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

...2010. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Mathematics Education degree. I love relating math to real life applications, and trying to make my tutoring experiences enjoyable and helpful. I absolutely love competition. I was a pitcher for the varsity baseball for SUNY Cortland. I could talk about sports for hours. Go Yankees. Coming right out of college, I believe I can relate with my students and provide them with a great tutoring experience!

Hello, my name is Alex! I happily tutor privately--anything from SAT/ACT Math and English to GPA for Geometry, Algebra, Reading, and more! Work great with elementary level students as well!

I am a rising sophomore at Princeton University currently on a gap year. I am majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In high school, I tutored middle and high school students in math. While I am most passionate about math, I tutor a wide range of subjects, including APs, SAT, and ACT.

...them in several subjects, including math, science, chemistry, and even music. I helped them with homework assignments, lab reports, quizzes, tests, and final examinations. During sessions, I would ask them if they understood what I explained to them, and they would tell me that they understood. If they did not, however, I would stop and re-explain the concepts. In some cases, I would do it a different way so that they better understand what I...

...academic conversation. I also taught English as a Second Language in Korea where I adopted novel approaches to communicate across the language barrier as well as to keep students interested. My favorite subjects to tutor are grammar, writing, and literature because I love to read, but I also tutor test-prep, algebra, and lower-level maths. In my free time I like to read, play my bass/guitar, take my dog for walks, and cook.

...most passionate about history, but I really enjoy math and writing too. I've been working extensively in educational settings for the past two years, working as a middle school TA and after school program academic classroom director/tutor. In my free time, I love having conversations with my friends and students, reading, dancing, listening to music, and hanging out with my younger sisters. My mission is to work my hardest to make learning and tutoring truly...

I am a recent graduate of Vassar College. I got my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and spent my last two years of college working as a calculus tutor. I love tutoring all kinds of math because I know it's a subject that so many people struggle with and I'd love to help make the process just a little easier for them and be supportive during those hard times.

...and High School level Math, Spanish, and Writing, and I truly enjoy making the tutoring experience as fun, interesting, and enriching as possible. I have worked with students in these subjects since I was a high school student, and enjoy all of them equally. I tailor my teaching style to each student I work with, but a common theme is using real-life examples to bring any subject to life. Outside of the school environment, I...

...test in my senior year of high school, a teaching assistant for Calc IV in my third semester of college, and a residential tutor for Organic Chemistry in my fourth semester of college. Currently, my favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, the SAT, and Algebra/Calculus I. I can make complex concepts and questions simpler by implementing various tips and tricks that I have learned throughout my time of learning and teaching these subjects. My teaching...

...taught Algebra and French! I really enjoyed teaching both subjects, especially because students seem to be particularly nervous about math and foreign language. I was always up for the challenge of helping them realize that these content areas can be fun and accessible. I have also pursued an Advanced Certificate in TESOL and have supported the ELLs in my school by pushing into content classes, as well as helping my colleagues modify materials so that...

...STEM field. I've been tutoring students with the SAT/ACT for a few months now and am looking forward to sharing all of the SAT/ACT strategies that I've learned over the years! On the September 2016 ACT exam, I scored a 31 on the ACT Math portion. On the October 2015 SAT exam, I scored a 760 on the SAT Math portion. I'm eager to tutor students in my favorite subject! On the September 2016 ACT...

I am currently attending Hofstra University, where I'm majoring in Pre-health Studies with a Concentration in Disability Studies. I have had experience in the past, as I tutored students during high school. During my free time, I enjoy reading and playing tennis.

...I thrive on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, utilizing a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding through visualization and resourcefulness. My experience as a peer tutor at my college's math center, combined with my work with middle school students through community service, has equipped me to connect effectively with learners of all ages. I am dedicated to fostering academic success and instilling confidence in my students, while also enjoying hobbies such as enjoying outdoor...

...to enjoy learning in order to be successful. In my sessions I try to engage students by incorporating fun games and activities into the educational experience. Since I am a current student myself I understand the challenges that can occur when learning and know the feeling of struggling in a subject. I have received tutoring sessions myself and recognize the importance of an extra boost of support. I am excited to share my passion for...

...student has the ability to learn and that they each learn differently. It is the responsibility of the educator to find the best way to inspire his or her students to learn and then guide them along in the process. I like to work games into my sessions, students can learn just as much when they are having fun! Most of my tutoring experience has been with children who are home bound, from first grade...

...be certified to teach Mathematics in Grades K-12, and English in Grades K-8. I have worked at an after-school program, a summer day camp, and have had experience observing and teaching in multiple classrooms. I have always been passionate about helping students reach their goals and I believe that education is a top priority. My favorite subject is Mathematics, and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and playing the piano.

...thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking strategies if applicable and desired. Every student deserves tutoring sessions that are personalized to account for the student's strengths and weaknesses in order to help accelerate the student's...

...minor in Biomedical Engineering. I am currently a tutor in math, biology and the ACT. My favorite approach to teaching is figuring out my students strong suits, and adapting the way we approach problems to them. This is why math is my favorite subject to teach, there are endless ways to do the same problem, and I love when I see my students Aha moment! My first teaching job was actually teaching children to ski,...

...STEM subjects is always fun for my students and me, because 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 style in a way that would best help them...

Education is an opportunity for all individuals to challenge themselves and grow. My role as the teacher is to help facilitate this risk taking which leads to growth for all students. My goals help each student reach their goals and live their true potential.