Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Fairfield, CT

I have a bachelor's degree in communications. I have experience writing press releases and media releases daily. I also have tutored children in elementary school to high school in english, writing and reading. I enjoy teaching children and helping them achieve their goals. I am an upbeat and patient person and I do truly love working with children.

...Special Education teacher and am currently teaching in a 3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help my students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Every child is unique, and I believe...

...and developed the necessary skills for being an active listener and an agent of change towards building a culture of peace, based on diversity and inclusion. Upon graduation from UPEACE, I learned Spanish, taught English to Spanish speakers, traveled and worked throughout the region and worked at an international NGO before returning back to my home in NYC seven years later. Throughout my professional career, I have found that thanks to my relevant skill set...

...is to step back into the classroom and teach in an elementary school. Over the years I have worked in a variety of areas in the field of education. I have worked in many different settings with children of all ages, abilities, interests and backgrounds. My journey started while I was interning in the Hamden Police Department, in an effort to engage the community into the workings of the police department, the detective I was...

My name is Talia and I am excited to be joining the Varsity Tutors team! I have a background in Architecture, Geography and Spanish, but have an interest in many things including art and design. I love drawing and making comics, and I am especially passionate about inter-disciplinary education.

...it be tedious SAT/ACT sections or intimidating college essays, I hope to make these seemingly difficult subjects a little less stressful for you! And remember: No question is ever a dumb question! I have been in you or your child's exact position and have been through nearly a dozen tutors in my academic career myself. I look forward to meeting you and making exams and essays a little easier for you as well!

...an au pair in both Guatemala and Germany, where I lived with host families and tutored several young children under the age of ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as...

Hi everyone my name is Robyn Alves and I am excited to work with you. I have 10 years of experience working in the school system and enjoying helping students find different and fun ways to learn.

...with an immeasurable passion and truly cared about his students. He made me feel special, consequently my love and skills in math kept on soaring! In college, I worked as a teacher assistant (TA) and did my best to give my students the same feelings I had in Mr Gning's class. I helped various College teachers both create interactive curriculums but also give a pleasant experience to the students. I was able to do so...

...always been any level of math through AP Calculus BC. I have also been an SAT tutor at my local test prep center in my senior year of high school. I'm currently a sophomore at Cornell University working towards a bachelor of arts in biological sciences. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to make sure my students feel confident enough about a subject to answer questions without any help and feel prepared for their...

...that same opportunity. Not only do I have a very open perspective due to my experience in different areas, but I am very personable and understanding. I am confident that I can help students in the areas they are not as strong, but more importantly, I can help them build a new relationship and comfort level with the material. Generally, I enjoy tutoring in Math and English, specifically elementary and middle and high school, respectively....

...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 are many studies that suggest a positive mindset best promotes learning and growth, and this is how I approach my tutoring sessions in addition to my own studies. I can show you how to balance...

...time in Binghamton, I was a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses and engaged students in both a group setting and 1 on 1. I have also been a Student Athlete Tutor for other students on campus. I love tutoring others and believe that the key way of success is to unleash the students potential. By coming alongside the student and fostering a trusting relationship, I aim to provide a safe environment for the student to...

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -- Benjamin Franklin

Hi, my name is Ms. Gibbons! I am a 3rd year history teacher in the New York City region. I currently teach US History for 7th grade. I recently obtained my teaching degree from New York University. I was a history major at Daemen University and have loved history, culture, and understanding people throughout the world.

...can grow with the student in the process. This is because relaying information is, of course, a two way street and in that process the student learns the information that he/she wants to and the tutor finds out how best to incorporate information into the tutoring sessions. As a tutor I try to be aware, first and foremost, that different students have different learning styles and needs. What is more important is to try to...

Learning is fun

I am a very experienced elementary school teacher in Reading and Math. Student learning is my highest priority! I truly enjoy my students learning and reaching their highest potential.

...pass rate at my high school through assignments developed to build confidence in reading and writing skills. I also helped develop a college prep course focused on the skills required to improve career decision-making and scores of college entrance assessments. As a production manager for ten years, I also have experience mentoring clients of small publishers and printing companies as they prepared their texts for print production in a global marketplace. My experience in public...

I'm a recent college graduate with a passion for learning and helping others. I believe strongly in positivity, strength affirmation, and collaboration. I believe that learning can and should be fun!