Top Tutors serving Columbia

John: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...and that is also where I began tutoring, primarily through the math department. I have tutored college-aged students in all levels of mathematics, from college algebra and trigonometry to real analysis and topology. I have additionally tutored high school calculus students as well as elementary school math, and high school and college physics. Largely due...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Peter: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully...

Gloria: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...traveling to over 65 countries. My extensive linguistics knowledge coupled with my teaching experience allows me to help students struggling with learning Spanish; or writing college essays, term papers, dissertations or articles for publication; or organization skills to improve academic performance. Because of my varied travel experience I find it easy to adjust to students...
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Tufts University - Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition Sciences
GRE: 308

Wendy: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Madera: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to work with you and support you as you realize your goals. I am down to earth, energetic and totally committed. I think you will appreciate my experience and know how as well.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Drew University - Doctor of Philosophy, U.S. History

Xiaowen : Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Cambridge, and a PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, also from University College London. I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oregon and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a scientist at Diamond Light Source, and a Senior Research Associate at New Mexico State University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. My google scholar profile:...
Education & Certification
University College London - Bachelor, Physics
University of Cambridge - Master's/Graduate, Materials Sciences and Nanotechnology
University college London - Doctorate (PhD), Physics

Daniel: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy skills. I plan to work as a Teacher's Assistant for Physics...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Nicholas: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...is important to recognize when you need extra support in a particular subject or course, and even more important to pursue that help. I have tutored for the past 7 years at levels ranging from middle school to college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167

Abhi: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Melissa: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Language and Literature, as well as a double minor in Comparative Literature and Psychology. I was blessed with the opportunity to follow my passions through study abroad programs in both London and Paris. I absolutely love to travel and certainly miss my exciting European adventures! While home in the Bronx, my most meaningful volunteer experiences...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education

Melody: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Alex: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...a wide range of subjects. In subjects related to reading and writing, I focus first on the students comprehension of the material at hand and then help the student construct an analytical argument. In subjects related to math, I review the foundational concepts in a certain topic before proceeding to assist the student with specific...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Crosby: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education

Bradley: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...relevant to them and create more motivation to learn. I always try to gear the way I teach to my students' learning styles and make them feel less self-conscious and more confident about making mistakes and explaining their thought process. I am good at convincing my students that they will see more rewards from their...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Dylan: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Harvard without finding a way to enjoy studying for the SATs and other tests. My goal is to share that enthusiasm with my students. The test might be frustrating, and it might seem pointless, but I insist that every hour spent on SAT prep is a priceless investment in your future. (...and I have an...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Music and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Sean: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...the juvenile justice system. I greatly enjoy teaching the LSAT and helping people to become better writers. I took the LSAT three times through self-study and previously taught LSAT classes through a large test prep company. I understand what it is like to struggle through the LSAT and come out on the other side successful....
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
New York University - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
LSAT: 173

Kathryn: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...see them as two different ways of telling stories about the world in which we live. Tutoring history means building stories out of a collection of facts, a love of places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young while describing my family history - with a father from Cape Town, South...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 169

Nick: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...so overwhelmed. I understand that sometimes students just need to find new ways to look at the material when they are struggling to help them better understand the concept. One must be aware that there are different ways that ideas can click and students can learn. Outside of academia I enjoy reading, yoga, and surfing.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Economics

Jorge: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights

Andrew: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...math and serving as a teaching assistant at Stony Brook. I have also been helping friends with their class work since high school. I tutor mathematics and computer science, which I enjoy primarily because of the logic utilized in identifying the problems and applying the correct methods to solve them. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Applied Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
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