Top Science Tutors serving Connecticut
Max: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...I'm taking two semesters off from school to 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Joy: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...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 learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Katherine: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...I had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on 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...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Maxwell: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard to create a comfortable environment to reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing me to enhance my student's education...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Emily: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...tutor with over five years of tutoring experience. I am currently a medical student at Columbia University. I graduated with high distinction from Duke University, receiving the honors of 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...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Ethan: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Michelle: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...math or science related. These subjects are incredibly important in our everyday lives, and I can only hope to extend my passion and excitement to my students. I have a relaxed, hands-on teaching style with the belief that visual cues and plenty of practice involving real-life examples are both key to understanding a topic. Focus areas I enjoy teaching include biology, most levels of math, earth science, and engineering courses. I love working with students...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University of Louisiana - Masters, Biomedical Engineering
James: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and a BS in Civil Engineering. I believe the most important thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking strategies if applicable and desired. Every...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Undeclared Business
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Aliza: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Cathy: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...degrees in Engineering ( most of them from France). Since I love teaching, I have been tutoring and/or formally teaching children, college students and professionals for more than a decade. I love teaching French - my mother tongue- not only via the mechanics of it -grammar, pronunciation etc-, but also via the culture. A lot of the soul of French language, the authentic expressions that we use in French are rooted in the culture: that's...
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University of Orleans France - Bachelors, Computer Science
University of Rhode Island - PHD, Electrical Engineering
James: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...Yale University, hailing originally from Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano,...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Ashley: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...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 child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs...
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SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, History, Anthropology
Western Governors University - Masters, Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)
Kendall: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...a senior project in creative writing. Because of my diverse academic background, I am able to tutor in a variety of subjects from middle school all the way up to introductory college courses. I especially enjoy helping students with math or English coursework. I can also help with a variety of standardized tests, from the SSAT to the MCAT. I am very interested in helping students overcome test anxiety by learning strategies that can help...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Katharine: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...providing one-on-one support personalized to the students' needs. I find joy in de-stressing students by creating a workable, organized plan to address their concerns. I have worked with a range of students with different needs. From students with learning and developmental disabilities to honors and AP-track students, I am able to personalize my tutoring sessions to cater to any student. I am currently applying to medical school for the 2017 cycle. In my free time,...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 700
Ben: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...AP Statistics, AP Calculus, and AP Physics (1 and 2), and I earned a score of 5 on the AP exams for each of them. Currently, I am a sophomore at the University of Rochester with a 3.92 GPA and I am planning on going to dental school after college. Of course, academic success is not enough to be a good tutor; tutoring experience is required as well. In high school, I became a TA...
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University of Rochester - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Thomas: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...from Tufts University, graduating last semester - Fall 2013 - as an early graduate. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on MEMS systems. Currently and while at Tufts, I have been working for the Center of Engineering Education Outreach Center. I am currently involved in a project helping students from Indonesia learn engineering concepts and fundamentals using LEGOs. I enjoy tutoring students in all levels of mathematics and physics. As an...
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 800
Raghunath: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...in the subjects of microbiology, immunology, virology, mycology and biology. I have a MS (Molecular Biology), MHS (Medical Laboratory Sciences) and MD (Microbiology and Immunology), with more than 10 years teaching experience. I have used didactic lectures, clinical and laboratory training to teach medical, dental, medical laboratory technical and nursing graduate students. In addition, I have medical research experience in gastroenterology as a postdoctoral fellow. I am passionate about discussing science with students interested in...
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Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences - Bachelors, Medicine and Surgery
Quinnipiac University - Masters, Molecular Biology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Jim: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...wonderful subject that has garnered a reputation of being overly difficult. Yes physics requires math, as this is the language of physics, but it is not insurmountable with the proper instruction. To be successful in physics, one must have guidance to utilize their math and intuitive skills to understand the most intriguing science available to high school and/or beginning college students. I look forward to helping you succeed in a field of science that opens...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Toledo - Masters, Administration and Supervision
Daria: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
...education, so when I am not programming microcontrollers, one can either find me watching Russian news channels to polish up my vocabulary, reading textbooks on the history of the Middle East, or simply immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Patrick: Connecticut Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Connecticut
Graduate (3.9 GPA) from the University of Connecticut in chemical engineering. Four years of tutoring experience. Seeking to help students, much like the tutors who helped me become accepted to an MD program at my top medical school choice.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800
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