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

...get a head start on my academic career. I enjoy teaching other students because it helps them succeed in their studies. It also helps me learn things that I may not have come across before. I competitively play chess and am a part of the badminton club at my university. I think it is very important to stay well-rounded in life, so I take great interest in subjects outside my field of study. These include...

...in Civil Engineering. I believe the most important 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...

...level physics and calculus. I've always enjoyed teaching and tutoring whether it's by helping a student step by step or helping them to come up with a creative solution. Now, as a professional I participate in STEM outreach programs to advocate for students from underrepresented demographics to pursue engineering. I take pride in my education and career, which is why it's important to me to be able to share my passion with others.

...in American Studies, and took all sorts of fun and arguably bizarre classes from building medical devices for babies, to learning Zulu, and analyzing German fairytales. And believe me, oftentimes things just don't make sense to me. But I've found that having someone (i.e. a tutor) around can help with finding alternative ways of approaching a problem/reading a sentence. I currently write music for movies and TV shows, so if you've had enough of polynomial...

...and familiar with the NYS Common Core in various subjects. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from St John's University (my major was Accounting), Queens, New York. As a student, I excelled in all academic subjects (especially in math and science). I believe learning should be a fun experience for students. When learning is fun, it will be interesting and will be a positive reinforcement for the student. Working in sales and as a...

My name is Francis Nguyen. I am married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Trigonometry. I love to help children learn math and succeed in math.

...Elementary Education and a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and Performance. I currently hold teaching certificates in Grades 1-6 and Math grades 7-12 My passions lie in the physical sciences, music, theatre and math. I was a high school triathlete and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning new things and love to share that passion with students and colleagues. My first language is English,...

...specialist for local programs and as a tutor for the local school district. I am currently a senior at Central Connecticut State University seeking a dual bachelor's degree in finance and management. I plan to continue my education and earn my MBA as well. I tutor elementary and middle school subjects as well as some high school subject matter. I am also a financial literacy tutor. I tutor test preparation as well. My favorite areas...

...Spanish and French. My student teaching experience was at Kings Park High School, where I taught Spanish to ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of...

I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.

...to develop effective study methods that work best for the ways in which they learn. The key is to not only learn information, but to retain it. I also enjoy working with young students who may need help with reading, writing, science, and pre-algebra. My tutoring sessions will give students the practice and understanding needed to excel in their coursework. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis, cooking, catching up on new TV shows, and...

...2, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and high school Statistics). Also, I am available to teach high school Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have lots of passion to help students learning in different ways. There are 100 learning ways if there are 100 students. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematical Sciences from University of Connecticut and Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Mathematics) from University of Southern California. My main educational...

...academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an English as a Second Language Teacher as well.

...statistics, algebra, geometry, and calculus. My tutoring style is warm, supportive, and structured. I believe in meeting students where they are and tailoring each session to fit their goals and learning preferences. Whether a student needs help preparing for an exam, writing a research paper, or mastering a concept they've been struggling with, I work to make lessons approachable and engaging. Outside of academics, I love to run (and am currently training for another half...

...open to working with middle schoolers, although I will admit that I haven't worked with them as often, so if I end up matching with one, it would likely be a very enlightening experience for both of us. My biggest goal in tutoring with Varsity Tutors is to encourage students to think for themselves and enjoy every step of learning, not just memorizing facts and feeling instantly satisfied by getting the answer(s). Being fresh out...

...self-teaching and learning. I understand that every student has their own learning style. Whether it be visual, auditory, reading and writing, or kinesthetic, I can cater to the student's preferences. Personally, I am a visual learner and I find that there's nothing better than a diagram to assist with solving a problem in science, technology or math. Any problem can be broken down and solved with enough patience and thinking. I am looking to tutor...

...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 every student I tutor. I mostly tutor science and math related subjects because...

Hello! 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 for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

I am a passionate, motivated and focused educator who strives for all students to be successful learners. I am an advocate for students to receive what they need to be successful.

My goal for every session is that every student comes away with a better understanding of the material. I did my BS in Mathematics, and Finance and a minor in Economics. While those subjects may sound daunting, I know that any concept can be understood with right explanation.