Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Stamford, CT

Thank you for considering me for your tutoring needs. My professional life has been dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential as a classroom teacher, personal tutor, and coach. Of one thing I am convinced, ALL students have the capacity to learn...the trick is in finding the process by which that learning is accepted and able to be utilized by the student when needed. Kindest regards, Scott Colvin

I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.

...experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let...

...by accident. As a child I had an embarrassing speech impediment - I couldn't pronounce "r" until I was 13. I had to drink milkshakes through straws everyday to strengthen my jaw muscles, and study diagrams of tongues forming different shapes. Now I speak perfectly. That learning experience taught me both discipline and inventiveness: you have to work hard, but there's no right or wrong way to do anything. I am a playwright, educator, and...

...native speaker who loves her mother tongue a lot, I want to share this love with you. I am a lifelong learner and I speak three languages, so I know perfectly how to teach you a new one, or help you improve your reading, understanding and writing skills. I graduated as a french teacher with Alliance Francaise. For fun, for culture, to improve your grades at school, to find a new job, I will be...

...curriculum and instruction. I have experience tutoring in math for college level, but most of my experience comes from my teaching in the classroom. I love to help students to be successful and my goal is to make sure that all students are able to reach their goals. This is why I think that it is so important to get to know the students I am working with and design instruction that will meet their...

...1999 and my Master's degree in education from Touro College in 2012. I have tutored for more than six years and have worked with several students who had multiple unsuccessful attempts with the NY State Regent's and helped them to finally pass the exam. I specialize in 9th and 10th grade math, but have taught and tutored grades 7-10. While I can teach just about any subject, I love teaching math because I am a...

...Bar. I am passionate about helping students to ensure they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is...

...My teaching style is based on honing in on the multiple intelligences. I implement a well structured learning hour. A lesson will consist of modeling for the student, student practice by motivating students and focusing on their strengths while gently helping them with their academic weaknesses. In the last five minutes of each session, I incorporate writing in a journal, so students can write down goals and ideas about their school day or even one...

Hello! I am a sophomore at the United States Military Academy and am looking forward to helping students on Varsity Tutors. I attribute much of my previous academic success to the tutoring I received from others, so I'm excited to pay it forward by helping other aspiring students achieve their goals.

I have been a teacher in Commack Public Schools for 23 years. I have taught Kindergarten, first, fifth and I am presently teaching 3rd grade. I have facilitated many professional development workshops for colleagues within Commack and outside of Commack. I believe all students can learn! Learning should be FUN! Looking forward to sharing my love of READING and WRITING!!

...Research at Marine Biomedical Technologies (MBT), I am an active research scientist. Our research is focused on developing therapeutic interventions to treat neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. We have developed the first cephalopod, shark, and stingray models for the study of brain disease. My formal doctoral training is in Cell Biology with a concentration in Neurotoxicology and Pathology. In addition, I am currently an assistant professor at St. John’s University. I have over ten...

...College as an undergraduate, where I studied the intersections of philosophy, government, religion, and history. Skidmore was also where I began to gain formal experience working with young students, specifically by working as a Classroom Assistant. After graduating from Skidmore with honors, I began to work on my MA at The New School for Social Research, where I am focusing on Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I...

What a magnanimous thing is education for the more we learn, the more we crave to know. It is an infinite experience. It is further so rewarding to teach individuals how to think and then witness the results of this gift.

...mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but also specialize in helping students through the academic writing process. In my spare time I enjoy writing various forms of fiction...

I'm a former elementary school teacher with over 10 years of tutoring experience in English, reading, writing, math, science, and programming. I now specialize in teaching mainly English and Coding, blending my strong teaching background with a passion for coding. My sessions are tailored, engaging, and focused on building real confidence through hands on learning.

...that educators nurture into fruition. Now, reflecting on my 17 + years teaching, I find myself shedding cliches to share how my journey has enriched my understanding of being a dedicated educator. Each student I've encountered along the way has imparted indelible life lessons to me. Many faces have passed through my classrooms, and throughout my years in New Jersey and elsewhere, I have wholeheartedly dedicated myself to every class entrusted to me. In my...

Niovi is an enthusiastic tutor with a background in biology and anthropology, who is currently in graduate school for biomedical engineering in New York.

...is Kelsey and I am a recent graduate from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I spent my undergraduate career studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience with a concentration in NeuroPsychology. I also worked at my university as a research assistant and a writing tutor. I am currently applying for masters programs. I love tutoring- it is something that I have done since I was in high school and I am excited to help out some...

...in school in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound...