Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving New Britain, CT

...groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking, and grammar.... In a typical first session with a student, I will first review the student's goals for the tutoring sessions. This may include...

...lab (UConn Health Center, Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology). I currently work in a chemistry lab at the University of Rochester, specializing in organic synthesis. In high school, I took AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, and AP Physics (1 and 2), and I earned a score of 5 on the AP...

...(the student one and the faculty one). I helped to organize the entire day's events and facilitated conversations on issues of diversity within out community, educating my peers on issues that were relevant to our everyday lives as students. During my senior year of high school, I, alongside 4 other students, started an after school...

...variety of children. I was also the online Spanish/English interpreter at the time. I am a traveler and as a traveler, I explore parts of the world that are mainly Spanish speaking so I can fully grasp different regions of Spanish speakers. I speak Spanish daily as my wife is a native speaker and I...

...and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the...

...of Arts in French Literature from Yale University. I tutor k-12 subjects as well as SAT/ACT test prep. My own grades and scores allowed me to be accepted to 5 Ivy League schools. Let me help you achieve the same! I don't think there are any bad questions and I enjoy explaining complicated things in...

...work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!... I believe that great learning happens when a student feels supported and empowered. Creating a safe space to learn and creating a space that's...

...while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT,...

...to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars to become independent...

...National Blue Ribbon School in Long Island. In both academic settings I had great, inspirational teachers who influence the way I view learning today. Patience, validation, encouragement, and clear demonstration are values that I bring into my tutoring sessions. I believe that the most important thing is for the student to walk away feeling encouraged,...

...a lot about patience. When I left dairy work for health reasons, my cousin suggested substitute teaching. Then a little third grade boy in a special needs class (my second assignment) stole my heart and my future was decided. After substituting for 5 years (K -12) I completed teaching certification at ECSU in Willimantic. I...

...Engineering Science, I know how to move from not understanding a subject to understanding it well. The subjects I tutor include: - Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) - Engineering (Engineering Economics) - Computer Science (AP Computer Science Principles, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS My teaching style includes completely modeling a problem on the...

My name is Zev and I am a rising junior at Georgetown. I have always enjoyed helping others learn and that is why I joined Varsity Tutors. My favorite subject is math, as I have always loved problem solving. In my free time, I play tennis, fish, and read.

...learning. I usually cover fundamental concepts, principles, and equations. Then, we work on various practice questions and problems together with the student in a hugely collaborative way. I strongly believe in creating a fun learning experience in which the student is highly engaged. Every student is different, and that is why I develop specific techniques that...

...Social Studies for grades 7-12. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and have a Bachelors of Arts in both History and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. My experience working in elementary schools makes me particularly suited for tutoring students at the elementary level.

...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 student deserves tutoring sessions that are personalized to account for the student's strengths and weaknesses in order to help accelerate the student's...

...University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in several subjects and volunteered with low-income 8th...

...differential equations and etc ), College Physics, Chemistry (Environmental/Water chemistry, General chemistry, Organic Chemistry), Statistics, Physical chemistry/Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Environmental engineering courses and offering academic coaching. I enjoy tutoring across a variety of subjects. To me, tutoring is like nurturing the growth of childrenguiding students to reach their full potential and witnessing their progress is...

...Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited...

...Course earlier in the year. My goal is to work with students one on one or in small groups to give them close attention in order for them to meet and surpass their academic goals. I enjoy seeing students successful and love to contribute to their personal successes. I can help students with improving their...