Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...hand-in-hand and that the two areas should inform educational outcomes in order to improve the formal and informal learning experiences for all of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. When I was a South Bronx youth, my young parents worked all the time and my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly motivated student can accomplish any academic goal(s) s/he puts their...

...the month of June, in Montego Bay, in Jamaica and moved to the hills of Kingston as a baby. My father was a Major in the Jamaica Defense Force, and consequently, my five siblings and I were raised for the better half of our childhood, in the Armys Camp Base. In short, I am an Army kid. My immediate family, which consists of my three brothers and my two sisters, are a close knit one....

...Minor in Psychology. I earned an MS in International Communication from St. Johns University. After working for several years, I am changing careers to Speech-Language Pathology because I enjoy working with people and using clinical applications of psychology, language, and communication to help others to find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through...

I am a current teacher at a private school for students with language based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, auditory processing and AD/HD. I have developed a passion for reading/spelling instruction through Orton Gillingham, which is a multi sensory approach to decoding and encoding.

...in language development and native speakers in improving their language skills. I am committed to understanding individual student needs and tailoring lessons to best suit them. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in TESOL and hold a bachelor's degree in Speech- Language Pathology and Speech Communication. I am currently employed as a special education aide for an educational agency and have been working there for four years. I have gained extensive experience in working...

I have worked with elementary and middle school students for the last 5 years as an academic coach. I've tutored various subject and provided general homework help as well. I keep students fully engaged in the learning process by asking questions, having students explain in their own words, and incorporating games or fun activities as appropriate. I also make an effort to relate the subject at hand to students' lives so they can easily see...

...fun. It's important to make real world connections, so students understand why learning a particular skill is important. I was a classroom teacher for many years. I spent most of those years teaching grades 3, 4 and 7, but I have actually taught all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I have been an online tutor. My online students varied in abilities and...

...meaningful sessions with my students. My name is Sarah Tedesco and I am a 23-year-old Ph.D. student from Long Island, New York. I am a first year Ph.D. student in Cellular Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I currently hold a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the same university. I truly hold a passion for teaching and I hope to become a professor and scientist after my Ph.D. I began tutoring during my freshman year...

...SUNY New Paltz where I doubled-majored in English and Communication and Media. Since the English language only became more intriguing to me the more I learned, I earned a M.A. in English while I was tutoring freshmen college students and working as a student-teacher for the Communication and Media department. These experiences made me aware that I loved helping students develop strategies to succeed. As a result, I became a Teaching Assistant at a high...

...9, I discovered the joy of writing my inner thoughts on paper. I attribute my aha moment to my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Whitehill, who recognized something in me that I hadn't figured a way to express, yet. She had read My Brother Sam is Dead, by James Lincoln and Christopher Collier aloud, and asked us to write a reaction to the novel. Something in me ignited that day. As a teacher, I honor my...

I have great experience and very strong English writing skills. I am a good fit for all students but particularly for students who are struggling with motivation when it comes to writing.

I currently teach in a self-contained kindergarten classroom in a public school as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games and activities to help them develop their literacy and math skills.

...History. I've tutored as a private math instructor, instructed violin lessons, and worked as an art teacher for a local summer camp. As such, I have a great deal of experience working with children, (I have two young sisters as well) however, I am passionate about tutoring for any age. I tutor English, Literature, Math, Admissions, and my personal favorite: Guitar. I love learning, and it is always exciting to work with students to share...

I believe every student has the power within himself to learn and succeed. There is no "one size fits all" approach to education.

I am an IT professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science. My education allowed me to become adept at mathematics including algebra through Calculus. I also consider myself to be well-rounded, well-read and have knowledge to varying degrees in a variety of subject areas including, of course, Computer Science, English and History.

...was there that I learned English grammar, rhetoric sentence structure and how to process thoughts into words. I attended Middlebury College where I majored in English and Economics where I received a B.A. I then attended University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Graduate School where I received an MBA. I have been an athlete playing baseball (Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates) and football (sandlot, high school and college). I have also run 3 marathons and numerous half marathons...

I believe ALL students can learn, and be the most confident, smartest versions of themselves!

I studied at Fordham University, where I received undergraduate degrees in English and Italian Language and Literature. After graduating, I worked for 10 years in media, first as an editor ial assistant. Before leaving media, I ran a culture and opinion department. I also published my first book in 2021. My years working as an editor and writer deeply informs how I work with my students....

...Additionally, I minored in International Relations, Law and Society, Latin American Studies and Business. I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company. It was exciting to see them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such...

...am currently gearing up for Graduate School to obtain my Masters Degree. I have worked in various classroom settings and have spent time tutoring as well. I love fostering strong relationships with the students I work with and watching them succeed. My teaching philosophy and style is based on confidence. If my student is confident in themselves, then they will be able to do their best work. I believe that all my students are deserving...