Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...undergrad. Since as long as I can remember reading and writing have been my principal passions, and I've been teaching, tutoring, and writing since completing college. I've taught ESL students in South Korea, and back in the US I've worked with learners of all ages from elementary school students to adults. In addition I've done some work as a freelance journalist. My teaching specialties include reading comprehension, vocabulary, essay writing, creative writing, and textual analysis.

Hello, my name's Emre, and I'll be your tutor for all things reading and analysis for English, First-Level Modern Chinese, and college application essay editing! No prior instruction nor experience is required, so feel free to sign-up to gain an introduction to SAT Reading or an elementary understanding of Mandarin Chinese! I will teach lessons in a conversational manner and all are welcome! I look forward to meeting you all!

...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 their life. For those who need more in depth explanations, I show...

...often break it down into simpler ideas. It is within these simpler ideas that a clear understanding must be made. Often times in the realm of problem solving, many solutions are possible. I encourage the employment of many different methods for one problem, because we all think differently. Additionally, I have many different certificates in many different subjects. My favorite subject that I received multiple certificates in is Linear Algebra. The most entertaining course for...

...State University with a degree in Mathematics. Throughout college and high school, I tutored various subjects such as math and elementary reading to middle and elementary school students. After college, I went into teaching full time and I am currently teaching at an elementary school while recently finishing up my masters in education. I am passionate about learning and helping others. My goals are to work with students and make learning personable to their individual...

Motivated to ensure students are comfortable in the subject they are seeking help in and driven to make learning more enjoyable while making content easier to comprehend.

...early on, which is needed to be successful in future classes. While I am well-versed in many biological courses, I genuinely enjoy teaching microbiology with a focus on microscopy. This course allows students to learn of a new world that exists at their fingertips and one that they never knew existed. Outside of standard teaching, I initiated outreach programs for high school students to have the opportunity to be involved in research in biology while...

Recent college graduate with a degree in Mathematics and minor in Physics from University at Buffalo. Worked as an open-room tutor for a year helping students with introductory Mathematics and Physics courses. Looking to build up on tutoring skills I gained at the university.

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

...of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet the individual needs of the...

...made when the process of learning occurs as a product of conversation rather than rigid instruction and rote memorization. Though I tutor across a variety of subjects my passions are English, Literature, and History. Education, I believe, is a process of empowerment and helping students reach their potential through an engaged and productive pedagogy is something I highly value. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, traveling, playing soccer, and learning new languages.... My teaching...

...and as a math, science and English person with a B.S. degree from Yale University in Intensive Physics, whos also worked as a paid researcher at MIT, Yale, and the NEST/CSR Nanoscience Institute in Italy -- my passion for teaching and learning led to an offer this year by Teach for America, for a post as a high school physics teacher in New York City. Although I ultimately turned down Teach for America in order...

...part-time to fellow students when I was in high school, and that was great fun for everyone. I've traveled extensively and have had some great experiences with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are trying to learn, as well as in helping them to achieve what they've set out to do. It's not always an easy task, but with the...

...every student. The only thing I make sure to do with all of my students is to listen, to be patient, and to be encouraging. I try to understand what they currently know about a subject, where they are having difficulty, what their learning style is, and then I adjust my teaching style accordingly so that they can understand the material with confidence. In addition to tutoring, I have also given presentations and training to...

...then pursued a Master's in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. I was raised in French-speaking Geneva, Switzerland, where I attended a bilingual school in French and English. I have previous tutoring experience in French, Chemistry and Biology, and aim to help people grasp concepts and progress in a subject. I am a dynamic person, and I always try to find creative and entertaining ways to help learn a subject!

...strive to make sure that every student that I work with leaves with an understanding of the content that I teach them. I do not only have my students strive for excellence, but I want them to find what they love about learning overall. Especially, in a subject they are struggling with. It is important when you are teaching a child that we get them invested in their own education. It is not enough for...

...on nationalism that came out last week, they could always find something new in the material. When they had trouble understanding the material, I could ask them questions about what they thought was accurate or false in the essay. I could ask why they thought that way. I could show the student how they should question the material by asking them the types of questions they needed to ask. To me, this is the core...

...the top percentiles in both the SAT and ACT, with additional expertise on the SAT Subject Tests and AP exams in Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. With a wealth of tutoring and TA experience at both the high school and undergraduate levels, Kenny brings a highly focused, active, and engaging approach to standardized test preparation and academic support. He enjoys helping his students hone their critical reading and study skills to become active, confident learners...

...of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor...

...working on database technologies, several operating systems such as Linux and Mac. I have worked on web-based applications using a range of web-technologies from ruby rails to C# to oracle APEX. I have a working knowledge of PACS systems and most of all I have worked for over two years on the DS module of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software. I am an enthusiast tutor who tries to get the best out of my students....