned financial services professional, and bring that professionalism and attention to detail to all my endeavors. We will apply ourselves and take full advantage or our time together. I am also a volunteer firefighter, and that spirit of service and helping others animates my tutoring style, too. I'm looking forward helping you improve your school work and increase your standardized test scores. I hope I can work with you to...

...a standardized test tutor, I have an interactive tutoring style. Once I teach the strategies I usually don't answer content questions, but instead, I ask a lot of questions to encourage my students to think for themselves. I always remind them that I will not be there on test day. That said, it's very important for me to be a supportive, fun, and engaging teacher. I look forward to tutoring sessions and try my best...

...SSAT and GMAT. I believe, and I help students understand, that these tests are a means to an end. It is wonderful to know that I've played a role in helping students achieve their goals. Having spent many years mentoring teenagers, through extensive volunteer work, and raising three of my own, I understand the stresses and difficulties of this time in a student's and parent's life. Former tutoring clients tell me that I have been...

...a marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process...

...other learning problems. In preparation for any of the above math-based tests, I focus on imparting deep-level mathematical understanding, and that can only be taught with individual attention. One of my great pleasures is helping students reach moments of epiphany when the light dawns and perplexity gives way to clarity. Throughout our sessions, I focus on making you think for yourself and develop flexible mastery. Working together, I guide you to the correct solution to...

...next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning...

...Engineering. I went on to work as a field service engineer in Atlanta, GA. I recently went back to school and received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs to help enable people to reach their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading and playing games of any kind.

...ability pupils. This enabled me to understand the importance of differentiation in lesson planning and how it is facilitated. I have been involved with pupil's Individual Educational Plans (IEP) motivating them to learn and individually structuring their learning according to their specific needs. I am also extending my range of teaching methods including listening exercises, poster making, starters, games, quizzes, debates and workbooks. To encourage pupils in their learning I have devised some games and...

...representing mathematical language, and probability to make educated guesses on given occurrences. It goes on and on! Working with math is a fun, unique experience that I enjoy very much. I graduated Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. I then went on to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and...

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I studied Creative Writing and Psychology. I've spent the last 25 years as a professional writer for major TV studios, including 6 years at Disney, where I was a creative Vice President. I now freelance as an English tutor for the verbal portions of the SAT, ACT and GMAT, where I scored in the top 2%. I also help students write stellar application essays.

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...be sure to bring this passion with me as I help you with your academic journey. I received my BA in Statistics and have years of experience in peer tutoring with History and Mathematics. I have a history of working with students in which I helped them realize what they are capable of and to instill them with confidence in their abilities. Confidence and learning are both crucial factors to academic success and I will...

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...myself further, I successfully passed the CFA Level 1 exam, scoring in the 95th percentile. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have come to appreciate the importance of effective test-taking strategies and academic support. I understand the pressures and challenges that students face when preparing for exams and striving for academic success. With my own experiences and achievements, I am confident in my ability to guide and inspire students to perform at their best.

...tutor for math. However, that is the way to get the best expertise: by hiring two specialists, something Varsity Tutors makes easy. You can turn to me for enthusiastic, experienced, and expert help in literature, writing, and verbal/writing test-prep. I taught college English from 1978 through 1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from reading assigned books that I didn't have in school to...

...these types can be used to solve real life situations. As a graduate with a BS dual degree in electrical engineering and mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I've leveraged the skills taught to me to developed software for hardware platforms in control systems, flight controls. and electric motor machinery. Also, the skills taught to me has led me to designed hardware for sustainable energy subsystems. These subsystems are often successful because I'm able to create...

...and tutoring experience covering a wide range of subjects, including various standardized tests, math, writing, and literature. During the years I spent living in Shanghai, China, I helped hundreds of Chinese and international students achieve their dreams of studying abroad by preparing them for the SAT and SSAT exams. I also served as an English language teacher in a large Chinese university and in the country's leading private language institute. Since moving back to the...

...the uses of parametric equations to year 10 students. Sacred Japanese Temple Mathematics', which explains the growth of Japanese mathematics during its reclusive sakoku period, revealed the cultural differences that influenced how problems were approached. Similarities arose: a problem recorded in the 'Shamei Sanpu' text provided an identical theorem to that obtained by Leonard Euler. A notable difference was that Japanese inspiration for solving problems was primarily based on pleasure. Richard Feynman's insight in 'Fun...