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

I have a deep commitment to education and exploring our world. I have studied at an intense conservatory for music as well at the esteemed Yale University. With a passion for a broad variety of subjects, I hope we can walk together on the journey of education.

...education is what enables us to take control of our lives. Critical thinking is useful not only in school, but in solving real-life difficulties. That is why I always focus on engaging the students problem-solving ability to master this skill. I am very patient, hardworking, and reliable. If a student does not quite understand a topic, I am always willing to take a few steps back and focus on the fundamentals prior to advancing. Thank...

...reading. I am passionate about teaching as it helps students succeed and feel confident. My philosophy about teaching is that each student learns at their own pace and using their own methods. So I make sure to tailor my lessons to help them learn according to their needs. Sometimes I use short videos and pictures to help students get a more visual/auditory experience based on their needs. My favorite subject is biology as I have...

...in the direction of an alternative education program that would merge my interest in the field of law and all things legal and my talents within the classroom atmosphere. While still in my undergraduate college, I gained employment as a Behavioral Interventionist for the Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) Alternative school. I have learned through this experience how to interact and connect with challenging students, how to engage in conversation with them and how to...

...Bible College. I moved on to teach in classrooms, churches, small group 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 enjoy their road to excellence.

I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten-6, and have also passed the content exam for Social Studies for grades 7-12. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and have a Bachelors of Arts in both History and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. My experience working in elementary schools makes me particularly suited for tutoring students at the elementary level.

I enjoy helping people reach their potential. If you're struggling in a class, there's probably a good reason. It may take some work, but I'm confident that I can help you succeed.

My name is Kenneth; many people call me Kenny. I have always had a passion for Education. Once I graduated from Oswego State University with my Bachelor's, I have worked as a substitute teacher, teen travel counselor, tutor, and teacher assistant with Head Start. Tutoring has always brought me joy and that is why I continue to do it now. For the past two years, I worked as...... My philosophy on teaching is that learning needs...

...history, which I see as a vast, interconnected story. I am an avid writer due to the nature of my major and minors, and would consider my expertise to be academic writing. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and adaptiveI strive to understand each student's learning style and make complex subjects approachable. Outside of tutoring, I'm an avid reader, a food enthusiast, and a fan of theater. These interests keep me engaged and curious, qualities I...

...I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and I enjoy helping others perform to the best of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim 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...

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a Junior at Yale University studying Psychology and Education Studies. I am very passionate about working with kids and pursuing a career in teaching, and my main goal is to help students achieve their full potential!

...years with corporations. Currently, I work full-time as a training specialist for corporations, focusing on adult learning theory and talent development. I love helping people of all ages get their "aha! moments." Even though my day-to-day is focused on helping adults become better at their jobs, I have always loved helping kids enhance their reading and writing skills. I love helping them learn tricks to break down words, sentences, and grammar into easy, manageable pieces....

...to meet your tutoring needs! I love learning and I love teaching. I'm interested in many different subjects and topics, from military tactics, psychology, economics, theater, music theory, sports, video games, and politics. I also love exploring and adventuring. I've hiked long distance trails, ran marathons, acted on stage and in film, and am always looking for something interesting and challenging. I'd love to use my knowledge and enthusiasm to help you achieve your academic...

...creative and having fun with it. This past summer, I worked as a part of an amazing program and spent my summer connecting and teaching within a second grade classroom alongside two other amazing teachers! Like the 5th grade classroom, my focus was mainly on helping build lesson plans and working both individually and in groups with our students. Teaching is something I absolutely love and it has always been a passion of mine. I...

...not only knowledgeable in the field, but genuinely enjoy discussing a majority of the topics. I've had the pleasure of teaching weekly courses on Congress and Governmental Procedures to young students, and found that hands-on, interactive learning like debates and group projects are not only fun for students, but more intellectually engaging. I'm passionate about helping students as I believe that access to a good foundational education is what sets one up for a successful...

...that I enjoy reading and writing. To me, the smell of a bookstore is like that of a decadent chocolate cake to many others. Although throughout the school year I typically only engage in academic writing, in my down-time I write poetry and I'm working on a young adult novel. I'm an athlete. When I was younger I did karate for about 6.5 years and got my black belt. Finally, during the winter I take...

I have taught at a college level for over 22 years. I come from a family of teachers. My Mother was a teacher and now I have 2 children that have become teachers. I am now semi-retired and stay current through one-on-one tutoring. I also have taught/tutored in the online arena.

...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 each subsequent test. Once I figured out my own strategies to approaching specific questions and improving my time management skills, I grew comfortable sitting in those desks for three hours. I finally began hitting that 99th percentile mark. The most invaluable part I believe...

...school and university level. As a tutor, I try to not only instruct students how to do the problem that they are struggling with but to also make sure that they understand why such a procedure works. As a student, I did not always find new 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....

...the majority of their study with a tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well. - Connect and empower. Students will enjoy their sessions when they form a bond with the tutor based on mutual respect and trust. We set meaningful, challenging and realistic goals; and I share these goals with the student and parent so that we are all...