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Tessa: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...and ought to be, for its own 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Marissa: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Katherine: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...*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 that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your coursework on...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Maxwell: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard to create a comfortable environment to reduce the stresses...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Donald: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and off since my college days, in math,...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166
Emily: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...a professionally trained tutor with over five years of tutoring experience. I am currently a medical student at Columbia University. I graduated with high distinction from Duke University, receiving 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...
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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
Zach: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Vaughn: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...to accomplish all of your goals through practice, repetition, and fun! That sounds cheesy, but I mean it. I absolutely love Math and hope that with our sessions, you'll feel the same way, too! Furthermore, I've been tutoring well over 7 years and helped many students, from elementary school through college students, with courses from...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
Trevor: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...Northeastern Graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in math. I'm particularly passionate about 3D-Printing, aerospace, and mechanical design. I'm a highly motivated team player, and I strive to find challenging work that allows me to use all facets of my skillset. I love Math! It has always been my favorite subject,...
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Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Andrea: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...a tutor for the summer and throughout the school year. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at a STEM school and greatly enjoy it. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a focus in mathematics. I am also certified in general education for grades K-6 and in mathematics for grades 7-12.
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Western Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education - Mathematics
Zachary: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...lack of intimacy between teachers and their pupils. Instead of teaching students en masse, a more optimal approach is to make each lesson fit for the particular student. I have carried out this philosophy while tutoring in the past and I intend to continue doing so in the present and in the future.... The exact approach to responding to difficulty learning varies based on the exact course material with which they are having trouble. Personally, I...
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Stony Brook University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 34
David: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about,...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Alexander: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Robert: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...Russia and while in the Peace Corps I taught English in Sierra Leone, West Africa. I have a BS degree in education from Eastern Connecticut State University and was a high school social studies teacher in Connecticut for five years. I love teaching and working with people to help them reach their goals. It is...
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Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Education
University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus - Masters, Geography
Sheena: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...5 years of logistic operations experience from barges to rail, truck and air transportation. Inventory analyst and warehousing professional from freezer warehousing to storage of dry goods.I have 6 years of trade finance experience from working in a global commodity trading company. 13 years of a plethora of accounting and finance experience.
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Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Finance
Sacred Heart University - Masters, Finance
William: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...tutor. I got CRLA Certified through Tunxis and I've never had a better job in my life. I love to see the smile on my student's faces when they finally solve a problem they have been struggling with. I graduated from Tunxis in May of 2016, so unfortunately I could no longer tutor there as...
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Tunxis Community College - Associates, General studies in science
Rich: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
I have always had an affinity for education. While not always the model student growing up, I discovered I loved learning when teaching was made simple. This is exactly my approach to what I bring with my brand of tutoring.... I help keep education simple, relatable, and enjoyable.... A short ice-breaker to get to know the student's personality and how I can relate that to the subject matter we're covering.
Education & Certification
Albertus Magnus College - Bachelors, Business Management; Concentration Marketing
Jacob: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill my excitement...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Joseph: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...a senior management role over the last 16+ years. I have worked to develop vaccines, gene therapies, and needed research reagents and tools. I bring to tutoring the experience and interactions I’ve had from being mentored and trained myself to the mentoring I’ve done to those I’ve supervised in their career development, including acting as...
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Cornell University - Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology
Cathy: West Haven tutor
Certified Tutor in West Haven, CT
...from France). Since I love teaching, I have been tutoring and/or formally teaching children, college students and professionals for more than a decade. I love teaching French - my mother tongue- not only via the mechanics of it -grammar, pronunciation etc-, but also via the culture. A lot of the soul of French language, the...
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University of Orleans France - Bachelors, Computer Science
University of Rhode Island - PHD, Electrical Engineering
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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.
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