Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...Connecticut majoring in Business Management and minoring in Public Policy. My career interests include human resources, programming, and non-profit management. Along with non-profit management, I enjoy volunteering and helping others. As a tutor at the middle, high school, and college level, I have a wide range of experience helping students in various subjects, including Chinese, reading, and math, which is my favorite subject.Tutoring is one of my favorite ways to help others because it is...

...the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and...

...school at the University of Rhode Island. I have a few years of experience as a tutor at my university, mainly in Anatomy and Physiology. I am also able to help with Writing, Study Skills, and Organization. I believe understanding how each student learns individually and adapting to that is the most important quality that I have as a tutor. Learning how to be organized and how you personally learn best is the key to...

...bring my iPad and start the session with digital flashcards etc. because students should have a through memorization of fundamental skills such as time tables. In addition to my experience in special education I have also worked as an ESL and ELA teacher for multiple years, working with students up to 8th grade. My ESL experience has been both inside and outside the classroom, working with students of all abilities, ranging from beginner to test...

...for education and the art of learning since I was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your studies, and walking out of a test feeling like you rocked it. I especially had a passion for the Critical Reading and the Writing portions of the SAT's and the SAT 2 in Literature. I have teaching experience with everything from stand-up comedy to Emergency Medical Services to...

...enjoyed helping my classmates with assignments and projects to help them achieve their academic goals, and through that I discovered my love for tutoring. I believe in developing a personal approach to help students grow to their fullest. Striving to conquer that one topic or finish this one essay allows students to grow academically while feeling like they can really succeed in achieving tangible goals. Though I'm interested in a broad range of subjects, I...

...is where I gained most of my experience; however I can also tutor students in higher grade levels in reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading, writing, math, and social studies as my favorites. I love social studies because I love teaching children about the world we live in and its rich history. Math was difficult for me as a child, however now as an adult...

...you'll become as an adult; and I also know how much having someone to guide and help you through the process can make a difference. Having been fortunate enough to have dedicated teachers and mentors help me through my own education, I want to do the same for you! Whether it be test prep tricks and tips, working on college essays, formatting resumes, learning to interview well, or just getting academic help in your classes...

...they're viewed in an interdisciplinary context. As an artist and techie, I frequently call on both my creative and analytical sides when teaching and developing curriculum, especially in the areas of science-arts. Some of my fondest moments have been when a student mastered a complicated skill or concept with ease because they were so highly focused on the "fun" project or experiment. I bring this same creativity and passion to all disciplines from literature and...

...business development roles. I have Bachelor degrees in Finance and International Business and Masters degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. My approach to working with students is grounded in executive coaching. Essentially, one of my key goals is to help students become better performers in their classes by helping them boost their confidence, skills, and ability to succeed. I strongly believe that academic success is one part knowledge and one part performance. I work hard...

...Massachusetts with a BS in Mathematics while also taking numerous science courses to meet my pre-med requirements. I have tutored math, chemistry, biology and physics for the last seven years and have a lot of experience working with many types of students of varying ages. I attempt to make the subject matter more interesting for the student by relating it to the student's own interests. In addition to having the student master the subject matter,...

...wilds of suburban New Jersey. I moved to the city this summer after finishing a Master's Degree in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, where I also did volunteer work as an English composition teacher. I started teaching and tutoring eight years ago as an assistant Arabic teacher at a language camp, and I've been working in education and/or academia ever since! I especially love teaching writing, reading skills, and foreign languages: I'm a believer in...

...a B.A. in Literature, including studies in modern fiction, comparative literature and communications. My professional sales and marketing background includes 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...

I have experience working with students of all ages, and what that has taught me is the importance of patience. Not every topic comes as easily to some students as others, and patience is essential. Additionally, I believe in carefully evaluating a student's history, progress and study habits to create an individualized approach for each student to best fit their needs. My specialty is in English test prep, and creative & essay writing.

...and homework help with with my five younger siblings has always been my responsibility. Now as an undergraduate at The Macaulay Honors College at The City College of New York, I tutor at the Math Center and am enthusiastic about tutoring with Varsity Tutors! What differentiates me from other tutors is my accommodating teaching style and adaptability. For those who cannot stand the subject they are struggling with, I show them the subject's relevance in...

I'm an NYU (New York University) student pursuing a degree in Economics. I'm a hands on tutor who loves students, and I'm passionate about sharing my interests. I graduated high school with a bilingual diploma in Spanish, am familiar with Spanish language and culture, and have traveled widely. I'm also an avid writer and blogger.

...of Maryland where I majored in both English Literature and Economics and volunteered at a local high school to help seniors with their college admission essays. Since graduating from Maryland, I have moved to the state of New Jersey where I spent some time teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects...

...high-school level Math, French and English to students throughout the city, and while I am comfortable tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about these three. I believe organization and proper study skills are essential for learning, and I enjoy building a trusting relationship with my students to make education fun and productive. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction novels, going to spin class, and trying to cook the perfect...

...great joy when a student masters a concept with which they were previously struggling. I also excel at helping students study and prepare for exams because I help them develop better study habits, as opposed to simply cramming to do well on a single exam. I have a passion to motivate students to achieve their full potential. More than raising test scores, I help each student gain more confidence in their own abilities and increase...

...one else to teach him, and he currently maintains an A in the class. I have tutored some of my friends in College Algebra and Statistics. Math has always been one of my passions in school and one I will enjoy teaching and tutoring. Ever since I was a sophomore in high school, I knew that I wanted to become a high school math teacher, thanks to the amazing teacher who taught me Geometry. I...