Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Bridgeport, CT

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!

...solve problems that matter to them. This is the lens that I teach through, since there's always an application for the skills that we're tasked with learning. By jumping right into problems that matter and learning as we go, students will master topics in both theoretical and applied contexts. On a more personal note, I'm a biomedical engineering student at Georgia Tech. I also study computer science with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and conduct...

...bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a topic I am very motivated and passionate about. I have been a peer tutor for over a year, working primarily with students towards their goals in mathematics. Academia and education have always been at the top of my priorities, and I would love to help students' further their progress in their own academic journeys. My preferred tutoring style works off of examples to make sure that students understand the...

...my tutoring practice. With experience in AP Biology, College Biology, High School Biology, and Plant Biology, I am dedicated to helping students grasp complex concepts and foster a genuine interest in the natural world. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and explore their curiosity. I strive to connect with each student individually, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs and learning styles.

I graduated Binghamton University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a B.A. in Physics. I am employed at Thermo Fisher Scientific currently as a Quality Analyst. My goal is to help YOU understand why your subject matters, in respect to you and your interests. This will get you eager to learn, and make any class less painful :)

...also have a Certificate of Advanced Study from The College of St. Rose, where I studied Adolescent Education. I currently work as a research scientist but tutor students because I enjoy teaching. I especially love working with students one-on-one. I currently tutor Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and general science. I have loved Biology since I was in High School and especially love Microbiology because it is completely fascinating. My tutoring style tends to be a...

...students progress by meeting their intellectual and emotional needs. I firmly believe in the implementation of effective practices and fostering an environment that encourages student growth and positive results. Motivating students to be independent thinkers and apply the strategies taught to them will help them overcome challenges. In doing this, students are able to accomplish their goals. I truly enjoy working with students to help them excel and achieve their highest potential.

...and transmitted. I felt that I just had to understand the complexities of the biological functions carried out in our bodies every day. I worked very hard in school and my grade point average was in the top 1% of my graduating class. When I entered college, I decided to get two bachelor's degrees in order to give me thorough training. My first degree was in biology and my second was in medical technology. I...

...a former student/athlete of a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and...

...Brook University. I started tutoring on my own approximately seven years ago. I have tutored over 600 hours and I received an abundance of positive feedback from my students and their parents. I specialize in SAT and ACT preparation for high school student. I am also interested in tutoring college students preparing for the GRE general test. For test preparation, I assign a decent amount of homework each week and I spend the majority of...

...values the student as a whole person, not just their test scores. I am patient, methodical, and understanding, and I work well with students who are willing to make an effort toward improving. I can tutor in the following subjects: - Math (elementary, middle-school, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, and introductory trigonometry and precalculus) - German (introductory and intermediate) - Test prep (including SAT, ACT, and GRE) - Biology (high-school and introductory, college-level) -...

...Spanish. For graduate school, I went to CUNY City College and I received my Masters of Arts in Generalist Special Education 7-12. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, currently, work for the Department of Education in NYC, and became a teacher leader at my current school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always...

...name is Kaitlin, and I am a recent graduate from Yale University. As a STEM major on the premed path, I specialize in STEM subjects, but also excelled in high school english and reading courses. I am an FGLI student from a small town in PA and have made it this far through A LOT of studying, and therefore I have found some fun and effective ways to study, especially in difficult subjects. I have...

...Since graduation, I obtained teaching certifications in Spanish and French. My student teaching experience was at Kings Park High School, where I taught Spanish to ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style....

...from Brown University with an honors degree in Environmental Science with a focus in Conservation Science and Policy. While at Brown, I worked as a teaching assistant for two full semesters. In those classes I worked with students one-on-one to craft semester-long, individually-researched projects that they then presented to the class. I also have experience tutoring middle school math, and am especially excited to teach middle and high school age groups. I have worked as...

...I have studied biochemistry as a major, philosophy as a minor, and have been an active teaching assistant for general chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and genetics at the University. Throughout these wonderful experiences, I have worked with many students under many different settings and have experience in both one-on-one tutoring and group tutoring. Not only am I diligent in actively engaging my students into the academic material, but I am also experienced in coming up with...

...to college) in mostly math and science. As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own...

...engineering scientist working on water purification. I like mentoring students in my spare time. I have experience tutoring Korean to non-native speakers. I am proficient in tutoring Mathematics (Calculus, applied linear algebra, intro to differential equations and etc ), College Physics, Chemistry (Environmental/Water chemistry, General chemistry, Organic Chemistry), Statistics, Physical chemistry/Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Environmental engineering courses and offering academic coaching. I enjoy tutoring across a variety of subjects. To me, tutoring is like nurturing the...

...computer science minor at Duke University. I have 6+ years of tutoring experience from middle school to the college level. With a major GPA of 3.96/4.00 while overloading on classes, I have the experience to show you how to absorb the material quickly and effectively to make time for other classes/activities. In addition, I can help make studying be less of a chore! There are many studies that suggest a positive mindset best promotes learning...

...I received my Masters of Science in Forensic Science with a concentration in Molecular Biology. I received my Bachelors of Science at The University of Hartford where I majored in Biological Health Science. I have worked as a Private Tutor preparing students for their MCAT exam with Examcrackers. As a private tutor with EKC (Every Kid Counts Readiness and Enrichment Program) where I worked with elementary and Junior High School Students I worked to prepare...