Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving East Hartford, CT

...is why I have been a high school teacher for 20 years and why I am a tutor now. One of my major skills as a tutor is breaking down skills and concepts into small parts to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just...

...and USA Today. I've also been a finalist for several national playwriting awards. Most importantly, I love working with my students. Their success is my success and I firmly believe that everyone is capable of getting better, no matter how tough the subject matter. My favorite part about teaching is when students find themselves totally...

...minds to. Through my educational coursework and internships coupled with my experience tutoring 1-on-1 and in small groups, as well as, being an instructional aide to students with disabilities at a self-contained school, I have gained invaluable experience and it has shaped me into the teacher I am today. I look forward to making an...

I am a graduate of Drexel University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have past experience working in K-5 classrooms as a substitute teacher. I currently work as an ESL teacher online, teaching English to children in China via video-conference. I'm comfortable tutoring students in all subjects K-5, phonics, and ESL.

...a graduate of top liberal arts college Wesleyan University where I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior and German Studies. I currently work as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. I am passionate about helping others and have held numerous tutoring positions teaching students from elementary school to college...

...I went to Emerson College to pursue my BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing where I took several intensive literature, analytical writing, creative writing, and public speaking courses. My concentration was in fiction writing and analysis. I also minored in Marketing Communications where I studied social media marketing and web analytics. At both institutions, I...

...of contributing to positive educational growth. This has led me to pursue various civic engagement opportunities while studying social psychology at Bard College, as well as related social development projects at The New School for Public Engagement where I earned a Master's in Nonprofit Management. During my undergraduate study, I spent two summers in Qingdao,...

...is not to just to impart information, but to share information in such a way that will empower students to ask questions. This approach will strengthen their ability to think critically and solve challenging problems. Seeing the joy in students eyes when they finally grasp a concept is the ultimate reward. When I'm not working...

...tutoring, and I know how important those moments are to their understanding and learning. I want to help more students find those moments of clarity in whatever subject they are struggling in so that they can have more confidence in their abilities and succeed. My tutoring philosophy is to give students the skills and tools...

I am a passionate certified elementary school teacher with five years experience teaching children from 1st through 5th grade. I believe that great learning happens when lessons are hands-on, fun, and responsive to individual interests and skills. I am committed to using the highest-quality materials and research-based methods to enhance learning.

...BA in Creative Writing from Hunter College and a MS in Education from Brooklyn College. I worked as an educator for years before becoming a certified teacher. I was a reading and writing tutor at Hunter College, an after-school teacher for middle schoolers in Brooklyn, and the Arts and Entertainment Editor of my college newspaper....

...the NYCD0E and I have been teaching for eleven years working with children from second through fifth grades. I graduated from St. John's University with a masters in special and general education and have another masters from Queens College in literacy for grades 5 - 9. I have also been an adjunct literacy and special...

...find out how you learn and help you reach your goals your way. In other words, I listen, understand and find ways to help you overcome obstacles. I look forward to helping you find your strengths and becoming part of your success team! I also write music and enjoy martial arts, yoga and hiking.

...love kids and working with them. I have a undergraduate degree in Communications. I am pursuing a graduate degree in education services. I am currently a substitute teacher for NYC Department of Education. Before being a substitute teacher I was a reading tutor for a Non-profit called Reading Rescue. Where I got my training for...

...I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the...

...the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating various types of learners and being flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take...

...the basics already in place. My job was not to build the engine from scratch but merely to fine-tune it. A little more about me: I'm a published book author and a newspaper reporter with about 10,000 published articles to my name and counting. If you're in the market for an easygoing but very experienced...

...frequenting museums, art galleries, operas, and concerts. I love to learn about linguistics and the nuances of foreign languages. I am currently studying French, though I have studied Latin and Italian in the past. Travel is also of importance to me, and I feel strongly about exploring cultures that are different from my own. I...

...studying International Affairs and Finance. In High School, I was an A.P Scholar with Distinction, as well as a National Merit Commended Student. Helping others realize their goals is a big passion of mine, and that's why I'm so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic...

...School and received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish from Binghamton University. In the past I have taught ESL to adults in Peru, conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for students with special needs, and headed classrooms of up to 20 students covering a variety of subjects. My favorite subjects to teach...