Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Waterbury, CT

...beach and stargazing as well! I also love to spend time with my dog and two cats. I am looking forward to working with you, and as Albert Einstein said: "Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone."

My reason for tutoring stems from my passion for learning and the desire to communicate what I've found in a way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry,...

...have taught first through third grades for 10 years and specialized in teaching fifth and sixth grade Language Arts and Social Studies for the past ten years. I love to help children to reach their full potential through individualized instruction. I've been a tutor with Varsity Tutors since September, 2019 working both online and visiting...

...native Spanish speaker, I have been studying Italian for the last four years and feel confident tutoring in these subjects. Another subject I enjoy tutoring is Standardized Testing, where I help high school students prepare for exams like the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. Preparing for these exams is crucial in order to achieve a good...

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...well as teaching AP-level US, World and European History, test prep, and I've even served as Department Chair for History at two schools. In addition to history I am also experienced in teaching Civics/Government, Economics, Human Geography and Psychology. If it's in the Social Sciences, I've taught it. My goal as a teacher/tutor is to...

...My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion...

Hello! My name is Justin Hyland and I am a graduate of Fordham University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. My areas of knowledge include legal academics, bar exam prep, and English language and literature.

...I am most interested in tutoring students in Latin or in English literature. I can also teach elementary Ancient Greek to any interested students. My strengths include language, writing, and literary analysis. I can also offer test prep help to students struggling with the SAT writing or critical reading sections, or the subject tests and...

...Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on...

As a medical doctor with a deep passion for education, I am excited about the opportunity to serve as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. Throughout my medical training and clinical practice, I have consistently engaged in mentoring medical students, assisting peers, or guiding patients through complex health information. I believe that the same analytical and...

...which enabled them to reach their own intellectual bests. I believe that children have exactly one chance at a good education track. A good tutor can hone skills that might not have been properly nurtured in the usual academic setting. I've been teaching and tutoring in many different situations and I've developed some unique teaching...

...VT in English Acquisition, and also spent some time teaching Guitar. Although I have a broad range of subjects to offer, I most enjoy tutoring Language, History, Social Studies and Literature, as these subjects are closest to my own academic pursuits and interests. Coming from a liberal arts background I believe that education can not...

...discovering what strategies work best with each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone for the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to...

...experience, I have honed my ability to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that my students not only grasp the material but also develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. As a tutor, my goal is to empower my students to excel academically and professionally. Whether it's demystifying financial...

...a variety of subjects, I mainly focus on math and science, which I have had much exposure to as an engineer. I also enjoy helping students with English, reading, ACT prep, and more. I find that learning by doing often effectively develops skills and understanding, so I like to teach by asking students to actively...

...from the University of Scranton and an MA in English from Western CT State University. I am happy to tutor English, reading and writing at all levels. If I had to choose a specialty topic it would be Shakespeare. I designed and taught a high school level Shakespeare class for many years. As a tutor,...

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

...Committee. I then accepted a job at General Reinsurance in Stamford, supervising litigation and arbitration all over the country. I stayed at Gen Re for almost twenty-five years. I believe that teaching or tutoring is a journey best taken together. Since I have been over the ground before, many many times, I am familiar with some...

...our writing skills, as well as read an array of literature including classics like The Odyssey and Romeo and Juliet, and more modern texts including the graphic novel, A Monster Calls. I also have teaching experience at the middle school level, teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. From this position, I have experience in...