Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Waterbury, CT

...of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor can adapt him/herself to the mode and manner of thinking of another,...

I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in...

...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...

...for the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class 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...

...Master's in Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University. After graduating with my Master's, I was hired as an Academic Support Teacher at an elementary school. I work with Tier 2 and Tier3 students who need support in Reading and Writing. These students include ELL students. I also have experience tutoring middle school students in Math....

...and students of all ages, but I 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...

...have experience with students ranging from grades K-5. Helping students learn is my passion. When tutoring, I first try and understand what the student already knows 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...

...efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years....

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

...with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way. My goal is to help students develop a love of learning,...

...it gives me a better understanding of things further down the line; whether that be understanding how a cell functions in an organism or how we pronounce certain letters to form a word. I think that the key to successful learning is making whatever subject you are studying relevant to you, or if you are...

...matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an English as...

...and can help assist with homework and preparing for school tests. I am also able to help adults prepare for job interviews and improve their English in business settings. I am passionate about education and teaching students around the world. I hope to help you further your academic and personal goals through increasing your vocabulary,...

...families. I'm part of the Hogwarts Running Club which is a non-profit club that has runners compete virtual races for charity. All the races are based on The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. In addition to this, I am teaching myself French, German, and Irish. I believe that learning should never stop. Different languages...

...months out of the year. This year (2023), I've spent two months in Utah and two in Michigan. I love to cook, read, play video games (currently working my way through Breath of the Wild!), play with my cats, and enjoy the outdoors when it's not too hot & humid! I can't wait to help...

...have strengthened my capability to design and implement effective group lesson plans. Looking ahead, I am preparing to apply for a graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Connecticut State University. My goal is to further my expertise in psychology, with a focus on mental health. I am eager to leverage my unique...

...others, and love to see that moment when all the effort someone puts into better understanding something pays off. I have worked as a teacher's aid as well as a summer camp counselor for kids aged 4-15. Though I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate towards teaching English, Literature, and...

...have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my own children for the last twenty-two years in our homeschool. Today, I tutor...

...years of tutoring experience from middle school to the college level. With a major GPA of 3.96/4.00 while overloading on classes, I have the experience to show you how to absorb the material quickly and effectively to make time for other classes/activities. In addition, I can help make studying be less of a chore! There...

...not have without my help. When my sisters and I came home from our school in the Bronx we had to complete 'Mom's homework' after our own schoolwork as a matter of course. 'Mom's homework' was our way into the best private schools in the northeast. My own children - my autistic son and my...