Award-Winning History Tutors serving Danbury, CT

I'm an engineering student with a rich background in public speaking and natural sciences willing to help anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of any subject. I understand that a conventional or traditional approach is not always the best means for learning.

...years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns...

...some of my best traits when it comes to teaching are patience and my approach-ability. I struggled with some subjects when I was in middle school and I was lucky enough to have great teachers who were willing to put in the time to help me out. Because of this, I feel like I know...

...for Broadway National Tours, but my heart has always been in teaching and tutoring. I've been working with kids and teens since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US...

...students. My friendly attitude is a large part of why I love being able to help students improve at different subjects, in my opinion nothing beats watching a student grow in confidence in a subject. Outside of the classroom I am a huge sports and nature lover, someone who is just as willing to sit...

...next level is applied. Using previous sessions as a foundation I focus on the fundamentals. I eschew tricks and gimmicks for getting to the right answer. You will know the answer, not arrive there via educated guessing. I am a seasoned financial services professional, and bring that professionalism and attention to detail to all my...

...I really learned how to learn and how to teach - fast. Since then, I have taught a variety of subjects to everyone from preschoolers to adult learners - and Im still going to school myself. My background in the arts enables me to take novel approaches to asking questions, while my background in health...

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.... It changes based on the student. Not all students work well with a particular philosophy, nor should such a philosophy be set in stone.... I would look to understand the student's class, goals, and strengths/weaknesses. Then I might have them work on their normal homework with me making suggestions to get an idea of...

...STEM fields. Currently, I am starting my graduate school research early at Harvard. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Earth Science and writing. I find learning fun and interesting, especially if it is approached in ways that are tangible for students and involve thinking outside of the classroom. In my spare...

...school, have developed a strong distaste for the exact sciences, often a consequence of having never been introduced to the interesting fringes of what physics and math seek to describe. My approach to tutoring is a patient, step by step process which seeks to build a students intuition from key concepts. Memorization, of all but...

...President of the New York State Bar Association appointed me to serve on the State Bar Committee on Disability Rights. In that capacity, I am one of the chief advisers to the Bar on such matters. I have also worked with the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund in New York, working on legal name-change...

...their test grades, but to take ownership of their learning and find joy in their academic studies. I am dedicated to helping students discover their strengths in learning and apply them to areas of difficulty. I work well with all age groups and can easily adapt my tutoring style to each students' age and educational...

...I learned in a course I took on the art of teaching. Lastly, in an ethics of medicine course of non-STEM majors, I prepared and facilitated discussion sections on current topics in personalized medicine. These experiences, combined with my time as a teaching assistant in correctional facilities, helped me grow as a varsity tutor now...

...what has brought me to Varsity Tutors. I feel compelled to work with students who, for whatever reason whether it be their own personal learning style or the difficulties associated with classroom teaching, cannot get the help they need in the traditional classroom. I feel that I have an incredible understanding, being a classroom teacher,...

...teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers...

A good tutor is one who helps a student enough that he or she may catch his/her own fish. An outstanding tutor will create a student who can surpass the tutor.

...I tutor writing at all age levels, test prep (LSAT and SAT), history, english and various social sciences. I can help you come up with strategic study plans for standardized tests, including strategies for logical reasoning and logic games on the LSAT; improve clarity, argument structure, and flow in essays; and study effectively for courses

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

Hi! I'm Juliet, a current senior at Wesleyan University. I'm pursuing a dual degree in American Studies and Government, and am also interested in History, English, and Music. In my free time, you can find me traveling, hiking with my dogs, and baking sweets for friends and family.

...I look forward to helping students with their studying strategies, find their voice in their writing, and better understand different cultures and languages. Having graduated from high school recently, I can relate to middle/high school students. I understand how challenging and difficult it can be when learning certain subjects. As a Psychology major, I am...