Top Tutors serving Columbia
 
Bryan: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...at the University of Pennsylvania. There are many challenges when it comes to learning new things, and I understand how helpful it may be to have someone with more experience guide you. I have had experience tutoring students for the SAT/ACT in the past, as well as leading coding workshops at local libraries.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
 
Dan: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...to enhancing student comprehension by focusing on thought processes as well as the answer itself, ensuring that students follow a logical step-by-step progression when solving problems and maximizing their understanding of the topics at hand. I have experience tutoring at the high school and collegiate level through student organizations, university employment, and personal offerings.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
 
Dylan: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...to AP Physics. I have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy, but I have even managed to convince people that math is not some bizarre form of torture. It...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
 
Max: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
 
Josh: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...English and Electrical Engineering. I enjoy writing meaningful essays, and working on subjects of engineering such as math and physics. I also have a strong background in music, especially guitar. Additionally, having started school in special education and worked my way to an Ivy League school, I am very familiar with navigating learning disabilities and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
 
Foster: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...to approach problems, and I value each student for the unique things that only they can bring to the table.* *I studied for three years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning my B.A. in Theatre. I moved to New York City right after graduation, and right at the same time as the COVID pandemic began....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
 
Emma: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring, I work as a scientist at a healthcare startup, and when I'm not at work...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
 
Sabreen: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...before, and as a college student myself, I believe that the best teaching approach is one that caters directly to the student's needs-whether it's through lecturing or more personalized attention. I also think that learning should be an enjoyable experience and not feel like a chore which is why I teach in an interactive and...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine
 
Sydnie: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...extremely passionate about Math, and I tutor at many different levels, from Elementary School Math to ACT Math. More specifically, I also tutor Algebra, Calculus 1, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. I also have experience coding, and I tutor Java. I have a lot of experience working with children, as I was a camp counselor at a...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics in Computer Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
 
Chloe: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
 
Sophia: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Georgia Tech majoring in Computer Science. I've been tutoring for a few years and love working one-on-one or in small groups. I believe every person has a unique learning style, and as a tutor, I should be flexible and adaptable in the way I teach. Seeing the progress students make is rewarding, and in turn,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780
 
Alisha: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...I'm a school librarian at a large Catholic high school in Queens, where I work and team up with teachers to help students learn about research and academic writing. I also work with students one on one to encourage reading and a love of books. I work frequently to help struggling readers find books that...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. John's University - Unknown, Library Science
 
Annie: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...York from CA to pursue a career in pharmaceutical industry, in which I am able to align my passions in healthcare and English. I am looking to tutor on the side during weekends. This will allow me to utilize my English skills, as well as to relive the days when I tutored for National Honor...
Education & Certification
University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, Pharmacy
University of the Pacific Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Doctor of Medicine, Pharmacy
 
Josh: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
 
Suzanne: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760
 
Md Sibat: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...General surgery and I believe that I would be an excellent tutor to help you score well on your board exams. In my experience, helping students with crushing their board exams have been the most enjoyable because it allowed the students to have a tangible outcome on their future. With high stake exams its necessary...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
 
Alec: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...broad range of subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much...
Education & Certification
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
 
Robert: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...I strive to provide this same level of support to every one of my students. Math has always been my strongest subject, and I enjoy learning and teaching it. As a Business Economics major at UCLA, I used Calculus to create Economic models in the majority of my courses. As an Investment Banker, I strengthened...
Education & Certification
University of California - Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Economics
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
 
Sam: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Math. Its great fun to be able to teach what you love, and I look forward to working with new students on these subjects. I try my best to make every subject relatable to my students through everyday examples. I break down major concepts into more manageable pieces to help...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Pre-Med
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 730
 
Lisa: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, CT
...specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am free weekends and weeknights after 7:00 pm.... I think a good tutor allows the student to learn what they already know before trying to teach them anything new. I love working...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Anthropology and Film
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
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