Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Connecticut

...years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive...

...private and public schools: elementary, middle, high school, and Community college. I have lived extensively in Europe and Asia and have had the opportunity to visit many countries throughout the world. I had many wonderful experiences tutoring English as a second language in varying cultural contexts. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in French and studied at L'Universite de Paris, Sorbonne et Clignancourt through the Smith junior year abroad program. I also hold...

I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.

...the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning languages....

...up the road from where I live so I get to watch him after school until his mom or dad get home. It's tough keeping up with him. I like to read... a lot... and I like to walk whenever I can. Fortunately school is a mere 15 minutes away by foot so I walk to and from work every day. I do a bit of volunteer work as well with the Wilson Wish Foundation,...

...these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can grasp truly complex ideas in the topic at hand and in...

...stress of success in our modern education system. I have tutored classmates throughout high school through our National Honor Society, helping them prep for high school exams. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, I believe our education is at risk of returning to basic memory rather than true understanding and application of true knowledge. Rather than focusing on grades, my teaching and learning philosophy involves using education as a tool to view the world in new...

...learning is a really fun process, and my hope is to be able to help you share that same sense of satisfaction and joy in your work. I know perfectly well, however, that it can feel impossible at timesbut I'm here to help you get through any difficulties you might have, as well as to help you keep your skills polished! The subjects I can best help withand am very passionate about are English, Spanish,...

...15 years. Throughout this time I have worked with both regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens...

I enjoy helping people reach their potential. If you're struggling in a class, there's probably a good reason. It may take some work, but I'm confident that I can help you succeed.