Top Reading Tutors serving Norwalk
Gabriela: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Shin: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Tessa: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack of dawn.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Lucy: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...and a thorough enjoyment of language, literature, history, logic, and long distance running. I am a firm believer in the power of education to bring people together and also bring solutions to many of the nation's and the world's troubles. I also like to keep learning fun and always enjoy turning challenges into puzzles. In my spare time I like to read, cook/bake, compete with my running club, and explore New York City. I also...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelors, History (United States Concentration)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Lee: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...experience tutoring students in all parts of the SAT as well as younger students studying for the ISEE exam. My greatest assets as a tutor are my flexibility and approachable nature. It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Steven: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and mentor in Los Angeles through AmeriCorps, a Federal service organization. Developing individualized lesson plans and designing specialized curriculum for...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
State Certified Teacher
GRE Verbal: 158
Aaron: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...political science, philosophy, or whatever else catches my attention in the coming year). I've been tutoring for years, first as a high school student helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Melody: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Tina: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...have a wide variety of academic interests, including Archaeology, Creative Writing, and Finance. I studied abroad last semester in Scotland and love to travel (my dream destination being Egypt, someday). During the last two summers, I have taught seminars at a 10-day conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Gus: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make everything from Biology to History into exciting (if very small) stories that are not only easy to remember, but actively difficult to forget. I've had tutors that I hated going to, and tutors that I enjoyed spending my time with, and I do my best to emulate the latter. And, as always, I'm happy with your results when you are happy with your results....
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Yan: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Sarah: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...to hearing feedback from the students and their parents in the interest of maximizing student learning. While my background is in secondary science education, my passion is in literacy education. I have worked with students from as young as Kindergarten through the college level in reading with fluency and a critical/analytical eye. This has lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745
Katie: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...currently a researcher in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730
Melissa: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...work in education with homework help for high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education
Georgia: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in the subjects. In...
Education & Certification
Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Allegra: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Michael: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Yeshiva College with a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tutored Regents-level biology and chemistry. Most recently, I tutored for Kaplan, teaching an MCAT preparatory course and working one-on-one with students. When not studying, I like to ride my bike, train Taekwondo, play blues guitar (or bass, or piano, or...
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 34
MCAT: 39
Clare: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...progress and success in a multitude of subjects. I loved being a student and continue to teach myself new things today. Hopefully, I can impart my love of learning onto my students. While I know students may not be passionate about every topic they study ,I hope to be able to find at least one part of each subject that students can personally connect to. Most importantly, if I can impart one thing to my...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
John Raffles: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...down problems into logical sub-units. First, the underlying equations (or axioms, or vocabulary, or processes) must be understood, preferably on an instinctual level, as it is easier to remember ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to the problem, in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are having trouble with a problem (or type of problem) there is a non-sequitur somewhere in that process. My job,...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Adnan: Norwalk Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...on the SAT, the MCAT (old and new), and pretty much any exam you could think of. I was also a National AP Scholar. I majored in Physics and Biochemistry at NYU, and published several papers as well as patents through my research. I tutor well over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Private Reading Tutoring in Norwalk, CT
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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.
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