Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one step at a time. After we gain some momentum, it is simply a matter...

...fun. I like finding outside materials that can help get the idea flowing. My goal is to increase interest and productivity each time out. If you can improve your mindset, the grades will always follow. I have a unique philosophy on learning, which I feel translates to concrete results. I feel that I can provide effective feedback on writers of any aptitude. Finally, I know that I'm only half of the tutoring equation, so I...

I am a lifelong learner and teacher who loves helping others. I want to help you grasp new concepts and understand difficult ideas. Seeing others succeed is my passion and I love ensuring students succeed academically.

...gifted at helping pass that understanding onto my students. I also tutor subject tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and AP tests, and can give my tutees a feeling of true confidence when they sit down to take those exams. I have found that the biggest obstacle that students face is a lack of self-esteem, and approach my clients with the hope of teaching them self-assurance first, and the subject matter second. I lead my...

...graduate degree program and worked for six months at a winery internship in California. Over my high school and college years I tutored high school students in a variety of math and science topics, my favorites being Geometry and Chemistry. In my experience working with students who are struggling in math and science, I aim to help them develop their problem solving toolkit and build confidence in their academic intuitions. I also hope to pass...

...have had the opportunity of engaging in the most unique mixture of peculiar, fun, and stimulating positions. My experience ranges from ESL classes with Somali refugee students in high school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also an outgrowth of my own personal...

...and I am a professional and highly trained teacher. Education is something I am very passionate about, and teaching is one of the most fulfilling activities I have performed in my life. I have been told by former students that I am a good listener and an easy person to relate to. As a teacher, I look to understand a student's needs and create lessons and activities around those needs. I worked as a bilingual...

...usually don't answer content questions, but instead, I ask a lot of questions to encourage my students to think for themselves. I always remind them that I will not be there on test day. That said, it's very important for me to be a supportive, fun, and engaging teacher. I look forward to tutoring sessions and try my best to make sure that my students do as well. Since receiving my MPH, I have been...

...given passage presented at random. Being able to put one's finger on the precise rhetorical methods that go into a strong piece of writing is really an enlightening experience. As far as my personal tutoring style, I prefer to provide students with the guidance and practice necessary to understand each individual facet of a given subject until they feel completely comfortable with the material on their own. I find it very important to avoid overwhelming...

...since I last tutored, and out of a desire to recapture the sense of fulfillment that comes with being a teacher, I began privately SAT tutoring in the local area a few months ago and was reminded of how well suited my personality and my intellectual curiosity are to teaching. I always loved taking standardized tests; I thought of the problems as fun puzzles. And I love sharing that outlook and enthusiasm with students who...

...in Music Theory and Performance. I currently hold teaching certificates in Grades 1-6 and Math grades 7-12 My passions lie in the physical sciences, music, theatre and math. I was a high school triathlete and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning new things and love to share that passion with students and colleagues. My first language is English, but speak primarily Spanish in my...

...ESL at both the high school and college levels. I taught in a New York City public high school for ten years and before that at Rhode Island College, Indiana University, and Michigan State University. I have prepped students for standardized tests and the New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same way, but that all students can learn--and enjoy learning--with the right approach for them. Even...

I have a deep commitment to education and exploring our world. I have studied at an intense conservatory for music as well at the esteemed Yale University. With a passion for a broad variety of subjects, I hope we can walk together on the journey of education.

...evaluation, and develop confident written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Friends and family tell me I am empathetic, caring and dynamic, particularly suited to teaching. As a reflective and enthusiastic practitioner I am dedicated to enabling minds to develop and achieve. I feel that developing my own style and confidence in teaching, while being very accepting of further advice and training, would be a great addition to this opportunity. I would...

...opportunity to work with young students whose educational trajectory can be significantly impacted by my help! I also enjoy tutoring the ACT because I like seeing how elated students are when their hard work begins to pay off, and their test scores rise. I believe that individualization of instruction is crucial to academic success because students are able to get targeted feedback on their own strengths and weaknesses, not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses....

Patience, understanding and accessibility are the traits I use to successfully teach. I have a flexible schedule and teaching method. Willing to tutor test prep and regular academics.

...just one month from 419th to 200th in a class of 420, and there have been many more successes since then. I've also taught marketing at a college in Korea and tutored Accounting, Microeconomics and Operations while getting my MBA at Northwestern University, one of the prestigious M7 programs. I've been successful because I simplify complex concepts in ways that make them stick. What also differentiates me is that I also mentor my students. I...

...would often think about why things moved the way they did and physics gave me those answers. I enjoy traveling and have been to several US states, Egypt several times, Australia, Italy, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some of my most memorable experiences include scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef and sky diving. I speak Arabic semi-fluently and I enjoy reading and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Overall, I am very approachable and...

...at Pomona College and am in my last year of medical school at New York Medical College. I've worked with high school, middle school, and elementary school students and can teach any Math subject up until Algebra II, Biological sciences, and SAT prep. The most important thing to me about tutoring is making sure that what I do actually works for you--being creative and flexible are essential. Let me know how I can help you!

...Chemistry. I also have experience as a team leader for an Alzheimer's research project where I was responsible for teaching new members of the group how to properly perform lab procedures, analyze large data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding of topics that I am already familiar with. Tutoring has enabled me to provide a valuable service to others, while simultaneously helping me to...