Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Bridgeport, CT

...years down the line. In this sense, I have been tutored and tutoring for as long as I can remember, meaning I have a strong understanding of what it is like to be on both sides of the relationship. I know what types of feedback to ask for from my students, and how to apply this feedback to my tutoring in order to tailor it to the individual student's needs. On top of that, I...

...growth. Specifically, I decided to study mathematics because I am passionate about the field and also to correct the negative stigma that surrounds the subject and its educators. I plan to bring enthusiastic energy into the classroom every day and create a comfortable learning environment for all of my students. Currently, I am working in a middle school classroom alongside a teacher. So far, I have spent about 35 hours in the classroom and will...

...Education. In 2009, I decided to put my professional career on hold in order to raise my children. As my children reached school-age I made the decision to home-educate them. I have been teaching my own children for 10 years now and currently teach all subjects at the 5th and 8th grade levels. While homeschooling my children, I continue to tutor other students as well. Throughout this time I have been tutoring students in everything...

...also provide detailed feedback on college essays focusing on higher and lower order concerns. I enjoy helping students overcome any obstacles they may face in reading and writing and ultimately foster a love for both. Building students' confidence in literacy helps them reach their academic goals and is vital to living successful lives. With over ten years of experience in special education, I can address various learning challenges and will tailor my instruction to the...

...detail. I have also read "Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing" by Henry Petroski which has shown me that to an engineer, every design can be improved upon and it is this potential to improve and progress things via engineering which strongly appeals to me. My hobby is mountain biking and I have been riding regularly for 4 years. During this time, I have had to carry out a lot of...

...spanned all grades from Freshman to Seniors. I am currently tutoring several levels of physics, from high school to college including AP and advanced topics, as well as astronomy. These are my favorite subjects to tutor because they revolve around understanding difficult concepts by breaking down each problem into easier sections. This works well with my tutoring style because I enjoy looking at each problem by understanding the final goal and looking at what tools...

...in many subjects, English Literature and Writing have always been my true passions. With four years of experience working in college admissions, as well as two years of experience serving as a Writing Center tutor during my undergraduate studies, I can also assist with the college application and college essay process. Besides being a total bookworm and lover of learning, I also enjoy spending time with my big, fat Albanian family, traveling near and far,...

Rising sophomore at Vanderbilt University. Political science major.

...Interdisciplinary Studies. I have worked with children for 5+ years as a tutor and teacher's assistant for grades 3 and 4. In this role, I prepare children for state examinations. Although I specialize in tutoring Math, ELA, and Writing, my favorite subject is Science. I enjoy helping children build their academic confidence and develop a love for learning. I am passionate about children reaching their highest potential and committed to providing strategies to help students...

...the Head of the Business & Marketing Department in Bahria College, Islamabad, Pakistan. During my time as Head, I worked directly under the Principal to develop new curricula for A’ Levels and O’ Levels, interviewing new candidates, organizing college-wide events, organizing tours for new students and managing all associated paperwork and correspondence. Simultaneously, I had the privilege of teaching economics and business studies to the O’ & A’ Levels (the British System equivalent to Grade...

...my tutoring experience, I have had the privilege of working with students of varying ages and skill levels. I have tutored subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and statistics. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry, as they often serve as the building blocks for students' mathematical understanding. I find great joy in helping students unlock their potential and gain confidence in their abilities, particularly when they experience that "aha" moment....

...Davidson (He Him His), I am a 21 year old History Major enrolled at Oberlin College from Westchester New York. During my time in highschool I had a lot of trouble learning from tutors because information was often displayed in terms of lists to be memorized. I find that the best way to tutor is not through memorization, but through helping the client to understand the core concept and how these concepts relate to their...

...a Respiratory Therapist will be very useful when we study the human body. Math and science are both subjects that are made up of patterns to be discovered and I will challenge my students to find them as part of problem solving quests. I feel that when students are able to discover the puzzle underlying subject material, learning becomes more fun. In addition, I greatly enjoy children's literature and have many fond memories of the...

...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 is approached in ways that are tangible for students and involve thinking outside of the classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, fitness (I compete in powerlifting),...

...calculus 2 during this time at Sacred Heart University and University of Connecticut respectively. In addition, I have completed 5 AP courses at King School. I have been a tutor to members of my family, helping my brothers during a very difficult geometry class. Outside of my close family, I have been a camp counselor for animation, a role which required me to monitor and have much one-on-one teaching time with students from 8th to...

...accountants, having worked in management in the field for 25 years. My recent MA qualifies me to tutor students in both writing and literature. Since the program was online, I am skilled at teaching and communicating both in person and online. I work with both high school and college students, as well as adults who have returned to college to improve their lives and reach their goals. I believe that if one applies oneself with...

Hi, I am currently studying Computer Science at Cornell University and would love to help anyone with STEM related fields and SAT/ACT Math test prep.

...were raised for the better half of our childhood, in the Armys Camp Base. In short, I am an Army kid. My immediate family, which consists of my three brothers and my two sisters, are a close knit one. I specialize in Deaf Education and am proficient in A.S.L. I enjoy teaching students of all ages. I enjoy my profession and have both a full time job teaching Emotionally Challenged students and a part time teaching...

...Computer Science and majored in Cinema Studies. Essentially, I love math and science but am also a very artistic person (and I really love film). To drive that home, my MFA is in Film Production. Both degrees were obtained from NYU. I received a 1550 on my SAT when it was out of 1600. My education career has been in the arts. I taught Editing at New York Film Academy and was the Chair of...

...always thinking of new ways to teach difficult material, and I have an intense knowledge of common core subjects, methods, and procedures. I care mostly about both how and why you do something in mathematics, not just how to do it. I love to be challenged with hard questions, and even if I don't have an answer ready, I will undoubtedly research, and I will have an answer by the next time I see that...