Award-Winning Microeconomics Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...fun and interesting! I have had formal and informal tutoring experience via my time serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama for 3 years. Although I am no longer a Peace Corps volunteer, I still live in Panama where I work in tourism and also offer English language tutoring services as well as writing, copywriting and editing services. I am originally from New York City, so English is my first language, and I also...

...see them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such as the SAT because of how easy it is for students to improve once they are taught techniques and begin to practice them. As the son of a teacher I was always taught...

...is on applied methods and as a result, I use real world problems in my lessons. I believe the goal of education is to encourage students to seek answers through active participation which makes learning more effective and enjoyable. I approach teaching in a supportive way and want students to succeed beyond the classroom. The theme of my teaching philosophy is reasoned thought, whereby students use rational thinking to solve problems. Understanding the fundamental concepts...

...journals to get a head start on my academic career. I enjoy teaching other students because it helps them succeed in their studies. It also helps me learn things that I may not have come across before. I competitively play chess and am a part of the badminton club at my university. I think it is very important to stay well-rounded in life, so I take great interest in subjects outside my field of study....

...instructing students in my homeland of Zimbabwe and in the past 20 years in my new homeland of USA. I attained a Bachelors Teaching Degree, certification in speech therapy, various teaching certification in English, ELA, Essay, Writing, Reading, Phonics, and more in the English Language. I have Behavioral certifications and ESL as a foreign language. I enjoy assisting ADHD/Autism, behavioral behaviors, and work with these children to move them forward in their studies, reading, writing...

...information to my friends, and I felt a sense of fulfillment in teaching it. Being able to help someone along to their "a-ha!" moment and share in that experience has been one of the greatest joys of teaching. In addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later...

...be responsible for tracking delta positions, hedging trades, communicating with the partners, and learning options theory to prepare for a three-week intensive in house options course in Chicago with a peer group. We were close-knit, collaborative and hand-picked for what would be a rigorous and unique learning experience to set a foundation for our respective quantitative trading roles. I became a market maker, providing liquidity to the public orders, a specialist, keeping an orderly book...

...also on the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated students and always see great improvement. I am especially strong with SAT and PSAT test prep tutoring. I...

...a PhD student at Stony Brook University in economics. I have Master degrees in economics and analytics from Georgia Tech and a BS in economics from Georgia Tech. Before coming to Stony Brook, I worked 2 years at the Department of Agriculture where I consistently used statistical and programming techniques for statistical and economic analysis. I love history, math, economics, and reading. In my free time I do stand-up. I'm looking forward to working with...

...is the greatest asset a person can have. It's important, but it should also be fun to learn. Many people think education in general is boring when they have to learn about something. I try to keep it light in nature, using humor to help the student be comfortable, but also assist them in gaining confidence while they learn. Using personal experience tends to be helpful also when tutoring. If the student can somehow relate,...

...recently received my degree in Economics from the University of Chicago. My tutoring experience has primarily been one-on-one with elementary, middle school, and high school students. I believe doing well on tests involves more than knowing the subject material. I emphasize test-taking strategies, like process of elimination, ignoring irrelevant information, and pacing. More than anything, I hope to help students build the confidence they need to ace their tests and succeed in college and beyond....

...Hong Kong and London. At each stop along the way I've been privileged to be known as a reliable resource for those needing assistance with their English. Native speakers and ESL students alike. My approach is simple: I move at your pace until I'm confient you understand the material. Then a gentle push to the next level is applied. Using previous sessions as a foundation I focus on the fundamentals. I eschew tricks and gimmicks...

...tutoring in the past include algebra, geometry, trig., pre-calc, chemistry, and physics. I continued to tutor while I was in college, spending the majority of my time helping underprivileged students at our local elementary schools. These kids often struggled in school and have had to repeat the same grade multiple times. Our program focused on reading comprehension and writing, and I am proud to say my student made it on the school honor roll for...

When we work together, we'll be successful!... We will work out as to WHY you don't know as to WHAT you don't know.... Please provide all the past homework, classwork, and notes to gain a clearer understanding of what to expect in the future. This helps to "break the ice" and establish a working relationship. The more information provided, the easier to diagnose WHY you don't know.... There's an old saying, "You can lead a horse...

I am a rising senior at the University of Chicago, majoring in Mathematics and Economics and minoring in Computer Science. In high school and college, I have worked with all kinds of students from middle school to college age. In my free time, I enjoy watching baseball, running, and writing.

Born in US, raised in Shanghai, China, then moved back to US for college, I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. Eager to help others, I've been tutoring every chance I got; even my focus within my major (Economics) is on Development Economics (helping the poor countries). Patient and with a kind heart, let me help you tackle the challenges you are facing academically!... Get to know each other, understand what the goal of the...

As a trained tutor for the University of Notre Dames Academic Services for Student Athletes, I tutored Math and Spanish. Before joining Varsity tutors, I was a freelance tutor helping elementary through high school students in the areas of Math, English and College Applications. I...

...name is Allen. I'm from China, and currently working in a hedge fund in Norwalk, CT. I enjoy tutoring in Math and Chinese. I have been teaching in APEX as a SAT math tutor. My teaching style is giving students more chance to talk and ask questions. I'd like to listen to them and help them out as much as I can. I'm quite patient person, and very passionate in helping people. As long as...

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.

...taught accelerated mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus BC) at the Episcopal School of Los Angeles and economics as a high school elective. Over the past few years of teaching and tutoring, I found great joy in developing that passion in other students. My favorite subject to tutor is upper level mathematics (Algebra II and beyond). This is when the true beauty of mathematics is explored and mathematics begins to have important...