Certified Tutors From University of Connecticut

...I am very patient, kind, and willing to work as hard as I can to make sure that my students not only understand the material, but develop an appreciation for the sciences; as my past teachers have done for me. I'm an adamant believer in that there's always more to learn, and I hope that...

...my knowledge and skills will cultivate a yearning for knowledge within the student that will invoke success within their academic lives. As I continue my biomedical engineering studies as a junior in college this semester, I firmly believe both my coursework and past tutoring experiences will fuse to create a wealth of knowledge both academically...

...the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.

...low-income housing and English-as-a-second-language learners. I tutor all ages from elementary school all the way up to college students and genuinely love to learn and help people succeed. I believe that establishing a rapport with students is crucial for learning to take place and I feel that relevant, real-world examples are necessary to help students...

...to communicate the material to the student in a teaching method which is catered towards the student's learn abilities. Languages were an area in school in which I always had difficulty, but I was able to achieve bilingualism. Being that I struggled with this content area when I was in school, I can often sympathize...

...Spanish classes has allowed me to have a strong background in languages. With playing a sport at that level, we were also required to work with kids through local charities and make appearances at events. I do enjoy working with kids and feel my academic background would mesh well with my ability to both listen...

...received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs to help enable people to reach their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading and playing games of any kind.... I work with the student to understand how they learn best. There is now one-size-fits-all approach to tutoring. I usually try to...

...to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me their goals, show me how they take in information, and point me in the direction of the challenging areas. With this information, I can help students...

...decision to pursue a graduate degree in history to further my teaching abilities. I find the research, writing, historical analysis, and teaching involved in my graduate program to be both demanding and rewarding. I love the opportunity to work with students on history and writing, since I firmly believe a teacher should be enthusiastic about...

I am a French native speaker. I love teaching French conversation, grammar, vocabulary and fluency. I specialize n French tutoring for students of all ages. I taught French in a Connecticut public Middle school. I have also tutored French High school students. I also have a Masters degree in Public Affairs. ... As a foreign language teacher, my goal is to make my students comfortable about exploring and learning how to communicate in French. I will...

...to find the right approach for each individual. I have worked with multiple individuals for over the past 10 years and helped edit their essays and improve their writing style, gently guiding them to a better approach in writing and phrasing. I am also looking forward to helping someone in the field of psychology, something...

...I also like watching children become more confident in their abilities and their skill level and grades improve. I have a BA in Business Administration, with a minor in Economics from the University of Connecticut. I have an MS in Secondary Education from Pace University and an MA in Education Policy from Columbia University. In...

...in statistics. After taking GRE test and finished applcations for Financial Engineering graduate program, right now I am also working as an intern for a small money management company. I believe the most important thing for being a great tutor is to have a good friendship with my students. Hope to see you soon!... I believe the most important thing for being a great tutor is to have a good friendship with my students.

...I love to make learning fun, because that's how I learn best. And I want that for my students as well. There's joy in learning and even more when you understand how and why things work. I dedicate myself to breaking things down in pieces that I understand and make learning as fun and relatable...

...institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including the SAT/ACT and entrance exams for post-college study.... Finding a way to connect that topic to something the student is already interested in can be helpful. For example, if a student...

...working with students and helping them to reach their goals! Learning should be intriguing and engaging, and I take pride in making it so for my students. While I am very familiar with elementary, I also love literature and psychology at the middle and high school level. I also know what it likes to take...

...middle and high school students to college students, I love the challenge of finding the best way to make a concept make sense to a student and learning about all of the new and different ways that a problem can be looked at and understood. I am an upbeat and enthusiastic individual and I work...

...a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP test tutoring, I hope to help...

...for upwards for 300 students. I also volunteered at the Willimantic AIDS clinic and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I was awarded the greek life academic achievement award during my time at UConn. I began tutoring while I was in high school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer...

...in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a...