Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...candidate at Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public...

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

...with students continues to grow as I meet more capable, intelligent young people who often just need insight into how to tackle the mass of material they receive in the classroom. My background is as a classically trained singer, and I know first-hand the value of seeking the best help to improve one’s skills. I moved to New York City to continue my own development as a performer at the highest level, and I appreciate...

I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.

...loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way, and hopes to continue to work with students in rewarding environments... Repetition, testing...

...comfortable environment to reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing me to enhance my student's education but do so in a way that is most suited to their learning styles. I have gone through the college application process recently and would love to share my knowledge of standardized testing (study tips, general questions, and subject-specific tutoring), college preparation, and the application process. Outside of the classroom, I dance for Sabrosura (Yale's Premier...

...I was also the President of the Hindu Students Council and helped to coordinate our annual Holi festival which has grown to be one of the biggest and most anticipated events of the year on campus. Over this past year, I was also the President of my service-based fraternity in which we raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through various philanthropy events and was recently given the award for Most Outstanding Chapter...

...intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology.

...but this newly structured exam requires a different approach - a more cohesive and integrated one. I'm also in a binding medical program which allows only one chance to take the MCAT and meet the required benchmark, so this was truly a one-time opportunity, a mentality I would recommend for everyone sitting for this exam. During my time as an undergraduate I taught in the Peer Health Exchange program - a program in which I...

...and graduate school, by helping with both test prep and admissions essays. I approach my tutoring with an open mind and work with clients to develop a preparation strategy that works for them and support them as they execute it, making changes as necessary. I like to help clients discover strengths they already have and to tackle the challenges they are working to overcome. Students can count on me to be honest, realistic, and encouraging.

...was helping my peers understand the material and I realized that I thoroughly enjoyed doing this. I began working as a tutor at my college and then worked as a teaching assistant in the Gross Anatomy and Cell Biology Labs. From there I went to medical school in Brooklyn, NY where I am currently a fourth year medical student in line to receive my MD in 2022. During medical school I continued developing my passion...

I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.... As a tutor, you are able to give students the fundamentals and teach them...

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.

...and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that best suits his or her learning style. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction, going to the movies, and spending time with my friends and family in the sunshine.... My emphasis...

Hi, my name is Josh and I'm signed up with varsity tutors as an MCAT tutor. My previous test prep experience includes 4 years of prep involving the New York City Specialized High School entrance exam and the SAT. I've taken my MCAT 2 times, the old pre 2016 format and the new post 2016 format, and on both occasions I...

...an assistant professor! For me, tutoring allows me to spread knowledge of the topics I love. As a tutor I am hoping to share my love for science with future students and help them achieve their goals; whether that be acceptance into college, medical school or simply self improvement! Currently, I focus my tutoring on MCAT test preparation and Environmental Science & Engineering; my two main passions! I look forward to working with you!

...I served on the board of the Journal of International Human Rights. Prior to law school, I taught courses and provided one-on-one tutoring on the SAT, ACT and GRE. More recently, I have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique...

...Logical Reasoning, I provide a high level view of the exam and what it is asking of you, and we go through sections together focusing on your prephrase and proper approach to solving the questions fast enough so that you can have five or more minutes to check your answers. For Reading Comprehension, we practice reading for structure and prephrasing line references to find support for ourselves for a particular answer choice. Lastly, I help...