Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Stamford, CT

I am currently a senior at The City College of New York, pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. The areas I'm strongest in are the math and sciences. I believe every student should be able to receive all the possible resources needed for their success, such as tutoring.

...writing and editing, or scholarship or college entrance applications, I am confident in my ability to help you learn in an encouraging, supportive, and inspiring way. I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City universities, and...

...a tailored approach based on individual needs and strengths. With this in mind, my goal is to identify students' assets as learners and use them to develop strategies that will enable students to master new material. Ideally, I will be able to facilitate the curiosity and passion that drives scholars at all levels to produce knowledge and enrich the world around us. I tutored students at the elementary and high school levels for three years...

...University gave me a thorough understanding of British, American, Latino, and African-American literature. My Master of Arts program in Adolescent English Education at Hunter College has enhanced my knowledge of literature while also covering the teaching skills that allow me to help students to master difficult concepts. I am a confident teacher of test preparation skills. I provide reading and writing strategies that empower students to perform at a high level on selected-response, short response,...

Everyone knows how to solve 1+1, but my job is to explain the it in the way you can easily understand. I am a fresh graduate from the college, so I know exactly what the exam makers expect from you, and how they want you to stuck. I taught in university athletic center for three years when I was a undergraduate. After that, I am continue to teach Chinese, SAT, SHAST, K-12 Math

...data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding of topics that I am already familiar with. Tutoring has enabled me to provide a valuable service to others, while simultaneously helping me to become a better scientist and researcher in the process. I derive great satisfaction from helping students achieve their goals and my commitment to their success is something I take great pride in.

...helping others develop their individual learning styles in order to both master challenging content and refine their studying techniques to be most personally effective. I have excelled in challenging college courses, including Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Human Anatomy, as well as on the MCAT, and I am excited to apply what I have learned in my own experiences to help others do the same. Outside of school, I am passionate about running, cooking, and working...

Passionate physician, offering enlightenment to those who seek it. Also I am easy going, I'll create an educational process that is entertaining.

...- Nutrition Assessment through the Lifecycle - Community Nutrition - Nutritional Biochemistry - Statistics 101 I primarily prepare students for the RD exam but I am happy to help with any nutrition-related course/classwork and provide guidance to students aiming to match with dietetic internships as well. I can also help with resume preparation, mock interviews, and general guidance throughout the DICAS application process. My favorite course to tutor are Medical Nutrition Therapy because of my...

...upon what is truly important. Then, I work with students to help them understand the central concepts. Once students understand the central concepts, the details easily follow. I also have my students work through as many problems as they can on their own. When a student has struggled through a problem and succeeds by themselves, they learn more than they possibly could through an explanation. I then work with my students on the problems they...

...learning environment and supportive opportunities that come with tutoring. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I gained tutoring experience in both high school and college. When I graduated from Colgate University, I was dedicated to continue this work in New York City. I am eager to translate my love for learning and promote an encouraging, comfortable, and supportive learning space. I view tutoring as an opportunity to improve my students' weaknesses, as well as expand their strengths....

...on any particular areas that you might need help with. I earned my BA in Philosophy, Psychology, and Classics from CUNY, after which I earned my first masters in Classics (Ancient Philosophy) from Cambridge University, and am currently completing my second masters in Classical Studies from Columbia University. Next year, I will be applying for a PhD in Philosophy. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

...literature topics. I've been a writing mentor and a course grader at the college level, and have more than three years experience working with high school and middle school students - everything from homework help to college application essays. I also do GRE and SAT verbal section prep. In my spare time, I have strong opinions on film and television, drink a lot of tea, and travel as much as I can.

...will be taking our newest work, The ME, to the Edinburgh Festival this summer. I also work at Time In Children's Arts Initiative, a program that teaches opera appreciation and fine art to Pre-K through Fourth Grade public school children from Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to...

...learns the information that he/she wants to and the tutor finds out how best to incorporate information into the tutoring sessions. As a tutor I try to be aware, first and foremost, that different students have different learning styles and needs. What is more important is to try to make tutoring sessions as lively as possible in order to keep the student interested in the subject matter. I do not just treat tutoring as a...

...decision to specialize in Radiology. Since graduating medical school, I performed an internship at Basset Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York as well as a radiology residency at Stony Brook University Hospital. Throughout my medical training I have gained extensive teaching experience. I have taught undergraduate students, medical students, radiology colleagues, Physicians in other disciplines, as well as radiology technologist students. I have over 14 years of teaching experience. I love to learn and teach,...

...students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are Economics, LSAT prep, Government, Essay Editing, and Public Speaking. I also find advising on college or law school admissions really rewarding. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy basketball, football, hiking...

...tradition from a young age. I deeply believe that every student possesses the capacity to improve in any area, and as a tutor my sole objective is to help my tutee to do so. I like to think of tutors as catalysts, guiding students through the learning process while allowing enough room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as...

...encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting to this strategy, however, is different for every individual-- it is not something you can simply google or watch a tutorial for. It takes time and effort. I put a high-emphasis in developing this strategy in my students, and love to watch them master it.

...mentoring, and tutoring students of all ages. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience, with a focus on college admissions and standardized test prep (SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and various AP tests). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and helping students meet their test prep goals. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the visual and fine arts scene in New York, reading and writing poetry,...