Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Norwalk, CT

...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. In the meantime I use the same principles to make lessons fun.

...I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company. It was exciting to see them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such as the SAT because of how easy it is for students to improve once...

...both the content and format of the test, they will be able to walk in on test day feeling calm and confident. My endeavors, domestic and abroad, have taught me to identify how a student best learns and help them approach conceptual roadblocks with creativity. I strongly believe in the importance of education. I consider it to be not only necessary to one's success, but also something that can be fun and extremely rewarding. When...

I love learning and making learning enjoyable for others. My focus as a tutor is helping students develop sustainable workflows to set a solid foundation for success both today and in the future. My specialties include SAT prep, high/middle school math and writing for all ages. Let me help you reach and exceed your academic goals.... Mastering core skills and building sustainable workflows will guarantee success long after our tutoring has ended.... Determine the student's areas...

...for these subjects until college (I was admitted to Columbia as pre-law for my writing), and I wish I had been exposed to the fun aspects of these subjects at younger age. Often we are discouraged from science and math while young by phrases like "I'm just not a math person," when the reality is that everybody learns math differently. These subjects are my favorite to tutor because it is incredibly rewarding to facilitate a...

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

...believe these to be my strongest qualities, and it is where I would feel the most comfortable to give my 100 percent. For someone who also came from another country and had to learn a new language from the scratch, I understand that learning is at its most effective when the teacher/tutor is patient, clear, and understanding. Learning requires time and naturalness, it cannot happen under a forced or frustrated situation. In my off time...

...and learning to help other people reach a goal; for instance, using techniques I learned receiving math tutoring to help a student struggling in the same area. I believe it is important for students to understand their capability to solve a problem – my tutoring style involves an interactive approach in which I work from the bottom up with students, allowing them to express what they do understand first, before tackling that which might be...

...the Compass 2 Campus program, where I tutored and mentored middle school students from low-income schools. I always like to get to know the students I work with. I love hearing about their goals and interests. It allows me to tailor my style to each individual student, and make coursework relevant to them. I hold all my students to high standards, but I give everything I’ve got to make sure they achieve them.... Students should be...

...and reasoning skills that I believe were key to my academic success, and skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and...

...might be saying, "Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem, do you know what comes to mind? Are you aware of the questions you are asking yourself and how you are planning to solve the problem? I will be sure to strengthen these thinking skills, which are very important in test taking. Lastly, I believe it is important to always have a positive attitude as a teacher...

I have been tutoring students of all ages for almost a decade. Working one on one and in small groups is something I am very comfortable with, and something I enjoy. I work with each student to find individual strategies to improve.

I am a middle school math teacher with over eight years of teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching and always think of new ways to motivate students to love mathematics. My teaching style involves integrating different learning modalities in each lesson, while building a solid foundation of higher order thinking skills. Students tend to enjoy their time learning with me and increase their confidence in their abilities. ... My teaching philosophy is that each student...

...tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience is the most important quality during tutoring. I will take any measure needed to ensure my students feel comfortable with the material and are able to confidently approach it....

...role as a Teacher, providing education to grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, has provided me with invaluable experience in assessing the needs and interests of a diverse population. I have designed and implemented enthusiastic lesson plans and activities that appeal to the various learning styles of my students, often with the use of technology and a student-centered approach. Helping students to not only acquire knowledge but gain confidence as learners has been my goal....

I am a New York State Licensed Social Worker with over five years experience working with youth and young adults as a mentor, life coach and therapist. My hobbies include working out, playing sports, going to professional sporting events, cooking, and event planning.... I aspire to be a role model for my students and encourage them to believe that they too can succeed if they put their mind to it.... Reading comprehension starts with engaging in...

...Professor for the past 20 years. I presently teach College Mathematics and Unix Shell Programming at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Computer Concepts at Montclair State University. I have a Masters Degree in Comp Sci from FDU and a Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. I am a scout leader and a multi-sport coach with lacrosse being my specialty. While I believe academia is a serious business, I like to have fun while teaching....

...the future. My teaching strategy relies heavily on practice because I believe through practice, the student can fully synthesize the concepts learned in class and in the tutoring session. Guided practice also allows the student to work through problems and receive help getting past parts of problems that give them difficulty. Through this method, the student will feel more comfortable working through homework problems and answering difficult test questions. I believe that learning is about...

I love kids, I have tutoring experiences. I have a passion for teaching people my native language. I am a good fit for all ages in person or online. I enjoy playing badminton. I was in choir and I play the ukelele. I love languages, and I speak a little French. I am very outgoing.

...hold a Prose writing workshop at Hunter's literary magazine every Thursday. I love to walk around the city, as well as the outer boroughs, and discover new places. I feel like there's too much in New York City to go to the same places all the time. Music is implemented into my everyday life. I sing, frequent concerts, and listen to music daily. I go to other shows as well, such as stand-up comedy and...