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...am a rising senior at Columbia University, majoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. I have been an organic chemistry lab and general chemistry lab TA for the past 4 semesters, and will continue into my senior year. I enjoy working with students of all ages in different academic materials. I also have experience teaching dance to younger children in my home town. When I'm not studying, I enjoy dancing, playing piano, and exploring new...

...like math! My hope is to kindle some of this excitement in the students I work with. I am a firm believer of helping students gain a holistic understanding of the subjects I teach. Too often, we get stuck on the technicalities of a problem and lose sight of the bigger picture. It is important to keep both in mind. Additionally, building intuition and an appreciation of the topics not only helps make the process...

...students of all ages. I feel that I get along with all of these ages as well: I have always loved children and am enthusiastic and playful when interacting with them, while teens find me easy to relate to because I am not significantly older than them (twenty-four) and I still remember what it is like to be their age. I thoroughly enjoy the fascinating (and sometimes silly) discussions I have with the students I...

...as a way to help out during the pandemic because I saw how students and educational institutions, as a whole, struggled during this hard time. Being a student myself, I know firsthand the frustration when you do not understand something and the patience required to be able to excel at a subject. There is nothing better than when a student not only begins to understand a concept, but also becomes enthusiastic about it and even...

...undergraduate at the University at Albany. Since then I've helped friends, family, you name it. The subject matter has ranged from history to economics, along with everything in between. As a graduate student in NYU's Master in Economics program, I haven't had the time to work as much as I would have liked. The Spring semester has finally come to a close, though, and so I really am looking forward to getting reinvolved!

...in Chemistry and Physics with learning disabilities; and college students in Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience. In my experience supporting struggling students, we always seem to have the most fun figuring out stoichiometry, metabolic reactions, neurotransmitters and more in prepping for college exams. I love the quote, "Amateurs can teach other amateurs." While I may teach you something, I firmly believe...

I always love to help people and spread education to reach students desired goal.

...academics and athletics by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time coding...

University of Michigan alumnus, currently pursuing a DDS at New York University College of Dentistry. I enjoy chemistry and biology from general chemistry and cell biology to organic chemistry and biochemistry! I believe the learning experience requires different perspectives, and all the little details professors sometimes omit make a world's of a difference in understanding.

I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to returning to grad school, I taught middle school and high school English in Columbia, South Carolina for six years and middle school English in New Jersey for one year. I have also taught ISEE/SSAT prep. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I served my school as both the yearbook sponsor and as the lead mock trial coach for my...

...difficult to understand many of the processes either in the human body or in chemical reactions. My past tutoring experience gives me the confidence to effectively teach concepts with ease. As a tutor, I would like to understand the hurdles that the student is facing on the problem. In order to efficiently tutor a student, the student must understand the basic foundation of concept and it relates to the problem. I truly believe that all...

...help the students engaged into the problems being discussed, I often choose real life examples and applications to demonstrate how problems of 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...

...coaching Maths, Verbal, and Writing skills. Within the past one year working with Varsity Tutors, I helped over 30 students achieve high GRE (160+ on each section) and GMAT (650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging...

...major while studying on the Pre-Medicine track. I found that working with tutors and studying with others truly improved my academic experience. I enjoy tutoring because I hope to provide the same experience for others! I have a total of 4 years of experience tutoring Chemistry, Biochemistry, and other college-level subjects. Additionally, I have extensive experience editing college and graduate school essays. I come from a large family, so I enjoy helping younger cousins in...

...of library and information science degree at the University of Pittsburgh. As a future librarian, I am passionate about spreading knowledge and helping students become excited about learning. My high GRE scores allowed me to attend the graduate program of my dreams, and I want to help other aspiring graduate students achieve the same success. I have extensive experience in tutoring in writing, particularly essays and personal statements, and have also worked as an SAT...

...clinical medicine, executive coaching, international business strategy, and bilingual language immersion education. I've worked with students from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop language skills, boost academic performance, and achieve personal and professional goals. My work has ranged from elementary and secondary education to executive and university-level instruction. I have published articles on bilingual education and in medicine. This academic background, combined with hands-on teaching experience, allows me to bridge theory and practice in a way...

...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 prepping the newest test-prep materials as they...

...equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live and work. I want to enjoy teaching and working on research while also having time to be a person and enjoy life....

...this passion at a young age, but mastered the language during my semester abroad in a language-immersion program in Toulouse, France. In addition to my wide range of academic interests, I have recently completed the MCAT, the placement exam for medical school, and am very familiar with standardized testing strategies and study methods. This may be a broad area of study, but I am able to tailor my strengths and strategies to each students needs....

...unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.