Victoria
Certified Tutor
...graduate school at Columbia University. I graduated from Yale University in 2011 and upon graduation, joined Teach for America, a non-profit organization whose mission is is to help close the current opportunity gap that exists in classrooms across the U.S. I taught 1st 2nd and 3rd grade for three years and while teaching, earned a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Science, Education
SAT Verbal: 730
Brendan
Certified Tutor
...and in turn leads to more engaging and productive sessions. When I have free time I extensively read, primarily non-fiction but with regular forays into different genres of fiction; regularly edit Wikipedia, where I am an administrator; play my electric bass, mostly to rock music; and passionately follow the New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 34
Dana
Certified Tutor
...for teaching, reading, writing, and literature. By planning creative and interesting lessons, I am able to share my passion of learning with my students. A very important skill I possess is that I know how to listen to my students. In addition, I am compassionate, patient and I realize that each student is an individual...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, TESOL
Marisa
Certified Tutor
...Connecticut approximately 3 years ago. I have a Bachelors degree in both Psychology and Elementary Education, as well as a Masters degree in Reading. I have obtained the "Highly Qualified" educator status, based on my exemplary PRAXIS scores. In addition, I have been an elementary school teacher for the past 15 years, having taught 2nd...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education/Psychology
Masters, Reading
Alesia
Certified Tutor
...Psychology at the University of Connecticut. I also completed a Master's in Education at Southern CT State University. This summer I am excited to begin my Educational Leadership degree in order to obtain my certification to be a school principal! I am currently a 1st grade teacher. I love working with students and helping them...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Education
Christine
Certified Tutor
...Spanish teacher at a local middle school, and have been teaching for five years. My bachelors degree is in Spanish Education, and I have a masters degree in Instructional Design and Technology, which is all about how to help students learn through the use of technology. I lived in Spain for six months and taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish Education
Masters, Instructional Design and Technology
Paige
Certified Tutor
...teacher. I have experience teaching most subjects in elementary school. Along with my certification in Elementary Education, I also have my Masters in Reading. This mostly comes from the joy I get from teaching reading. I love to teach students at any grade level, especially about the basics in this subject. I think it is...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Reading
Eric
Certified Tutor
...AP Literature and Composition and Creative Writing at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School. I hold a BA in English with Departmental Honors from Southern Connecticut State University and an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. I am a teacher consultant with the Connecticut Writing Project (UCONN), a representative and fellow with the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Writing
Elisa
Certified Tutor
I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Elementary Education
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...how superior communication can affect the way one's perspective; Specifically, how fiction can shape the boundaries of the real world. Studying English, and writing in general, also allows the student to analyze information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English
Gretchen
Certified Tutor
As a life long learner, instructional coach for college professors, and k-12 instructor, I am most happy when I can support those seeking to achieve their learning goals.... Education is the key to success and healthy habits of mind. Equipped with equitable access to differentiated learning strategies, expert instruction, personalization, and instructor empathy, learners can successfully achieve their educational goals.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...rounded and cultured individual who can adapt easily to the needs of others. I absolutely love to read, which is why I love helping students in Language Arts and Writing. I worked for 2 years at my alma mater University, helping college students with disabilities develop their academic skills. While I did assist them in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Ed, Special Ed, Spanish
Masters, Special Ed-Assistive Technology
Paige
Certified Tutor
...I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my Bachelors in Marketing and from Southern Connecticut State University with my Masters in Elementary Education. I love to teach, it is my passion! I work with students on a daily basis on many different skills, strategies, and concepts. I like to use a lot of hands on, interactive...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business
Masters, Elementary Education
Louie
Certified Tutor
...Connecticut State University where I recently transferred to study Exercise Science after completing my first two years at Yale University. I have extensive experience tutoring the SAT/ACT, but my favorite subject to tutor is math. Though it can be a daunting subject for many students, I strive to make math accessible and even enjoyable. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Exercise Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 780
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...have an immense passion for learning. Curiosity and ambition feeds progression. Without it we'd still be in the stone age! So let's put our minds together and learn all we can to progress not only as a society but as inidividuals. I am currently German major at Southern CT State University with the intent of...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, German
Juan
Certified Tutor
...also perfected my presentation skills both on the individual and group level through numerous conference presentations throughout the east coast. My teaching philosophy is very simple. I try to meet my students at the level that they are most comfortable in. I remain at that level until they are comfortable and then i push them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Master of Science, Sociology
Kristyn
Certified Tutor
I am a current teacher at a private school for students with language based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, auditory processing and AD/HD. I have developed a passion for reading/spelling instruction through Orton Gillingham, which is a multi sensory approach to decoding and encoding.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Education
Maddie
Certified Tutor
Hello! My name is Maddie! I have worked and taught students for almost 9 years. I have my Bachelor's in Art Education and currently getting my Master's in Elementary Education. Please check out my resume for all my experiences and qualifications! I look forward to the possibility of working with your child!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Art Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Celia
Certified Tutor
...Teacher (7-12) and have worked with children and teenagers for the past 10 years. I taught in a alternative high school for several years so I have experience working with various learning styles and educational needs. I believe that everyone deserves a quality education and will do whatever I can to work with them to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Science, History Teacher Education
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...certified ESL instructor. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from The New School in New York City (Class of 2010) and have since published articles in newspapers and magazines in my native Connecticut. I received my TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars in 2011 and have tutored ESL students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling
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