Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...tailoring my teaching philosophy to their their needs and demands. Although I teach a range of subjects, I am passionate about teaching Math and Science to K-5 and middle school students, while also tutoring history, writing and government to students at all levels. With my prior experience with standardized and language exams, I can help students with GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and Urdu language preparation. I believe in education to be the most exciting source of...

..."catch a [wo]man to fish and they eat for a day, teach a [wo]man to fish and they eat for a lifetime" proverb may be a bit corny and overused at this point, it is still very relevant for continued academic success. It is always a fantastic idea to ask for help when you don't understand something, but it's important that you help yourself as much as you can as well. Outside of schoolwork I...

I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten-6, and have also passed the content exam for Social Studies for grades 7-12. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and have a Bachelors of Arts in both History and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. My experience working in elementary schools makes me particularly suited for tutoring students at the elementary level.

...After leaving St. Johns and completing two years of Business Administration at Queensborough Community College, I entered into the CUNY Baccalaureate Program for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies as a Politics and Diplomacy major. Being in such a unique, self-driven program, I was able to be exposed to a variety schools (Baruch, Queens, Hunter) and teaching styles. I have been very successful in helping my peers better understand material during and after classes, and want to...

...tutor reading, writing, and American History, with a particular love for history, which I see as a vast, interconnected story. I am an avid writer due to the nature of my major and minors, and would consider my expertise to be academic writing. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and adaptiveI strive to understand each student's learning style and make complex subjects approachable. Outside of tutoring, I'm an avid reader, a food enthusiast, and a fan...

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...for as long as I can remember, and I endeavor to guide a writer's ability to analyze, organize, and captivate 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 promise to keep you laughing while you learn! It doesn't feel like learning when you're having fun. I'm here to make sure that all your stress is locked away in a box while we work together to focus and hone in on your weakness and strengths. We will work to figure out the areas where you need extra help -- and we will target them! We will also work to establish your strengths, and...

...taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the water that I really got it. The same applies to learning in school: one key idea or concept can make all the difference. My teaching style is easy going. I don't get flustered with...

...of Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover a more personalized style within a cohesive and effective structure. Outside...

...this statement and I believe the best way to grow as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively try to help my community. Tutoring is something I believe to be helping my community and I have tutored several middle school kids and have engaged in peer tutoring in my high school. While I tutor...

...ESL tutoring, substitute teaching, and I am currently teaching high school math in New York. My knowledge of mathematics comes from an interest in the social science research, a field I pursued in college and may return to in the future. I can also provide tutoring in French at every proficiency level, as I grew up in a French-speaking household in central Maine. My teaching style is relaxed and flexible. I am comfortable adjusting my...

...to ensure that each student leaves our sessions feeling confident enough that they know they can easily tackle the next level in their school curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and a Masters degree and PhD coursework in Art History. When I am not working, I love to explore New York City and discover...

...gain a better understanding through flash cards and other learning tools. By selecting me as a tutor, you'll get more than just a bunch of basic practice problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a "one size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it....

...for some, and I am dedicated to providing personalized support to help students overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. One of my core principles as a math teacher is to connect the abstract world of mathematics to real-life applications. I believe that by demonstrating the practical relevance of mathematical concepts, students are more likely to become enthusiastic learners. Whether it's solving real-world problems, exploring mathematical patterns in nature, or understanding the role of math...

...some time teaching Guitar. Although I have a broad range of subjects to offer, I most enjoy tutoring Language, History, Social Studies and Literature, as these subjects are closest to my own academic pursuits and interests. Coming from a liberal arts background I believe that education can not only help one realize their future ambitions and goals, but must help to enrich one's life inside and outside the classroom. In my free time I enjoy...

...environmental engineering and a potential minor in economics. I have 2+ years of tutoring experience in New York, tutoring middle school and high school students in Mathematics (K-12), SAT, PSAT, AP Exams (US History, World History, Environmental Science, Spanish, English Language). I am a very easygoing and patient person, and I understand that students need to learn their own way. I rarely give out the answers to problems, instead helping student think by themselves by...

...still wonderful to work with and help students of all kinds in all different subjects. History, though, will always be my favorite passion to teach as there are so many things that go into understanding history and I love explaining it all! My goal is to help students understand history from more than just one perspective, and how it changes over time. Learning the facts are important, but the way you approach history is just...

...since I was four years old. I graduated with a B.A. in history from Columbia in 2004, with a focus in Nigeria. I specialize in learning how to write a history (or English) term paper, how to prepare for a history (or English) test, and how to read long dense history (or English) documents and understand them. My goal as a tutor is to make myself obsolete. My students will learn history facts, but they...