Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving West Haven, CT

...with future students. We all have different strengths and goals and I want to be able to help others based on my own experiences. Taking standardized tests can be very stressful and seem like an overwhelming gatekeeper to future goals. I found a lot of solace in seeking advice and help from older peers and...

...also makes my tutoring sessions a lot of fun for my students. Outside of tutoring I love being active and outside. I am desperately trying to get better at tennis in the summer and racquetball in the winter. You can also see me riding my bike around the city all year round.

...thus I have a very clear understanding of the concepts and experienced in explaining those to students. I am a person with loads of patience, kindness and understanding specially when it comes to teaching. I am really good at coming up with real life examples to help student understand the important aspects of physics principles....

...in Neuroscience and Education. I am passionate about science and teaching and have experience teaching and tutoring all levels of Spanish, Science and Math. I enjoy working individually with students, understanding and learning the strategies that work best for each student. I incorporate visual and kinesthetic strategies, among others, to my teaching. My goal is...

...7 years of teaching experience and 30 years of tutoring experience in math. I enjoy what I do and I help students enjoy the learning process as well. I help them build their confidence through a series of successes in solving progressively more challenging problems. I look forward to helping students be the best math...

...some way. Well, not the cows, but THEY taught ME a lot about patience. When I left dairy work for health reasons, my cousin suggested substitute teaching. Then a little third grade boy in a special needs class (my second assignment) stole my heart and my future was decided. After substituting for 5 years (K...

...and classmates prepare for both tests and have experience in peer editing various essays and papers. I aim to aid my students by first assessing their learning styles to see what types of tutoring methods best fit their needs. In my experience tutoring, studying for, and taking standardized tests, I learned that there are several...

...the importance of establishing rapport and trust as well as teaching each student using methods that work best for them. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing video games, reading, cooking, and going on relaxing walks. Helping others is what drives me. I like tutoring many topics, but really love math and science....

...associate at Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as...

...discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

...information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing music, and studying film in order to understand as many aspects of the human condition as possible. I am a strong believer that when you take the time to study how something...

...learning abilities and backgrounds and am able to effectively teach them with engaging lessons. All my students have been successful throughout the years. I graduated from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and also hold MEd from Liberty University. Aside from teaching, I also enjoy spending time with my...

...school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for the third time. Through my time with her, she was able to progress to the 7th grade and is now in high school. In the past...

...accomplishing whatever goals you set out. I want our sessions to be interactive and applicable to your strengths - meeting you where you're at and addressing needs you may not have fulfilled in the classroom. In my free time I enjoy competitive rock climbing, knitting, reading, playing with my cat, and running.

...teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and engagement. I strive to understand each student's unique strengths and challenges, adapting my methods to ensure that they not only memorize concepts but also grasp their underlying principles. I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals, making each session both...

...Writing, Literature & Publishing from Emerson College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield University, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I have been published three times for my fiction writing, and would love to help others improve their writing! I specialize in all types of writing, from analytical essays to opinion pieces...

...the language arts, having worked for three years as a Writing Mentor at Washington University in St. Louis. During this time, I was trained to help students with writing projects at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to line-editing. When I studied abroad in Germany for a year, I worked as a tutor...

...me to become an engineer and I haven't looked back since! I tutored when I was an undergraduate in college for college level physics and calculus. I've always enjoyed teaching and tutoring whether it's by helping a student step by step or helping them to come up with a creative solution. Now, as a professional...

I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.

...student in ecology, and I recently completed my master's degree in marine science. I am dedicated to increasing my students' understanding of and appreciation for STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). I am a creative teacher who has held teaching positions ranging from tourism to undergraduate courses at R1 Universities.