Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Norwalk, CT

...English, Math, and, of course, Psychology. Two of my specialties are SAT/PSAT and AP Test preparation. I received a National Merit Scholarship for the PSAT, ranked above 97th percentile in each area of the SAT, and achieved National AP Scholar with Honors. In my free time I enjoy gaming with friends, playing percussion, and listening to a variety of music. I hope to apply my education in Psychology to a career in game design someday....

...and so, as a teacher, I believe it is absolutely necessary to start with the right learning environment. I always begin with topics the students feel comfortable with and then integrate new concepts into the students' existing knowledge so that we build a solid foundation in which the students not only will fully understand and even enjoy what it is they are learning but also provide the tools to be able to learn independently. Alongside...

...classrooms a set of skills that has helped me gain a better understanding of the curriculum that is being taught throughout many schools in NYC, skills on how to address students' strengths and weaknesses in different subjects, and also various techniques that can be used within and beyond the classroom as well. My educational experiences include working in various schools within the NYC area as well as Upstate NY, private tutoring, tutoring as an independent...

...students. As a teacher with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars...

...a student, I understand the struggle of students and make them feel like I am one of their own. Through real life examples, illustrations, and humor, I make my teaching more intuitive and entertaining for my students. During my college tutoring I had experiences where students said they will take specific courses only if I tutor them those courses. Throughout my tutoring experience, physics has been my most favorite subject. Many college students fear physics...

...the physical laws which govern our universe is not only key for a good outlook on life, but makes a number of things in life more enjoyable. About myself: I'm from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic originally and came to New York when I was three (I've been here 19 years - Go Yanks!). I play the guitar (I love the Blues) and am a baseball enthusiast. I am fluently bilingual (English and Spanish) and as...

...can quickly establish a rapport with a child in need of some academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with...

...mixture of peculiar, fun, and stimulating positions. My experience ranges from ESL classes with Somali refugee students in high school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also an outgrowth of my own personal study habits. I believe that organization is key. I have...

...public school (grades K-5). I've taught in the elementary public school system for 6 years. I have NYS Certification to teach ESL K-12 and am well-versed in the NYC core curricula (ReadyGen & GoMath), NYC K-5 curriculum as well as the NYS ELA, NYS Math, NYSESLAT, and SSAT Exams. I have also been an official proctor of ELA, ESL and Math state exams as well. I have tutored the NYS ELA and Math exams for...

...that sometimes a little bit of personalized attention can go a long way when students are missing just one or two key points of understanding. I love seeing a concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a...