Award-Winning SAT Tutors in New Haven, CT

...school after college. Of course, academic success is not enough to be a good tutor; tutoring experience is required as well. In high school, I became a TA for chemistry and spent many hours each week assisting students on an individual basis, both in school and out of school. I have also tutored independently in biology, chemistry, physics, and math with approximately 150 tutoring hours total. Since I am younger than most other tutors, I...

I love teaching and it's been a passion of mine that has brought me great fulfillment over the years. From teaching students at all levels for over 20 years to supporting my three children through high school and college studies, I've brought confidence and knowledge to those I've tutored. The change I see in my students from those who struggle to those who succeed is rewarding both personally and professionally. ... To explain the topic in...

...gives me more satisfaction than when a student tells me "I'm really starting to enjoy learning about this," because in my experience, this is a preliminary step towards personal ownership of their academic pursuits. Guardians value my commitment to their student's education, my effectiveness in enhancing their scholarly capabilities, and my reliability. Students appreciate that I connect with them directly, treat them with respect, and ultimately help them see that authentic learning is exciting, fun,...

...helping my friends out with academics in high school, and I have experience tutoring or teaching calculus, physics, chemistry, and epidemiology. My college coursework includes multivariable calculus, differential equations, organic chemistry, physics, and linear algebra. In addition, I've worked extensively with high school mentorship programs in the Boston area. I want to do my part to make sure students have the support they need to succeed academically and find their own passion.

I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.

...early education to college-level math, business, statistics, and accounting. I've worked with students preparing for standardized tests, improving academic writing, and tackling challenging coursework.During my undergrad education, I spent my spring semester of my senior year volunteering at a tax clinic where I filed tax returns for low income households. Through this volunteer service I learned the importance of philanthropy and saw how impactful these services can be. I'm passionate about education and firmly believe...

...in the New York City public school system, I have many years of specific training that will allow me to adapt to any learning need or style. I have three licenses in English Language Arts (K-12), Information Sciences (K-12), and Literacy (K-12). I have also been designated as the the official English Regents, Common Core, and SAT prep teacher at my high school. I have a warm and open style that makes learning not so...

...graduated a semester early from Seton Hall University with a Bachelors in Biology and an Africana Studies minor. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school, and in the meantime, would like to help other students reach their greatest academic potential. During my undergraduate career, I worked as a preschool assistant teacher and have experience tutoring high school level biology, several levels of English, and ACT/SAT reading and writing prep.

...and physics. Even though I have tutored students in a wide variety of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor in are science and math. These are tough subjects for all students and subjects that I have struggled with in the past. Being able to help students like me that feel frustrated in science and math in school and in standardized testing gives me great happiness. Education and learning is so important and valuable and being...

...grade, and I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, my Math and English students have gone on to great success as well. I know that every student has a unique learning style and success is often a matter of finding the right motivation. When I'm not teaching, my favorite thing to do is read to...

...years in Canada as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Calgary, he moved to Long Island to work as a research associate in the chemistry division at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has coauthored 15 articles in top American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry journals. Cody has over 450 hours of tutoring experience (tutored over 100 students), and has helped teach University courses in general and organic chemistry (30 classes and 677 students...

...Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for...

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I studied Creative Writing and Psychology. I've spent the last 25 years as a professional writer for major TV studios, including 6 years at Disney, where I was a creative Vice President. I now freelance as an English tutor for the verbal portions of the SAT, ACT and GMAT, where I scored in the top 2%. I also help students write stellar application essays.

...questions. Along with my interest in college applications, I also gathered various helpful strategies and techniques applicable in many situations on standardized exams--and understandable for any type of student! For all of my students I have a strong approach: - Confirming WHAT specifically you are struggling with - Examining WHY you are struggling with it - Establishing and Testing different methods and tips helpful specifically to you - Nailing down the topics you feel weak...

...working with kids and teens since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my peers, covering a wide range of subjects. I'm thrilled to be part of Varsity Tutors now, where I can help students not only succeed...

I am a middle school math teacher with over eight years of teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching and always think of new ways to motivate students to love mathematics. My teaching style involves integrating different learning modalities in each lesson, while building a solid foundation of higher order thinking skills. Students tend to enjoy their time learning with me and increase their confidence in their abilities. ... My teaching philosophy is that each student...

Hello! I'm a student at Brown University with an eclectic set of interests. I am trilingual, analytical, and creative and look forward to tutoring you! :)

In the past, I have co-founded a startup company, Sparkist Technologies, to design a system which will monitor the popularity of a venue based on occupancy and movement. In twenty years I hope to start my own company for designing mechanical/electrical solutions.

I am part of Varsity Tutors because it provides me a platform to convey my knowledge and passion for all the subjects that I tutor to younger students. I am committed to providing an educational, productive, and comfortable experience for all students using these services. I consider it my responsibility to offer additional insight and appreciation for all that math and physics have to offer, along with the merits and importance of a strong secondary...

...breaking down complex topics into simpler steps, using analogies, or guiding them through problems at their own pace. I strive to create a welcoming and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, no matter their background or confidence level in the subject. In addition to academic tutoring, I've also developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through my involvement in leadership roles and volunteer work, including crisis intervention and peer advising. These experiences have strengthened...