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

...in elementary education and minored in special education. Since graduating, I have worked with children in a variety of grade levels. I have taught fifth grade math and third grade. I currently teach first grade. I love teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle. Through my variety of experiences, I have learned that through engaging and...

...Johns University with a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I have a Masters Degree from LIU CW Post University in Special Education. I have 5 years of experience as speech and language therapist in a school setting. This experience as well as my education has given me a strong foundation in language development. I believe strong language skills are necessary for success in reading. I enjoy reading, running, traveling and spending time with my...

...improve their areas of study. I am a patient and consistent tutor that does not hesitate to review techniques and questions over and over until the topic is clear. I am a native Spanish speaker who moved here during high school. My experience has allowed me to have an understanding of anyone who is an English Language Learning or trying to learn a language for the first time. I look forward to working with you...

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College. I've been working with middle school and high school age children for the past several years and feel very comfortable communicating with students that age. I was a history major in college, but I'd be happy to help out with middle school and early high school math, as well as any help needed with writing or humanities-related courses. Also available for standardized test prep help!

...a tutor in math and chemistry. At the moment, I tutor mathematics, which I believe to be an exceptionally crucial skill to develop for any academic subject and for a more intimate appreciation for the intricacies of the world. I fervently prescribe to a teaching method that promotes a unique engagement, both between student and instructor and with the subject matter, in order to impart the very human and meaningful elements residing in the material....

...questions when tackling a problem, stressing that Im there to fill in the blanks and help them improve in the subject Im not there to give out the answers. In my opinion the most important thing about tutoring is to be as encouraging and patient as possible. I tell my students to always stay positive and not to be clouded by frustration. I love tutoring; it fills me up with joy when Ive made learning...

...out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with their many learning needs. Since graduating from NYU, I have spent three months in Uganda conducting public health outreach in rural villages and am now interviewing for medical schools. Outside...

...in mathematics. During my senior year of high school I taught a class of first graders religious education at Saint Brigid's Parish. I greatly enjoyed teaching this class and the ability it gave me to engage students in a subject and bring them new information. I am passionate about the sciences, mathematics, English and reading. I hope to bring my joy learning new subjects and challenging myself to my students. My hobbies include reading, gardening,...

...for a few years and it has opened my eyes to different types of learners. Being able to accommodate students with different learning styles has broadened my horizons as an educator and has ultimately increased my desire to teach (and learn). Having been exposed to diverse learning atmospheres with small and large groups of students, lower socioeconomic and affluent NYC areas, all with different teaching philosophies has made me qualified and eager to tutor.

...and repetition. For this reason, my lessons emphasize the need for the students to engage themselves in order to take what they have learned in school, in the tutoring sessions, and on their own to successfully strengthen their knowledge. This will be accomplished through a lot of practice (problems, questions, grammar, vocabulary, etc) with guidance from me. In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, cooking, traveling, reading, and yoga.

...favorite level of students to teach is middle school and elementary students. In my spare time I enjoy traveling. I also enjoy studying languages. I am currently working on improving my French and Arabic. I love trying new foods and going to Modern Art museums. I believe a successful teacher is one who is patient, creative and enthusiastic. I embody all these qualities and I look forward to working with you!

...in Biochemistry and minored in English. I am currently enrolled at the City University of New York, where I am working as a graduate student for a PhD in biochemistry. I mostly tutor science and math, both of which I enjoy thoroughly. My goal as a tutor is to help my students in understanding and gaining interest in the subjects instead of pure memorization. In my spare time I enjoy ice hockey, skiing, and mountain...

...confident in their academic skills. I believe in building on students' strengths and providing a variety of strategies that access different learning styles. I am currently working as a 2nd and 3rd grade Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. I have a M.Ed from Rutgers University, and I hold a dual certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities and an Elementary School Teacher (K-5). I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your...

...recent graduate from Rutgers University. I graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. During my time at Rutgers, I held many different leadership and work positions. The most important positions being Chem-E Car Captain and working as a Peer Mentor and Recitation Mentor. Being Chem-E Car Captain allowed me to sharpen my leadership skills and work collaboratively with other Chemical Engineering students. During my time as a Chem-E Car member and Captain, I also held...

...a degree in English. During college I played on the varsity baseball team and spent a semester studying in Israel. Since graduation, I have been living in New York and working as a private tutor for families and for individual students. Although there are a variety of subjects that I enjoy tutoring, my favorites include English and History. I also have experience in tutoring the SAT. I try to make each tutoring session fun and...

...in school I spent a semester shadowing a local high school teacher and aiding students in a one-on-one environment with a variety of tasks within their English curriculum. As English was my major, it is certainly my passion, but I also love a variety of other subjects, especially math and standardized testing. As a teacher during the week I understand the importance of making conceptual connections as a student rather than memorizing facts and strategies.

...strategies to ensure that students do not become dependent on the crutch of a tutor or teacher. Often, a student may work well with an instructor but is unable to solve problems or understand concepts alone. I make sure to prod students in the appropriate direction of thinking, without blatantly doing the problems for them. I do not give out any rules unless the student understands how the rule was established. Through these techniques, the...

I specialize in tutoring math to middle school students and up. I fell in love with math and I think with the right instructor anyone can learn to love math. Many people find math difficult but I believe that with a little time, patience and fun, I can help you excel. ... We will create goals together and track our progress to reaching the goals.... I will go over the concept in-depth and work with them...

...certified. While pursuing my degree in teaching students with learning disabilities, I co-taught the first grade at a Montessori school. Currently I work for a private company that pushes me into title one schools in Harlem to help them with HIgh School Math courses to prep for the common core exams. I also work for publicly funded programs as a third grade teacher. Teaching is the most rewarding profession become my students' success becomes a...

...with a degree in American Studies. As a tutor, I have experience with a variety of grade levels and fields of study, particularly English, History, Public Speaking, and Writing. The constant I bring to every new student is a focus on creating clear learning objectives to help them in their pursuit of life-long learning. Please reach out to me with any questions, I look forward to working with you and your student!... Setting clear learning objectives...