Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...do. After graduating from NYU as an undergraduate, I received my master's degree in education from CUNY City College as I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue a career in education. With many years of experience in and out of the classroom, I have seen firsthand how students learn differently and how important it is to meet each student where they are at. Most importantly, learning should be fun and I...

...have a love for math and writing which I get to experience through the students I get to help though various programs. While this is my first time using a platform such as Varsity Tutors, I have worked with students ranging from about 5 to 12 for about 7 years at my local library. I have worked with older children through peer tutoring programs in both my middle and high school for about 5 years...

...to fuel his interest in the subject material, I would have to use the idea of positive reinforcement. I went through the old regents exams and chose questions that were relatively easy. His confidence level started boosting up as he started to get correct answers. After about two weeks, I added 5 to 6 difficult questions and interestingly, he was able to connect one idea with another. From Monday through Thursday, after finishing all his...

...arts, and test prep, in addition to American Sign Language. I love everything from reading and writing to art and music. Being a creative person, although I loved learning, I found it hard to stay engaged with my work when it was taught in a standard way. Therefore, I hope to help my students stay interested in their studies by teaching them in an innovative and interactive manner. I'm passionate about learning, and I want...

...and my experience in working with children involved both tutoring and being a Summer Camp Counselor. Part of the reason I am a tutor is to help students break their limiting beliefs when it comes to areas such as mathematics. Most students believe they are dumb or incapable when it comes to mathematics, but I am here to challenge that, to make Math easier for them, to inspire them to overcome their obstacles and frustrations,...

I would like to cultivate learning by promoting essential habits and creating a positive learning environment. I believe that learning should be tailored to each student based on their respective skills and attributes. I incorporate different teaching styles to reinforce ideas, and am very patient and understanding.

Master of Art in Instructional and Media, Columbia University; Bachelor of Art in Economics, with minors in Spanish and Art. Fluent in English, Chinesenative speaker, Spanish

...through my fair share of academic challenges on my journey to achieving my dream of becoming a doctor (still in the process!). I want to be able to share my expertise and experience with others! Everyone learns at their own pace, in their own way-- don't let anything discourage you. I want to help you get one step closer to your goals, whether it be to get an A on your next test, or get...

...Assistant Certification. I'm fluent in Spanish and have tutored language for many years. I have also tutored my students at the high school in many different subject areas. I'm extremely patient and caring and I just love helping people. I always keep things positive and try to boost my students confidence. I live my life by love & respect. I give my all to every student and build confidence and motivation through positivity. I make...

...me an excellent tutor. I teach fifth grade math at a charter school. Last year, my students' math state test scores were the sixth highest in New York State. My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong...

...High School with Honors. I love working with people, especially children, and seeing the revelation on their faces when they have just learned something new! I have experience in tutoring beginner's level Spanish and high school math. I love the social sciences and I love exploring what it means to educate and receive education! I have worked with students from the ages of 6-17. In my free time, I enjoy playing music and travelling.

I began tutoring in high school and have worked with students on high school subjects and college entrance exams. I really enjoy tutoring and, as I am currently in law school, it is a good fit for my busy schedule that allows me to have an income but flexibly and while setting my own hours. I'm an outdoors girl who loves camping, hiking, skiing, diving, and everything in between! I also enjoy live music and...

I'm a nationally published writer and aspiring journalist (https://antonliblog.wordpress.com for portfolio). I attended NYU, where I studied philosophy and was an assistant at the school's writing center, providing students with feedback and editing on their writing. I tutor a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, humanities, and math. I'd love to help you in any way that I can!

I'm currently a second year medical student at New York Medical College. I spent the last 4 years doing synthetic biology research at NASA Ames Research Center out in California. I graduated from Stanford University with both a bachelors and masters degrees in biology.

...for social impact and business to create a lasting beneficial change. In high school, I have experience in public and private tutoring. I was part of the National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society in high school, tutoring any student who needed help in any subject. Outside of academics, I love being outdoors, whether that be hiking, biking, running, or playing sports (basketball, soccer, football, etc.) My passion for the environment comes from me...

...the New York State "Next Generation"(revised) ELA, reading, and mathematics exams. I have also successfully, and recently, taught NYS Regents' and Common Core mathematics (algebra) and history (both global and U. S.). Moreover, I am an experienced tutor and teacher for the New York State (NYS) standardized exams in ELA and mathematics for all grades, including test-taking strategies and time management. From remediation through enrichment, I teach at every level and strive to boost BOTH...

...personality. There is no doubt that the academic portfolio of any student is their strongest asset in terms of career-building, and I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping people get there. As a young Ivy League college graduate who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting...

...service and drive to combat education inequality, I moved to New York City for a 2 year commitment with Teach For America, to teach Kindergarten in Brooklyn. During this time, I experienced the gaps in our education system and led my classroom with love in a high paced, emotionally demanding work environment. For my own mental health as an educator, I became a 250 hr Registered Yoga Teacher and have loved practicing and building a...

...know how much of a stress-reliever a tutor can be. Years of honors courses have prepared me to be the one to relieve that academic stress for you. During the 2016-17 school year, I tutored a middle school student in math. When I met her, she was failing. By the end of our time together, she improved to a B, and was way more confident in the subject matter. I also provided homework help for...

...know where you are, and what you already know. Once we've established what you comprehend and what you don't comprehend, then we can go along and identify within the time we have for a particular session, where you want to go. Once the map is marked and our sail is set, and our goal is set, then we can go ahead and chart our path, and do what we need to do to achieve that...