Award-Winning Science Tutors in Bridgeport, CT

...-- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have...

...income families and how children adapt to it. I started tutoring students in Biology as a high school senior and since then I have taken a lot of pride in helping students achieve their academic goals! Learning is exciting, and though it doesn't come naturally to some people, everyone should be able to experience the feeling of accomplishment that comes from learning and mastering something new. As a tutor, I hope to help my students...

...enjoy tutoring Language, History, Social Studies and Literature, as these subjects are closest to my own academic pursuits and interests. Coming from a liberal arts background I believe that education can not only help one realize their future ambitions and goals, but must help to enrich one's life inside and outside the classroom. In my free time I enjoy acting, playing guitar, writing music, painting and writing, which are pursuits that have both inspired and...

...school. In fact, it was several years before I returned to college. My experience during that time was invaluable and taught me the importance of higher education. When I returned to college, I worked while studying full time, and I was able to graduate in four years, right on time. I enjoy working with younger people and motivating them to do their best in their academic endeavors. I will do my very best to help...

...part of teaching in any environment is the ability to look at, and explain, problems/questions/subjects in a variety of ways and discover what works best for the student. It is usually possible to make even the most mundane subjects or test preparations interesting (and, *gasp*, even enjoyable) if you think outside the box. In the past, I have worked with students of all ages, from three all the way through to college and feel especially...

Hello! My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

...you need to think differently and once you understand one piece, everything else flows together. My approach is simple, I break down complex problems to the basic fundamental principles. By adding on each progressing piece, the student is able to learn how to solve multiple problems at various levels. It takes a great deal of patience working one-on-one, or in a small group making sure everyone understands the material, however the reward of seeing a...

...well as learning from students coming from diverse backgrounds, has made me open-minded and flexible in regards to teaching styles. I began devoting countless hours to tutoring in high school, helping my classmates in algebra, chemistry, and critical essay writing for AP exams. Knowing that I could make a difference, throughout college I worked for the NYC Department of Education programs as a tutor to elementary and middle school children struggling in Math and ELA...

...and assisting students during a laboratory session, answering any questions and providing guidance both in and out of the lab in order to fully grasp the material. While as an undergraduate I was given the privilege of being recommended by one of my professors to privately tutor a student who was struggling in class. It was through this private tutoring that I realized I truly enjoy helping others succeed. Through tutoring this student it brought...

...research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work. When I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a...