Certified Tutors From Western Connecticut State University

...think analytically, language arts to expand your thinking beyond our own time and space, but history teaches you to think for yourself. Today, too many people get their information from internet headlines, or talking heads on television, or from their families or friends, and rarely take the time to really understand the world. With such...

...the "I finally got it" moment, so to speak. I have seen it in students of all ages, even adults in college, so I honestly believe it is there for everyone. To get that moment, I find it very important to understand that I, as well as other tutors, am not here to give the...

...am very excited to be working as a tutor for the summer and throughout the school year. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at a STEM school and greatly enjoy it. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a focus in mathematics. I am also certified in general education for grades...

...on composition, and finding a voice in writing. We worked with different mentor texts to refine our writing skills, as well as read an array of literature including classics like The Odyssey and Romeo and Juliet, and more modern texts including the graphic novel, A Monster Calls. I also have teaching experience at the middle...

...fiction can shape the boundaries of the real world. Studying English, and writing in general, also allows the student to analyze information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing music, and studying film in order to understand as many aspects...

I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Harlem. I live in Astoria, Queens. I have been teaching for five years and I am very passionate about teaching. I have taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies at the elementary level and am certified to teach special education as well.

A good tutor is one who helps a student enough that he or she may catch his/her own fish. An outstanding tutor will create a student who can surpass the tutor.

...This teacher has brought me to the decision that I wanted to help students who faced the same feelings about school as I did. Because of this, I have chosen the career path of teaching, and I couldn't imagine it any other way. I am truly interested in helping Elementary school students succeed and believe...

...have a bachelors in Math. I have been a tutor in math since freshmen year of college and I enjoy the satisfaction when someone smiles after understanding a concept that was once a problem. The way one gains a concept is amazing. I love teaching and I love helping. We are both learners!

...is boring, and bring in a whole new light in of the beauty of it. I want my students to feel comfortable writing short stories or reading books on their own. I want their writing to become as easy as brushing their teeth. It will be apart of them, not in a forced "you have...

...am a special education teacher with a strong background in teach phonics and am a Certified Wilson Instructor. In addition I was also a regular education elementary teacher. I have been teaching for 6 years. I love working with students. I like to start with students' strengths and build upon those skills. I look forward...

...am a math lover at heart and want to share my passion for mathematics and the practical applications used in the real world everyday! I just earned my undergraduate degree in mathematics from Western Connecticut State University and am currently a student at Central Connecticut State University working on obtaining my master's degree in mathematics...

...an educator, I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!

...including English as a Second Language, Shakespeare and AP English. I have a BA in English from the University of Scranton and an MA in English from Western CT State University. I am happy to tutor English, reading and writing at all levels. If I had to choose a specialty topic it would be Shakespeare....

...as any variations of those subjects. I love discovering real-world applications for math skills, and I love being able to help students develop their own math skills so they can feel confident and curious as they interact with our world. I'm a visual learner, and so one of my passions is finding ways to represent...

My goal for every session is that every student comes away with a better understanding of the material. I did my BS in Mathematics, and Finance and a minor in Economics. While those subjects may sound daunting, I know that any concept can be understood with right explanation.

...in one-to-one interaction. It is easy for students to fall behind, especially with the increasing classroom size. A lot of learning happens outside of school, and without guidance, this learning is often not effective. My goal is to bridge this gap, so no child is left behind because I strive to help my students reach...

...I have been writing and editing professionally since my first post-college job as a copy desk editor at a daily newspaper before finding my true calling as an educator. I believe that a student-centered approach to teaching serves the student more thoroughly. The teacher is the guide who helps the student navigate the assignments from...

My name is Andrew and I'm eager to begin working with students to improve their skills where they see fit.

...southern Pacific Ocean along Baja California, Mexico, after first completing a Bachelor's of marine science at Coastal Carolina University near Myrtle Beach, SC. I enjoyed traveling to different coastal locations such as the eastern provinces of Canada, Hawaii and San Diego, CA, to participate in research as a volunteer. I even volunteered while a graduate...