Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...program, through which I tutored many students in a variety of subjects. I also worked extensively with students through an internship with the Maryland Zoo's education department. Since graduating, I have been traveling and working for an environmental nonprofit in NYC. I currently tutor in math, science, and test prep (SAT and ACT). As a tutor, I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their...

...Tutoring has typically been long-term, with a couple of short-term or one-off students. I tutored students between the ages of 11 to 16 years old, primarily with Mathematics, but also with English, Physics, and basic Chemistry. During this time, my experience teaching Mathematics has been in the fields of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. I have also tutored a few of my college-aged friends to help them study for upcoming calculus and statistics finals....

...so my approach to assisting fellow students is to help them simplify complex concepts into easier terms in order for them to gain a fundamental understanding. Thus building from there to achieve a high level comprehension. The subjects that I have tutored in the past are chemistry and math; in these subjects I tend to find that students struggle with the core foundations, so when classes start to add on more complex theories or work,...

...my students about their interests and try to find a way to incorporate them in my teaching. I was born and raised in Paris, France. I married an American man 27 years ago, and after moving around we decided 12 years ago to settle in America. When we arrived, the 2 oldest of my 5 children, and I had difficulties to acclimate to our new life. I understand how difficult it is to learn a...

...the importance of the subject, and how the subject relates and is useful to everyday life as the best way to help the student maintain an interest in the subject. I also found that breaking down the topic in which the student is struggling in to smaller more manageable bits to be the best road to understanding the subject matter. In my spare time I love to read especially sci-fi / fantasy, watch sports, and...

...to books and the classroom, and this is a convenience for which I am very fortunate. I recognize, however, that every mind learns in its own way---a reality that institutional education cannot accommodate. I make it my priority to determine what methods of demonstration and motivation are best suited to every student I work with. I look forward to working with you. I really do love learning, and think I have a knack for sharing...