Sarah
Certified Tutor
...I graduated from Central Connecticut State University with my BS in Elementary Education and I currently working towards my Masters in Education from Penn State University World Campus. I was a Kindergarten through 5th grade reading tutor in a public school setting in Connecticut for the past year where I tutored reading comprehension skill groups...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geography/Elementary Education
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction/Children's Literature
State Certified Teacher
Laura
Certified Tutor
...children and all the curiosity and joy they see and bring to the world. When I'm not teaching I like to be learning new things and keeping my mind sharp. I love to cook, play guitar, see live music, and be an active member of the city and community. Doing any of those aforementioned activities...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters in Education, Elementary Ed
Stefania
Certified Tutor
...I want my students to feel as passionate about reading as I do. I also have a background in languages, which allows me to tutor foreign languages. I have traveled many places and been around many cultures so I feel this has made me a stronger teacher. I like to push my students while tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English
Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Molly
Certified Tutor
...Fordham University, and I have my MFA in Young Adult Literature from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 760
Katie
Certified Tutor
...at UCONN, I continued to participate in the Big Brother Big Sister program while also tutoring local high school students for the CAPT. After graduating from UCONN, I pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching at Central Connecticut State University where I worked with students in grades six through twelve during both the regular school...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teaching
Amy
Certified Tutor
...Northern Colorado and earned a B.A. Special Education Teacher k-12. I also earned an M.A. for teaching grades k-12. I worked a full time teaching position for the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable"...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Masters, Special Education
Kayla
Certified Tutor
...a teacher at an elementary school, as well as a tutor. I earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary education
Masters, Teaching and learning with technology
Sean
Certified Tutor
...writing, and math). At this point, I also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for about four years as a direct care staff person. I taught Spanish to two adolescents while...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Special Education
Abbey
Certified Tutor
...education and it's my desire to share that with growing students. I have had the privilege to study with some brilliant individuals at Quinnipiac University, where I majored in Health Science studies and dabbled in some laboratory investigation. Since then, I have transferred into Central Connecticut State University to pursue psychology and biology. I have...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Psychology/Business
Lena
Certified Tutor
...the past 10 years and helped edit their essays and improve their writing style, gently guiding them to a better approach in writing and phrasing. I am also looking forward to helping someone in the field of psychology, something that I am passionate about. Finally, as a native Russian speaker, I would love to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Development and Family Studies
Masters, Health Psychology
AJ
Certified Tutor
...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and graduated from the University's School of Education. Throughout my time in school and since I graduated, I have tutored countless students of all ages in math in groups and individually. I have also worked in math classrooms alongside teachers assisting the students. I have also worked...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
Justin
Certified Tutor
I believe that every student is capable of succeeding and am willing to create individualized learning plans to help the student achieve their goals. My sense of humor and easygoing attitude makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Colin
Certified Tutor
My first tutoring experience was in the 7th grade. I had a wonderful math teacher who allowed students, once they had finished their practice sets, to help others. I learned then that I had a knack for helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Studies
Mackenzie
Certified Tutor
...know that I wanted to be a teacher. I also constantly had my nose buried in a book, so becoming an English teacher was the next logical step. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary English Education
Tony
Certified Tutor
I believe that everyone can learn. A great tutor can adapt the material to fit every student's needs. I am an experienced and certified teacher. I love history and politics as well.... I will spend the session getting to know the student. I will learn their experiences in education and devise a plan to help them learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Josh
Certified Tutor
...was in 5th grade. I was outside of my home playing with the locals, when a parent came up to me and said, "You look smart enough, come help my son in math." I was a little shy and nervous at the time, plus the fact that her son was 3 years older than me,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, MBA
Liliana
Certified Tutor
...of instruction, responsive to the unique needs of a given student. While conducting a lesson or leading practice, I quickly become aware of students academic needs. Every student, regardless of background, can improve his or her ability to listen to and understand vocabulary and sentences in a second language. In lectures, discussions, and assignments, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
Master of Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Asami
Certified Tutor
...major (Polish studies) because I love Chopin. I've been playing the piano since I was 4 years old, and received several awards at competitions including Silver Award for elementary school grade 3 at the 4th International Chopin Piano Competition in ASIA. I always respond within one day. Feel free to contact me anytime for any...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Polish Studies
Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Seth
Certified Tutor
...people to solve problems because it is an excellent way to better both people's lives and my own. We both learn from the experience. Working on STEM problems is the favorite part of my day. Everything builds off of what you have already mastered; your skills and knowledge grow, becoming a more complex and logical...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Bryan
Certified Tutor
...who has traveled throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. From 2012 to 2015 I worked as a middle school technology and engineering teacher in Somers, CT. While there, I wrote a new curriculum for our technology department to include updated units on Robotics, Computer Graphics, Programming, Photography and Engineering Principles. During this time I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Technology and Industrial Arts Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
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