Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in East Hartford, CT

...through various chances and observations. Despite the stories of burnout and disillusionment from fellow teachers, I have continued to teach for 18 years and love what I do. My ultimate philosophy is simple yet profound: "I am a teacher." Even though there are definite obstacles and disappointments within the education system, I choose to teach....

I believe that with a Growth Mindset anyone can learn anything. Acquisition of skills and knowledge is a result of hard work and dedication not innate talent. Challenges, mistakes and problem solving through them are how we "get good" at a skill.

...You get out what you put in, and if you feel like you're payoffs aren't equal to the work you've put in, that's when it's time to seek help. I specialize in that help. I understand your frustration, especially when you realize that learning subject matter and learning test-taking strategies should both be given attention....

I am a test account.

...perform and achieve in the classroom with consistency and joy. I aim to model this for them, as it was modeled for be by the educators in my family and throughout the formal education I received from my numerous and supremely talented artists and academics I studied with at Yale and UPenn, and that I've...

...am an astrophysics and mathematics double major at Oberlin college of arts and sciences. I am currently a sophomore, and a member of the varsity baseball team. I am also a passionate musician; I play violin, viola, ukulele, and guitar. Other interests include crosswords, sudokus, and reading. I have been tutoring all throughout high school...

I've been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school, and I'm looking forward to continuing with Varsity Tutors. I believe learning can be fun, and never a chore!

...at Hofstra University studying in Health Administration. I graduated from Hofstra with my Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Forensic Science in the Honors Program there. I started tutoring through the Learning Centers over 5 years ago which helped me realize that teaching others was something I loved to do. This coupled...

...math, and the English portion of the SAT. I have experience tutoring all of these subjects and have seen positive results from my students. I believe that patience is key when teaching. Not everyone's brain works the same as mine! I try to look at problems through the eyes of the student to fully understand...

...James Madison University, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs! My passion for tutoring began at the end of my Sophomore year, when I was invited to work at the James Madison University Writing Center as a Peer Writing Consultant. I stayed at the UWC until my graduation in May 2020, upon which I...

I am a Senior at SUNY Stony Brook, majoring in mechanical engineering. In high school, I was a volunteer tutor teaching math and English. Since then, I've been immersed in physics and mathematics, gaining knowledge that I would love to share with you!

...and Computer Science at Northeastern University. I have always loved the sciences, and through my courses in college I have also gained a huge appreciation for math, and especially calculus. I find that teaching concepts I've learned is the best way to truly cement my understanding of it. One of the most satisfying moments for...

...and teachers should act as a guides towards their student's self-discovery. Tutoring is an amazing way to connect with students and relate their educational experiences to the real world. I see test preparation as a key that can open doors and I love to work with students of all ages to help them gain more...

...Prior to Varsity Tutors, I gained tutoring experience in both high school and college. When I graduated from Colgate University, I was dedicated to continue this work in New York City. I am eager to translate my love for learning and promote an encouraging, comfortable, and supportive learning space. I view tutoring as an opportunity...

...understand and appreciate different forms of literature as well as helping them to work their way towards understanding difficult concepts and connecting those concepts to their own life. My tutoring style varies depending on the students. For beginning students I tend to be a little more directive and with more advanced students I ask many...

...learn, therefore there isn't only one way to teach! Adapting to learning styles and the varying needs of different students is something that I aim to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered...

...to teaching at the College of Staten Island, where I successfully taught two sections of English 111. Prior to that, I had embarked on a career change as an attorney in 2001. I remain a barred attorney in the State of Connecticut, and while passionate about the law, my true calling is as an academic...

...women, and yet your beards forbid me to interpret that you are so..." My English teacher, Dr. Bobo, would call me to read with her, and we intertwined together like in a dance. No other student reached my enthusiasm. I am a graduate of Hunter College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Film and...

...am a current Sophomore at Georgetown University. I am majoring in Health Care Management & Policy and I am on the pre-medical track. Outside of school I enjoy playing basketball with friends, watching Mets, Jets and Rangers games and going camping. My goal for each student is that they become so confident with their material...

I graduated Princeton University in 2017 and I'm now a computational neuroscientist in NYC. I look forward to working with you on prepping for college (essays, test prep) or math and science subjects!