Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in New Haven, CT

...ever these days, so I try to make sure my lessons and plans are EFFICIENT and EFFECTIVE while still tailoring each session to each individual student's needs. Together, I work WITH students to: 1) Set attainable goals 2) Review/learn elements in mathematics, critical reading, and writing and apply this knowledge to the SAT format 3) Learn HOW to study effectively for the SATs 4) Manage stress, pressure, and pacing I am a kind, patient yet firm...

...session. I am flexible in my teaching style and willing to adjust my lessons in favor of each student’s unique needs. However, I prefer a visual approach to learning, focusing on using diagrams and graphic organizers to support problem-solving. Outside of academics, I love to draw, write short fiction, and read fantasy novels. When I have the opportunity, I like to combine these interests together and create visual stories and worlds of my own.

...year’s curriculum for the After School Writing Program. For this program, I have developed a curriculum that includes critical examination of writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, David Mitchell and Junot Diaz. The writing component of the curriculum includes exercises aimed at developing the student’s fundamental writing skills, including character and setting, structure and developing narrative voice. Writing assignments include both traditional prompts as well as the incorporation of technology and the influence of...

...passion of mine, both academically and professionally. As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing skills I love to share with students. I believe that each individual learns differently, so I tailor my teaching strategies to every student's needs. Seeing students overcome challenges and meet their goals is always the highlight of my day. When I'm not tutoring, I'm an avid film photographer and an enthusiastic yoga...

...things that matter to me (which was and is basketball). Slowly, I established my voice, my style, and before I noticed, I became a writer. And it was Professor Ganley who recommended me to be tutor, told me, "You can write for a living." I don't write for a living. I coach basketball now, and before that I taught English in Korea. I still tutor, and I specialize in teaching writing and SAT prep. But...

...knowledge of Science, language, literacy and teaching techniques, to give you the complete package. I am the mother of two teenage boys and a seven year old daughter. So, I know about developmental stages, and have developed a tremendous amount of patience. I identify the student's learning style, strengths and weaknesses and take it from there. I am very encouraging, and use demos, experiments, interactive websites and appropriate textbooks to make learning fun. I can't...

...to them carefully so that I can fully address their specific needs and devise an individualized program of study for them. I find that humor is often a great pathway to making a personal connection and establishing trust. My husband and I own an instructional baseball business where, in addition to helping students perfect their baseball skills, we mentor players who are striving to play baseball in high school, college and on the professional level....

...schools in the northeast. My own children - my autistic son and my intellectually gifted daughter - did 'Mom's homework' as well, which enabled them to reach their own intellectual bests. I believe that children have exactly one chance at a good education track. A good tutor can hone skills that might not have been properly nurtured in the usual academic setting. I've been teaching and tutoring in many different situations and I've developed some...

...teacher. I have experience working with children from the ages of four through grade 5. I have spent time teaching AIS math and am well-versed in Teacher's College Reading and Writing workshop. I have worked with children of all ability levels and with a variety of special needs. I think that learning should be fun and exciting and will work tirelessly to make sure my students feel that way about their education.... "No written word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be. Not all the books on all the shelves -- but what the teachers are themselves." Rudyard Kipling There are many teaching philosophies that already exist. I don't have any one in particular at which I can point and say, "That's my teaching philosophy!" Rather, as I have made my way through college and worked with many different kinds of teachers, I have collected various aspects of each of these philosophies and made them my own. Here is a brief glimpse at what I consider to be the most important bits of advice: A good teacher is a role model. She teaches her students how to be moral, well-rounded members of society. She understands that social skills are just as, if not, more important than academic skills. And she knows that it is not enough to preach compassion and manners to her students, she must live what she teaches. For where the teacher leads, the students will follow. A good teacher is a facilitator of learning. She expresses a contagious enthusiasm for all that she teaches. She, herself, is a continual learner and works to pass on that love of learning to her students. She understands that successful students have an intrinsic motivation to learn. She works to find and build on that motivation with each and every student in the hopes that they will love learning just as much as she does. A good teacher understands that each and every student is an individual and treats them accordingly. She knows that fair isn't always equal, and she adjusts her lessons to fit the needs of every student. She understands that if a student fails to understand what is taught, she will re-teach the topic and adjust her methods accordingly. She is constantly assessing her students for understanding and herself for effectiveness. A good teacher is warm and caring. She understands that school is a place of safety for all children. The classroom is a place where children are free to be themselves without judgement and criticism. The atmosphere of the classroom must be warm and welcoming, a place the children can call their own. All areas of the classroom must be easy to access and the room should be decorated with the students' work. A good education is the greatest gift we can give our children. They are our future, and it is up to the teachers of the world to make sure they grow into happy and healthy adults who are capable of running our country. Teachers have one of the most important jobs in this world. They must act as role models to our children and teach them to be the best they can possibly be. They must encourage their students' creativity and pass on to them a thirst for knowledge that will lead them to be lifelong learners. A good teacher's reach is never ending. As Henry Adams once wrote, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."

...the foreign gradually becomes familiar. I am truly excited about working with students and encouraging them to excel. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing a student conquer his/her fears and expressing him/herself in a way he/she never thought possible. I work with each student’s specific needs in a patient yet firm manner. I also exhibit determination, empathy, and humor to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Most importantly, I am personable and understanding...