Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Waterbury, CT

...were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot of fun learning. I know my core...

...is important to adapt one's teaching approach and style to the needs of each student as well as to incorporate student's interests into the lessons. After all, the more fun a student has in class, the better the student will learn. In my personal time, I love to dance, read and travel. I also really...

...and what direction they are heading in. From there, I can better help the student achieve their goals. Additionally, every student learns differently. Because of this, I believe it is essential to teach multiple methods to students and let them decide which one works for them. As a future educator, I get excited to see...

...many junior editors, assigning and editing their work as a senior or managing editor. I tutor English and writing in much the same way as I have worked as an editor. Education, I believe, is the key to unlocking opportunities in life. When I'm not working, I pursue my passion in photography, which I also...

...am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I'm not working, you can find me pleasure reading (often via audiobook!), running,...

...flute choir! I guess you could say that makes me a little bit of a band geek but what can you expect from someone who has been playing flute for over 8 years? When I'm not in class or at band practice, I'm out exploring the Hudson River Valley for my job at a local...

...witnessing the moment when minimum skills turned to competency, or competency turned to fluency. In my work with students since then, I have looked for several more of those moments. Whether it is when metered poetry suddenly makes sense, or when a jumble of conflicting thoughts turn into the first paragraphs of an admissions essay,...

...put my professional career on hold in order to raise my children. As my children reached school-age I made the decision to home-educate them. I have been teaching my own children for 6 years now and currently teach all subjects at the 1st, 4th, and 6th grade levels. While homeschooling my children, I continue to...

...can say I firmly believe that not all strategies work for every student and it is my job as an educator to help students develop their own bag of strategies that they can reach for in any circumstance. This is accomplished by modeling, remodeling, and teaching the student procedures to help them use those strategies...

...LLC (Trust Your Gut Productions) and am a working actor/composer. One of the most fulfilling things for me is helping those who wish to better themselves and their skill-sets to do so. My affable, professional approach is both fun and effective for my students, who have gone on to Broadway, to move to the States...