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

...pre-calculus, and calculus). I have always been a strong student in math and I am excited to pass on the knowledge and tricks that have helped me excel in my classes to other students. I make sure to tailor lessons to each student, so that they get a personalized experience that optimizes results.

...lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are three pillars fundamental to improving study skills and active learning.

A good tutor is one who helps a student enough that he or she may catch his/her own fish. An outstanding tutor will create a student who can surpass the tutor.

...and encouraging students along with teaching them the importance of discipline and staying focused on studies. I have noticed that for some students, the actual problem is not the subject/curriculum, but that they need help with time management and study skills. I try to teach students how to learn better and faster by managing their...

...from The Brearley School in Manhattan. I have extensive experience tutoring through the non-profit organization "Learn in Shelter", at Brearley (middle school and high school students) and am familiar with Manhattan private school curricula. I tutor a range of subjects but am especially passionate about English, Math, and Science. I enjoy working closely with students...

I can help you write and edit your essays, help you with your math homework, or organize your finances. I also enjoy snow cones and long walks on the beach. Not a huge fan of black olives.

...testing. I wrote my thesis on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also...

...tutor. I am most passionate about teaching Math, Physics, and Spanish. I try to bring that passion to each tutoring session so that the lessons are both interesting and enriching. My ultimate goal is simple: when a student is able to explain a topic or even teach it back to me, I am confident that...

...from Columbia University, and I pursued advanced graduate studies in philosophy at the University of Toronto, where I taught a few courses in epistemology and served as a graduate assistant for introductory classes in symbolic logic. When in my twenties, I also spent a few years doing research for a college textbook publishing company, working...

...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...

...knowledge and learn something new. As the eldest of seven, I have tutored and advised my younger siblings in their academics my entire life. My extensive experience ranges from establishing language and literacy skills in at-risk children and youth, to working with adults in GED Test Prep Centers. Furthermore, I have studied at some of...

...that my three biggest strengths as a teacher are the following: 1. The strong relationships that I develop with my students through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor. 2. My expertise in mathematics and with the various standardized admissions and certification exams. 3. My teaching philosophy which emphasizes helping students to develop an intuitive understanding...

...are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me...

I have a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have taught mathematics for 13 years at different levels, such as middle school, high school, private tutoring, and university.

...experiences, I have learned that my strengths lie in tutoring STEM-related courses, as my students tend to be most successful in these subjects. I believe that education is a two-way street and learning can happen from anyone at any time. As I impart knowledge to others, I hope to gain new insights, perspectives, and understanding...

...economics, Spanish language, English, and mathematics. I grew up in a public school in New York state taking regents exams therefore I'm very familiar with standardized state testing. I am a self-taught Spanish speaker who loves languages and loves learning. I'm also very passionate about hiking, photography, business ethics, the environment, and the beach!

...settings, swimming pools (as a swim instructor) and even in my own home. As a homeschool mom, I teach my own children and am preparing them for college. I believe that if learning is boring, frustrating or upsetting, it's not being done right. We can do better! So my personal goal is to help students...

...to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most productive when students remain actively involved in the learning process. I played soccer through college and remain an avid sports fan. In my free time I enjoy reading, swimming, and playing basketball.

...Prep 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...

...professional experience as a finance and operations manager, I bring both advanced academic knowledge and real-world expertise to the classroom. My passion for teaching led me to develop skills that make complex financial concepts accessible and engaging. I am dedicated to fostering an interactive learning environment and integrating technology to enhance practical understanding. I look...