Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Salem, CT

...I became confident about my intellect. I assisted/tutored both my children in English and composition through their junior, middle and high school years (even helping my daughter with her writing style while she attended Harvard Law School). I have worked as an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) I have coached my...

...Applying to be a tutor at this time would not only help my students but it will also help me to keep abreast of what is happening in education. I would like to be a tutor because I have the experience and the knowledge. I know I will make a difference in the life of...

...and to their educational needs. I will excel in maintaining positive and productive relations with all educational components that including the learners and their parents. I'm a strong instructional leader with significant education experience and a solid foundation in best practices for the content area. I'm a skilled practitioner who continues to expand my knowledge...

...any learning need or style. I have three licenses in English Language Arts (K-12), Information Sciences (K-12), and Literacy (K-12). I have also been designated as the the official English Regents, Common Core, and SAT prep teacher at my high school. I have a warm and open style that makes learning not so painful!... My teaching philosophy is that the exchange between a teacher and student should be based on an openness to learn and to...

...college, I spent a semester in Brussels, Belgium, where I honed my French and ate far more chocolate than is ever advisable. After graduation, I moved to China, where I taught English to high school students and started a tutoring business for kids from ages 5-17. While I tutor on broad range of subjects, my...

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...supplemented my studies with invaluable classroom and tutoring experience. During my junior year of college, I was a teacher's assistant in a fifth grade classroom and tutored multiple students in all subjects. I was also an intern in a New York City charter school where I tutored and taught second grade students individually and in...

...college, I have taken Calc and Statistics, and I have also taken a full year of Physics. I was a Biology major with a Psychology minor, therefore I offer tutoring for all Biology or Science courses up to the graduate school level and Psychology up to the undergraduate level. With all my psychology background and...

...learner myself, I am committed to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest research and best practices in education. By continually refining my teaching strategies and exploring new ways to engage students, I strive to provide the most enriching and effective educational experiences possible. Above all, I am driven by a genuine desire...

...writer and pianist living in NYC, where I currently teach music and English. I've co-authored two books--the children's book "A Dog Named Randall" (with Marian Hailey-Moss) and the comic autobiography "How Not to Cook, for the Rest of Your Life" (with Marilyn Michaels)-- and I am thrilled to be here on Varsity Tutors!

...Fordham Univeristy where I studied Sociology and Elementary Education. I have two Master's Degrees from Teachers College, Columbia Univerity. One of my Masters degrees is in Learning Disabilities and the other is in Educational Leadership. I have worked as an educator for 22 years and I absolutely love to see my students grow and build...

...currently hold a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I research K-12 education with a focus on students' experiences in schools with the hope of minimizing education inequality. When I am not doing research, I am teaching undergraduate students, mentoring young people, and working with community organizations in Madison. I am passionate...

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...box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in...

...and Childhood Education(1-6) Initial. Throughout the past 10 years I have worked with multiple students ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade, in different classroom settings including general education, special education, self-contained, remote, and catholic schools. While I tutor in a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics. One of the most rewarding feelings...

...years, I worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at my school, where I was responsible for editing and proofreading the written work of a diverse range of students, as well as helping them to become more skilled and confident writers. Over the years at Varsity Tutors, I have enjoyed tailoring study plans and...

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...a natural curiosity, and my goal as a tutor is to engage students so that they are motivated by that curiosity. I want students to learn through their own individual styles, and my approach to english, writing, and literature is to encourage questions and critical thought. That way students can improve both their writing and...

...class, where I held review sessions and made worksheets. I have also had experiences tutoring 3rd grade and 7th grade students, individually and in the group setting. I primarily tutored in the subject of elementary mathematics and algebra. In addition, I have also tutored both 1st and 2nd grade classrooms for two years at a...