Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Waterbury, CT

I love to learn new things and am avid reader of the sciences. I believe that with the right teacher and the right work ethic a student can learn anything they want to learn.... The most important step in the teaching process is understanding the learning style of the student and determining the specific challenges that they are having with a particular subject so that learning material can be tailored to them.

...me to empower students to be able to succeed on their own. A real tutor gives them the skills they need to perform on their own, with the training wheels off. I have the content knowledge, the teaching experience, and the calm and disciplined approach to help students get to this place.

...guided my personal and professional life. I have spent most of my career in the trenches at NYC startups building experience across all phases of business development - from market research and business plan writing to contract negotiation and fundraising. At the same time, however, I have never neglected my commitment to education. Aside from...

My inspiration comes from that moment when you look at a students face and know that they have just understood a concept. It is invigorating to know that you have helped empower a student with knowledge that no one can ever take away.

...literature and the humanities infects my teaching style. My strong performance at Colgate University studying Philosophy, Religion, Theater and Film allows me to bring a broad knowledge base to a diverse array of topics. I believe that each student has a unique combination of interests and strengths that should be honored and channeled for his...

...college level. I know the SAT Writing and Reading sections like the back of my hand, and I know English, writing, and history as subjects just the same, but what I know most is how stressful and daunting the college admissions process can be. I am most passionate about helping you succeed in your school...

My name is Allison, and I graduated from Yale University. I majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and am hoping to attend medical school next fall. I am currently working as a postgraduate researcher at Yale School of Medicine and am looking forward to working with students through Varsity Tutors!

...I've been tutoring and advising students for the past five years and find that helping students understand and master a concept is immensely gratifying for me. My specialities include tutoring languages like Spanish and Latin and STEM fields (chemistry, biology, physics). I can also help with college test prep and essay writing, as well as...

...CT before going to Smith College where I studied European history and education. I spent my junior year abroad in Paris, France and fell in love with the city and its history so much that I moved there after college to get my master's degree from the Sorbonne in early modern French history. While I...

...Arts in Neuroscience with a minor in Applications of Computing. I am currently a graduate student at Yale University studying for a PhD in Cognitive Psychology. I have had previous experience mentoring undergraduate students while in Princeton. I tutor a variety of subjects, including Math (ranging from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus BC), Psychology, Neuroscience, R...

...over the last five years. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy working with my students in ways that benefit them most. I customise my lesson plans to each student's individual needs to help them translate what they are learning to real world application. I have over eight years experience and will find a strategy that...

...each day. I saw many students make large strides in difficult classes and I had many very grateful customers. However the "Slow and Steady" motto is not always easy to sell in the high-stakes world of Test Prep. That's why I founded my own company. Tutoring works best when you start with plenty of time...

...spent the past three years as a teacher at a private high school in Connecticut. I have taught British Literature, World Literature, Drama, Health, Physical Education, and Psychology. I have also tutored for the past three months at a Community College, working in the Center for Academic Progress, teaching remedial English and preparing tutoring materials....

...Environmental Studies and Philosophy. I also recently graduated with a Master of Environmental Management degree from the Yale School of the Environment in May 2020. In earning both of my degrees I gained experience with a mix of writing, humanities, and natural science that's given me a wide breadth of skills to share with students....

...I have always wanted to be a teacher because of the opportunity to work with other people. My teaching experience includes working with students at private day and boarding schools, public schools, and after school programs. In each of these settings, I made sure to get to know my students really well so that I...

...at Hunter College in New York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert...

I am a junior English major studying at Vassar College. I am committed to helping students develop advanced reading skills, teaching them analytical tools to improve their writing, and tailoring my lessons to their individual strengths and learning approaches.

...watched an adolescent girl explain the origin of malaria and prevention to her illiterate parents. She was a member of a youth program designed by a local non-profit organization I worked with in Mozambique for eight years. During these wonderful years, my classroom consisted of dusty floors, a roof of acacia leaves, and the permeable...

...Bachelor's of Arts in European Studies, with a focus on history, literature and philosophy, specifically 20th century history and colonial studies. I also spent a semester abroad in France and went on to work there for several months. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe and am currently working several part-time jobs in New...

I am a college student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and German. My goal is to help students improve and achieve academically. I also enjoying playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.