
Diptesh: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

Max: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!), Broadway theater, American public policy & politics, global affairs,...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics

Tessa: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Lexi: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...at various levels with personalized approaches for each student (ages 9-13). While in high school, I completed a challenging AP curriculum and tutored my peers in Biology, Psychology, English, Spanish, and Government at the AP level. As a junior/senior, I also helped prepare students for PSAT/SAT & SAT subject tests as a recommended peer tutor through my school's guidance department (ages 15-17). I have always been an avid reader, which, I believe, has helped me...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
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Katherine: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

Neil: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...San Antonio area (which is my hometown!). I emphasize understanding any material from multiple perspectives, which results in a sophisticated mastery of the content and allows students to feel comfortable with what they are learning, both in tutoring sessions and in the classroom. Whenever I tutor for test prep, my philosophy is to teach the material that the test is supposed to be testing, instead of teaching to the test. In addition to being a...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Michael: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...world in whatever way I could. That is how I discovered VarsityTutors. Tutoring allows me to use my experience and skills to help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology

Emmelina: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you to improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel like a tutoring session is a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

Clare: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical skills, and how a strong analytical mind can lead to progress and success in a multitude of subjects. I loved being a student and continue...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History

Joanna: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...And when something is fun, students want to do more. It no longer is a fight to do assignments or practice. Practice is also key in my tutoring. The more practice there is, the more comfortable a student will feel. No one wants to do something discomforting, so comfort and, once again, understanding, is of utmost importance. Overall, my goal is to make sure you feel comfortable in your classes or for your tests and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Meghna: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best way for them. Outside of school, I am on the dance team,...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Amy: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
Hi there! I'm Amy, a freshman at Columbia University studying an eclectic blend of subjects: Human Rights, English, and Business Management. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects: elementary, middle, and high school math, English, college essay editing, history, and even public speaking. I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights, English, Business Management

Jordan: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...he or she can say it. In addition, Ive been tutoring reading, writing, algebra, and SAT prep. I had a difficult time with the multiple choice reading and writing sections in high school, and I empathize with students who struggle with that format, with students who have trouble narrowing their ideas into one single-letter answer. My teaching technique is one that Ive learned from favorite teachers over the years, one that inspires focused, investigative, creative...
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New York University - Bachelors, Theatre

Julian: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...been. I have a lot of experience with teaching and tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well as creating a plan leading up to the test. Before studying at Columbia, I was a Nuclear Electrician in the Navy for six years. My experience taught me the value of patience, determination and sacrifice. It also taught me that with...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Hannah: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...out the best in you as a reader and writer. If you're in the first few levels of French study and would like help improving your spoken, written, and reading skills, I can help with that, too. If you have a standardized test coming up, I can help you prepare for the SAT Verbal and Writing, ACT English, Reading, and Writing, or AP English Language and Composition exams. I can help you to understand the material...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, Music

Allegra: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies

Elizabeth: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...students to try again. In September 2012, I began my work in Rwanda with the United States Peace Corps. The only Westerner living in Kinazi sector, I integrated myself into community life and tried to build a better understanding of the priorities, goals, and daily challenges of the rural poor in Rwanda. I taught high school English but, working in a village school, I had few resources. I developed my own curriculum based on the...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

James: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
Hi! I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying computer science. I tutor most math subjects covered in high school, and also do SAT prep.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Tom: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...my life. They've shown me that everyone has the potential to become a top student. I've been tutoring for over 4 years now and in that time, I've learned a ton of effective teaching methods. I've also learned many that don't work at all - we will skip those. My goal is to have you learn as much as possible, as efficiently as possible, while having as much fun as possible. Whether you want to...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Engineering

Sylvan: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Philosophy and Political Science
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