Top SAT Reading Tutors serving Stamford

Katherine: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Tessa: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...on a 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Nicolas: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to learn, hone skills, and grow more confident. One of my strongest attributes as a tutor is my ability to break down complex ideas into clear and accessible language. There is nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Max: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Suzanne: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760

Jonathan: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
I am a undergraduate student in my final year of study studying biochemistry. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I live for that "Aha!" moment my students get. I hope to study medicine one day.... I believe in a custom solution for each student, because each student has unique needs. I believe that every student has great potential, and I'm here to help them unlock it.... I'd usually create a structured study plan for them. Figure...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry

Philip: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...winning strategies are ever exactly alike. Because every student learns in their own unique way, my teaching style is designed to pinpoint each student's individual strengths and weaknesses to develop a customized tutoring experience. My 3+ years of experience as a science teacher in Morningside Heights and beyond have made me appreciate the power of one-on-one instruction and the great advantages that exceptional grades and test scores can provide during the college admissions process.... With a...
Education & Certification
Columbia College, Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

John: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...several decades in industries ranging from retail and hospitality to TV programming and distribution. Years of management experience taught me the importance of teaching, practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students. I have tutored all subjects and strategies for ACT and SAT test prep. I am also the parent...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature

Farah : Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...as an aspiring writer and coverage intern for various production companies, I have a lot of experience reading and editing written material. I believe that q & a sessions are outdated and a banal approach to actually getting through to a student. Instead, I believe it is the duty of a tutor to inspire his/her tutees with creative study ideas and helpful organizational skills that they will be able to implement on their own outside...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 750

Lucy: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...experience tutoring high school and undergraduate students in the sciences and test prep. My specialities are General Chemistry, Biology, and SAT test prep. To share a little more of my background: I graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 2008 with my BA in Film Studies and then went on to complete a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program at Hunter College. I expect to enter medical school in 2016 and until then am enjoying this chance to...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
CUNY Hunter College - Certificate, Post-Bacc Pre-med

Marguerite: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...when I found that mere classwork was not enough, I turned to online videos, external reading, extensive diagramming and other more flexible learning tools. As a result, Im indebted to those who taught me that many different and individualized tools exist to help each kid to raise their game as to their studies and exams. And am looking forward to the opportunity to help pass these tools and skills on to students who are looking...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Jimi: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature tours, and private SAT tutoring (see my resume!). I majored in English at GWU and I would love to help you improve...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790

Bradley: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I make use of various tools like mnemonic devices and English word derivatives to make vocabulary and form-memorization easier. I also have students draw charts showing the patterns and similarities among various noun and verb endings they need to know so they can truly master these fundamentals of the language. Though I went on to earn a degree...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Anya: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as well. Please contact me if I sound like a good fit,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Physics

Angela: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
I believe that everyone can achieve academic successes under proper guidance. I'd like to be the light tower for my students on the endless sea of study. I want to help them to find their own ways to the right place. I will help my students to find their own way to solve problems on certain subject and master techniques of studying certain subjects. ... I believe that everyone can be good at school if she/he...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan College - Bachelors, Theatre and Communication
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 750

Kelsey: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Joey: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT prep, particularly the Math section and subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Ethan: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work. When I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Daniel: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...students. At school, we examined the problems with deficit learning, a type of teaching all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Zoe: Stamford SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Stamford, CT
...creative seminar at camp with a small co-ed group of young students, and the poems and thoughts some of those children came up with were simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we get up on stage and act out their words for the small audience. There...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
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