Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Norwalk, CT

...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 Japanese, I can tutor high...

...both in group and in individual sessions. My academic background is varied, and thus I am able to tutor students in a range of topics, including Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Statistics, French, Russian, English Language and Literature, and exam preparation (SAT, ACT, AP and GRE). My favorite topics to tutor in are Biology and Environmental Science, since I love sharing my interest in the science and using it to help students better understand and enjoy...

...learners which has helped me grow as a tutor and become more flexible through experimenting and developing different teaching modes. In high school, learning to manage my time helped me dissect my learning style which resulted in more efficient and effective study methods. I joined Varsity Tutors because I want to help students not only maximize, but exceed their potential. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching and playing sports, listening to and writing and music,...

...my academic interests. I graduated Penn as a member of Mortar Board National Honor Society, which rewards academically driven students who display leadership and involvement throughout the community. During my junior year I chose to take my spring break in New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity where we built several houses for a community still badly damaged from the devastating effects of Katrina. After graduation I spent a month touring Europe with my best friend...

...a variety of subjects, but I have the most fun with English and Writing. While still at Yale, I worked at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School teaching writing and playwriting to freshmen students. I saw exciting advancements in my students' skills during my time there, and I believe it was because I made sure that my classes were always fun as well as informative. I have had the most success teaching when I...

...than seeing my students break through a (figurative) ceiling in their understanding of a subject. I've found that this happens when the student is engaged and challenged, while having a playful attitude about learning. Not every subject starts out as fun for students, but working on it in the right ways can make it fun. When students feel the understanding sink in after working hard to figure it out with a tutor's help, learning can...

I began tutoring when I was a freshman in high school and have since continued tutoring mainly in math and science for grades 3 to 12. I graduated valedictorian of Hauppauge High School in 2017 and currently attend Stony Brook University. My goal is to work with students in order for them to thoroughly understand a subject.

...all the way to tenth grade. With this experience, I know I can aid any student. My belief is that any student can succeed with the right guidance, and I will strive to give each and every student the guidance they need to accomplish their goals. I am very passionate about education because it is the building blocks of everything else in life. No matter what career an individual wishes to pursue, education is what...

...minor in Physics. I am a software developer in Manhattan, but feel passionate about teaching. I hope to use tutoring as a stepping stone to one day continue my education in a PhD program to become a professor of computer science. I love math and programming, and hope to help students find their love for these two abstract fields. My philosophy is if I can understand how my student learns, I can help clarify the...

...fluent in Korean, and have experience teaching elementary and middle school students Korean. Tutoring is a very rewarding job for me; I feel a rush of excitement when I help a student finally understand a concept. Therefore, I am a very thorough instructor, and am determined to help my students using every possible resource and method. Furthermore, I have had extensive experience being tutored throughout my academic career, and am well aware of the value...

...tools for each individual student. No two learners are alike, so I think it is important to approach learning as an exploration. I am committed to engaging students on this journey of self discovery that is learning, and finding the tools that best work for them. Outside of tutoring, I am a theatre artist and a writer. I've performed at venues all over New York, and my work has been produced by several theatre companies....

...This seems counter-intuitive, I know, but by recognizing books and my love of reading as something valuable, as something worthy of being grounded from, my mom was instilling in us and the value of knowledge. As a junior in college, I no longer have to smuggle books home in my sister's backpack, but what I learned from the days of having to do so will never leave me. Knowledge is worthy of pursuing and we...

...11 AP exams. I continued my education at an Ivy League institution where I became deeply interested in education as a teacher. For me, learning has always been a personal and individualized endeavor, and I believe that is how we all learn best. After all, no two students are alike. By providing a comfortable demeanor coupled with expert knowledge of the subject area, I can help a student learn in the best way possible. My...

...got a 97 on my Algebra 2 and Trigonometry NYS Regents. I also received 800s on the SAT Math section and the SAT Math level 2 subject test. I have gained a very strong understanding of the concepts in algebra as I've been using it as a tool to solve problems throughout my high school and college career. Algebra 2 I got a 97 on my Algebra 2 and Trigonometry NYS Regents when I was...

...I have taken Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. I have a strong foundation of Calculus since I joined an intensive Calculus program in City College in my junior year in high school and got a 5 in AP calculus AB in my senior year. The math course in Cooper Union is very challenging, but that's what motivate me to do better. I have developed strategies to break down math problems into smaller pieces for my...

...high school, I realized how much I love teaching and getting to know my students. Teaching has always been a rewarding experience for me and I am grateful that I have the ability to provide not only knowledge, but also support and inspiration as a mentor and a friend; I believe that students and tutors alike can learn and continue to grow in a positive manner through such experience. Although I have tutored a wide...

...Systems. After work experience, I then obtained my Master in Business Adminstration from New York University (NYU Stern), with concentrations in Corporate Finance and Global Business. I also have professional certifications in project management (PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP), cryptocurrency (Certified Bitcoin Professional), Series 7, real estate salesperson license. I am also working towards a Masters of Science in Digital Currency at the University of Nicosia. I tutor mainly in Math and English prep (SAT, GMAT and...

...university, I coached a local public speaking team and taught as a section instructor for the front ensemble of a local marching band in my hometown in Michigan. Currently, I assist my fellow peers in learning any subject from calculus to music theory. I have a love for both the hard sciences and the arts; I am most passionate about tutoring in math, percussion performance, music theory, and public speaking. I deeply believe every student...

...like solving mathematical problems, playing sports, hanging out with friends, and tutoring students that need assistance. I started tutoring in my junior year of high school when I realized that I excelled in many of my courses. From tutoring, I have learned many qualities that are applicable in my studies. My goal is to become a Medical Doctor, and I realized how essential it is to help students because in the future I will be...

...from a resource of your choosing. I'm a firm believer in repetition and practice, so the more practice questions we do together, the better! For essay writing practice and English language tutoring, we can focus on whatever you need help with. We can go over the fundamentals of what makes a good expository essay and practice building out an essay from a simple, effective skeleton. I'm happy to teach grammar and reading comprehension at all...