Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...a tutor who helped me reach my full potential and absolutely rock the test. Since then, I have not been intimidated by any exam in University or beyond, including the LSAT. I know I can instill this same confidence in other students by slowly highlighting insight into testing methodologies. By the end of our prep, your student will be able to use the strategies on any academic study in his or her future.

...logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim which pursue by focusing on the identification of students' advantages and disadvantages, and attempting to develop a unique plan for each student as to how we might capitalize on their strengths so as to neutralize their difficulties....

...a senior at Georgetown University and will begin a Master's program in security policy at King's College London this Fall. I've been tutoring since early high school, and my focus is on empowering students and building confidence through collaboration and creativity. I come with my own strategies for breaking down concepts and helping students better express themselves through writing, and I am always ready to adapt to make sure sessions work for you.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, go blue! I am a trainee in Hofstra University's Clinical Psychology PhD Program. Over my six years of training, I've worn many hats as a child and family therapist and neuropsychology trainee. My expertise lies in helping children and families in achieving their goals, particularly in executive functioning areas like time management and organization.

...the course of my studies, I have taught more than 25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, presented papers, and designed entire curricula. My methods are informed by my research background in the problem-solving literature, my familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these...

...Baruch. When I immigrated to the US, I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring...

...ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through high school, college and beyond, including seniors! I...

...and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate level speech and debate. It is most certainly apparent that my favorite subjects to tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students as I am also a working artist. I act, write poetry, create conceptional performance art, and provide curatorial assistance to a gallery in North Brooklyn. You can be assured that...

...and Psychology. Throughout college, I volunteered as a Biology tutor at my school's tutoring center, teaching assistant in General Chemistry, and Math tutor at the Special Needs Clinic at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center. My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and...

...combining Art History, Cultural History, and the History of Music. As an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, I studied English Language and Literature. While in school, I served as both a Guest Lecturer and a Teaching Assistant. In both instances, I taught Literature and Creative Writing. I've also taught research methods and interned in the Folger Shakespeare Library's Education Department. As a tutor, I've helped students with grammar, vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary...

...Science. I'm passionate about guiding students to reach their goals in middle and high school. I've tutored students my age or younger for the past six years and enjoy tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including standardized testing, English, social studies, and math. In my experience, high schools students are receptive of my tutoring and practice methods in both Math and English, and I've had success in allowing students to reach their goal scores....

Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a student at Cornell University majoring in applied economics and management. I'm knowledgable in test prep, math, writing, reading comprehension, accounting, and economics.

...Practice at Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Ethics & Society and a certificate in Women's & Gender Studies. I have a M.Div. and a certificate in Gender, Theology, and Ministry, and an A.M. in Comparative Literature and African-American Studies from Duke University. I recently moved to New York to write my dissertation, and am already wondering why I didn't move here sooner! I have tutored a variety of subjects and specialize in test preparation....

...in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft with effective methodologies and strategies all that is needed is the right guidance and support. There are few things more rewarding and fulfilling than helping clients to develop a recipe for success. It truly brings me delight to see a student discovering the right answers to...

...to learn--and I want all my students to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning, they learn better and achieve more. In my experience, helping students explore their own creativity and build their critical thinking skills can help them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help...

...Philosophy. I can tutor these subjects at almost all levels, and am happy to work 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...

...During my time as a teaching assistant at my university, Stevens Institute of Technology, I've been able to teach high level computer science concepts to students by using easy to grasp analogies and relating it to the interests of my students to better get the concepts across. I am near the end of my masters degree during which I've been able to gain an expertise in several fields, across math, computer science, and even philosophy....

...from a background in academia where I was a Ph.D. student in English Literature (CUNY) and editor. It goes without saying that I love literature! Some of my favorite works are Moby-Dick, the poems of Gwendolyn Brooks and Emily Dickinson, the lyrics of Bob Dylan, and anything by James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut, or James Joyce. I hail from the Midwest where I earned a BA with Honors from the University of Michigan and studied Englisn...

...been in the situation many times myself. I find that the best way to grasp a difficult concept is to approach it from different angles. Everyone learns differently, and my goal is to find the best way to teach that resonates with your specific learning style. I have been tutoring for nearly five years now, starting in my Sophomore Year of high school. Ever since then I have constantly been tutoring in my spare time,...

Recent graduate from Tufts University and Fulbright scholar who enjoys helping students reach their full potential. My favorite subjects in college and high school were history, philosophy, and political science, and I enjoy teaching them as well as discussing test strategies and essay tips. Outside of tutoring I play pickup basketball, Fortnight, and read social science books.