Top Reading Tutors serving Norwalk
Dara: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...from SUNY old Westbury. Since graduating I have taught English and History In schools that promote educational equity. In my experience, I have helped students excel in standardized tests such as the state test. I am a firm believer that all kids can! I recognize that education is key in improving one's quality of life. Thus, it is my passion to equip all kids no matter how they learn with the tools they need to...
Education & Certification
Capella University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Dee: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids (photos and videos ) to bring historical situations to life for the student. I'm very good at helping students improve...
Education & Certification
York University - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Master of Public Policy, Public Administration
Yesenia: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I am a caring, dedicated, patient, organized, and kind Elementary Education and Spanish Major student. My main goal is to be able to encourage students succeed, to help them achieve and be their best.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Agastya: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I am a fourth-year student at Emory University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Anthropology. I have experience as a biology and chemistry tutor at the college and high school levels, and can also aid in other subjects, not limited to algebra, reading, writing, test prep, and college preparation. I hope to be a helping hand and reliable teacher to all my students.
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Regina: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...of college application essays at the undergraduate and graduate levels (including for medical school). I have written books, professional articles, and podcast episodes over many years. For three years, my college admissions podcast (USACollegeChat) reached thousands of prospective college students and their parents. My specialties are improving grammar, punctuation, and capitalization; writing concise and engaging sentences; building perfect paragraphs; and putting together an essay that is meaningful and persuasive. I love to help others improve...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Iris: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry and education from Pace University in White Plains and I am a graduate of Columbia Teachers College (Ed.D in Science Education). New York certified in biology, chemistry and general science, I have been teaching for over 30 years. I spent most of my career in a private international French American school. I made so many friends and learned about many cultures that way. I have also taught in public and...
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Teachers College at Columbia University - Doctor of Education, Education
Georgia: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...was a peer leader my senior year, organizing and teaching a weekly class for a group of ninth-graders. At Yale, I worked as a Community Health Educator, teaching the health curriculum at New Haven public schools. I also worked with Yale Education Tutoring Initiative, tutoring a sixth-grader in all his school subjects. Lastly, I am a staff writer at the Yale Daily News. I love reading and writing and am so passionate about the topics...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ava: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I have tutored students from ages ranging from 8 to 18 years old. I am a history major and education minor. I enjoy tutoring help with a range of subjects (math, history, writing, ACT/SAT, English, science etc) because I love to learn and am passionate about teaching. My expertise is in teaching note taking skills and test taking strategies that are developed to suit each client's learning style.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 720
Michele: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...other subjects. Lessons from me will help you improve your communication skills, depth and breadth of English language, and gain confidence in using the English language. During the lessons, I provide information about American culture and lifestyle to assist with acculturation, as well. I have taught students from elementary school to adults, privately as well as in schools, colleges and adult education centers, and I am currently a faculty member at a local community college....
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Psychology
Harvard University - Unknown, International Education
Nathan: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...have tutored middle schoolers in math (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, etc.) for the past few summers, and have some experience tutoring biology, chemistry, and writing at school. I'm also continuously studying all of these topics at a collegiate level. As a tutor, I try to tailor my lessons to the student; if relatable examples seem to work better, we'll emphasize those, while if detailed analysis or derivations seem to work better, we'll go all in on that....
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Edna: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
My vision statement is that all children are capable of learning, and it is my desire to assist them in being able to accomplish their individual goals of being their best selves.
Education & Certification
Alcorn State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
William Carey University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Erin: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...that year. I received my undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in International Business, from SUNY New Paltz in 2006. I grew up tutoring my 3 younger siblings, something that I enjoyed immensely and miss to this day. I approach tutoring differently depending on the child's or person's age and intellectual ability. I am hands on, patient and kind. Above all, I am passionate about bringing out the best in others and helping them to...
Education & Certification
SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Fordham University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
Benjamin: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...admission essays for college-preparatory high schools. When tutoring, I always strive to be a source of unwavering enthusiasm and motivation for my clients. The goals of my clients become mine, too, and I always try to support and cater to their unique circumstances, preferences, and objective. I am not just a tutor, but a mentor, too, and through fun, engaging activities and judgement-free support, I make sure to impart my love of learning to everybody...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Kianna Q: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...is to embark on a Quest to Rediscover the Star Power within. To shine bright on the outside, is my Life Purpose in this world. Combining Academia Principles with Performing Arts influences, has shaped the very foundation of how I learn to tutor, mentor, and instruct my students and peers. Take a Journey with me to Rediscover, Relearn, Relive, and Re- Love how the Birth of Education was created. Each Subject is a Blueprint of...
Education & Certification
CUNY City College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Michael: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at Hopkins, I developed a passion for the sciences and, in turn, grew to enjoy teaching others about their principles. As someone who had to balance a rigorous academic workload with being captain of the varsity football team and a fraternity member, I understand the academic obstacles students face. It is my hope that I can use my background and experiences to help students...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health/Pre-Medicine
Ashanti: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...grade teacher at KIPP Academy Charter school. I graduated from Mercy College in 2006 with a degree in Psychology, and am currently in graduate school pursuing a masters in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over five years. I have a passion for teaching. I love to see students accomplish their academic goals to become successful in life. I'm also bilingual speaking Spanish/English. My teaching philosophy is every child has a strengths, every...
Education & Certification
Mercy College - Bachelors, Psychology
Concordia University-Portland - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Zach: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Justin: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...I am a senior at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, NY majoring in History and Secondary Education. I have been tutoring on and off for the past three years. What I've learned the most is that there is no one size fits all approach and each student deserves specific time and energy devoted to them. In my spare time I enjoy reading, riding my bike, hanging out with friends, and playing or watching baseball.
Education & Certification
Saint Josephs College - Current Undergrad Student, History Teacher Education
Sheena: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...teaching in general - which inspired me to further my quest for knowledge and complete my MBA. I am a peoples person and this is purely a hobby of mine. Professionally, I have been in the Technology space ( IT, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning), and today work as a Director of Innovation and Technology at a Fortune 50 company. I am passionate about picking up tutoring again as it is an activity...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Cornell University - Masters in Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence
Emily: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...am a history, literature, and writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic landmarks. I look...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Private Reading Tutoring in Norwalk, CT
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Reading tutors in Norwalk, CT work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored Reading lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Norwalk Reading Tutoring FAQ
Does your little one tell you that they don't understand why the other children in class read well out loud but your child finds it difficult and has to have the teacher help them sound out words? Let Varsity Tutors find you and your child a professional reading tutor in Norwalk, CT, who can try to help your child progress in their reading skills and finally begin to excel in in their reading class.
Of all the classes your child takes and skills they taught in early elementary school, reading is often considered the most important one. Learning to read well early gives your child an advantage not only in reading class, but in other courses, as well. When they can read those textbook chapters and homework assignment instructions for other classes , they can focus their full attention on the topic they are learning about or completing the assignment instead of becoming frustrated due to encountering words they just can't read or understand. We will find your child a skilled reading tutor in Norwalk who will work to try to give the knowledge they need to read well and comprehend what they read.
There are many methods of teaching reading, and some are more effective for some students than others. There are also outdated methods still used by some teachers that simply don't help children as well as newer methods; the newest methods reading teaching are based on recent scientific discoveries made about how children learn best. For example, an older reading comprehension teaching method often called "mentioning, practicing, and assessing" was found to not help aid in reading comprehension very well at all. We can locate a reading tutor in Norwalk who can choose an updated reading teaching method that complements your child's individual learning style well. You may find that when taught reading in a new way, your child's word recognition, understanding of homophones and homographs, and ability to read contractions begins to progress more quickly than you ever expected.
You can get connected with a skilled reading tutor in Norwalk, CT, by contacting Varsity Tutors. Your child's tutor can meet you and your child in your home, at a local park, at your child's favorite library, or any other place convenient for your family. You choose the times of your sessions, and your tutor could be ready to try to help your child any time your child has time in their busy schedule, whether it is in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Alternative, if it works better for your family, your child can work with their tutor completely online using the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, which allows for visual face-to-face and verbal communication between your child and their tutor while they work hard to get your child caught up in their reading skills.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.