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Ellis: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare for the LSAT and to draft the Personal Statement required by law schools. I was a Modern Languages major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring...
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

Tessa: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Mostafa: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
I have a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have taught mathematics for 13 years at different levels, such as middle school, high school, private tutoring, and university.
Education & Certification
Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic - Master of Science, Mathematics
Wesleyan University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Rachel: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...May 2014. During my time in college, I was lucky to spend a semester studying in South Africa at the University of Cape Town and return to the country the next summer to conduct independent research. After graduating from Duke, I accepted an international teaching position with WorldTeach. I was very grateful for the experience...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Sean: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...passionate about mentoring aspiring students, and particularly those that need a more holistic approach individual attention and understanding of the whole teachings at hand. I performed my formal education at Drexel University (undergraduate), Harvard Medical School (postgraduate researcher), the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (doctorate), Stanford School of Medicine (postdoctoral fellow), and finally I...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Claire: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Benjamin: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...fanatic (particularly alternative/independent rock). I am extremely passionate about teaching (both my brother and mother are teachers) and truly look forward to sharing some of the tools I have developed along the road with others. I know personally of the successes and, unfortunately, failures that have faced me upon my academic path and believe my...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Alexander: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Christine: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Engineer, Operations Research
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Rebecca: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...in the biological sciences. Outside of my academic life I enjoy cooking, dancing, horseback riding, and traveling. I have always made myself available as a tutor to my peers, but my formal tutoring experience began in my freshman year of college when I offered chemistry tutoring. Throughout my college career I have offered assistance with...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Nutrition

Emily: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Ethan: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...tutor since 2006, working with a range of students from grades 3+ in a variety of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Solomon: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Maria: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...at the University of Chicago and won teaching awards from the chemistry department. My tutoring experience dates back to 1996, when I started tutoring peers as an undergraduate at Swarthmore College. Chemistry is a science with practical applications in every aspect of our lives. I try to help students to see connections between the fundamental...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of Chicago - PHD, Chemistry

Aliza: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Kelly: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...Piano and an M.Ed in Teaching & Learning, and am a certified Artist Instructor in CT. Currently I tutor in English, essay writing, grammar, and literature. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover solutions and providing the guidance they need to arrive at answers themselves, thus achieving a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. I...
Education & Certification
Pensacola Christian College - Bachelors, Piano
Liberty University - Masters, Teaching and Learning

Joseph: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ where I studied Marine Biology with a concentration in Biotechnology. I then enrolled in and completed a Ph.D. program at Cornell University in Toxicology with minors in Pharmacology and Immunology. My independent laboratory research conducted at Cornell focused on cellular changes that may lead to cancer. I then moved into...
Education & Certification
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Cornell University - Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology

Tasha: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
University of Baltimore - Juris Doctor, Law

Katherine: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to 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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Nima: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
Hi! My name is Nima, and I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!... Methodology, Methodology, Methodology! I teach students a process so that they can use their understanding to help them solve any question in the field...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
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West Haven, Connecticut, was first settled in 1648, and was a part of the initial New Haven Colony. It played an important role during the American Revolution, and both sides of the war arranged frequent launch and arrival points for raiding parties. The city seal depicts a teenage militiaman observing an incoming British invasion while standing atop Savin Rock. West Haven was incorporated as a town in 1921, and incorporated as a city in 1961. The city's flower is the daylily, and five of West Haven's buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is currently home to over 55,000 people.
The only high school in the city is West Haven High School, which is a part of the West Haven School District. A number of prestigious colleges and universities call the community around West Haven home, and among these are the University of New Haven, Yale University, Albertus Magnus College, and Jonathan Edwards College. In-home or online private tutoring in West Haven, CT, for both subject instruction and test prep, might help you get into the best schools. Connecting with a West Haven, CT, tutor is one way to try to get an edge on the competition and try to get into the most prestigious schools.
Being able to enjoy the culture and life of New Haven makes living in this area incredible, and you can get to this city from West Haven in five minutes by train, fifteen minutes by car, or twenty minutes by bicycle. While in New Haven be sure to explore the Yale University Art Gallery. At this gallery, you'll be able to explore an art collection that is well curated and spans across many time periods and genres of art, and it's free to the public. Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is another excellent destination, and it's free on Thursday afternoons. This museum has many fascinating features, and you'll be able to see dinosaur fossils, rocks and minerals from around the world, and rotating exhibits. For a day outside, check out East Rock Park, and make sure you explore the beautiful flora, fauna, and minerals that can be found in this majestic park.
If you are interested in private test prep instruction, West Haven tutoring is a great solution. It is available either online or in-home. Online or in-person West Haven tutoring might help you stay on top of your test prep, and help try to get you into the school of your dreams today.
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