Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving New Haven, CT

...so excited to help others explore them! Education in STEM is extremely important to me. I've always loved helping others, but I especially love helping people to appreciate the beauty of the universe we live in through math, physics and astronomy! Aside from science I also love history, reading, going on walks, drawing, listening to music, and watching films. I enjoy taking drives to the beach and stargazing as well! I also love to spend...

...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 being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and experienced middle/high school language arts professional, and an adjunct professor of writing...

...school. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures. I plan on pursuing a career as a physician in the obstetrics/gynecology, fetal medicine, or reproductive medicine fields. I am happy to provide tutor/provide advice on the medical school application process or on the MCAT, or any pre-medical courses. My undergraduate education has provided me with a strong foundation in the life sciences (biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, general chemistry,...

...she is practicing. My teaching style combines hard work, fun, and understanding. I am well-versed in the reading and writing sections of the ACT and SAT as well as the argumentative essay on the ACT and the rhetorical essay on the SAT. I can help students approach the test with a multitude of dynamic strategies, helping them to answer the questions through knowledge instead of instinct. I have extensive experience working with students on college...

I attend the University of Vermont and I am working towards a B.S. in Economics and a minor in music. My favorite subject to tutor is mathematics because of the responses I get from people I help after they have had a break through. In my spare time I like to ski, hike, and play guitar.

...teacher at an urban high school, I've worked with students ranging from a first-grade reading level to a college-level. My goal is always to bring all of these students to the same level so that they can have the same opportunity for success. Any student can learn when you give them a chance. My inclination for intense differentiation allows me to work with students of any ability and push them toward writing and reading fluency.

Thank you for considering me for your tutoring needs. My professional life has been dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential as a classroom teacher, personal tutor, and coach. Of one thing I am convinced, ALL students have the capacity to learn...the trick is in finding the process by which that learning is accepted and able to be utilized by the student when needed. Kindest regards, Scott Colvin

...anything. During my junior and senior year at Michigan, I was a study group leader for both General Chemistry and Animal Physiology at the University’s Science Learning Center. This experience helped me develop essential leadership and facilitative skills to engage my students in active discussion and ingrain the course material. I was attentive to each student’s unique learning style and speed. In order for them to focus beyond rote memorization, I encouraged students to ask...

I am deeply passionate about teaching because it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling...

...philosophy is that students who are happy, engaged, and excited about the material, regardless of ability level, are the best learners. For test prep, this means avoiding the hysteria that many feel about the exams and focusing on the material itself with a realistic view of how to get the most out of the test. For Latin and English Literature, this means forgetting about right and wrong and discovering the joy of interpretation and of...

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.

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...college, and working professionals. I mainly focus on math classes and the SAT and ACT, as this is where my main interests lie. My experience with math gives me a unique perspective on math education, and I aim to help students cut through the jargon and symbols to understand simple, core concepts that underlie them. My sessions usually involve starting with difficult problems, using these as a jumping off point to explore the ideas behind...

...tangible and rewarding in it of itself. It is my pleasure and sincere goal to bring this joy of learning and pursuit to success to anyone who wants it. I bring to the table my education, my personality, and my enthusiasm because I don't view you as a customer, but as a fellow student and a fellow human being. With my help, I can make learning more enjoyable, more effective, and more efficient.

...to the best of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most productive when students remain actively involved in the learning process. I played soccer through college and remain an avid sports fan. In...

...field of education, I quickly realized that teaching was much more than bestowing information upon a room of students, to be soaked up by their sponge-like brains. I came to understand that teaching is far more complex, demanding, and rewarding than I ever imagined. Like teaching in a classroom, tutoring involves more than academic content. Tutors must instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for lifelong learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a...

...for nine years and have just spent my last semester living in France, perfecting my language skills. While in France I took a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification course which involved private tutoring sessions with young French students (between the ages 8 and 17). I am very passionate about French as well as teaching, and I aspire to be a French professor after graduating. I am fully prepared to help anyone from...

...college supplemental 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...

...and tax work, but the training and education of our staff. I currently work as a Vice President of Finance and Financial Reporting for an insurance focused financial services company. Early on in my corporate career I decided that I was going to pursue a graduate degree in business. MBA programs are extremely competitive and I needed a great GMAT score to get into a top tier program. I enrolled in a prep course at...

...Laude. I have 4+ years of tutoring experience beginning with introductory college algebra and currently with all levels of high school biology including AP and college-level courses. I also cover middle and elementary levels of science, math, reading, and writing. My strength is my dedication to making the material clear and easy to understand. If you share your learning style I am happy to engage in that mode of explanation. Thanks and I look forward...