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Jason: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Dan: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...When I'm not tutoring, I work in theatre and film (everything ranging from The Muppets and musical comedy to more serious stories grounded in history), and have been involved with productions on Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, and at additional venues throughout the country. I love to travel, and feel fortunate to have worked on projects that have taken me to Africa and England. I recently returned to New York (where I was born and raised),...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Character
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Safia: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...(Columbia Law School), I am confident that I can be an incredible tutor for you. I am a recent graduate from Columbia University, majoring in human rights and comparative religion, while also holding a degree in political science from Sciences Po. However, I also have an extensive background in literature, history, and political science, having been an AP Scholar in those subjects. I currently work as a university tutor for essay writing and LSAT prep,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
LSAT: 170

Emmelina: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...that range from high school entrance exam preparation (SHSAT in New York City as well as MAP and ISEE in Chicago) to the college process (all areas of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help) to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Alex: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...After graduating, I immediately moved to New York City to attend Columbia Law School, where I will receive my JD in May, 2015. Throughout undergraduate, I regularly tutored economics, math, and statistics courses at the school's tutoring center, and helped several students to turn around their class performance. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized test, whether that be the SAT or the LSAT. Especially with regard to the SAT Math, I love helping...
Education & Certification
Southern Methodist University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Columbia College - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 750

Noah: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...have extensive experience in liberal arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Caroline: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...nanny for a family in Atlanta with 3 children, aged 3 through 12, and tutored them and assisted with homework. I also volunteered at an after school program for underprivileged kids called Atlanta Union Mission where I worked with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students on homework assignments. After I graduated from Georgia Tech in May, I moved to Munich and worked as an au pair for five months. I used this...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
ACT English: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760

Katherine: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...attention to philosophic inquiry and data-driven research. In addition to her studies, Katherine dedicated much of her time to teaching. She worked as a T.A. in the Psychology Department and volunteered with Brainiacs, a program that brought extracurricular science courses to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology Linguistics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 720

Jared: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...Rockland County, New York, and currently work as a Private Tutor and Research Assistant in Ithaca. This January, I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. I have tutored private clients since 2011 and have experience tutoring students in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams for undergraduate and graduate school admission. In addition to my private tutoring activities, I was also a TA to an...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Jonathan: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
I am a undergraduate student in my final year of study studying biochemistry. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I live for that "Aha!" moment my students get. I hope to study medicine one day.... I believe in a custom solution for each student, because each student has unique needs. I believe that every student has great potential, and I'm here to help them unlock it.... I'd usually create a structured study plan for them. Figure...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry

Jason: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...high students from New Jersey, high schoolers from New York, and even young ESL students in Shanghai. My expertise ranges from Middle School Math to Calculus I. I appreciate and respect math because of the precision, creativity, and attention to detail that it demands (and hopefully you will, too!). Geometry and Algebra are arguably the most strategy-oriented fields, and thus they are my favorite to explore. Tutoring should be engaging and dare I say enjoyable....
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Daniel: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...where I studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies. As a high achiever throughout high school and college, I've always viewed education as one of our most valuable resources and am passionate about expanding the educational prospects of others. I have worked as a TA and recently spent a summer creating content for educational programs for disadvantaged populations. My priority as a tutor is truly meeting every student where they are and breaking things down into...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Sociology and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Philip: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude. As a tutor, I work to completely engage with a student's learning process and try to see the subject through their eyes. I stress conceptual understanding over formula memorization, but I'm also realistic about the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy as well as material. I'm passionate about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm not tutoring, I love...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Johann: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the School at Steppenwolf.... I'll introduce...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Chloe: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...students who needed help getting articles ready for publication. Although I enjoy tutoring many subjects, my specialties are editing college essays, reading comprehension, and all levels of test prep. As an SAT tutor, my students 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...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770

Eddie: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...Studies, with minors in History and Creative Writing. Throughout my academic career, many of my teachers and professors noted my propensity to raise the discourse of classroom discussion and ask important questions. Thus far, I have worked with students of ages ranging from eight to fifteen as a tutor, mentor, and camp counselor. I tutor students of a broad range of academic levels in diverse subjects areas, including but not limited to: all mathematics up...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730

Jeff: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...have always enjoyed and find extremely rewarding. When I was in high school, I was an after school tutor for many different classes (math, chemistry, biology, history, government) and helped to teach an ACT/SAT test prep session. While in college, I had worked with Columbia University and the New York City Urban Debate League to teach debate/public speaking and writing courses at the Double Discovery Center and in various high schools throughout the city. I...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Aleeza: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...but will be attending NYU Medical School in the fall on a full tuition scholarship I have worked as a tutor or teaching assistant of some kind for four of the last six years, most recently as a TA for organic chemistry 2. I am most excited about helping other students achieve their dreams of going to medical school by helping them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects are chemistry, biology,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Grace: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that my students will come away from our sessions with a greater love of learning.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Logan: Stamford tutor
Certified Tutor in Stamford, CT
...things that they are having trouble with. This is something I struggled with throughout my academic career, and only through years of practice was I able to figure out new tricks and methods for teaching myself new material. I want to save this time and effort for all my students so that they can get to learning. I received a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, and just graduated in June 2016, and will tutor...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Science: 32
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