Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Hartford, CT

...to engage my students in active discussion and ingrain the course material. I was attentive to each student’s unique learning style and speed. In order for them to focus beyond rote memorization, I encouraged students to ask each other questions and apply the concepts to real-word scenarios. In addition, working as an advisor at my...

...basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and I believe that every student is entitled to a teacher that will personalize their curriculum and...

...dabbled in some laboratory investigation. Since then, I have transferred into Central Connecticut State University to pursue psychology and biology. I have some experience in assisting students in grasping new concepts while sitting in on some general chemistry classes in high school, and it's wonderful to spread a comprehension and a love for subjects that...

...they work with it? Can they use the material and connect it to something else? My goal is not to see how much my students can recite back to me, my goal is to give them information that they can use for application. What do I do when I am not working as an educator?...

...I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work. When I am not teaching or grading papers, I...

...with material by completing practice problems. After determining the clarity, accuracy, and technique with which the student approaches the problem, I provide an example of an ideal method of solution, ensuring to explain the rationale for each step, from which the student can learn. Then, I request the student to complete a similar problem to...

...have had a lot of experience teaching students from different backgrounds and at different skill levels. I am very comfortable teaching both high school and college students as well as students preparing for various tests like the SAT, AP, SAT Subject Tests and the MCAT. Having had a strong background in the sciences and mathematics...

...emphasis as a teacher is the learning of the process rather than simply the product. Ensuring that the students have a deep understanding of the content will allow them to succeed more than simply teaching them a trick for getting the correct answer. Setting your expectations high will result in students reaching higher than they...

...goal is to provide personalized instruction for students that addresses their specific trouble areas. I have a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and am currently pursuing an MS in Aerospace Engineering at the same school. I have tutored students on a volunteer basis for over 5 years, and I love using my...

...language and literacy skills, to tutoring college students who are tackling tough Chemistry topics, and all ages in between. Not every student learns the same way, so I introduce material in different ways until it becomes relatable to the student. Enthusiasm and encouragement are important in order to keep students engaged and interested, and these...