Connor

Certified Tutor

I am a sophomore at Columbia University, studying political science and philosophy. I often like to joke that teaching runs in my blood I come from a family of teachers who instilled in me the passion to help others learn. Since I could grasp concepts I learned in school, I've always gone out of my way to help my fellow classmate. As I got older, that became formalized tutoring through school organizations and I eventually worked for the New York City Department of Education. There, I helped students with their standardized testing for the state assessments and the SAT. I love teaching math because I feel it's the subject where I can gauge the strength of my students best. Math is such a versatile (though widely-hated) subject, where every unique learning style can always result in the same answer. I also get the most freedom when it comes to designing questions to help students grow and practicing alongside them easily the most fun part of a tutoring session with me. I'm never shy when it comes to tutoring anything else, though, whether it be any sort of history, literature, or government-related topic. My goal as a tutor is not all about teaching anything new to my students, but instead drawing out the skills they already have.

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Connor’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Columbia International University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Test Scores

SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560

SAT Math: 800

SAT Verbal: 760

Hobbies

Though I am a tutor sitting behind a screen, I can barely sit still during my spare time. I love playing and watching sports, with my current obsessions being soccer and tennis. As a Manhattan resident, I always try to explore a new place. I keep a map of places to explore in the city and am the best person to ask for recommendations when you travel into the city. Though I have a license and know how to ride a bike, I always prefer to ride my skateboard whenever I can. I also love reading philosophy and any book remotely related to Greek mythology.

Tutoring Subjects

Algebra

Algebra REGENTS

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Human Geography

AP Microeconomics

AP Research

AP Seminar

AP U.S. Government & Politics

Business

Civics

College Math