Award-Winning History Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

I am currently a student at Northeastern University in Boston. I am pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. I've been tutoring for 6 years in different subjects (english grammar, general chemistry, organic chemistry 1, AP Chemistry, AP psychology, algebra, AP US history) all different types of age groups (from elementary school students to peer tutoring college students).

...from the textbook in order to focus upon what is truly important. Then, I work with students to help them understand the central concepts. Once students understand the central concepts, the details easily follow. I also have my students work through as many problems as they can on their own. When a student has struggled through a problem and succeeds by themselves, they learn more than they possibly could through an explanation. I then work...

...Relations at the ILR School (also known as the I Love to Read School) with a major in ILR and a minor in Education. As an Education minor, I gained experience working with students with diverse learning styles doing fieldwork as a teacher in the Ithaca area. I was also an enthusiastic member of a sketch comedy group and have acted in films. My passions are voice acting, reading, and teaching young students to master...

...am an experienced educator who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success.

...am a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Studies, with a concentration in Media Computation. I decided to tutor, because I got a lot of help through my academic journey and I want to be able to help others like others have helped me. In my spare time, I sew, do photography, read, and play many tabletop and video...

...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 differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship, and is the key to establishing...

I believe in instilling an understanding of the subject or topic in my student rather than simply regurgitating test strategies. To this end I actively seek to engage with my students and find points of interest for them to explore within the material we are learning. I hold that every student has the potential to learn every subject as a fundamental truth of education.

...am an incoming graduate student at Harvard University in Earth and Planetary Sciences. I did my undergraduate at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I study geology, though I have a great amount of experience teaching and learning all 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...

...am currently a senior at George Washington University, studying biology and theatre. I am passionate about a wide variety of subjects, but especially ecology, evolutionary biology, and theatre arts. My goal is not merely just to help students raise 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...

...have a Bachelor of Science and Arts degree from Mercy College. I've been to Jamaica since I graduated to assist kids from one-parent households. I teach a wide range of subjects, but my love is African history and culture. In my experience, we always seem to have the most fun when we help struggling children get ready for tests or even schoolwork. I really believe that education is essential to achieving a higher standard of...

...for Yemeni youth, a life-changing experience that inspired me to approach the teaching process with a broader, encompassing perspective. Apart from my experience with the Arabic language, I am also a native Spanish speaker. Although I am available to tutor in a range of topics, I am particularly passionate about History, Religion, Geography, and all Social Studies. I have personally committed myself to improving education throughout the world and promoting its appreciation among students in...

...theatre, so I have great energy and love working with people! As I have cultivated my career in the arts, I have found that I want to pass on what I have learned in the world of STEM onto younger students. An interest in STEM is vital to scientific progress, and I enjoy promoting that interest in others, especially in math and science. In my spare time, I love exercising, cooking and playing video games...

...been a tutor and an English teacher for the past five years and I love it because of the feedback I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from...

...with both substance and style. In addition to perfecting English language skills for tests or essays, I love sharing knowledge about other languages like French, Latin, and Italian. Since I study a period that can be confusing - in languages other than my own- I am good at figuring out how to present complex material using diverse and engaging methods. Each of us has a different way in which we learn best and no way...

...exams because I help them develop better study habits, as opposed to simply cramming to do well on a single exam. I have a passion to motivate students to achieve their full potential. More than raising test scores, I help each student gain more confidence in their own abilities and increase their proficiency in understanding with context, rather than simply memorizing facts or formulas. I adapt my teaching style to the particular needs of each...

...graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College of Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover...

...years. I have previously helped high school juniors prepare for SAT Evidence-based Reading & Writing. I taught students how to recognize rhetorical devices and how to analyze scientific, historical, and literary writing. Additionally, I created weekly grammar worksheets and vocabulary quizzes. I also read college essays and walked students through the college application process. After studying for two months, I obtained an 173 on the September LSAT-Flex. As a result, I am familiar with the...

...am a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater Studies. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I have the most fun with English and Writing. While still at Yale, I worked at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School teaching writing and playwriting to freshmen students. I saw exciting advancements in my students' skills during my time there, and I believe it was because I made sure that...

...know well at all. (Thanks, Dr. Stokes!) Thats when 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 care gives me a strong appreciation for arriving at evidence-based answers....

I am passionate about educating all students from a variety of backgrounds and levels to their fullest potential.