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Sita: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii Department of Mathematics. My position included both teaching and research responsibilities. I was teaching all levels of mathematics, including single- and multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Jed: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Marcus: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...daily. I have also helped my students in the past with reviewing calculus, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and other more advanced areas of mathematics as they appear in physics. From having taught and tutored mathematics and physics in the past, I have found that solving problems is absolutely essential to learning the material. So, during tutoring...
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Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
New York University - Doctor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

John: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...very student-involved: I will always begin a problem by asking the student where they think they should start, or what progress they have made on the problem. I find that the student misses a significant part of the tutoring experience if they are not the primary force behind solving the problems they bring to me,...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Jeffrey: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...teachings so that students understand the real world applications of what they learn. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect" and that a full understanding of concepts is more beneficial than root memorization. I custom tailor my sessions to the unique needs of each student and take extra time outside of sessions to...
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Rutgers University-Camden - Master of Science, Pharmacy
Rutgers University-Camden - Doctor of Science, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Peter: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...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 structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

Aman: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...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 taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Ana: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...and it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students...
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Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Shin: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Geoffrey: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division of the UnitedStates Attorneys office in...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Rebecca: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or trying a new food or cooking technique.
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Vanna: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...tutoring since my sophomore year, including over Zoom for the past year. My main focus is test prep, where I focus on "gamification." I know it sounds crazy, but test prep really can be fun, and seeing it as a game can help scores improve dramatically and make studying less of a drag!
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Tae Young: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...your child excel in his or her future. At the same time, I also understand that there are many different factors that motivate a child in his studies. I think it's important not just to drill facts into students, but to help them appreciate how their studies will have a real effect on their lives....
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New York University - Bachelors, Acting/Directing
Boston University School of Law - Masters, Law
LSAT: 167

Logan: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...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 for Economics, the SAT, and the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Science: 32

Joshua: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...with me to study for the SAT. I have also helped many students prepare for a variety of other standardized tests, including the PSAT, the reading/writing portions of the ACT, SAT Subject Tests in US History, World History, and Literature, and AP exams in US History, US Government, World History, Comparative Government, European History, Human...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies

Calvin: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...math from age 4, and since then, math has always been my strongest subject. My passion for mathematics stretches even farther when I tutored other students alongside me in class during my AP Calculus courses in High School, and even in college when I was taking Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. For me, teaching has...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Ben: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator and The Columbia Undergraduate Research Journal. As a tutor, I aim to be organized, clear, concise, and patient. I'm looking forward to working with you!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Robert: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...become talented at understanding where a student's problems with subject matter lie, mainly because I have probably experienced the same issues when I started learning these subjects. Now, I feel confident in passing on my knowledge to other people, and I feel that my last seven years of teaching demonstrate my ability to do so.
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology B.S. / Chemistry B.S.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Current Grad Student, M.D. / PhD (Neuroscience)

Adam: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...have been helping Spanish-speaking children in DC with their English and working at a lobbying firm. I tutor in a variety of subjects, focusing on Spanish, English, Math and Standardized Tests. I tutor in a fun, competitive and encouraging style, often comparing learning to reaching a new benchmark in a sport, or leveling up in...
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Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Dennis: Taftville tutor
Certified Tutor in Taftville, CT
...multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips for freshman orientation. Learning can be hard alone, but friends can make...
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Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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