Award-Winning French Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...to teaching, it is important to not just communicate the information, but also to make sure that the student learns it. As a tutor, I work with the student's strengths and weaknesses to help him/her learn. I earned a Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University, where I also taught. Although I enjoyed teaching on the university level, I missed the engagement one develops in a more individualized setting like tutoring. I also earned...

...degrees in English and Economics and a minor in Ecology. I am flexible in what I can tutor, but I am particularly adept with usage for both academic and personal writing and with standardized testing. I have been editing informally for friends, classmates, and coworkers for as long as I can remember, and I endeavor to guide a writer's ability to analyze, organize, and captivate while encouraging his or her strengths. I began taking standardized...

...lost in America, accomplishing a Master's degree in Finance at Boston College. I have been tutoring Math and English to French students for about 4 years. Other relevant experiences include translations for the French Red Cross and large financial groups. I like to work with students by encouraging them to have the appropriate reasoning by themselves, making them better understand the grammar rules and the use of the language. My interests in French culture are...

...am a patient, encouraging, and hands-on tutor who can use both my personal experience and external teaching materials to make sure you get the best score you can. Additionally, I've been a writing tutor for two years at my college. I am trained and have experiencing editing academic papers, cover letters, shorter assignments, and creative writing. I am myself a writer, and you can count on my for support in all parts of the writing...

...concerns, my parents decided to send me along to first grade and trust that any 'growing pains' would resolve themselves. Twelve years later, I graduated in the top 1% of my class after being selected for the Honors/AP track at my school, received four academic merit based full-tuition scholarships to top ranked universities, scored in the 99th percentile on various standardized exams, was one of only thirteen young women invited to join the Illinois' Allstate...

I am a licensed structural engineer and a math tutor. I like math. I've always liked math. Now I am lucky enough to apply it everyday in my life. I'm here to help everyone come to like it as well. This is my part in making the world a better place. I am looking to help someone (kid or college student) long term with their "difficulties" and become their mentor.

I am a professional author/writer/editor who has mentored many young writers in my career. I can help students write and develop their grammar, language, story telling skills, and give them the tools to write memorable essays. Fluent in French and Italian. Lover of all the arts and a former ballet trainee. I also have knowledge of basic Hebrew and can speak a bit.

...Education with an emphasis in Mathematics and taught at a charter school for 3 fulfilling years. I enjoy working with students of all grade levels and ages, but really enjoy the connection with secondary education students, as I have the most experience in that field. I can tutor a wide range of subjects but I have the most success with Math and Grammar. In my spare time, I love to live life to its fullest....

...led a bilingual workshop in Panama on environmental conservation, which culminated in the awarding of certificate degrees to 12 adult students. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT and ACT math. While these are the subjects most students dread, I find that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping...

...group tutoring sessions are ways to strengthen aptitudes and skills, narrowing the focus of the student away from the distractions inherent in large group settings and providing individual attention. I obtained my arts education from private classes in music, and visual arts, from American Universities in Europe and reputed International institutions. I hold a B.A. and an MFA in Arts, Communications and Certificates in Performance. I tutor in French and Spanish languages, arts and literature....

I am willing to do whatever it takes for anyone to improve on tests and retain the knowledge that I teach them.

...have a relaxed approach to the study plan. One part of the session is conversational, I'll encourage you with the pronunciation. In the remaining part of the class, I like to do conjugation and grammatical review (I'm very fond of the Bescherelles book series for the French language) I remain an advocate for being multilingual and exploring different cultures. I thank you again for the opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

...English language assistant. While at Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside...

...University with a degree in Advertising and Theater. I have been a teacher's assistant on and off for over five years now. In my opinion and through my experience over the years, I must say patience is one of the main ingredients to successful tutoring and/or teaching. With patience comes a more acute sense of observation and, consequently, learning how each pupil absorbs and retains information. And the next important ingredient is to keep the...

...tutor because I believe in connecting with students so that they are comfortable engaging, talking to me, and asking questions. I am someone who can empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out. I spent time teaching English in Panama. Because of this experience, I understand both the positions of being a teacher and a student, and I use...

...graduate from the University of Alabama who will be starting at Yale Law School in the fall of 2019. I double majored in International Studies and French with a minor in African American Studies. During my time at UA, I participated in mentoring programs that allowed me to work with elementary school children, in addition, to being a coach for children aged 2-18 years old. I entirely self-studied for the LSAT and scored in the...

...for two years called AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) which is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap between students and prepare them for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Many of the goals that were part of the program, such as teaching students skills and behaviors for academic success, providing intensive support to maintain positive student/teacher relationships and developing a sense of personal achievement through hard work. Part of AVID meant working with...

...thesis on imperialism in the Middle East during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly focusing the First World War and its aftermath in the region. I received several competitive grants to conduct primary research in London and Oxford archives for this project, including the prestigious Goldfarb Center's student research fellowship. Once completed, my thesis was granted the award for the best senior essay in History that year. Additionally, I won Colby's annual prize for the...

...prep and English. The most fulfilling moments that I have with my students are when I see them applying previous lessons and skills to new challenges. I believe that a good teacher not only helps a student tackle specific, formulaic kinds of questions, but also imparts the skills necessary for adapting to the diverse intellectual challenges that life presents. My goal is always for my students to leave their sessions having learned something that will...

...the diversity of languages. I speak French, English, Spanish, and Creole. My father's goal was for me to speak many languages. And, although I hated going to Spanish and/or French classes as a teenager, I have learned that being fluent in other languages open many doors for new opportunities. Whether as a tourist in a foreign country or a having a job offer, you will be ahead of your peers with the knowledge of a...