Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley's English program. While in college, I worked as a tutor, designing lesson plans and teaching accelerated classes for elementary to high schoolers within a day-time tutoring program. This included standardized test prep as well. My biggest priority as a tutor is helping you find the confidence and belief in your own ability. This, I've found, has the biggest impact on a student's performance.

...the student. For example, you can use baseball metaphors in geometry if the student is interested in sports or the functions of a cell to working parts of an engine if the student enjoys cars. I understand that some students are auditory learners and work better with pneumonic devices, while others are visual learners and work best with concept maps or flashcards. It is critical to tailor my style to each student’s needs and interests...

...culture who always embraced and celebrated who they were. My native language is Spanish and even as a child I learned to appreciate being able to speak two languages. I love my Spanish culture and I also love the English language, so I decided to major in English and Spanish to improve my reading, writing and communication skills in both languages. My family, friends and teachers have inspired me to pursue a career in teaching....

I absolutely love working with children. It is such a joy to watch students learn and understand. I have a masters degree in Elementary Education. I enjoy tutoring English & math. I have taught in public schools, private schools and homeschool.

I am a graduate of Metropolitan College of New York with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and received Master's credits in Early Childhood Education from Herbert H. Lehman college as a New York City Teaching Fellow with the NYC Department of Education. My favorite subject to teach is Literacy. This is inclusive of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. These components come together to assist in making a well-spoken and well-rounded individual.

...students write those essays during tutoring sessions. I am a member of Actors' Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and The Dramatists Guild. When not teaching, I enjoy going to see theatre and films, and writing plays and screenplays, and going to all sorts of cultural events, including dance, concerts, and going to museums. I love to travel, and recently spent time in Europe to do research for a screenplay I'm currently writing. Working with students to help...

...There I had the pleasure of teaching dance to a large range of ages and abilities. My experiences have varied from teaching Taiwanese school children to conducting workshops at Brown University. Throughout my education, I tutored students in a variety of academic disciplines. I am most passionate about psychology, statistics, and writing, and also enjoy helping students learn how to be better test takers. In my experience, preparing for Standardized Tests such as the SAT...

...Reading and Writing portions of the exams, and of course I specialize in TOEFL and other ESL exams. I feel that I've been fortunate to have a lot of great opportunities in my life, many of them thanks to the education I've been lucky enough to receive, and I feel great about being able to provide more and better opportunities to others. Teaching is a truly great part of my life, and I love being...

...to equity and learning outcomes. A classical liberal arts foundation from Thomas Aquinas College, equipping me to foster strong thinking, language, and reasoning skills in students of all abilities. Whether your child needs support catching up, an extra challenge, or just a patient and knowledgeable guide to grow in confidence, I bring a calm, engaging, and structured approach that meets students where they areand helps them rise. I am committed to creating a safe and...

Hello! My name is Brianna. I am a senior in college, working on my Master's in Elementary and Special Education. I love working with young learners and help them progress in their learning. I have been a reading and literacy tutor for over 4 years now, and I am looking forward to any opportunities that come my way!

...graduate school for classical studies, and I anticipate tutoring with Varsity to be very instrumental in getting me back into an academic mode of thinking. I am excited to learn from my students while also imparting some of my excitement for and interest in my various disciplines. When I'm not working, I love to read, write, attend concerts, visit museums, travel and eat -- I'm working through a massive, ever-expanding list of recipes to try....

...to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and effective way. I love having the...

Everyone is capable of learning. I am here to help move the roadblocks out of you way to help you achieve your goal. I have been tutoring kids and teenagers for over ten years and have treasured all of my time assisting the future leaders of our world.

...of ancient Rome and Greece to form a narrative of the way these societies lived a long long time ago, and how this shapes the way we live today. I found Classics an incredibly rewarding area of study and I can help you make serious improvements in your grasp of Latin, while showing you how studying it helps you with your writing in English as well. Outside of tutoring, reading and music are my two...

...I use such instances as a moment to teach, spread mindfulness, and engage in my community to stifle the divisions we've sought to end for centuries This is why I believe knowledge is power. We are working together to bring all students up to speed in a educational system that does not work to do that on its own. Despite this being the case, I know that we can work together to garner your individual...

...experience working in the classroom with all different types of student learners, as well as private one on one and group settings. I have developed the ability to understand how each student learns and I have a way to get the most of out my students. Also, I am a home instruction teacher for students at the High School level teaching them English and Social Studies. I tutor students at the Elementary and Middle School...

...two years working in a lawyer's office, where I became even more rigorously organized, systematic, and detail-oriented than I had been in school. To my mind, the key to organization is to create a system with enough structure that it can be applied to almost any situation. But at the same time, the system exists to serve you; if you spend more time organizing your work rather than actually doing it, you may need to...

...and economics). I also enjoy teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) / EFL (English as a Foreign Language) because of the gratification of assisting students to enhance their personal and professional lives by improving their English language skills. I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism....

I graduated from New York University with a bachelor of science degree in Global Public Health & Biology. I have been working as a tutor with Varsity tutors for the last 8 years and have worked with a wide variety of students. I absolutely love to teach and share my knowledge with others. When I am not teaching or doing scientific research, I love to read, dance, try new foods and play tennis!

...Georgia, and New York state. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where each student feels valued and motivated to engage with the material. I strive to connect with my students by tailoring lessons to their individual needs and interests, ensuring that they not only grasp the content but also develop a love for learning. Currently teaching, I find immense joy in guiding learners on their educational journeys, helping them unlock new...