Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Norwalk, CT

...love working closely with individual students on their total development as a student. It's one of the greatest joys in my life. My favorite roles have always been academic advising that combines specific intellectual topics with the broader questions of college admissions, and collegiate development across a range of skill-sets. This was my most recent position at Harvard University, where I served both as a mentor to my advisees on individual papers and tests, and...

...helping students develop problem solving strategies, which is why mathematical subjects are my favorite to tutor. I believe that it is important to think like a problem solver, which means that students need to understand the "why" behind the equations rather than just memorizing them. When students struggle in math, it is often because they are trying to learn through rote memorization rather than by gaining a deep understanding of the topic. My goal is...

...an MA in Applied Quantitative research. Previous to my graduate studies, I received a BA in Theatre and a BA in Sociology from the University of New Mexico. In the Fall of 2015 I will become a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center in Sociology. Other than tutoring, I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school, and Summer program for 1st generation children in New York...

...In addition to studying economics, I took a "pre-medical" course of study, which included several science classes each year. While I was in college, I tutored students ranging from 10 to 18 years of age in reading, writing, math, and science. Additionally, I helped students prepare for standardized exams, such as the PSAT and SAT, with solid improvements in scores. I believe this experience with a diverse mix of students has sharpened my skills as...

...College in Ohio. Over the past six years I've made dozens of short films and video art pieces, and freelanced on independent documentary projects. I have worked on television shows for Major League Baseball Productions, produced content for activist groups, and programmed for UnionDocs, a microcinema in New York. More recently, I've coordinated and facilitated retreats for emerging adults, focusing on personal growth skills and political education. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but...

...applications. Within three years of my employment, I found myself presented with a leadership opportunity to become a supervisor for the department. I strive in the future to pursue a career change in education and I find that tutoring is one of the most rewarding feelings one can have. Being able to be linked to the ongoing success of a student is a great feeling and what I aspire to accomplish through this experience.

...significantly underrepresented in STEM fields. I believe that there are many more women out there who might have followed a similar path to mine, had they been given the encouragement and inspiration that I had. Since high school, I have had the opportunity to work in several teaching environments including classroom work, one-on-one tutoring, and group work. In high school, I worked as a teaching assistant in my synagogue’s Hebrew school, where I worked with...

...an English teacher for ten years and a reading and writing tutor for fifteen years, I have experienced so many different students' fears, concerns, and challenges with reading, analysis, writing, and college application essays. I can say with confidence that I will help you move towards your individual goals in these areas of English, and I will give you skills that will stay with you for the rest of your academic life. I have a...

Learning can become a joyful activity. You just need the right professor and the right tutor for you, who loves learning. I trust in the potential in every one of us. I will be your mentor for tapping into your own and turn your learning experience into a successful and joyful one. Reach out!

Hi! I'm Momoka. I am a recent graduate with B.S. in chemistry. I started tutoring at the Learning Center in my college, and I currently tutor high school and college chemistry, physics, and mathematics. I'm also a native Japanese speaker!

Hi! I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'm looking forward to helping you improve your scores towards improving your chances at getting in to your dream school. ... Students who are...

...time at Brown, I lent my ear to various different teaching opportunities, learning to know when to lead, and when to step back and be led. As a tutor with Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment, I met with Yonas, a fourteen year-old from Guinea, to help him with scholarship applications. He was confounded by the prompt: "describe yourself." Together, we worked to clarify what that meant to craft a narrative that would help him...

...economics and philosophy. While in college, I enrolled in a wide variety of courses and received an extensive interdisciplinary education. My experience at Fordham demonstrated firsthand the value education has in helping people understand difficult concepts and grasp the connections between ideas from different academic subjects. As a tutor, I strive to help students attain comprehension and learn how to approach subjects that may seem daunting at first. During my time as an undergraduate, I...

...public universities, I'll help you develop a compelling and authentic application package. As a public speaking coach, I draw from extensive experience presenting at high-level forums including the UN General Assembly and World Bank Annual Meetings as a UN Foundation youth fellow. I can help you refine your delivery, pitch ideas clearly, and communicate with impactwhether for a classroom presentation, interview, or keynote. In addition, I provide English language tutoring for high school and college...

I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.

...while encouraging his or her strengths. I began taking standardized tests with the ITBS in kindergarten and took at least one per year through grade school including ten AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better...

I take a fun, interactive, Socratic approach to teaching students of all ages that stresses interaction and creativity. I look forward to collaborating with you!... I take a fun, interactive, Socratic approach to teaching students of all ages that stresses interaction and creativity. I look forward to collaborating with you!... Get to know the student's interests, what they're struggling with, and what subjects they excel at currently.... With practice!... Compliment them, and assist them as little...

...of teaching and tutoring experience. While as an undergraduate at University of Michigan I tutored chemistry and physical chemistry. Immediately following graduation via AmeriCORPs I taught middle school science at MS 131 in Chinatown, NYC. While in medical school I tutored 1st and 2nd year medical students for the USMLE Step 1 and 2. These are the board licensing exams. When not studying I am an avid tennis player and love to do anything outdoors.

...the confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to figure it out. Having worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, I have learned how to adapt and adjust in order to meet my students where they are and help them reach their full academic potential. As both an educator and a counselor-in-training, I am deeply committed to forming strong one-on-one relationships with my...

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, go blue! I am a trainee in Hofstra University's Clinical Psychology PhD Program. Over my six years of training, I've worn many hats as a child and family therapist and neuropsychology trainee. My expertise lies in helping children and families in achieving their goals, particularly in executive functioning areas like time management and organization.