Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Danbury, CT

...onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited to tailor my approach to each student. In my free time, I hike, do...

Hello, my name is Kendall Lestrade. I have been teaching Middle School math for about 3 years and also have 2 years experience teaching High School algebra. I enjoy teaching and look forward to working with any students who need academic assistance in math.

...it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each...

...concepts easy to understand and I therefore empathise with struggling students, coaching them with a patient, probing approach until we are both satisfied that we have reached our goal. My mathematics and physics background has provided me plenty of experience with problem solving, so that I can often understand concepts from multiple viewpoints. By passing...

...the past 15 years and I try to make math easy and approachable to all. I like to make math relatable and understandable by using real word examples. I have a bachelors degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UMass and I am getting my Masters in Education from the University of New England.

...processes. One of my goals is that students will not just memorize the information for a test, but have it engrained in them so this method is a great way to accomplish that. But my primary goal is to help and support students throughout their academic journies overcoming the many similar difficulties that all students,...

...for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to...

...a fun process, but also one that I know I cherish. Thus, being part of a community is fundamental. Since this process is also necessary for professionalism, strategies in place are vital. As I know that radical transparency assists in foreknowledge and responsibility (Young,2023), conferencing and keeping in touch with stakeholders to have this kind of...

...working hard pays off, and it is in fact cool to succeed in math and science. There is a huge reward for diligence, hard work, and success, and I try to instill these in every person I assist. My coursework has included Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, Discrete Math, etc. as well as lots of Physics...

...it is always interesting to see the connections and logic behind concepts. I am a firm believer that education is not only a valuable, important resource for everyone, but that it should also be given in a way suitable for everyone. As such, I learn from the habits of my students and personalize my teachign...

I know how to work well with students mostly because I am one. I'm a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I look forward to making your most difficult subjects into something you look forward to!

...learn from and celebrate one another. In addition, I believe with my experience of teaching and my ongoing commitment to education, I would be an excellent tutor for your student. Over my years of teaching, I have displayed essential qualities of passion, commitment, professionalism, excellent work ethic and support to peers and students that make...

...came around, I was pretty confident. Let's just say it didn't go as planned. I generally scored high on the English and Math, but always had trouble with the Reading and Science sections. The questions I got wrong in those sections were quite similar, yet I would get the same type of questions wrong on...

...students who have autism and behavioral difficulties. I have learned many different ways to deliver material to my students so each individual is able to learn in their own way. I am not afraid to look things up with my students if I am unsure of an answer because it ensures them we are learning...

...love of the sciences, both physical and biological, although I have a variety of expertise in several subjects. As a teacher, and in my experience tutoring, it has always been the most exciting to me and my students when I have been able to bring the sciences to life in hands-on ways. I think that...

...education. It is my job to help them succeed in any way that I can - including tutoring, extra practice, and support along the way. As a teacher, I am very gentle, patient, and fair. I take my time to assure that each student understands what is going on. I believe that students should not...

...inquiry based exercises. I was able to observe the academic gains from students working collaboratively in groups. I was also able to work with students who needed extra help in learning and skills to enhance the learning process. I saw students develop and found his method of teaching very effective. Since April, 2007 I have...

...general, special and gifted education. I have an abundant background in and outside of the classroom working with students of all ages and ability levels. Over the years I have been a substitute and math/reading elementary school teacher, homeschool/at home instructor, private tutor, camp counselor and director. In addition, I have worked closely with children...

...my tutoring style as relaxed, engaging, and conversation-based, making challenging concepts feel approachable. I want learning to feel less like a lecture and more like an exploration. I've always admired Robin Williams' characters in "Dead Poets Society" and "Good Will Hunting," who mentored students to see their potential and think for themselves. That's the kind...

...am originally from upstate New York, but I currently reside in Westchester County, working on my bachelors in Psychology. I dream to be a Neurosurgeon. My first encounter with tutoring sprung in my senior year of high school for teaching math to students with disabilities. This also curated my love for teaching and inspiring. I...