Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Springfield, MA

...explore new ways of thinking while attempting to facilitate creative and critical approaches to learning. As a former homeschooled student, I have been able to develop strong organizational and independent study skills that I hope to share with my students, and as a musician and improviser I value and encourage creative thinking and curiosity in...

...early as college I began tutoring. I have tutored in Math, Music, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Writing. I have tutored while living on both coasts as well as while living in South America. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting the challenges of discovering what strategies work best with each student. I...

...was fortunate to have students from all over the world. This is very exciting for me and very rewarding. I have also taught EFL in Moscow, Russia and while in the Peace Corps I taught English in Sierra Leone, West Africa. I have a BS degree in education from Eastern Connecticut State University and was...

...in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs...

I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.

...behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot...

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.

...teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to...

...learn. Writing was a skill that did not come easily to me, but eventually became one of my greatest strengths, which is why I want to teach the skills of writing to others. Math was my favorite subject as a kid and I get really excited about it. Being able to share that excitement with...

...I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I would be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to incorporate into my classroom teaching. Since I left teaching in 2014,...

...ability to teach while integrating pop culture, movies, TV, music (and maybe even humor?), making the subject matter a LOT more accessible, understandable and yes, in some cases, even enjoyable! I've been teaching all levels of history/social studies for over 20 years (middle and high school), as well as teaching AP-level US, World and European...

...siblings! I think everyone has the capacity to master a topic. Sometimes it might take someone more time and effort than someone else but with the right tools, practice, and patience everyone has the ability to succeed. I have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students. I like to tutor in Science and Math but...

I'm Jenna. I'm a Junior at Smith College, majoring in Government with a minor in History. My academic career is preparing me for a life-time career in Human Rights advocacy and policy. I've tutored for the last 4 years and am looking forward to facing (and overcoming) any challenges you may bring my way.

I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...

Hi! My name is Nicolette and I am an elementary school teacher. I love what I do, and improving my skills as a teacher by tutoring others.

...name is Artis Phillips and I'm a sophomore at Amherst College majoring in Biochemistry and History. I've been tutoring for the SAT (and ACT at times) for a little over three years now. I'd say the key to studying for the SAT is consistency and a growth mindset- it sounds corny but its tru! I...

...public and private schools. I have been science department head in two different schools. In addition I have over 50 years of tutoring experience. While teaching, I was advisor to a variety of clubs. I enjoy seeing students understand concepts that they do not initially grasp. This is true in science and math.

...has followed paths of privilege -- private prep school, the Ivies for undergraduate and graduate degrees -- but my outlook on education is not conservative. I see success in terms of curiosity that grows throughout a lifetime, and reaches into new domains. Confident, creative thinkers are always in short supply, so it feels good to...

...and in 2005 I graduated with a business degree in business administration.???A few years after graduation I decided that business was not for me. I thought of what made me happy and I realized I had always loved two things: Teaching and English. I made this realization after being in a trainer position at the...

...for my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. I have been a volunteer test writer, exam proctor, and test grader for the Orange County Science Olympiad for 3 years and have had various tutoring and teaching experiences for the last 7+ years. I have taught monthly science sessions at an elementary and middle school in an...