Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Hartford, CT

I've been working as a math tutor for most of my life, and I pride myself on my ability to work with an individual student to figure out how to connect with them, since the first thing any student needs is a willingness to try.

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

...I have attended many workshops on how to help children learn how to read. I am passionate about teaching children to read and write. I have been trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach. This is an explicit and sequential way to teach literacy. I always implement my lessons to make them fun for the students.

...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 a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My...

...for students and providing them the key fundamental skills to not only succeed in the classroom, but in all of their future endeavors as well. I believe it is important to look at education as a holistic experience. Outside of my academic life, I enjoy a variety of interests, such as hiking, dance, music, video...

...culminating in my high school's yearly award for being the most outstanding tutor on campus. I am comfortable tutoring most high-school subjects and especially proficient at standardized test prep. In my spare time, I'm on Dartmouth's club skiing and cycling teams. I enjoy cycling for long distances, and am most proud of riding across America...

...and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective...

...someone with ADD myself, I deeply understand the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student learns best when taught in a way that makes sense to them. I strive to create an environment where learning feels exciting, not overwhelming, and where students can see how what...

Committed to turning your "I don't get it" into "Wew, that's it?!" trying to keep things frustration-free!

...creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to learn at their own pace. I believe in tailoring lessons to meet individual needs, using interactive methods like games and hands-on activities to make learning enjoyable. Whether I'm helping young children prepare for kindergarten or assisting adults with computer skills, I take pride in...

...in Teaching Elementary Education. Full-time elementary school teacher during the school day and tutor afterschool. Excited to see your child developing and mastering the skills needed for success! Please be in touch to align curricula content skills and to the needs of your child to reach benchmark levels and higher order thinking. Homework requests welcome.

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...

...Doctor from Seton Hall Univ. School of Law and have studied law in Italy at the Universities of Milan, Parma and Genova-Nervi. Shortly after graduating from law school and becoming a practicing attorney, I started my own solo practice. I enjoy teaching History, Law and Government, and the Tagalog(Filipino) language. Having a solo practice allows...

...and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!... I believe that great learning happens when a student feels supported and empowered. Creating a safe space to learn and creating a space...

...learning differences and multilingual students, as I believe every child deserves personalized support. My passion for education was ignited during my time teaching STEAM classes, where I witnessed firsthand the excitement and curiosity of young learners. I am committed to making math and reading enjoyable and approachable, helping students build confidence and critical thinking skills.

...it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to make me smile. He attends middle school in Glastonbury where he is an A student and football player....

...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 learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand the perspective of a second language learner having to utilize their second language...

...in almost every work experience I've had up until now. These experiences have ranged from my time as a sleep away summer camp counselor in which I worked to instill and practice overarching values with my campers to a daycare volunteer where I assisted young students in everyday homework. I have also worked closely with...

...undergrad career in the Academic Center for Excellence. I can help students of all ages, and I have tutored students from elementary-middle school, to graduate/undergraduate students. I have worked with students on college essays, honors projects, everyday assignments, resume building, and study skills &strategies! I have specifically worked with students with language based learning differences...

...five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid...