Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

Hi. My name is Avi and I am a Sophomore at Oberlin College. I love to read and write, and I love editing essays. I can help with any work you may have, including any subject that is taught in K-12, Hebrew and Judaic Studies tutoring, college essays and applications, and ACT prep. I have been tutoring and teaching students for four years, and most recently I tutored at Oberlin Middle and High Schools.

...at college at the University of Richmond when I volunteered as a tutor for children between the ages of 6 and 10, working on reading comprehension, writing, and homework help. I continued to work as a tutor through Jumpstart, where I worked pre-K aged students on reading and writing skills, as well as early development in art and science. in my spare time, I have edited my friends' academic and creative essays for college classes...

...school students for several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements. I have also tutored students learning English as a second language. We can work out a way to learn that is comfortable for you. Learn new ways of thinking, improve your analytic abilities and master new and current academic subjects.

...to students' interests and everyday lives. My international relations background has given me a unique perspective on teaching, particularly in helping students understand different cultures and historical contexts. I am a firm believer that education should be both personal and practical, and I strive to build genuine connections with my students to enhance their learning experience. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, exploring museums, cooking international cuisine, and traveling to experience different cultures firsthand.

I am a senior at New York University studying Interactive Media Arts with a minor in Computer Science and Math. I have a lot of experience with standardized tests, from ACT and SAT to AP Tests. I hope my knowledge of this subject matter can help prepare students for their future standardized tests!

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...I worked in Madrid, Spain as a teacher's assistant and it deepened my passion for education (as well as my passion for flan). When I got back to the US, I decided I wanted to try some other fields before I committed to education. I worked for two and a half years as Spanish-English medical interpreter helping Spanish-speaking patients communicate with their doctors. After that, I worked for an immigration lawyer. Both of these jobs...

...ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any "trick" questions.I always...

...played on the varsity baseball team and spent a semester studying in Israel. Since graduation, I have been living in New York and working as a private tutor for families and for individual students. Although there are a variety of subjects that I enjoy tutoring, my favorites include English and History. I also have experience in tutoring the SAT. I try to make each tutoring session fun and engaging, tailoring the lesson to the student's...

...each student where they are at. Most importantly, learning should be fun and I love to use music and art as tools to make any lesson more engaging. I am patient and understanding and will always make sure to listen to every question asked. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident and comfortable with the material at hand and will not continue on with any instruction until we are on the same page....

...school history teacher at a high school in Manhattan. I love my job and couldn't ask to be teaching anywhere else. My students are some of the brightest and hardest working kids I know and I truly enjoy going into work each day. I grew up in Rochester, New York. Some of my interests include listening to music, playing/watching football and basketball with friends (Go Bills and Bulls!), and spending time with my friends and...

...doing well in their studies. I have a passion for education and higher learning and with my skill set I would not want that talent to go to waste. In terms of subjects I feel as though I have the highest experience and expertise in teach in: Math (pre-algebra, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, algebra II, statistics, & probability), Science (earth science, physical science, physics, psychology), English (essay writing, critical reading, writing), and in test-prep (SAT, PSAT,...

...I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success. Ninety-six percent of my students passed the state ELA exam after being scored below grade level the previous...

...me to become an avid reader. My third grade teacher, Mrs. Kasper, made sure I did my homework every night when she noticed that I was slacking. The optimism of Mrs. Hamilton in fourth grade motivated me to make the honor roll, and my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Farkus pushed me to get one of the highest standardized tests scores in the school. Each of these public school teachers created a climate within the class...

...various difficulties in grasping an idea and am willing to go above and beyond to find the right method in order to overcome a situation that my student is faced with. My teaching methods varies with different individuals. I like to approach situations that is the best for my student. My key skills in communication, adaptability, along with an engaging personality and teaching style, our tutoring session will be exemplary. Some of my hobbies include...

...reading and writing for high school, middle school, and elementary students. I have enjoyed teaching students from kindergarten to college, so I have experience in catering each session to any students' needs. Whether it be using visual tools, acronyms, or concept mapping, I am open to using the study technique that works best for you! I love to learn and wish to share that passion with all of my students. Looking forward to meeting you...

I'm currently a rising sophomore at Vassar College, who is interested in tutoring SAT, History, English, and Algebra. Languages that I can speak are English, German, and Chinese. Hoping to engage with a range of students, and to do my best to help them with their work!

...English, maths, and science to prevent summer slide. I also plan on working with children this summer with Crimson Summer Academy where I will be teaching a subject, likely history, to high school juniors and seniors. Prior to the corona outbreak, I was on a team to work directly with high school students in Vietnam to teach a seminar on mythology. I have extensive experience working with children, which has helped me develop soft skills...

...Area based College Prep Academy. I also wrote several historical and literary articles for a startup educational software developer, and worked alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master’s Degree in Military History...

...The motto of Townsend Harris is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" which means "To the Stars through Hardships". I love 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...