Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Bridgeport, CT

...of the ways I approach the Supplements and Personal Statement to creatively show your voice. I think about it as a party: if you're at a party with one hundred people and someone can identify you based on something you wrote in your essay, then it is most likely a strong essay. One of Emory's essay prompts asked students to write about their favorite fiction or nonfiction work, and I submitted a piece about Two,...

I am currently getting my MS in Mathematical Philosophy! I have experience tutoring up to the subject of Algebraic Topology and class experience in a multitude of graduate level math courses/topics. I am originally from Germany and I grew up in Texas. I love reading and watching tv/movies in my spare time.

...Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering degree, but had I not choose this major, my second choice would have been teaching. My fondest memory to date is the student I tutored and her parents coming up to me at my High-school graduation and telling me that she not only passed her final exam, she also excelled despite the fact that she was convinced that she would fail. My goal is to have this same level of success with...

...year abroad in Florence, Italy, which pushed me to learn new ideas about teaching and specifically history, especially European. I have experience working one-on-one with all types of students, tutoring in school and outside privately. The variety of AP classes and SAT courses i have taken have taught me tricks to test taking and study habits that will only help your student accomplish more in school and in life. Most importantly, learning should be fun....

...I like to present topics that have recently been taught in class, but also go over solving problems. I feel students should not wait until the last minute to start tutoring. If theres only time for 2 tutoring sessions before the final exam, it may be too late to excel. Also, I prefer if the student tells me the topic to go over in the session ahead of time. Then I can prepare a lesson...

...local test prep center in my senior year of high school. I'm currently a sophomore at Cornell University working towards a bachelor of arts in biological sciences. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to make sure my students feel confident enough about a subject to answer questions without any help and feel prepared for their exams. I truly enjoy the tutoring process and the ability to help students find their own potential in any...

...as a Teacher's Assistant in an undergraduate level engineering class. I attended Binghamton University for both my Bachelors and Masters degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I tutor most mast subjects up through high school senior level mathematics. I love tutoring math because I believe the tools and concepts have both direct and indirect applications in everyday life. My tutoring philosophy is to encourage students to solve problems on their own. I provide small assistance...

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.

I am a nuclear physicist. I have a Masters in Particle Physics and a PhD in Subatomic Physics. I work with detectors and computers in large particle accelerators. I have taught several courses at different levels in the subjects of physics and mathematics.

...a violin student -- lots of feedback and one-to-one attention, not so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but...

Hi! I'm a Long Island, NY based nonprofit development and communications professional with a B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I'm passionate about english language studies, social sciences, and history. I worked as a peer tutor throughout college and look forward to helping middle school, high school, and college students learn with an individualized, real world approach.

...you need to have a passion for math and love math's applications. Once there is passion, knowledge comes easily. From a very young age I loved math and excelled at it. My interest in the subject is present during all of my tutoring sessions and helps motivate my students. I present math in an interesting way so the student will understand it more clearly. One of the most interesting and influential people in my childhood...

..."hate" math? I want to help! Together, we will pinpoint your weaknesses in whatever you are taking---algebra, calculus, geometry, even basic arithmetic! We will practice to boost your performance like you never thought possible! Most importantly, we will work on time management so that you can excel in math while also enjoying your hobbies or extracurricular activities! Who am I? Well, I was born and raised in California, but now, I am loving life on...

...solve math equations, I'll actually work on some in my free time. I have a collection of math puzzles, logic games, and crossword puzzles that I work on constantly. I never get tired of playing with numbers and words, and I like to bring that enthusiasm to my teaching. Outside of math and logic, I like to read. I love music -- playing and listening to it. And I always try to catch some good...

I am a SUNY Geneseo Mathematics major currently in my junior year. I am involved in a Research Seminar at my school studying Invisible Lattice points. In high school, Mathematics was always my favorite subject and I carried that with me into college!

...immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was a part of, and I immediately fell in love with teaching. Nothing gives me more joy than being there when a student has that "aha" moment, when everything finally comes together and their...

I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!

...their passion, explore it, and overcome academic obstacles so they can find their favorite subjects enjoyable and stress-free rather than daunting. Additionally, I love helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, especially in critical reading and grammar, for these stressful events can decide so much in a student???s life and as their test scores rise so does their confidence. In my spare time, I enjoy performing in musicals, practicing with my a cappella group, creative writing,...

I am very passionate about teaching. I love to see the light in the eyes of my students when they finally understand a concept or skill they have been struggling with. My goal is to help my student not only to understand the subject in order to pass the class but as well to succeed in life. I am excited to be your tutor.

...which makes teaching those subjects so much easier and more enjoyable. I also love math ,and I love to figure out ways to help students understand certain concepts. I believe there is no better feeling than helping a child to understand and utilize new concepts. As a tutor, I will work with each student based on his or her interests and strengths. I will help to foster understanding, and to make learning fun. I will...