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

...continue this effort moving forward. Someone once told me, "the greatest hockey player does not always make the greatest coach." Admittedly, math was never my strongest subject growing up. However, it is this very trait that also makes me an outstanding math tutor. In order for me to understand what I am teaching, I need to go the extra mile to answer the tough how and why questions. I need to break down every problem...

...currently a 5th grade teacher at a public school in my hometown. 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 as possible. I'm passionate about teaching and removing...

...middle school students for the last 5 years as an academic coach. I've tutored various subject and provided general homework help as well. I keep students fully engaged in the learning process by asking questions, having students explain in their own words, and incorporating games or fun activities as appropriate. I also make an effort to relate the subject at hand to students' lives so they can easily see the importance of learning the concepts.

...help people. My favorite subject to tutor is physics because it is more applied and "hands on" than math. I enjoy being able to break problems down into fundamental principles and that is more fun to do with physics. Tutoring students is all about guiding them through the problem solving process. This is more about understanding than about remembering specific details. My approach also allows students to break the problem into smaller steps and solve...

...in January 2015 to commence my studies at Georgetown. The eldest child in my family and local extended family, I was always the go-to tutor for my siblings and cousins growing up. I tutored them and their friends in various subjects but felt that I did my best work and was most impactful preparing others for the SATs and PSATs. I was always a very strong math student and able to break down concepts in...

...outgoing, fun personality, and also with my love of kids. I have worked with kids between the ages of three and sixteen for a long time in both professional and theatrical settings. I currently organize and lead school groups that come to New York around the city and provide them with interesting historical facts as well as help make sure everyone is accounted for at all times. I've been a teacher and counselor for different...

...obtained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on communications. I spent two years working in corporate communications and three years working at the NYC Department of Education in the administration, helping to implement education reform programs for NYC public schools and improve the quality of education for all students. Although I am available to tutor in a range of topics, I am most passionate about English, writing and essay editing, as these...

...Hunter College Reading/Writing Center. I also work for the DOE as a substitute teacher in New York City public, private, and charter schools, teaching all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've taught classes in Summer Camps all over Brooklyn, so I've definitely run the spectrum of youth education in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and essaywriting, and...

...as well as tutoring with agencies. My experience tutoring is over five years. I have worked with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, in all subjects (including ELA, Math, Art, and everything in between). I love coming up with new and fun ways to help a student learn a challenging topic or strategy. I am a very creative person and love creating manipulatives and differentiations for my students that are based on their own learning...

...Philosophy, with minors in Spanish and music performance. Throughout high school and college, I have been tutoring my peers in Spanish, English, philosophy, math and even music theory. I have also tutored adults in GRE subjects. Since graduation I have been helping Spanish-speaking children in DC with their English and working at a lobbying firm. I tutor in a variety of subjects, focusing on Spanish, English, Math and Standardized Tests. I tutor in a fun,...

...store as an operations manager. Throughout my academic and working career, mathematics has always played a significant role. Algebra, Geometry and grade school math are my strong suits and I really enjoy tutoring these subjects. My goal in tutoring is to build the students confidence and understanding in the particular area. My teaching is customizable to every student's needs. Apart from work and school, I perform in local theatres around Richmond and enjoy cooking and...

I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

Approaching math and science problems with optimism and desire for learning are key to developing one's mind and skills. More than helping to understand subjects, my goal in tutoring is to transmit desire for the sciences and passion for learning, which I believe is key to learning in the long run.

...my peers. I quickly mastered the practice of assessing my own learning style and developing techniques to help me derive maximum benefit from my strengths to achieve academic success. I soon began tutoring, helping my peers by assessing their learning styles and developing academic strategies for them based on their strengths. I discovered a passion for helping my students succeed, and have been tutoring ever since. I graduated from Columbia with honors in 2014 with...

...size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it. I am well-versed in a variety of subjects, with a specialty in writing and reading comprehension. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and further discuss how we can help you better understand your schoolwork.

...history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching students or sitting in a library, I'm walking my Australian shepherd dog around Fort Tryon Park or shopping for...

...In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for it, I am in 2 monthly book clubs with friends - I love running and am currently training for my first...

...University of California-Berkley with a Bachelor's in Chemical Biology and from Columbia University with my Master's in Chemical Engineering. I have a good track record of tutoring college students in math and science subjects. I acted both as a private tutor to individual and a group tutor to a handful of students in a classroom setting. I am very interested in imparting knowledge and have found teaching an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

...answers, but to understand them. This way of analyzing and learning science is what drives my approach to teaching. I try and share my passion with other students and guide them through more efficient ways of learning. I hope that by helping them analyze problems and understand solutions, they too will develop a passion for the topics. In addition to helping students master their material, I also prioritize general encouragement. Its important to me to...

...fluent speaker of English and Spanish, and I am a serious advanced student of French. My achievements in French led me to win first place in the French language competition le Grand concours de la Maison francophone de Cleveland. I have extensive experience tutoring privately in French, Spanish, Chinese, English as a second language, and mathematics. I also participated in a training course for teachers of English as Second/Foreign Language in January 2014 at Oberlin...