Top SAT Reading Tutors serving Stamford
Tessa: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
John: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...the particular problems they bring to me, but also to fully understand the subjects they are studying, and to understand the techniques behind the solutions to their problems. In particular, this means that my tutoring style is very student-involved: I will always begin a problem by asking the student where they think they should start, or what progress they have made on the problem. I find that the student misses a significant part of the...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Katherine: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your coursework on a deeper level!
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Margarita: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Aaron: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I love sharing my excitement for learning with students, and I hope to be able to provide advice, preparation and insight to make the college application process a little less of a guessing game while reducing stress as much as possible.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Jacob: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics, US Government, US History, and English Literature and Composition exams. I completed my BA in Government in December after having served as a Research Apprentice with the Quantitative Analysis Center, and my thesis utilizing a range...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Michael: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...or piano, or saxophone, or drums), and read a good book. My tutoring philosophy is one of individualized attention and goal setting, where the tutor and the student work together to set realistic goals, and then identify the roadblocks preventing the student from achieving his or her goal. We then work together to surmount these obstacles, allowing the student to actualize his or her goal. I also try to identify the source of a student's...
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Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 34
MCAT: 39
Matthew: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
James: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and attended Bard High School Early College II for high school, where I accumulated 48 college credits during my time there. I studied ballet for eleven years at the School of American Ballet and in my free time play tennis and like to play bridge. I am always looking to help students and my piers learn more...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 720
Zarrin: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in their own prowess while continuing...
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Rebecca: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
Greg: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...a Masters of Science in Teaching Childhood Education and Special Education, and a background in Political Science and History. I was a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Political Science/History
Fordham University - Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching
Julian: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...a lot of experience with teaching and tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well as creating a plan leading up to the test. Before studying at Columbia, I was a Nuclear Electrician in the Navy for six years. My experience taught me the value of patience, determination and sacrifice. It also taught me that with time and hard...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Zach: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Margot: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...work together to figure out how YOU learn best, what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
River: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760
Alec: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...while doing some really hard and rewarding work. I've had experience tutoring throughout college both as a teaching assistant and private tutor for high school and college level sciences. I was staff at weekly tutoring centers for both calculus and and organic chemistry, where I helped students with issues that came up on weekly problem sets or during their studying for exams. I also was teaching assistant for upper level chemistry and biology lab courses,...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Richard: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...is helpful for students to work with someone relatively close to their own age. As someone who enjoys problem-solving for its own sake, I often find myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola in both the Harvard-Radcliffe...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Brady: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...University of New Orleans, and I have studied screenwriting and storytelling with some of the most notable instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of...
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University of New Orleans - Bachelors, English
LSAT: 169
Violet: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...tutored mainly high school students in the New York State Regents exams and AP Calculus, although I also have experience with students in middle and elementary school. Since I have been through many school systems, including public, private, studying abroad, and boarding school, I have learned many different techniques and can attack a problem from various angles. Ultimately, my teaching style is full of tips and tricks to break down complicated topics into simple, more...
Education & Certification
Brown University (transferring from the University of St Andrews) - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
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