
Max: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...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 middle and high school students for...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics

Katherine: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...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 difficult concepts. At the end of...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

Jennifer: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...BA in English Literature from St. Joseph's College, NY. I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or SAT, I can help you with the verbal sections and with general test-taking strategies. I see helping a student...
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St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, English

Varun: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies

Joy: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology

Jacob: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...while also preparing to take the GRE and attend a doctoral program in the biological sciences. In the summer of 2015, I participated in behavioral research on chimpanzees, and am now assisting with the skeletal archives at the American Museum of Natural History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology

Christina: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General

Emily: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)

Chris: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone lucky...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History

Eric: New Haven SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in New Haven, CT
...me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
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