Award-Winning GMAT Tutors in Norwalk, CT

...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 responsibility to provide them wit it because a solid education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading mystery novels, Zumba and...

...tools. By selecting me as a tutor, you'll get more than just a bunch of basic practice problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a "one size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it. I am well-versed in a variety of subjects, with a...

...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 prepping the newest test-prep materials as they come out. Please check out my resume. As both a teacher and a professional/academic writer, I am able to tackle students' writing issues...

...graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a 4.0 in mathematical classes, which was my major. I have a real passion for teaching and tutoring math, and in addition to tutoring the entire calculus sequence through Stokes and Greens theorem, Ive also tutored statistics courses, linear algebra, and abstract algebra. I also have a full year of experience working one-on-one and in group settings tutoring algebra and trigonometry in the universitys Math Resource Center. I...

Your success is my success. This is what guides me as a tutor. To help you achieve successful outcomes, I take an approach that is flexible and personalized to your needs while also driven by data. I have previous tutoring experience helping medical students prepare for their medical licensing exams (for residency application). Students achieved a 100% pass rate on the exam and, on average, a ~40% score improvement.

...my students and then tailor a program of study that best addresses both subject matter gaps and test taking strategies and skills. I develop a rapport with my students often utilizing my quick wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are excellent and include a B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude)...

...Life, or engaging in philosophical Meetup discussions about Nietzsche. For play, I enjoy going to Central Parks Sheep Meadow to unleash my inner caveman with friends by chasing after an aerobie thrown close to 200 yards, teaching newbies how to master throwing a wicked frisbee forehand flick, and am currently attending an animal drawing class to regain confidence in my artistic skills (I am constantly reminding myself to erase less and to embrace mistakes as...

...number of different levels, but my absolute favorite subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biomedical Engineering. The basic sciences are 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...

...am well equipped to work with students through the analysis of dense passages of fiction and non-fiction, as well as parse out any grammatical and usage errors they may have. This gives students the opportunity to understand the how and why of language as opposed to simply memorizing arbitrary rules. Finally, with a Chinese minor from Georgetown and a Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) proficiency of 5 (fluent), and having learned Chinese...

...Financial Mathematics at The University of Chicago (Masters Degree.) I have 20 years experience using complex concepts in finance (stats, linear algebra, calculus) at JPMorgan and UBS. I teach stats, finance and programing in a user friendly way. I don't repeat the dry methods of text books. MATLAB is my main scripting language; I also use R and SPSS. I enjoy math and science, and I tutor my own children (7 and 10)

Jon is a 3rd year student at Columbia Law School. Having boosted his diagnostic score 15 points to achieve a 179 on the LSAT, Jon is passionate about helping others boost their LSAT scores and become competitive for admission to their dream law schools.

...strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED...

...of attack in studying and testing prep can make a huge difference in test scores. My teaching philosophy is to make sure you understand the concepts for trying to tackle a problem. Read and re-read the question to ensure you understand what the question is asking you, and that will save you more time than you expect and also ensure that you don't make any careless errors. My interests outside of academia include technology, investing,...

...I will be starting my PhD at Columbia University this fall in Cell and Molecular Biomedical Studies. I recently went through the graduate school application process, including PhD interviews, and received many acceptances. Allow me to be a grad school mentor for you. This includes: GRE tutoring Reading/helping you write personal statements Interview prep General advising (choosing schools, etc) Answering your questions! If you are interested in speaking, please reach out to me. I can't...

...journals as well as scientific textbooks, manuals, and two full-length novels. Having founded a chapter of the international social responsibility organization "Net Impact" at the Rutgers Business School, I continue my involvement at the business school as student outreach chair on the alumni board. With an interest in the role of social capital in the non-profit/for-profit interface, I am currently involved in several projects in the technology transfer and financial services sectors as well as...

...be a student of pastry, music, Spanish, Italian, Latin dancing, and cooking. My strength as a tutor lies in my ability to analyze a student's data and use it to craft a personalized study plan. I have successfully tutored 2 National Merit Finalists for the PSAT and SAT and have seen score increases as high as sixty percent. My dual background in Mathematics and ESL provides a balanced instructional experience for students. I am an...

...cake to many others. Although throughout the school year I typically only engage in academic writing, in my down-time I write poetry and I'm working on a young adult novel. I'm an athlete. When I was younger I did karate for about 6.5 years and got my black belt. Finally, during the winter I take pleasure in crocheting. I make hats, blankets, stuffed animals, and anything else I can come up with.... I believe in breaking...

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have lived in New York for more than two years and I am currently working as a development associate for a non-profit organization. I am sufficiently qualified to teach Chinese. I spent two years working as a social worker, so I was trained to be patient, and detail-oriented.

...of course building knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. I'm available to tutor students in a wide range of topics including English (grammar, writing, reading, spelling, etc.), math (through Algebra 2), and history. As a US Presidential Scholar who earned a 35 out of 36 on my ACT, I am most actively seeking students for ACT tutoring as well as general college prep including college applications, scholarship search, and financial aid application assistance.

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